Apocalyptica

Apocalyptica
Apocalyptica
	Apocalyptica at Hellfest 2017
Background information
Origin	Helsinki, Finland
Genres	Symphonic metal; neoclassical metal; alternative metal; heavy metal;
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Eleven Seven; MCA; Zen Garden; Mercury; 20-20; Jive; Sony Music; RCA;
Members	Eicca Toppinen; Perttu Kivilaakso; Paavo Lötjönen;
Past members	Max Lilja; Antero Manninen; Mikko Sirén;
Website	apocalyptica.com

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.^[5] Originally a classical-style Metallica tribute band, the band eventually adopted a neoclassical metal style without the use of conventional guitars and bass.^[2] They have sold over four million albums to date.^[6]

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