Cliff Burton featured on Apocalyptica's "The Call Of Ktulu"

 

Apocalyptica are thrilled to announce the fourth and final exciting single from "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2" – the hotly-anticipated sequel to their legendary debut record. "The Call of Ktulu" will coincide with the album’s release, and follows on from a rapturous response to the preceding three singles: stunning reinterpretations of "The Four Horsemen", "The Unforgiven II", and "One". Most notably, "The Call of Ktulu" features a truly remarkable guest: legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton himself. 

Listen to "The Call Of Ktulu" here: 

"Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2" will continue the journey that began in 1996 when cellists from Helsinki’s world-renowned Sibelius Academy played symphonic tribute to the biggest of the big four – heavy metal titans Metallica. For their ninth record the classically-minded dynamos are returning to their roots to bring a legendary story full circle. It also features a host of surprises, including appearances by Metallica’s very own James Hetfield, Rob Trujillo, and – in a move that is sure to set the metal world alight – "The Call of Ktulu", featuring the original bassline laid down by Cliff Burton, who tragically lost his life in a tour bus accident in 1986.

Apocalyptica’s "The Call Of Ktulu", the original of which first appeared on Metallica’s second album – 1984 landmark Ride The Lightning – is more than just a reimagining of that defining moment in thrash history. It represents a resounding seal of approval given by Metallica and the family of Cliff Burton themselves, who were all enthusiastically behind the idea. It also serves as a powerful tribute to a legendary bassist whose colossal musical legacy lives on.

“I’ve learned in life that if you have crazy ideas it’s always worth asking, so I called Lars!” says Apocalyptica founder Eicca Toppinen. “He was like, ‘I love that you guys always think outside of the box!’ James (Hetfield) loved the idea, and I met one of Cliff’s close relatives and she did, too. It was a spiritual experience working on this. We wanted to treat this with honour and maximum respect, and it was magical to have people so close to Cliff say that he would have loved it.”

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 was produced by longtime collaborator and studio supremo Joe Barresi (Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Tool) and will be released via new label Throwdown Entertainment on June 7th.

Apocalyptica will embark on a big European Tour come fall 2024. Already in June they'll play a special album release concert at Helsinki Ice Hall, as part of Metallica's visit to the city that weekend. Find all dates here:

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 Tour 2024

08 Jun FI Helsinki - Ice Hall

13 Sep AE Dubai - TBA

19 Sep TR Istanbul - Zorlu PSM

21 Sep SE Stockholm - Kagelbanan

22 Sep NO Oslo - Rockefeller

23 Sep DK Copenhagen - Amager Bio

24 Sep DK Aarhus - Train

26 Sep DE Hamburg - Große Freiheit 36

27 Sep NL Tilburg - O13

29 Sep UK Manchester - Manchester Albert Hall

30 Sep UK London - Royal Albert Hall

01 Oct IE Dublin - Olympia Theatre

03 Oct UK Glasgow - SWG3

04 Oct UK Nottingham - Rock City

05 Oct UK Cardiff - Great Uni Hall

07 Oct DE Wiesbaden - Schlachthof

08 Oct DE Munich - Tonhalle

09 Oct DE Cologne - E-Werk

10 Oct AT Vienna - Gasometer

11 Oct CZ Prague - 02 Universe

12 Oct DE Dresden - Alter Schlachthof

13 Oct DE Berlin - Columbiahalle

15 Oct PL Krakow - Studio

16 Oct PL Warsaw - Progresja

18 Oct LT Palanga - Concert Hall

19 Oct LT Kaunus - Zalgiris Arena

20 Oct LT Vilnius - Compensa Hall

21 Oct LV Riga - Arena

22 Oct EE Tallinn - Alexella Hall

11 Nov LX Esch Alzette - Rockhal

12 Nov BE Brussels - AB

13 Nov FR Paris - L’Olympia

14 Nov FR Bordeaux - Le Rocher

15 Nov ES Bilbao - Santana 27

17 Nov PT Lisbon - LAV

18 Nov ES Madrid - La Riviera

19 Nov ES Barcelona - Razzmatazz

20 Nov FR Marseille - Espace Julien

21 Nov IT Milan - Alcatraz

22 Nov CH Lausanne - Metropole

23 Nov CH Zurich - Komplex

25 Nov HU Budapest - Barba Negra

26 Nov RO Cluj – Form Space

27 Nov RO Bucharest - Sala Palatului

28 Nov BG Sofia - NDK (National Palace of Culture)

29 Nov MK Skopje - Boris Trajovski Arena

30 Nov RS Belgrade - Hangar

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