Biography
Apocalyptica is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band currently consists of three classically trained cellists: Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso. Originally formed as a classical-style tribute band to Metallica, Apocalyptica later developed a neoclassical metal sound that does not rely on conventional guitars and bass. The band has sold over four million albums worldwide.
Studio albums
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Plays Metallica by Four Cellos (1996)
Inquisition Symphony (1998)
Cult (2000)
Reflections (2003)
Apocalyptica (2005)
Worlds Collide (2007)
7th Symphony (2010)
Shadowmaker (2015)
Cell-0 (2020)
Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 (2024)
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