Apocalyptica

Perttu Kivilaakso.

I can't pronouce his name for the life of me. All I know is he is fucking georgeous! And he plays the cello... "FUCKING HOT!" This man makes playing the cello sexy. In all fairness, I really can't put into words how this man, to me, looks like a fucking God. Hauntingly striking. Watching him play is orgasmic. Just looking at him and watching him play takes my breath away. I know I am being completely shallow right now, and I don't care. I am totally drawn into guys that look like this. It is this 'dark' look that just speaks to me in volumes. I think the reason why I am so drawn to Perttu is that he really does remind me a lot of Mr. Love. The facial structure is almost to a T.

I've always loved the cello. To hear anyone play the cello is just amazing. The passion that flows through them while they play is unmistakable. There really is nothing quite like it. Although I have to say I'd never quite heard the cello played quite like Apocalytica plays them. Yeah sure, I've heard Metallica (which Apocalyptica has done a whole album in tribute to, and is equally as good) and the San Francisco Symphony play together. Metallica's S&M CD is one of my favorites. I love the blend of 'metal' music with the classical sounds of the Symphony. I think it is a great combination when it is arranged well. But I've not heard the likes of how Apocalyptica pulls it off.

"Imagine suddenly entering a dreamlike plane where the usual laws of information derived from perception seem not applicable. Your eyes are the quickest to adapt and yield the first impression: Sweat drips on four screaming cellos as their players, a quartet of concentrated young men, headbang in digital unison. As your senses are ripped open to absorb this primal and somewhat scary atmosphere, you hear the harsh sound of bows striking tortured strings. After penetrating your skull the decibel storm of raucous riffs and blistering glissandos starts rearranging the synapses in your brain. You have arrived on the territory of Tribe Apocalyptica."

Taken from off their Cult CD, I think that best describes the music of Apocalyptica.

I, for one, am mezmerized with every stroke of their bows.