Apēdājs, a Latvian alternative rock band from Mālpils, was formed on January 9, 1996. The initial lineup included Artūrs Jakovļevs on guitar and vocals, Armands Butkevičs on drums, and Kaspars Grīnbergs on bass. In 2007, the band underwent a significant change when only Artūrs Jakovļevs and Armands Butkevičs remained. Lauris Polinskis joined as a drummer, and Armands Butkevičs switched to playing bass. The band released their debut album Mana Vārna in 2012, followed by Sēras in 2016. In 2018, they released Nāve Pieskārās Pārbaudīt Pulsu. Notable themes in Apēdājs' lyrics include relationships, death, and pain.
