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Apocalyptica

Apocalyptica is a symphonic metal band from Finland, active 1993 to present. 13 releases and 6 musicians in the catalog.

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Facts

Genre: Symphonic Metal
Parent genre: Metal
Origin: Helsinki, Finland
Formed: 1993
Releases: 13

Biography

Apocalyptica is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band is currently composed of three classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso. Originally a classical-style Metallica tribute band, the band eventually adopted a neoclassical metal style without the use of conventional guitars and bass. They have sold over four million albums to date.

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Genres

Current line-up

Musician	Instruments	Years
Eicca Toppinen	Cello	1993 to present
Mikko Sirén	Drums (drum set)	2003 to present
Paavo Lötjönen	Cello	1993 to present
Perttu Kivilaakso	Cello	1999 to present

Former members

Musician	Instruments	Years
Max Lilja	Cello	1993 to 2002
Antero Manninen	Cello	1993 to 1999

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

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