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Apocalyptica
Apocalyptica


Background information
Origin Helsinki, Finland
Genre(s) Symphonic metal
Progressive Metal
Years active 1993—present
Label(s) Universal
Mercury Records
Sony Music
Jive Records
Associated acts Three Days Grace
Slipknot
Stone Sour
Metallica
Rammstein
Hevein
Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Amon Amarth
Sonata Arctica
Şebnem Ferah
Website Website
Members
Eicca Toppinen
Paavo Lötjönen
Perttu Kivilaakso
Mikko Sirén
Former members
Max Lilja
Antero Manninen



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Mumford And Sons Surprise Winners At BRIT Awards 2011

February 16, 2011
Mumford And Sons Surprise Winners At BRIT Awards 2011Mumford and Sons were the surprise winners at the BRIT awards in London, taking home the coveted British Album Of The Year.

The band's debut 'Sigh No More' beat albums by the likes of Plan B, Take That, Tinie Tempah and The xx.

Singer Marcus Mumford looked shocked as they accepted their award, choosing to thank their family and record label.

Tinie Tempah was the big winner at the O2 Arena in London, winning British Breakthrough Act and Single for 'Pass Out'.

Plan B won British Male Solo Artist, while Laura Marling won the female category.

Take That, who have reformed with Robbie Williams, were named British Group, and singer Mark Owen thanked Williams for rejoining the band during their speech.

In the international categories, Arcade Fire won International Group and International Album for 'The Suburbs'.

Rihanna was named International Female Solo Artist and Cee Lo Green took home the honour for International Male Solo Artist.

James Corden hosted the ceremony.

(by Jason Gregory)



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