The calendar may say 2017, but Apocalyptica aren't done celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut disc, Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. The disc arrived on May 10, 1996 and last summer the instrumental cello-driven rock act re-released the effort remastered with three bonus tracks. Now they're planning to revisit the album in North American on a more extensive tour.

The band played a limited run of dates in the U.S. last year, but stateside and Canadian fans will have a greater opportunity to enjoy the performance when they spend a majority of the month of September on a tour that actually dips its toes into October as well.

In addition to the original Plays Metallica by Four Cellos album, the re-release included previously unreleased versions of "Battery," "Nothing Else Matters" and "Seek and Destroy." The album is also available on vinyl for the first time in many years. Make sure you check out these shows as this will be the first time the band has toured in support of the album. They were unable to tour in support of the disc upon its initial release.

At the time, Apocalyptica's Plays Metallica by Four Cellos was a somewhat unique approach to taking on the works of one of metal's biggest acts. Over time, the group's scope expanded beyond the instrumental spectrum and they've enjoyed hit songs with the likes of Corey Taylor, Adam Gontier, Gavin Rossdale, Brent Smith and more lending their vocal talents to original tracks. Apocalyptica's 2015 album, Shadowmaker, was their first with a dedicated lead vocalist, as the band employed Franky Perez for the disc and touring.

Apocalyptica Plays Metallica by Four Cellos 2017 North American Tour Dates

09/05 -- Atlanta, Ga. – Center Stage

09/06 -- Orlando, Fla. – House of Blues

09/07 -- Jacksonville, Fla. – Florida Theatre

09/08 -- Charlotte, N.C. – McGlohon Theater at Spirt Square

09/09 -- Washington, D.C. – Lincoln Theatre

09/11 -- New York, N.Y. – Town Hall

09/12 -- Boston, Mass. – Wilbur Theatre

09/13 -- Montreal, Quebec – Theatre St. Denis

09/14 -- Toronto, Ontario – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

09/15 -- Grand Rapids, Mich. – 20 Monroe Live

09/16 -- Chicago, Ill. – Park West

09/17 -- Minneapolis, Minn. – Pantages Theatre

09/18 -- St. Louis, Mo. – The Pageant

09/20 -- Denver, Colo. – Paramount Theater

09/22 -- Seattle, Wash. – The Moore Theatre

09/23 -- Vancouver, British Columbia – Commodore Ballroom

09/24 -- Portland, Ore. – Crystal Ballroom

09/26 -- Oakland, Calif. – The Fox Theatre

09/27 -- Santa Cruz, Calif. – Rio Theatre

09/28 -- Los Angeles, Calif. – The Mayan

09/29 -- San Diego, Calif. – Copley Symphony Hall

10/01 -- Las Vegas, Nev. – The Joint

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