Apocalyptica

This article is about the Finnish symphonic metal band. For other uses, see Apocalyptica (disambiguation).

Apocalyptica
Apocalyptica at Hellfest 2017
Apocalyptica at Hellfest 2017
Background information
OriginHelsinki, Finland
Genres
Years active1993–present
Labels
Members
Past members
Websiteapocalyptica.com

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.[5] Originally a classical-style Metallica tribute band, the band eventually adopted a neoclassical metal style without the use of conventional guitars and bass.[2] They have sold over four million albums to date.[6]

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  4. ^ Heaney, Gregory. "Apocalyptica – The Best of Apocalyptica". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  5. ^ Blabbermouth (22 February 2024). "APOCALYPTICA Parts Ways With Longtime Drummer MIKKO SIRÉN". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
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