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The End Is Nigh (Blood Red 2LP)

Apocalypse Orchestra

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Format: CD

Cat No: DZCD063

Format Details: Blood Red 2LP

Release Date:  12 May 2017

Label:  Despotz Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  7350049513669

Genres:  Hard Rock & Metal  Medieval Metal  

Release Date:  31 January 2020

Label:  Despotz Records

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  7350049516295

Genres:  Hard Rock & Metal  Medieval Metal  

  • Description

    Apocalypse Orchestra release the debut album "The End is Nigh"

    Standing with one leg in medieval times and the other in modern metal, Apocalypse Orchestra weave their own special tapestry of music, uniting music from the past with the present.

    The band was formed by musical partners in crime Mikael and Erik based in Gävle, Sweden. Inspired by their love for folk music and slow metal they decided to combine the two, incorporating melodies from as far back as the 11th century. The goal was to create a musical homage to a era long since gone.

    The songs tell of flagellants, plague doctors, tales of hell, the meaninglessness of war and of suffering; they are all chapters in the bands grimoire. To balance it out they also shine a light on medieval art, science and enlightenment.

    The Orchestra have played live on many occasions, including performing live with the Gävle Symphonic Orchestra.

    Description

    Blood red vinyl limited to 500 copies. Hand numbered.

    Apocalypse Orchestra re-release "The End is Nigh" in new limited edition.

    Standing with one leg in medieval times and the other in modern metal, Apocalypse Orchestra weaves their own special tapestry of music. The tones of the hurdy gurdy and the bagpipe entwines the heavy guitars and music separated by over 800 years meet.

    The band was formed by musical partners in crime Mikael and Erik based in Gävle, Sweden. Inspired by their love for folk music and slow metal they decided to combine the two. With a foundation of original music and lyrics but also incorporating melodies from as far back as the 11th century the goal was to create a musical homage to a era long since gone. The songs tell of flagellants, plague doctors, tales of hell, the meaninglessness of war and of suffering; they are all chapters in the bands grimoire. To balance it out they also shine a light on medieval art, science and enlightenment. When several songs had been composed the band was completed with the addition of Jonas, Rikard and Andreas. The Orchestra have since played live on many occasions and has been seen at both clubs and festivals, as well as performing live with the Gävle Symphonic Orchestra.

    Apocalypse Orchestra always looks forward as well as inward, to seek answers to some of history's big questions. How did people find meaning and momentum? How did they find joy in life when two out of three died from the black death? Was there happiness under the heavy yokes of faith, and what was the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Garden of Earthly Delights
      • 2. Pyre
      • 3. Flagellants' Song
      • 4. Exhale
      • 5. Theatre of War
      • 6. The Great Mortality
      • 7. To Embark
      • 8. Here Be Monsters

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Garden Of Earthly Delight
      • 2. Pyre
      • 3. Flagellants' Song
      • 4. Exhale
      • 5. Theatre Of War
      • 6. The Great Mortality
      • 7. To Embark
      • 8. Here Be Monsters