Members
Eicca Toppinencello, original · 1993current- Paavo Lötjönencello, original · 1993current
- Perttu Kivilaaksocello · 1999current
- Mikko Siréndrums (drum set) · 2003current
- Antero Manninencello, original · 1993–1999
- Max Liljacello, original · 1993–2002
Apocalyptica hails from Finland, a country known for its rich musical heritage.
The band was formed in 1993, making them a staple in the symphonic metal genre for decades.
Their debut album, "Plays Metallica by Four Cellos," was released in 1996 and featured only Metallica covers.
Biography
Formation
Apocalyptica, a Finnish symphonic metal band, was formed in 1993 at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. The original lineup consisted of cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, Max Lilja, and Antero Manninen. Initially, the group gained attention as a classical-style Metallica tribute band, releasing their debut album, "Plays Metallica by Four Cellos," in 1996, which featured eight Metallica covers.
Evolution and Key Releases
As the band evolved, they began to incorporate original compositions into their repertoire. In 1998, they released their second album, "Inquisition Symphony," which included covers of various metal bands alongside original tracks. The lineup saw changes when Antero Manninen left in 1999, and Perttu Kivilaakso joined, having previously performed with the band in 1995. Their third album, "Cult," released in 2000, marked a significant shift with more original material and the introduction of orchestral percussion. The band continued to innovate with their fourth album, "Reflections," in 2003, which featured entirely original compositions.
Continued Success
Apocalyptica has maintained a consistent presence in the music scene, with their unique blend of cello rock and symphonic metal. They have released numerous albums, including "Worlds Collide," "7th Symphony," and "Cell-0," and have sold over four million albums worldwide. The current lineup includes Toppinen, Lötjönen, Kivilaakso, and drummer Mikko Sirén, who joined in 2003, showcasing their enduring appeal and musical evolution.
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Discography
Plays Metallica, Vol. 22024
- 1.Ride the Lightning6:47
- 2.St. Anger4:18
- 3.The Unforgiven II4:05
- 4.Blackened5:59
- 5.The Call of Ktulu7:27
- 6.The Four Horsemen4:46
- 7.Holier Than Thou3:43
- 8.To Live Is to Die3:01
- 9.One9:35
Live in Helsinki, St. John’s Church2023
- 1.Intro to the Mind1:54
- 2.Deathzone2:47
- 3.Sacra3:43
- 4.Kaamos4:20
- 5.Call My Name4:03
- 6.Ruska3:51
- 7.On the Rooftop With Quasimodo4:54
- 8.Perttu Solo1:14
- 9.Bittersweet3:55
- 10.Rise5:35
- 11.In Memoriam / Stroke6:26
- 12.Mikko’s Psalm 555/3823:26
- 13.Scream for the Silent2:56
- 14.Čohkka / Cortège6:10
- 15.Dead Man’s Eyes6:41
- 16.Worlds Collide4:51
- 17.Coma3:22
- 18.Farewell5:56
- 19.Nothing Else Matters, Part 14:26
- 20.Conquest of Paradise2:34
- 21.Nothing Else Matters, Part 21:12
Cell-02020
- 1.Ashes of the Modern World6:30
- 2.Cell-09:57
- 3.Rise5:18
- 4.En Route to Mayhem5:27
- 5.Call My Name3:56
- 6.Fire & Ice5:21
- 7.Scream for the Silent5:13
- 8.Catharsis4:59
- 9.Beyond the Stars6:54
Aquarela2019
- 1.Aqua Opening1:47
- 2.Aqua Balalaika3:06
- 3.Aqua Icebergs2:54
- 4.Aqua Waves2:21
- 5.Aqua Genesis7:33
- 6.Aqua Coma6:40
Plays Metallica by Four Cellos: A Live Performance2018
- 1.Enter Sandman4:01
- 2.Master of Puppets7:58
- 3.Harvester of Sorrow5:29
- 4.The Unforgiven7:14
- 5.Sad but True4:47
- 6.Creeping Death6:23
- 7.Wherever I May Roam5:18
- 8.Welcome Home (Sanitarium)6:30
- 9.Fade to Black7:07
- 10.For Whom the Bell Tolls5:37
- 11.Fight Fire With Fire3:38
- 12.Until It Sleeps3:59
- 13.Orion8:09
- 14.Escape4:31
- 15.Battery5:37
- 16.Seek & Destroy8:14
- 17.Nothing Else Matters5:14
- 18.One5:57
- 19.Enter Sandman
- 20.Master of Puppets
- 21.Harvester of Sorrow
- 22.The Unforgiven
- 23.Sad but True
- 24.Creeping Death
- 25.Wherever I May Roam
- 26.Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
- 27.Fade to Black
- 28.For Whom the Bell Tolls
- 29.Fight Fire With Fire
- 30.Until It Sleeps
- 31.Orion
- 32.Escape
- 33.Battery
- 34.Seek & Destroy
- 35.Nothing Else Matters
- 36.One
Live at Download Festival2016
- 1.Reign of Fear (live at Download Paris 2016)6:14
- 2.Refuse / Resist (live at Download Paris 2016)2:58
- 3.I’m Not Jesus (live at Download Paris 2016)4:06
- 4.House of Chains (live at Download Paris 2016)3:39
- 5.Shadowmaker (live at Download Paris 2016)8:45
- 6.Inquisition Symphony (live at Download Paris 2016)6:34
- 7.Seek and Destroy (live at Download Paris 2016)6:02
- 8.Hall of the Mountain King (live at Download Paris 2016)5:10
Shadowmaker2015
- 1.I‐III‐V Seed of Chaos1:27
- 2.Cold Blood3:28
- 3.Shadowmaker7:36
- 4.Slow Burn4:44
- 5.Reign of Fear6:54
- 6.Hole in My Soul4:06
- 7.House of Chains3:29
- 8.Riot Lights6:40
- 9.Come Back Down4:25
- 10.Sea Song (You Waded Out)4:54
- 11.Till Death Do Us Part7:51
- 12.Dead Man’s Eyes9:43
Wagner Reloaded: Live in Leipzig2013
- 1.Signal (live)1:43
- 2.Genesis (live)1:47
- 3.Fight Against Monsters (live)6:10
- 4.Stormy Wagner (live)4:03
- 5.Flying Dutchman (live)4:29
- 6.Lullaby (live)2:58
- 7.Bubbles (live)2:09
- 8.Path in Life (live)4:09
- 9.Creation of Notes (live)5:36
- 10.Running Love (live)5:02
- 11.Birth Pain (live)6:23
- 12.Ludwig: Wonderland (live)6:40
- 13.Ludwig: Requiem (live)2:07
- 14.Destruction (live)3:05
MAG: S.V.E.R.2010
- 1.The Crushing Heel of Tyranny2:32
- 2.Two Hundred Fifty Six2:13
- 3.S.V.E.R. Shadow War1:57
- 4.The Fire Within2:03
- 5.S.V.E.R. Global Conflict4:08
- 6.Incision2:14
- 7.Survival and Rebellion2:15
- 8.Overkill2:07
- 9.All That Remains2:23
- 10.A New Dawn5:14
7th Symphony2010
- 1.At the Gates of Manala7:03
- 2.End of Me3:29
- 3.Not Strong Enough3:37
- 4.20104:31
- 5.Through Paris in a Sportscar3:52
- 6.Beautiful2:19
- 7.Broken Pieces3:54
- 8.On the Rooftop With Quasimodo4:59
- 9.Bring Them to Light4:45
- 10.Sacra4:22
- 11.Rage of Poseidon8:41
- 12.The Shadow of Venus6:06
- 13.Spiral Architect3:17
- 14.Return Game4:17
- 15.Not Strong Enough3:35
Worlds Collide2007
- 1.Worlds Collide4:28
- 2.Grace4:10
- 3.I’m Not Jesus3:34
- 4.Ion3:47
- 5.Helden4:18
- 6.Stroke4:33
- 7.Last Hope4:48
- 8.I Don’t Care3:57
- 9.Burn4:17
- 10.S.O.S. (Anything but Love)4:19
- 11.Peace5:49
- 12.I’m Not Jesus (Pain remix)3:44
- 13.I’m Not Jesus (Albert Vorne mix)8:03
Amplified // A Decade of Reinventing the Cello2006
- 1.Enter Sandman3:42
- 2.Harmageddon4:56
- 3.Nothing Else Matters4:48
- 4.Refuse/Resist3:14
- 5.Somewhere Around Nothing4:10
- 6.Betrayal5:13
- 7.Farewell5:33
- 8.Master of Puppets6:03
- 9.Hall of the Mountain King3:29
- 10.One5:45
- 11.Heat3:22
- 12.Čohkka4:29
- 13.Kaamos4:44
- 14.Deathzone4:37
- 15.Angel of Death3:53
- 16.Repressed4:28
- 17.Path, Volume 23:24
- 18.Bittersweet4:27
- 19.Hope, Volume 24:03
- 20.En vie3:28
- 21.Faraway, Volume 25:13
- 22.Life Burns!3:08
- 23.Seemann5:21
The Life Burns Tour2006
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Apocalyptica2005
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Reflections2003
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The Best of Apocalyptica2002
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Live2001
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Cult2000
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Inquisition Symphony1998
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Plays Metallica by Four Cellos1996
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Harmageddon1998
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Nothing Else Matters1998
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Oh Holy Night1996
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The Call of Ktulu2024
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Metal Classic, Classic Metal2022
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Apocaliptica, Apocalyptia, アポカリプティカ
Apocalyptica is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band is currently composed of three classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso. 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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