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Helsinki, Finland (1993 – present)

Apocalyptica is a band from Helsinki, Finland consisting of three classically-trained cellists and a drummer. Their speciality is heavy metal music on cellos, though they also play classical music.

They started in 1993 by playing covers of Metallica, but once the concept became popular they wrote their own original works, maintaining the thrash metal influences on their albums Inquisition Symphony (mainly covers as well) and Cult. Since Reflections they have added drums to their recordings and live performances.

Members:
Eicca Toppinen - Cello
Perttu Kivilaakso - Cello
Paavo Lötjönen - Cello
Mikko Sirén - Drums

Former members:
Sami Kuoppamäki - Session Drums
Perttu Kivilaakso - Cello (1995)
Antero Manninen – Cello (1996–1999, usually plays live)
Max Lilja – Cello (1996–2002, when he joined Hevein)
Dave Lombardo - Drums (2003-2004, from the band Slayer. Also contributed drums on the songs Betrayal/Forgiveness, Last Hope and 2010 from 7th Symphony)
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  • whitedarkness19

    I'm Not Jesus! por isso adoro essa musica xD

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    ''Path'' forever and ever <3 [4]

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    ''Path'' forever and ever <3 [3]

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    not bad)

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  • miss-cheza

    Hello everyone) I'm the lead singer in an alternative band from Russia called "Rake Garden", so if you guys are looking for new music to listen, I'd be glad to present you to our band. We sing in English) I'll be glad if you write me what you think of our music when you listen to our album) here is the link http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Rake+Garden/Dead+End All songas are for free download)

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  • TheMukeyMu

    amazing violin

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  • Doncewa

    In my next life I want to be Perttu's cello. Can I? Pleaaaase?

    13 days ago

  • LadyVeronicaa

    Uwielbiam!

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  • Reveille-

    I'm not strong enough

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  • Darkhaku

    "Listen to Apocalyptica Radio, featuring artists like Doctor Who Calls QVC, Mirre, Snoop Dogg (ft.Silkk The Shocker), Jim Jones f/ P. Diddy, Paul Wall & Jha Jha and more…" WTF is up with the similar artists?!

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  • Moonlightlove

    ''Path'' forever and ever <3 [2]

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    ''Path'' forever and ever <3

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    I Don't Care <3 [3]

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    I don't Care <3

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  • Ada-Y

    Not Strong Enough....One Piece...

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  • CelloMetalMan

    Peace!!!!!

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  • Jaanisk

    Hall of the Mountain King

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  • nem4ik

    Bittersweet, no shit! And hope) i want to listen these guys again and again!

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  • sunstonemoonlit

    Hope. <3

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Apocalyptica have played over 1000 shows in their career and visited more than 50 countries around the world. Weiterlesen

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