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Finland's Heavy Metal Trailblazers

Apocalyptica (founded in 1993) has made an impressive international career during three decades. Apocalyptica’s debut album Plays Metallica by Four Cellos was released in 1996 and has sold over two million copies worldwide – an exceptional number for a cross-genre release that combines classical music and heavy metal. The album’s 20th anniversary tour took place in 2017–2018 with over 170 concerts worldwide.
Originally known for arranging and performing heavy metal band Metallica’s songs with four cellos, Apocalyptica released their first original compositions on their second album Cult. During its 22-year existence Apocalyptica has sold over four million albums and performed over a thousand concerts all over the world. In addition, Apocalyptica has toured with Finnish 25-piece chamber orchestra Avanti!, made commissioned works such as the Indigo opera for the Finnish National Opera and Richard Wagner’s celebration concert Wagner Reloaded as well as composed music for films, video games and other projects. Apocalyptica’s albums have featured guest singers and musicians from rock bands such as Slipknot, Rammstein, Slayer and Sepultura. For the past 13 years Apocalyptica’s lineup has consisted of celloists Eicca Toppinen, Perttu Kivilaakso, Paavo Lötjönen and drummer Mikko Sirén.
Decade after another, Apocalyptica continues to keep its musical standards high. The band creates a thriving international career in a genre junction where there are no pre-defined step marks. The members of Apocalyptica also hold nearly all of their business areas in their own hands: agency, publishing and merchandise, among others.
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2019 Summer Concert Schedule

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