Apocalyptica is a Finnish cello metal band, composed of classically trained cellists and, since 2005, a drummer. Three of the cellists are graduates of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland.
Their music features elements from classical music, neo-classical metal, thrash metal, and symphonic metal. To end 2007, the band toured Europe successfully, selling out many of the venues they played. In 2008 the tour continued in US and included numerous festivals in Europe. The band has played approximately 850-1000 concerts during their career in about 50 countries. Apocalyptica announced a large world tour for 2008, so far including concerts in Europe and North America (including Mexico). They have sold over three million albums to date. In June 2008, during the Rock in Rio concert in Lisbon, Apocalyptica joined the Greenpeace "energy [r]evolution campaign" and played the Beethoven 5th symphony from the stage. They have most recently recorded 'I Don't Care' with Three Days Grace lead singer Adam Gontier.
The band also appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly on October 31st, 2008. Here they made their American television debut with a performance of "I Don't Care" with Toryn Green.
Current members
* Eicca Toppinen – cello
* Paavo Lötjönen – cello (1996–present)
* Perttu Kivilaakso – cello (1999–present)
* Mikko Sirén – drums (2003–present)
Former members
* Max Lilja – cello (1996–2002)
Discography
* 1996: Plays Metallica by Four Cellos
* 1996: Apocalyptica (Christmas Single)
* 1998: Inquisition Symphony
* 2000: Cult
* 2002: Best of Apocalyptica (Japan only)
* 2003: Reflections
* 2005: Apocalyptica
* 2006: Amplified // A Decade of Reinventing the Cello
* 2007: Worlds Collide
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