---
title: "Apocalyptica"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/apocalyptica"
genre: "Symphonic Metal"
country: "Finland"
formed: 1993
---

# Apocalyptica

**Apocalyptica** is a symphonic metal band, from Finland, active 1993 to present.

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.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalyptica

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Apocalyptica |
| Genre | Symphonic Metal |
| Parent genre | Metal |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Formed | 1993 |
| Releases in catalog | 13 |

## Genres

[Symphonic Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/symphonic-metal) · [Alternative Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/alternative-metal)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Eicca Toppinen](https://themetalnet.com/musician/eicca-toppinen) | Cello | 1993 to present | Current |
| [Mikko Sirén](https://themetalnet.com/musician/mikko-siren) | Drums (drum set) | 2003 to present | Current |
| [Paavo Lötjönen](https://themetalnet.com/musician/paavo-lotjonen) | Cello | 1993 to present | Current |
| [Perttu Kivilaakso](https://themetalnet.com/musician/perttu-kivilaakso) | Cello | 1999 to present | Current |
| [Max Lilja](https://themetalnet.com/musician/max-lilja) | Cello | 1993 to 2002 | Former |
| [Antero Manninen](https://themetalnet.com/musician/antero-manninen) | Cello | 1993 to 1999 | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1996 | [Plays Metallica by Four Cellos](https://themetalnet.com/album/5f016148-f522-3832-8da6-f694bd3cb751) | Album |
| 1998 | [Inquisition Symphony](https://themetalnet.com/album/b9a5ae03-8cdc-3d94-a2c7-edf8e3b15e3e) | Album |
| 2000 | [Cult](https://themetalnet.com/album/025381e4-0fd8-393f-b282-0f271f247486) | Album |
| 2003 | [Reflections](https://themetalnet.com/album/f4a44107-080f-35b0-bc55-e61b1ddaf1f9) | Album |
| 2004 | [Seemann \\ Reflections Revised](https://themetalnet.com/album/202dafa8-2b0b-44a6-b10e-329acbb63b1a) | Album |
| 2005 | [Apocalyptica](https://themetalnet.com/album/0adf749c-5d2c-4fbf-a2ca-0444b108085f) | Album |
| 2007 | [Worlds Collide](https://themetalnet.com/album/b19cae31-f929-3273-ba97-285098e01d53) | Album |
| 2010 | [7th Symphony](https://themetalnet.com/album/8631fd56-169e-473f-b26c-3555779ceb55) | Album |
| 2015 | [Shadowmaker](https://themetalnet.com/album/8d0d2c2c-39ca-4493-8e9f-91af948305f9) | Album |
| 2020 | [Cell-0](https://themetalnet.com/album/8c63dbc7-a736-43c7-aec5-80711efc7b4e) | Album |
| 2022 | [Metal Classic, Classic Metal](https://themetalnet.com/album/4a35072e-f955-4617-87b5-d1f63dc24628) | EP |
| 2024 | [Plays Metallica, Vol. 2](https://themetalnet.com/album/98de6b9d-6a22-42aa-a4be-4fb6517befa8) | Album |
| 2024 | [The Call of Ktulu](https://themetalnet.com/album/b050eb84-71e0-4b0f-9f72-1caacf952d42) | EP |

## Related bands

- [Metallica](https://themetalnet.com/band/metallica) (listened together)
- [System of a Down](https://themetalnet.com/band/system-of-a-down) (listened together)
- [Nightwish](https://themetalnet.com/band/nightwish) (listened together)
- [Linkin Park](https://themetalnet.com/band/linkin-park) (listened together)
- [Rammstein](https://themetalnet.com/band/rammstein) (listened together)
- [Within Temptation](https://themetalnet.com/band/within-temptation) (listened together)
- [Evanescence](https://themetalnet.com/band/evanescence) (listened together)
- [Korn](https://themetalnet.com/band/korn) (listened together)
- [Disturbed](https://themetalnet.com/band/disturbed) (listened together)
- [Dave Lombardo](https://themetalnet.com/band/dave-lombardo) (listened together)
- [Muse](https://themetalnet.com/band/muse) (listened together)
- [Marilyn Manson](https://themetalnet.com/band/marilyn-manson) (listened together)

## Official and external links

- youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9ErWdSgEG8VO8xtBHFuQ
- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Apocalyptica
- x: https://twitter.com/apocalypticafi
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Lm0pUvmisUHMdoky5ch2I
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apocalypticaofficial/
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/912
- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Apocalyptica/1752
- apple music: https://music.apple.com/fi/artist/411644

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/apocalyptica](https://themetalnet.com/band/apocalyptica). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt