16 июня лондонском зале O2 Arena прошла церемония вручения наград Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2008. Группа Apocalyptica была номинирована в разделе "Best Breakthrough Act 2008".Для финских виолончелистов всё прошло успешно-награда теперь по праву принадлежит им.
За 12 лет творчества это их первая премия за пределами Финляндии.
Комментарии с официальной страницы группы на MySpace
Tuesday, June 17, 2008    
Apocalyptica wins at Metal Hammer Awards

What a great night it was at Metal Hammer’s ‘Golden Gods Awards’ in London, England!
Fantastic bands - Disturbed, In Flames, Children Of Bodom and Testament - all performing live!
We meet some long time friends and having a blast at the after show party!
On top we are very proud to finally win ‘best breakthrough artist’ award at the award show.
OK - we’re touring since 12 years and did 6 albums - but the time has come to finally break through.
MANY MANY thanks to all of you - you were the ones who voted for this.
Комментарий самого молодого участника группы Пертту Кивилааксо на MySpace:
Apocalyptica is victorious! 

yes…
we came,saw…and BROKE THROUGH!!!
hehe…let’s say,finally,after 12 years of existence and insanely hard work..it’s funny,and even strange that we get such an award as a “breakthrough artist” in Metal Hammer awards…
BUT,ofcourse it warms our hearts…especial ... Читать дальше »