APOCALYPTICA 18 Jun 2020

Formed in 1993, Apocalyptica come from Helsinki, Finland. Consisting of classically trained cello players, they go on to create unique pieces of metal music.

The formation of the band came about when four very talented cellists came together to play covers of Metallica songs at the Sibelius Academy. In 1996, Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lotjonen, Max Lilja and Antero Manninen were the bands line up and they managed to release their first studio album titled 'Plays Metallica by Four Cellos' this album only featured covers of Metallica songs. Later albums would see original releases by the band.

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