Apocalyptica @ Towne Ballroom Buffalo, NY July 17, 2010
Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 July 2010 21:16 Written by Gus Griesinger Tuesday, 20 July 2010 20:53
Finnish symphonic rockers Apocolyptica made their last stop in the United States this past Saturday before the band headed back to Europe. The band will be coming back to tour in late summer/early fall behind ‘7th Symphony,’ which will be released on August 24, 2010.
The band took the stage at 9:45pm to a pretty full Towne Ballroom. The band is led by cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lotjonen, and Perttu Kivilaakso, while backed by drummer Mikko Siren. The band is also touring with Finnish vocalist Richard “Tipe” Johnson who sings lead on tracks “End of Me,” I’m Not Jesus,” “Life Burns,” and “I Don’t Care.” A sample of Kiss’ “Detroit Rock City” was done at the end of the song “Life Burns.” Most of the evening’s between-song dialogue came courtesy of Eicca. He talked about how appreciative he is that the fans come out to see them and supplied a brief introduction to each song. The other two cellists were also just as much in the spotlight as Eicca. Perttu and Paavo brought their “A” game and all 3 meshed beautifully to create something that is cool and refreshing to experience on the rock circuit.
I’m sure people are apprehensive or have preconceived notions of seeing a band that plays cellos. If you have any of these thoughts, they will immediately be dispelled as Apocalyptica brings an element of neoclassical mixed with heavy metal that is not to be missed!
Set List:
Wherever I May Roam (Metallica cover)
Refuse/Resist (Sepultura cover)
Grace
Fight Fire with Fire (Metallica cover)
I’m Not Jesus
End of Me
Master of Puppets (Metallica cover)
Beautiful
Sacra
Bittersweet
Last Hope
Life Burns
Seek and Destroy (Metallica cover)
Inquistion Symphony (Sepultura cover)
Encore:
I Don’t Care
Enter Sandman (Metallica cover)
Hall of the Mountain King (Edvard Grieg cover)
