APOCALYPTICA PLAYS METALLICA BY FOUR CELLOS coming to Pittsburgh May 27

On May 10, 1996 Finnish Rockers, APOCALYPTICA, released their epic debut PLAYS METALLICA BY FOUR CELLOS. The instrumental cello-driven rock opus changed the landscape of heavy music for years to come. To celebrate the 20^thAnniversary of the album, the group was re-releasing it remastered with 3 bonus tracks on July 22, 2016.

Added to this new version were brand new / never-before-released instrumental recordings of “Battery,” “Nothing Else Matters” and “Seek & Destroy.”

Upon its release, PLAYS METALLICA BY FOUR CELLOS was a new approach to the hits of the biggest metal band the world has seen. Even more Apocalyptica created their very own genre and laid the foundation to a career that has lasted for over 20 years so far with millions of records sold and sold out shows around the world.

After playing over 170 ‘PLAYS METALLICA BY FOUR CELLOS’ concerts in 40 countries Apocalyptica released a live album called ‘Apocalyptica Plays Metallica By Four Cellos – A Live Performance’ including a DVD of their live performance at Olavinlinna Castle, Finland. The CD and Vinyl versions were recorded at the legendary Tavastia Klubi in Helsinki, Finland.

Apocalyptica remained staying on the road supporting the ‘PLAYS METALLICA BY FOUR CELLOS’ run and are going to the USA again in 2019 and also in Europe there are ‘PLAYS METALLICA’ shows coming up.

For all tour please visit www.apocalyptica.com.

06 May 2019 Mesa, AZ Ikeda Theatre – Mesa Arts Center

07 May 2019 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre

08 May 2019 Las Vegas, NV Smith Center for Performing Arts

09 May 2019 Sacramento, CA Crest Theater

10 May 2019 Redding, CA Redding Civic Auditorium

11 May 2019 Reno, NV Silver Legacy Casino

13 May 2019 Grand Junction, CO Avalon Theatre

14 May 2019 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre

16 May 2019 Oklahoma Tower Theatre

17 May 2019 Austin, TX Paramount Theatre of Austin

20 May 2019 Birmingham, AL Lyric