Exclusive Video: Apocalyptica Premiere "Ludwig Wonderland" from 'Wagner Reloaded —Live In Leipzig'

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Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "Ludwig Wonderland," a new live performance video by Finnish orchestral rock band Apocalyptica. The track is from the band's upcoming album, Wagner Reloaded — Live In Leipzig.

The album, a live collaboration with the MDR Leipzig Symphony Orchestra, will be released November 19 via BMG. It was recorded in July 2013 in Leipzig, Germany.

Wagner Reloaded is a work consisting of ballet, play, dance and cello rock — at the same time, all paying tribute to the life and work of composer Richard Wagner.

For more about Apocalyptica and the new album, visit apocalyptica.com and their Facebook page.

Damian Fanelli
Damian Fanelli
Editor-in-Chief, Guitar World

Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.

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