Apocalyptica
Founded: 1993
Location: Finland
Apocalyptica is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso, and jazz drummer Mikko Sirén. Originally a classical-style Metallica tribute band, the band eventually adopted a neoclassical metal style without the use of conventional guitars and bass. They have sold over four million albums to date.
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Album Review: Apocalyptica - Cell-0
"[Apocalyptica] continue to push boundaries."
Five Songs, Four Cellos – Apocalyptica Take Us Through Their Favourite Metallica Tracks
In the lead-up to their 'Plays Metallica By Four Cellos' run of shows, 'The Music' grabbed one of Apocalyptica’s said cellists, Eicca Toppinen, to talk us through his favourite Metallica tracks and why the group chose to perform them.
Apocalyptica Confirm East Coast Tour Dates
“Stunningly beautiful, yet with the brutality of a punch in the face."
Live Review: Apocalyptica, We Lost The Sea, Tempest Rising
"Budding musicians, put down that Stratocaster and pick up a Stradivarius; metal belongs to the cello."
Apocalyptica
We speak with Apocalyptica drummer Mikko Sirén ahead of the band's September Oz tour to talk set-lists, hip-hop drumming, and Scandinavian summer houses.
Apocalyptica Slate In Return To Aus For National Tour
Mark the dates in your diaries
Album Review: Apocalyptica - Shadowmaker
"You’ll be hit with a traditional metal passage, a juicy breakdown or even a cello solo"
Album Review: Apocalyptica - 'Shadowmaker'
An emotive and impressive fusion of rock and classical sounds.
Live Review: Apocalyptica, Rise Of Avernus
Apocalyptic Cellos
"We will just take a break because the band has been existing for like seventeen years and in that time there has not been a proper break where we have not been doing something."
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