Apocalyptica just announced a bunch more US tour dates! Since I can’t remember which ones are new and which are old, I’m posting them all (I think there’s a random Tokyo date in there somewhere).

09/13/2008 Indianapolis IN USA X-Fest (Verizon Wireless Music Center)
09/14/2008 Chicago IL USA Q101 Blockparty
09/15/2008 Madison WI USA BARRYMORE THEATRE
09/16/2008 Minneapolis MN USA FIRST AVENUE
09/18/2008 Omaha NE USA THE SLOWDOWN
09/19/2008 Des Moines IA USA People’S
09/20/2008 Maryland Hts MO USA 105,7 Pointfest
09/21/2008 Cincinnati OH USA Century Theatre
09/23/2008 London ON Canada Music Hall
09/24/2008 Ottawa Canada Capital Music Hall
09/25/2008 Worcester MA USA THE PALLADIUM
09/26/2008 New York NY USA Nokia Theatre
09/27/2008 Hartford CT USA THE WEBSTER THEATER
09/28/2008 Washington DC USA NIGHTCLUB 930
09/29/2008 Philadelphia PA USA Theatre Of Living Arts
10/01/2008 Atlanta GA USA Center Stage
10/02/2008 Lake Buena Vista FL USA HOUSE OF BLUES
10/03/2008 St. Petersburg FL USA STATE THEATRE
10/04/2008 Ft. Lauderdale FL USA CULTURE ROOM
10/18/2008 Tokyo Japan Loudpark Festival
10/20/2008 Denver CO USA Ogden Theatre
10/21/2008 Salt Lake City UT USA In The Venue
10/22/2008 Boise ID USA KNITTING FACTORY
10/23/2008 Seattle WA USA Showbox at the Market
10/24/2008 Portland OR USA ROSELAND THEATRE
10/26/2008 Vancouver BC Canada Commodore Ballroom
10/27/2008 San Francisco-Oakland-San CA USA Slims
10/28/2008 Hollywood CA USA The Avalon Hollywood
10/29/2008 Anaheim CA USA House of Blues
10/30/2008 San Diego CA USA House of Blues
10/31/2008 Las Vegas NV USA HOUSE OF BLUES
11/01/2008 Tucson AZ USA At The Rock
11/02/2008 Tempe AZ USA Marquee Theatre

Wow long time no news…but thanks to Apo for fixing that for us.

Myspace brings us such lovely things:

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Here is Perttu’s response:

Apocalyptica is victorious!

yes…
we came,saw…and BROKE THROUGH!!!
hehe…let’s say,finally,after 12 years of existence and insanely hard work..it’s funny,and even strange that we get such an award as a “breakthrough artist” in Metal Hammer awards…
BUT,ofcourse it warms our hearts…especially because it is happening in UK(which in fact is kind of a new market for us)
and BECAUSE the award has been voted by the audience and in between such a great other nominees!
so…we’ll enjoy this moment very lots because it’s anyhow the first time we truly WIN anything outside Finland..and hehe…yes.
we are also so boring fellas that whenever there is a slightest reason to open a bottle of champaigne and lit a fine cigar.we need to use those situations.
(hmm…maybe once in every second year) :p 

So…Thanks for EVERYBODY involved,AND if this means that Apo truly did anything-broke through or broke out…
it is YOU who deserve the price,without you as the partners in crime-we would be nothing else than bunch of idiots playing some crap with some strange instruments.
(hmm…that describes our band pretty well actually..)
but..
it’s nice to see and notice that now we are bunch of idiots who are playing some crap with some strange instruments AND there are some strange people who enjoy it in some perverted way!!! YEAH!

;P

see you soon our beloved fans and followers!
let us all enjoy the summer and the festivals…

perttu

Thats right, it looks like Apocalyptica have cancelled their appearance at M’era Luna festival this year. Since they obviously won’t be doing a meet and greet either, they have launched a contest to win 2 tickets to the Große Freiheit festival (July 2, Hamburg), including meet and greet, instead. Just go here and answer the question to be entered to win.

Apocalyptica just posted on their Myspace Blog:

Hey there!
All Access Ozzfest Ticket Presale
Apocalyptica fans have access to a special ticket presale, with a choice of either regular event tickets or VIP packages which include exclusive seating, VIP parking, VIP lounge area with complimentary snacks & water, and access to Verizon Wireless Club:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0C0040AEDA69830F?artistid=821241&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=200

Password is OZZY (non case sensitive)

Apocalyptica has been confirmed to play the main stage at Ozzfest this year! This year, Ozzfest will be ONE DAY ONLY: August 9th @ Pizza Hut Park in Dallas, TX. Ozzy will obviously be there, and this year Metallica will make their Ozzfest debut! Other bands on the main stage this year include Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Hellyeah, Jonathan Davis (Korn), Cavalera Conspiracy, Shadows Fall and In This Moment. So if you’re anywhere near Texas, tickets go on sale Saturday, May 31…don’t miss it!

I want to take a moment and point out if you didn’t already know… Apocalyptica is playing an outdoor radio station festival, KFMA Radio Day, in AZ on the 16th of May. Why this is of note is that the headliners are Metallica! How often do Apocalyptica and Metallica share the stage? Given that Metallica was very supportive of Apocalyptica in the beginning of their career, I can’t imagine them not coming out and joining Apocalyptica for a song or two. Hey it’s my fantasy, let me have it.

Either way, even though my wish to see Apocalyptica again one more time this tour has been fulfilled with the addition of the Ventura, CA date, I’m still toying with the idea of taking the day off work and trekking out there for this.

Tickets are still available.

KFMA DAY 2008 Concert at the Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Arizona.
Featuring Metallica, Flobots, Apocalyptica, & Scars On Broadway.
$47.50 + 7.25 s/ch.
All seats are general admission.
Rain or Shine.
Gates at 3:00pm and Music 4:00pm

That adds up. For two tickets, you’re looking at $112.50. Between that and the high cost of gas, I may sit it out anyways. If you go, let us know what happened!

Wishes really do come true!

Seeing Apocalyptica in San Diego & Hollywood left me with a burning desire to figure out a way to catch another gig before this US tour ends.

I woke up this morning to the wonderful news that Apocalyptica has been booked into the Majestic in Ventura, CA which is only an hour’s drive away. I should know because I used to live there!

Tickets will go online for sale from Ticketmaster on Friday (25th) at 10am. You can also call and order them over the phone at (805) 653-0721. $20 cash or $23 by credit card.

Show is General Admission so first come first served for positions in front of the stage. I asked because sometimes Majestic has “reserved” seating.

The camera policy is not yet determined because it is up to the band & band mgmt. Given that they did not search us in San Diego at the House of Blues (notoriously anti-camera), I think it’s a fair guess to say that Cameras will be allowed. The Roxy operates under the same policy as Majestic and they didn’t say No Cameras there either.

See you there!

UPDATE: Forgot showtimes! Doors at 7pm. DJ will play while we wait for Apo to take the stage at 8pm. They are playing about a 90 minute concert including encores (based on SD & Roxy shows). Not too bad for those who have school or work early the next day.

UPDATE #2: It’s been pointed out that it would be helpful to know what day! Answer: May 18th, Sunday.

My house needs to be cleaned, I need to balance my checkbook and I have a to-do list as long as my arm.

So this is why I am reading up on Finnish bands! Here is a short and sweet piece talking to Perttu. Enjoy!