Apollo Papathanasio

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

Apollo Papathanasio
Papathanasio with Spiritual Beggars at Rockharz Open Air 2016 in Germany
Papathanasio with Spiritual Beggars at Rockharz Open Air 2016 in Germany
Background information
Birth nameApostolos Papathanasio[1]
Born (1969-03-15) 15 March 1969
Borås, Sweden[2]
GenresHeavy metal, power metal
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar

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, 15 April 2013 and Sunrise to Sundown (2016). Papathanasio 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

Apollo (solo)
  • 2016: Waterdevils

Other works

References
  1. "Ratsit - Apostolos Papathanasio". Ratsit.se. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  2. Adam.B och Erik.W (2 November 2008). "Apollo Papathanasio, vår nya musiklärare". Latsta.nu. Archived from the original on 27 January 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2010.


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