I would love to see ApocalypticA play in Sydney... I love your music guys...
I learned Cello just so I can play your songs...

Please come to sydney for what its worth down under loves your band...

much regard - LU

Dear guys,

This is Ezgi(aka Revontuli:) ) from Istanbul, Turkey. Firstly, we're impatienlty waiting for your concert!

You guys are my reason to have discovered Finland. I first met your music, then found the source of your unique musical style and as I knew more about Finland, I understood much better that you get all your inspiration and power from its amazing beauty: Culture, nature, language and everything. So then I discovered the music of Sibelius... He means so much to me, his music is all Finnish, his notes are full of Finnish soul and stories. I wanted to know, you having studied at Sibelius Academy, what Jean Sibelius mean for you and if you're inspired by him and how.

Thank you for your music, for your originality and for being what you are right from the beginning of your career. You showed the whole world how to become one and great without ignoring your fans.

Hello! I'm Sebastian from Chile.
Well my question is this.

Do you feel they are "destroying" or "diverting" classical learning the cello? Since many people are choosing to learn violoncello , to interpret only from Apocalyptica. Or similar causes.

What kind of Pickup and Amp's do you guys usually use, and how do you keep them from feeding back during shows?

I think there's no need to say much about your amzing music, you know all these things already, otherwise we won't be here writing and thinking about questions for you

1. Something typically finnish is the Summer/Weekendcottage on an island or at a lake. Do you also have one of those cute little houses in the middle of nowhere?(I really like these cottages ) Or is there no need and time for it because you're so much on tour etc?

2. Do you have a favourite Rock/Metal Club in Helsinki like Tavastia or Dantes?

Greets from Austria!
Verena

Hi. I'm more of a recent fan, although I've known about your band in a general way for years. After reading through a long, long list of comments and questions here, I'm genuinely curious about something: You do so many things, like posting pictures and videos of your "unguarded" moments, that help your fans to feel connected to you. This is great for the fans, but how does it make you feel when people write to you, or greet you, and already know so much about you (or think they do, anyway)? You come across as such friendly, open personalities, both individually and as a group, that your fans seem to feel like they know you personally, even if they have never seen a live performance. It's pretty amazing that you're able to achieve that (ah, the magic of the internet!), but I just wonder if it ever weirds you out a little that there are thousands of people out there who *think* they know you. Does it ever frustrate you, or make you feel like your privacy is invaded, or bother you when fans label your personalities based on a few video clips or snapshots?

Anyway, thanks for the opportunity to ask the question, and for the music. Your energy while performing is a real inspiration, and I hope to be able to see one of your shows in August.

To all 4 :

1. Where do you always get your inspirations for lyrics and video-storys?
When does it happen mostly... at home, on tour, in the bus, on stage, after gig...

2. Is there a "relationship" between the audience and you on stage in different countries ....
something that inspires you more?
Try to describe the special mood between audience and you.
Are they very different?

Thank You!

Hello. We saw your gig at Rock Fest in Cadott Wisconsin USA and you rocked our faces off!! Headbanging heaven and so much more! Your talents are endless! We have two sons one (12) plays bass the other(14) violin and as soon as you come back to our midwest territory we are bringing them to watch you guys. I see you play at First Ave in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I pray they allow minors othrwise they will miss the privelege of seeing you guys.
My question will not get votes but my question is for my sons...can you get them in the establishment named to watch you? Young people today need to see the potential of orchestra. It is limitless what one can do with an instrument. I have already sent our middle school orchestra instructor (who is very cool) your website addy. I thank you for your time. Have a grateful day, Jacqie LaRock of Downsville, Wisconsin, USA

Hello guys!

First I want to congratulate Paavo happy birthday!

I wish you inner happiness, personal freedom, good health, love and joy.
Creative ideas, as well as time and effort for their implementation. =)

My questions:

1. Do you have a lot of songs recorded with different vocalists, from different countries.
Do you have a song in German and French. Songs recorded with Finnish singers.
Why are you so far no single song in Finnish? Why?
You have such a beautiful and interesting language.
I'd like to hear at least one song in Finnish! =))
Can we in Ukraine more patriotic perception.
But I'm very surprised that so far, you do not have a single song in your native language.
Correct!

2. Another similar patriotic issue. ))
Do not you think to try to make music with the motives of your ethnic Finnish songs?

3. What are your hobbies?

4. Where would you like to go to relax?

5. The question more to for Eicca.
Do you plan to still make music for the movies?
I really liked the movie "Black Ice", I revisited it many times.
Very beautiful music for such a strong, deep and amazing movie.

Thank you!

Sveta from Kiev. =)

"Rakastan sinua!"

П.С.: Sorry for my english, I hope you will understand my questions.

Hello! One question from me and one question from my husband:

1) What do you do to get 'revved' up before a show? You are all so full of energy when you hit the stage, even when you are probably exhausted. Do you do jumping jacks backstage or something?

2) Would you ever consider holding a contest where the winner gets to spend the entire day with you?

Thanks for your time!

heya guy's first off you's are amazing xD

Secondly what made you decide to play rock music on chello's? And why do you think it works so well?

xxx

I don't have a question, but I just wanted to say that y'all gave me one of the greatest memories I'll ever have with my sons. I live in Texas and my 2 sons live in Michigan and when I asked what was one of the main things that they wanted to do while i was there and they said they wanted to go to the Apocalyptica concert in Pontiac. I'm a fan and I didn't know that they were, so I bought the tickets and we had an amazing time.

I can't wait to do it again.

Thanks.

Hi guys, I have 2 questions

1) Why Apocalyptica so much loves the fans?

2) Where you take a free time to sit on FB?

Hey hey why haven't you posted any Vancouver, BC, Canada dates yet, i am going into withdrawals

If you don`t I guess I`ll just see you in Seatlle

Can`t wait to buy the new album.

Ciao!!

Hey guys!! Love your music and am so looking forward to getting the new album. And now a couple of questions for you...

1 - If you weren't involved in music, what other career would you like to pursue?

2 - What was the hardest part of making the new album? What was the funnest?

3 - When working on the songs that will become the singles, do you get involved in writing the lyrics?

4 - Are there songs hidden away that you haven't used on an album yet but would love to record? What's the hold up?

5 - When are you going to finally approach James Hetfield to do a collaboration?

Thanks guys for all that you do for us fans. See you in Chicago!
Michelle AKA BellaU

So at first, I want to say you that you're amazing. Really. I love the mix between classic music and metal.
(I play violin and electric bass, so it's perfect.)
One question I wanted to make you is:
If you recibed any invitation of a little town somewhere... Would you come? I mean, if you don't have any concert in some other place, or something like that. Maybe the true question is: Would you like to come?

And how do you manage to play songs with other group's singers? Who writes the lyrics and the music? The singer, you, or you make it all together?

What is the group, composer, singer, etc you admire most? The one you like since you were little childs, or the one you admire now.

At last, I'm so sorry about my English. There would be some mistakes, I'm sorry.
You're better each day... Keep playing like that.

Hoping to see you playing near home.

What did you dream about when you were children?

What do you think about Apocalypse: will it happed in 2012? May be later?

What do you do with fans' gifts? Frankly speaking? =)

Hello guys!
I have only one question:
Usually how many time do you need 'til an idea becomes a complete song? (Mostly instrumental songs, that one of the band members write alone, not together)

hello, i would like to know if any of you have ever banged your head on your cello whilst headbanging?

Hello Guys,
First of all, I have to say that I like the way you play the cello and drums.
The music is awesome!
I'm little because you did not come to Guadalajara, Mexico

But here you have the Questions:

Have you considered work with Sarah Brightman? I think it would be just great amazing!!
When you make your music, do you make it thinking in who might be singing the song? or you just already know who is going to sing the song?

Thank you!
Luv u!

A.Do you guys remember coming to the renaissance fair known as Scarborough Fair...?
B.Do you remember getting a psychic reading at the Angelsword booth from the stoner guy in black...?
C.would you be interested in hiring him if you do remember...?

Awesome site! Continuate il magnifico lavoro

Hey, my name is Pajtim, and I'm an Albanian from Kosovo.

Hey guys, thanx a lot for your awesome music. HMM I don't have several question, it's just I don't know what to ask. Except that you guys definitely 'reinvented' the cello you also are great inspiration to me. I have two main questions:
1) How difficult is to make an album and how much time does it usually take?

2)When will you collaborate with James Hetfield, the great James?

3)Will you guys come in tour someday in Albania or Kosovo?

4)And Eicca what things do you use to keep your hair and give them an awesome look

Cuz I love you guys and I adore your music so much. When I heard "Stroke" from Worlds Collide it was like a deja vu to me for that song. hahahah. May God give you health for many upcoming years so you will grant us with your beautiful music. I wanted to ask many questions but because it is limited I think I tried to bring the main ones up. give us some quotes down here

1)where you have had problems with performance? except Argentina;)
2)What's the most stupid gift from fans?
3)The truth is that Perth is a woman's underwear?
4)Do you play lullabies by cellos for your children?
Love u Boys))