Max Lilja | |
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.jpg) Lilja in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Max Fedi Tapani Lilja |
| Born | 27 October 1975 Vantaa, Finland |
| Genres | Electronica, cello rock, symphonic metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Cello |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Website | http://www.maxlilja.com |
Max Lilja (born 27 October 1975) is a Finnish cello player. He is best known as a founding member of the Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica, a band he left in 2001 to join the Finnish thrash metal band Hevein. Beginning in 2007, Lilja has been a recording and touring member of Tarja Turunen's solo band. Throughout his career, Lilja has continued to play classical music alongside rock, metal, and crossover projects.