Apollo Papathanasio

Apollo Papathanasio
Apollo performing live with Spiritual Beggars at Rockharz Open Air 2016 in Germany.
Background information
Birth name Apostolos Papathanasio
Born (1969-03-15) 15 March 1969
Borås, Sweden
Genres Heavy metal, power metal
Occupation(s) Teacher
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Associated acts Evil Masquerade, Firewind, Spiritual Beggars, Gardenian
Majestic, Time Requiem, Bassinvaders
Website Apollo Papathanasio Official Facebook Page

Apostolos "Apollo" Papathanasio (Greek: Aπόστολος Παπαθανασίου or Απόλλωνας Παπαθανασίου) (born 15 March 1969 in Borås, Sweden[1][2]) is a Swedish heavy metal vocalist of Greek descent, who is currently with the band Spiritual Beggars. He has also sang for Firewind, Meduza, Evil Masquerade, Gardenian, and Richard Andersson's projects Majestic and Time Requiem.

In 2007, Papathanasio had to opt out of certain tour dates with Firewind. His position was temporarily filled by Henning Basse of Metalium. Apollo's last releases with Firewind was "Few Against Many" (2012). On 15 January 2013, Firewind announced that the band had parted ways with Apollo. After his departure from Firewind he's continued on with Spiritual Beggars and released return to zero (2010) Earth Blues, April 15, 2013 and Sunrise to Sundown (2016). Apollo also works as a music teacher for a school in Halmstad.

Discography

Faith Taboo

  • 1997: Psychopath

Majestic

  • 2000: Trinity Overture

Time Requiem

Meduza

  • 2002: Now and Forever
  • 2004: Upon the World

Sandalinas

  • 2005: Living on the Edge

Evil Masquerade

  • 2006: Third Act
  • 2009: Fade to Black
  • 2012: Black Ravens Cry (single)
  • 2012: A Silhouette (single)
  • 2012: Pentagram
  • 2014: 10 Years in the Dark - remastered compilation
  • 2016: The Outcast Hall of Fame

Firewind

Bassinvaders

Spiritual Beggars

Other works

References

  1. ↑ "Ratsit - Apostolos Papathanasio". Ratsit.se. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
  2. ↑ Adam.B och Erik.W (2008-11-02). "Apollo Papathanasio, vår nya musiklärare". Latsta.nu. Archived from the original on 2011-01-27. Retrieved 2010-06-07.


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