Primitivity

Primitivity is an American instrumental cello rock band consisting of three cellists and a percussionist.<ref name=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=57088> http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=57088, June 2010.</ref> Primitivity began primarily as a cover band playing songs by the thrash metal band Megadeth and the cello rock band Apocalyptica. The band has released one album entirely of Megadeth covers titled Plays Megadeth For Cello.<ref name=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138712> http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138712, April 2010.</ref> Primitivity has also composed and performed original songs for cello rock ensemble.<ref name=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=57088> http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=57088, June 2010.</ref> The group was selected as a 2010 Artist In Residence at Strathmore Hall in Bethesda, Maryland.<ref name=http://www.strathmore.org/eventstickets/calendar/view.asp?id=5231> http://www.strathmore.org/eventstickets/calendar/view.asp?id=5231, February 2010.</ref>