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Apocalyptica return to Turkey for two more “Plays Metallica Vol. 2” shows

Author Stefanie Nysand - 21.4.2025

While Bright & Black, featuring Apocalyptica‘s Eicca Toppinen, had to cancel most of their European tour dates last month, things couldn’t be going better for Apocalyptica. After playing two shows in the Turkish city of Istanbul in September 2024 as part of their 2024 / 2025 world tour, one of which sold out, the Finnish cello rockers have now announced two more shows in Turkey. The first concert will take place in Turkey’s capital Ankara on 21 August 2025, and the second one in Istanbul on 22 August 2025:

“TURKEY! You asked us to come back – and we will. […] Who’ll be joining us?”

– Apocalyptica

Tickets and further information can be found on Apocalyptica‘s website. If you’re wondering what to expect from their ongoing “Plays Metallica Vol. 2” tour: Chaoszine was there for you when Apocalyptica played in Sweden’s capital Stockholm in September 2024; you can read our live report here and check out the corresponding photo gallery here.

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