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Apocalyptica is a Finnish cello metal band, composed of classically trained cellists and, since 2005, a drummer. Three of the cellists are graduates of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. Their music features elements from cello metal, neo-classical metal, thrash metal, progressive metal^[1] and symphonic metal. Apocalyptica may refer to: the New Classical/Chamber Music band Apocalyptica the 1996 single Apocalyptica Category: ... Image File history File links File under fair use as of source File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... For other places with the same name, see Brussels (disambiguation). ... Early elections in November are announced in the Netherlands. ... Location of Helsinki in Northern Europe Coordinates: , Country Province Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Charter 1550 Capital city 1812 Government - Mayor Jussi Pajunen Area - Total 187. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Chamber music is a form of classical music, written for a small group of instruments which traditionally could be accommodated in a palace chamber. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Universal Music Group (UMG) is the largest major label in the record industry, with a 23% market share. ... Mercury Records is a record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. ... Jive Records is an American record label, owned by Sony BMG, and operates as a quarter of the Zomba Label Group. ... Zomba Music Group was started in 1977 by Clive Calder as a book publishing venture and moved into the recording business in 1981 as Zomba Recording Corporation. ... Bertelsmann is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in G tersloh, Germany. ... Hevein is a Finnish Thrash metal band with strong Symphonic/Neo-Classical metal influence from Helsinki consisting of six band members. ... The Lahti Symphony Orchestra (Sinfonia Lahti) is a Finnish orchestra. ... Apocalyptica, Perttu Kivilaakso, live 2003 Apocalyptica is a Finnish music band of three (formerly four) classically educated cellists. ... Perttu Kivilaakso, Apocalyptica live 2003 Apocalyptica is a Finnish music band consisting of three (formerly four) classically-trained cellists. ... Apocalyptica, Perttu Kivilaakso, live 2003 Apocalyptica is a Finnish music band of three (formerly four) classically educated cellists. ... Apocalyptica is a Finnish band consisting of three (formerly four) classically trained cellists and (since 2003) a drummer. ... Antero Manninen is a session musician. ... Max Lilja (born in 1975) is the ex-Cellist of New Classical/Chamber Music Band Apocalyptica, but now is the Cellist of the band Hevein. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Alternate meaning: Cello web browser A cropped image to show the relative size of a cello to a human (Uncropped Version) The cello (also violoncello or cello) is a stringed instrument and part of the violin family. ... The Sibelius Academy in downtown Helsinki. ... Location of Helsinki in Northern Europe Coordinates: , Country Province Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Charter 1550 Capital city 1812 Government - Mayor Jussi Pajunen Area - Total 187. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Neo-classical metal is a subgenre of the heavy metal music heavily influenced by classical music in its style of playing and composing[1]. It implies a very technical performance and the use of elements borrowed from classical music and/or by famous classical music composers. ... Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music, one of the extreme metal subgenres that is characterised by high speed riffing and aggression. ... Progressive metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music which blends the powerful, guitar-driven sound of metal with the complex compositional structures, odd time signatures, and intricate instrumental playing of progressive rock. ... Symphonic metal is a term used to describe heavy metal music that has symphonic elements; that is, elements that sound similar to a classical symphony. ...

[edit] History

Apocalyptica was formed in 1993^[2] when four cellists, Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, Max Lilja, and Antero Manninen gathered to play Metallica covers at the Teatro Heavy Metal Club. Among the audience was Kari Hynninen, who worked for the independent label Zen Garden Records. After listening to Apocalyptica's set, Kari Hynninen signed them on the spot to Zen Garden Records. Alternate meaning: Cello web browser A cropped image to show the relative size of a cello to a human (Uncropped Version) The cello (also violoncello or cello) is a stringed instrument and part of the violin family. ... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal/thrash metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ...

In 1996, Apocalyptica released their debut studio album, Plays Metallica by Four Cellos, which consisted solely of Metallica covers played on cellos. In 1998, Apocalyptica released their second studio album, Inquisition Symphony, which was produced by Hiili Hiilesma. Inquisition Symphony once again contained covers of Metallica, but also contained covers of Faith No More, Sepultura, and Pantera. For this album the band also decided to include three original songs written by Eicca Toppinen. A studio album is a collection of studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... An album released by cello rock group Apocalyptica, it features 8 Metallica covers arranged and played on cellos. ... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal/thrash metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ... Alternate meaning: Cello web browser A cropped image to show the relative size of a cello to a human (Uncropped Version) The cello (also violoncello or cello) is a stringed instrument and part of the violin family. ... Inquisition Symphony is Apocalypticas second album, released in 1998. ... FNM redirects here. ... Sepultura is a Brazilian thrash metal band, formed in 1984. ... For other uses, see Pantera (disambiguation). ...

In 1999, Antero Manninen left the group, and was replaced by Perttu Kivilaakso. In 2000, Apocalyptica released their third studio album, Cult, which now featured 10 original songs, and only 3 covers. And it was after the recording of Cult that an Apocalyptica track was first seen featuring vocals, Path Vol. 2. In 2002, Max Lilja left the group and joined Hevein, leaving Apocalyptica with only three members. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 398 Ã— 599 pixelsFull resolution (1063 Ã— 1600 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 398 Ã— 599 pixelsFull resolution (1063 Ã— 1600 pixel, file size: 1. ... Apocalyptica, Perttu Kivilaakso, live 2003 Apocalyptica is a Finnish music band of three (formerly four) classically educated cellists. ... Cult is Apocalypticas third album, released in 2000 with a special-edition released in 2001 containing an extra disc. ... Cult is Apocalypticas third album, released in 2000 with a special-edition released in 2001 containing an extra disc. ... Path is the third single by the cello rock band Apocalyptica. ... Hevein is a Finnish Thrash metal band with strong Symphonic/Neo-Classical metal influence from Helsinki consisting of six band members. ...

In 2003, Apocalyptica released their fourth studio album, Reflections, which consisted for the first time of all original songs. Reflections featured a more experimental sound, instead of the previous acoustic style arrangements found on Inquisition Symphony and Cult. Dave Lombardo from Slayer played drums on five songs from Reflections. As he was unable to join the band on stage on the following tour, the band hired Mikko Sirén, who would stay with the band for future tours as well as the recording of the next album. Reflections is Apocalypticas fifth album, released in 2003 with a speical-edition called Reflections Revised released in later part of 2003 containing a DVD as well as the original album with four bonus tracks. ... Dave Lombardo (born February 16, 1965) is a heavy metal drummer born in Havana, Cuba. ... For other uses, see Slayer (disambiguation). ...

In 2005, Apocalyptica released their fifth studio album, Apocalyptica. This album featured a number of guest musicians including Ville Valo of HIM, Lauri Ylönen, and once again Dave Lombardo. They also recorded the Intro for Bullet For My Valentine's album The Poison In December 2005 Mikko Siren was announced as an official bandmember after having played around 200 shows with the band. Apocalyptica is the fifth studio album from cello rock/heavy metal group Apocalyptica, it was released in 2005. ... Ville Hermanni Valo ( ) (born November 22, 1976), is a Finnish singer, songwriter and frontman of the Finnish rock band HIM. They have released six studio albums and four compilation albums. ... This article refers to the Finnish band. ... Lauri Lintu Johannes YlÃ¶nen (born April 23, 1979 in Helsinki, Finland) is the frontman of the Finnish alternative rock band The Rasmus. ... Bullet For My Valentine (often shortened to BFMV or Bullet) is a four-piece metalcore band from Bridgend, Wales. ... For other uses, see The Poison (disambiguation). ...

Apocalyptica released their sixth studio album, Worlds Collide, on September 17, 2007. To the surprise of many the album includes a cover of the German version of David Bowie's song "Heroes". Till Lindemann of Rammstein, for whom they opened on the Reise, Reise tour, was the guest vocalist on the track "Helden". This album, Worlds Collide was released on April 15, 2008 in the United States. Singles from Worlds Collide Released: August 2007 Worlds Collide is the sixth studio album from cello metal/heavy metal group Apocalyptica, released on September 14th, 2007. ... is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... David Bowie (pronounced ) (born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947) is an iconic English musician, actor, producer, arranger, and audio engineer. ... Till Lindemann (b. ... For other uses, see Ramstein. ... Worlds Collide is a three-part (fifty-seventh through fifty-ninth) episode of the animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003), which originally aired on October 30, 2004 November 6, 2004 and November 13, 2004. ...

To end 2007, the band toured Europe successfully, selling out many of the venues they played. They were directly supported by the gothic metal band Lacrimas Profundere. Lacrimas Profundere is a gothic metal band from Germany. ...

Apocalyptica announced a large world tour for 2008, so far including concerts in Europe, North America and Mexico. They have sold over two million albums to date. They are also scheduled to play KFMA Day in Tucson, AZ with Metallica On May 16. Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal/thrash metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ...

[edit] Members

Image File history File links Rammstein_and_Apocalyptica. ... Image File history File links Rammstein_and_Apocalyptica. ... For other uses, see Ramstein. ...

[edit] Current members

Apocalyptica, Perttu Kivilaakso, live 2003 Apocalyptica is a Finnish music band of three (formerly four) classically educated cellists. ... This article is about the stringed musical instrument. ... Perttu Kivilaakso, Apocalyptica live 2003 Apocalyptica is a Finnish music band consisting of three (formerly four) classically-trained cellists. ... This article is about the stringed musical instrument. ... Apocalyptica, Perttu Kivilaakso, live 2003 Apocalyptica is a Finnish music band of three (formerly four) classically educated cellists. ... This article is about the stringed musical instrument. ... Apocalyptica is a Finnish band consisting of three (formerly four) classically trained cellists and (since 2003) a drummer. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ...

[edit] Former members

Antero Manninen is a session musician. ... This article is about the stringed musical instrument. ... Max Lilja (born in 1975) is the ex-Cellist of New Classical/Chamber Music Band Apocalyptica, but now is the Cellist of the band Hevein. ... This article is about the stringed musical instrument. ...

[edit] Sessional members

Dave Lombardo (born February 16, 1965) is a heavy metal drummer born in Havana, Cuba. ... For other uses, see Slayer (disambiguation). ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ...

[edit] Guest musicians

Adam Wade Gontier (born May 21, 1978 in Norwood, Ontario, Canada) is the lead singer and guitarist of Three Days Grace. ... Three Days Grace (also known as 3DG or TDG) is a Alternative metal band that formed in 1997. ... Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973 in Des Moines, Iowa) is the lead vocalist and member #8 for the nine-piece metal band Slipknot, and a founding member and lead singer of Stone Sour. ... Stone Sour is a three time Grammy-nominated American rock band based in Des Moines, IA, United States. ... Slipknot (sometimes typeset as SlipKnoT to fit their logo) is a Grammy winning American metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. ... Cristina Adriana Chiara Scabbia[1] (born June 6, 1972 in Milan, Italy) is one of the two vocalists in the Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil. ... Lacuna Coil are a gothic metal band from Milan, Italy. ... Dave Lombardo (born February 16, 1965) is a heavy metal drummer born in Havana, Cuba. ... For other uses, see Slayer (disambiguation). ... Dolly is a rockband from Nantes, France. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline for Music. ... Lauri Lintu Johannes YlÃ¶nen (born April 23, 1979 in Helsinki, Finland) is the frontman of the Finnish alternative rock band The Rasmus. ... The Rasmus are a Finnish rock band that spawned in 1994 in Helsinki, Finland while the band members were still in high school. ... Ville Hermanni Valo ( ) (born November 22, 1976), is a Finnish singer, songwriter and frontman of the Finnish rock band HIM. They have released six studio albums and four compilation albums. ... Look up him in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Linda Caroline Sundblad (born June 5, 1981 in Lidkoping) is a Swedish female singer. ... Lambretta was a Swedish pop-rock music band that existed from 1993 till 2005. ... Die Happy is a German-based rock/pop/alternative band from Ulm. ... Die Happy is a German-based rock/pop band from Ulm. ... Mats LevÃ©n in concert with Therion Mats LevÃ©n (born in Gothenburg, Sweden) is a prolific singer who has worked during the years with big names of the Swedish musical industry. ... Therion is the name the Greeks gave to the constellation the Romans named Lupus. ... Krux is a Swedish doom metal band, created by Leif Edling after Candlemass fell apart after the reunion tour. ... Matthew Tuck is the Lead guitarist and vocalist in the metalcore band Bullet For My Valentine. ... Bullet For My Valentine (often shortened to BFMV or Bullet) is a four-piece metalcore band from Bridgend, Wales. ... Farmer Boys is a metal band from Stuttgart, Germany. ... Massimiliano Antonio Max Cavalera is a Brazilian-American singer/guitarist/songwriter of Italian heritage from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. ... Soulfly is a heavy metal band formed in 1997. ... Max Cavalera has recently stated that he has reunited with his brother Igor Cavalera, in their new band Cavalera Conspiracy (the name has been changed from Inflikted to Cavalera Conspiracy due to legal reasons). ... Nailbomb was ahardcore punk/band formed as side project by Max Cavalera (Sepultura), and Alex Newport (Fudge Tunnel). ... Sepultura is a Brazilian thrash metal band, formed in 1984. ... Nina Hagen (born Catharina Hagen on March 11, 1955) is a singer from Berlin, Germany. ... Sandra Nasic was the lead singer of the alternative rock band Guano Apes. ... Guano Apes were a female-fronted alternative rock quartet from GÃ¶ttingen, Germany, and one of the most successful German rock bands of all time. ... Till Lindemann (b. ... For other uses, see Ramstein. ... Tomoyasu Hotei (å¸ƒè¢‹å¯…æ³° Hotei Tomoyasu, born on February 1, 1962 in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture) is a Japanese musician, guitarist and actor. ...

[edit] Covered artists

Often people mistake the String Quartet Tribute Series for Apocalyptica covering bands other than the ones mentioned above. David Bowie (pronounced ) (born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947) is an iconic English musician, actor, producer, arranger, and audio engineer. ... Edvard Grieg Edvard Hagerup Grieg (15 June 1843 â€“ 4 September 1907) was a Norwegian composer and pianist who composed in the romantic period. ... FNM redirects here. ... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal/thrash metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ... For other uses, see Pantera (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Ramstein. ... Sepultura is a Brazilian thrash metal band, formed in 1984. ... For other uses, see Slayer (disambiguation). ... The String Quartet Tribute is a series of string quartet covers released by Vitamin Records by several different groups of musicians. ...

[edit] Discography

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[edit] Trivia

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MySpace is a social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos. ... YouTube is a popular video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips. ... For other uses, see Apocalyptica (disambiguation). ... Apocalyptica, Perttu Kivilaakso, live 2003 Apocalyptica is a Finnish music band of three (formerly four) classically educated cellists. ... Perttu Kivilaakso, Apocalyptica live 2003 Apocalyptica is a Finnish music band consisting of three (formerly four) classically-trained cellists. ... Apocalyptica, Perttu Kivilaakso, live 2003 Apocalyptica is a Finnish music band of three (formerly four) classically educated cellists. ... Apocalyptica is a Finnish band consisting of three (formerly four) classically trained cellists and (since 2003) a drummer. ... Antero Manninen is a session musician. ... Max Lilja (born in 1975) is the ex-Cellist of New Classical/Chamber Music Band Apocalyptica, but now is the Cellist of the band Hevein. ... Discography of the finnish Cello rock band Apocalyptica Apocalyptica audio samples Misconstruction ( info) Farewell ( info) // Apocalyptica have played as guests for the following artists: Category: ... An album released by cello rock group Apocalyptica, it features 8 Metallica covers arranged and played on cellos. ... Inquisition Symphony is Apocalypticas second album, released in 1998. ... Cult is Apocalypticas third album, released in 2000 with a special-edition released in 2001 containing an extra disc. ... Reflections is Apocalypticas fifth album, released in 2003 with a speical-edition called Reflections Revised released in later part of 2003 containing a DVD as well as the original album with four bonus tracks. ... Apocalyptica is the fifth studio album from cello rock/heavy metal group Apocalyptica, it was released in 2005. ... Singles from Worlds Collide Released: August 2007 Worlds Collide is the sixth studio album from cello metal/heavy metal group Apocalyptica, released on September 14th, 2007. ... Apocalyptica is the first single by the band with the same name. ... Harmageddon is the second single by the cello metal band Apocalyptica and contains the first song ever composed by them, Harmageddon. ... Path is the third single by the cello rock band Apocalyptica. ... Hope is the fourth single by the cello rock band Apocalyptica. ... Faraway is the fifth single by the cello rock band Apocalyptica. ... Seemann is a single by Apocalyptica, featuring Nina Hagen on October 6th, 2003. ... Bittersweet is a single by Apocalyptica, featuring Ville Valo (of HIM) and Lauri YlÃ¶nen (of The Rasmus) on November 29th, 2004. ... Wie Weit/How Far/En Vie is a single by Apocalyptica, featuring Marta JandovÃ¡ and Manu (Emmanuelle Monet). ... Life Burns is a single released by Apocalyptica, featuring Lauri YlÃ¶nen and Ville Valo on April 11th, 2005. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Im Not Jesus is a song by the Finnish cello rock band Apocalyptica, featuring Corey Taylor from Slipknot/Stone Sour. ... S.O.S. (Anything But Love) is a song by the Finnish cello rock band Apocalyptica, featuring Cristina Scabbia from Lacuna Coil. ... Best of Apocalyptica is an album released in 2002 by cello rock group Apocalyptica. ... Amplified, released in 2006, is a greatest-hits-like album from cello rock group Apocalyptica containing two new songs: Repressed and Slayers Angel of Death. ... Reflections is Apocalypticas fifth album, released in 2003 with a speical-edition called Reflections Revised released in later part of 2003 containing a DVD as well as the original album with four bonus tracks. ... This article should appear in one or more categories. ...

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