Apocalyptica ROCKS!
by RarnChild on 10/23/22The Wellmont Theater - MontclairI had no idea what to expect, I had never heard their work, so I was totally blown away by the performance! If you get the chance to see them, don't pass it up!
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Formed in 1993 at the world-renowned Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland, Apocalyptica began life as a loving, lo-fi nod to Metallica from four classically-trained musicians. The project would take on a life of its own when they finally released Plays Metallica By Four Cellos in 1996.?
Unbeknownst to Apocalyptica, they'd just boarded a rocket ship that would propel them through eight rapturously received records, a staggering six million records sold, and a relentless touring schedule.
And it was on the anniversary - when the band's debut turned 25 - that an idea came about. The result was a sonic love-letter - an album they'd simply title Plays Metallica, Vol. 2, and the passion poured into the recording project is plain to hear and see.?
Judging by the deep cuts and recent highlights making up Apocalyptica's ninth album, this is no mere best-of. It would see them featuring Rob Trujillo on a storming rendition of thrash classic The Four Horsemen as a lead single, followed by a stunning rendition The Unforgiven II taken from Metallica's 1997 release, Reload. For their third single, the band released a unique reimagining of One, taken from Metallica's 1988 landmark ...And Justice For All.? Featuring Metallica frontman James Hetfield voicing a spoken-word rendition of those inimitable, now immortal lyrics, it stands as far more than a unique collaboration. It is nothing short of history in the making.
I had no idea what to expect, I had never heard their work, so I was totally blown away by the performance! If you get the chance to see them, don't pass it up!
I had no idea what to expect, I had never heard any of their eork, do I was totally blown away by their performance. If you have the chance to see them, don't pass it up!
I first saw Apocalyptica in Vegas without a singer. they were great. The idea of Metallica songs being played on cellos was interesting and I was blown away - what a cool concept. I returned to see this group as my favorite singer, Franky Perez, was their frontman for the Cell-o Tour. I only wish Franky did more songs with them. Overall, great show!
Exelente concert, very good organized, food, drinks, ambient, thank you for everything.
I’ve had the chance to see Apocalyptica live a couple times and it’s been an amazing show every time. People never stop singing and cheering for the band the entire concert. The band is fun and engaging and makes the fans feel seen. So, it’s a show everyone should go to at least once in their lifetime. I had the chance to get the VIP pass to meet them and they were amazingly kind. They keep proving over and over why they are one of my favorite bands????????
The place, the bands were really good, but Even I paid the parking in advance only one person was taking care of the parking, giving uncleared instructions, I almost had a car incident because the directions the staff provide to do a back up when we were in queue.
I've been going to concerts for 50 years. First, NOWHERE in the advertisements mentioned an opening band - there were TWO...both grunge bands. Do you leally headline Lead Zep and have John Denver open for them ? Second, when you advertise that doors open at 6 and the show starts at 7, only to THEN at the venue learn that Apocalyptica comes on at TEN, there's an issue. And, of course, when I wanted to leave and get something to eat while escaping the opening bands, of course, there is no "reentry". Third - I've been to General Admission venues before (like the Canyon); and maybe it's my own fault for not vetting the venue, but this place was more like a giant Mosh Pit. (At least the canyon had a place for a hundred or so seats - this place ? MAYBE 15 seats ?) SO - how WAS Apocalyptica ? Don't know. I could not withstand a 2-hour assault on my ears (STANDING) in order to hear them. We left. Maybe I'll get to see them at some later date. I will say this: If this were a "first date", I'd never have been granted a second.
Awesome. I've seen them twice this year and they were great. I still can't believe they can make Cello's sound like that. And the drummer, none better in Rock. The lights, the smoke, their presence on stage. It's quite a show. Can't wait for them to tour in the LA area again.
The guys put on a great show. The music was so unique, powerful and energetic. The band was interacting with the public a lot, and they were enjoying the concert as much as the audience. Great time!
I loved the experience, it is always surprising for me to find new bands besides the main artist, they matched perfectly. The Observatory was super well ventilated. Totally worth it.