Hello, we're back!
02 Oct 2009
We're back from the US, finally got some sleep and have overcome the jet lag (more or less...). You, the fans in the US, Mexico and Canada, have made it an amazing tour for us, we had amazing shows and have met so many nice people. Thank you also for the warm welcome you gave Jonas, Thomas and Brandon - we all had a great time!
We have put together a road report in pictures for you - for the Europeans to get an impression, and for the Americans to share some memories. Enjoy!
We’ll be back in Germany for some shows in November, check the live dates!
APOP's Special Guests
04 Sep 2009
We would like to announce who will be joining us as special guests during our America tour.
During the whole tour except a few dates we will have The Surrender on the bill, joined by Into The Presence from 09/02/09 to 09/11/02 and by Aerodrone from 09/14/09 to 09/20/09.
We are glad to have them with us during the tour, check out these great bands and give them a warm welcome at our shows!
APOP in the US - the band
03 Sep 2009
After we let you know that Geir, Angel and Fredrik are going to have a break from APOP many of you have written us, asking who is going to join Stephan on the US tour in September, so here is the news, directly from Stephan himself:
"I am very proud to announce that my brother Jonas is going to play keyboards on the US tour", Stephan says. "Over the years Jonas has been a part of APOP's inner circle. He has been producing, arranging, remixing, and recording together with me on all APOP albums since "WELCOME TO EARTH". Jonas has also been co-writing several APOP songs and, most important, has been my "vocal coach" the last many years. Im sure you all remember his amazing acoustic version of UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD that was featured on the HARMONIZER/UNICORN DVD, the BLACK EP and the soundtrack for the German movie "Lauf Um Dein Leben" in 2008."
"Thomas Jakobsen, who has been Fredrik's "stand in" on several APOP shows, is going to play drums on the America tour. Thomas is an amazing drummer who has been (and still is) playing in some of the most interesting and edgy Norwegian bands over the years, eg. Bermuda Triangle, Zensor and Mortiis. Last time Thomas was in the US he was playing the SXSW convention in Texas after recording the ground breaking debut album "Pheromones" at Sylvia Massey's RADIOSTAR studio in Oregon, with his previous band ANIMAL ALPHA."
"Brandon Smith from The Anix will be playing guitar. I met Brandon earlier this year when The Anix supported APOP on the European ROCKET SCIENCE tour. When I was first introduced to the band I was so impressed with their songs that I immediately asked them to support us on our European tour. After seeing The Anix live, I was blown away by Brandon's voice and guitar playing, that's why he was the first person popping into my mind when seeking a guitarist for September.
We collaborated on some new Anix songs while I was in the states in spring, in preperation for their next album. Brandon has produced and written with some of the most well respected music industry legends, and is no stranger to the stage after sharing it with bands including but not limited to MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, 30 SECONDS TO MARS, CHEVELLE and many others."
"I just wanted to give you all a quick update before we fly out tomorrow! Very excited to see you all again!"
We wish you all a great time at the APOP shows in the USA, Canada and Mexico, APOP loves you!
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Meet the band and get a private concert!
24 Aug 2009
Hey everyone!
Joey from COMBICHRIST here! I'm really excited to let everyone know that I've worked details for a very special "fan appreciation" program that I will be running for APOP on their upcoming US tour.
After knowing Stephan for quite some time now, and knowing how much he regrets not having been to America for so long, I thought I might offer my expertise, and help APOP bring something a little extra awesome to the table for a few people every day.
I recently ran a similar program with COMBICHRIST on our last US run, and it proved to be something very special for everyone who had the opportunity to attend.
Stephan and I have been brainstorming on what we could bring to the table for the program and he came up with something extra amazing that I would not have even dared suggest, a private acoustic performance! Among other things!
Needless to say, we are both very excited to offer this to you guys, but we can't offer it to everyone! Only 5 packages (each good for 2 people) will be available for each show.
TO CHECK OUT ALL THE DETAILS AND SECURE YOUR PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT WWW.TOURINGVIPSERVICES.COM!
Stephan and the band are looking very forward to meeting you guys!
Joe Letz