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Apocalyptica is a Finnish metal band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso (all three of whom are graduates of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki)and drummer Mikko Sirén. Originally a Metallica tribute band, their music borrows elements from a wide variety of genres including classical music, neoclassical metal,speed metal, alternative metal, post-grunge, hard rock, progressive metal,[citation needed] thrash metal and symphonic metal. They also incorporate some influences from Middle Eastern music, world music and folk music. They have sold over four million albums to date.
History;
Apocalyptica was formed in 1993 when four cellists, Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, Max Lilja, and Antero Manninen gathered to play Metallica covers at Sibelius Acad. In'96, Apoc. released their debut studio album, Plays Metallica by Four Cellos, which consisted solely of Metallica covers played on cellos. They were later featured on two songs on the Waltari album Space Avenue in 1997. In 1998, Apocalyptica released their second studio album, Inquisition Symphony, which was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa. 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.
In 1999, Antero Manninen left the group, and was replaced by Perttu Kivilaakso who had appeared in the line-up already in 1995. In 2000, Apocalyptica released their third studio album, Cult, which featured 10 original songs, and 3 covers. Soon after the recording of Cult, the first Apocalyptica track featuring vocals was released, "Path Vol. 2". In 2002, Max Lilja left the group and joined Hevein, leaving Apocalyptica with only three members.
In 2003, 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, with session drummer Sami Kuoppamäki playing on the rest of the songs. As Lombardo 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.
n 2005, Apoc.released their fifth studio album, Apocalyptica. This album featured a number of guest musicians including Ville Valo of HIM, Lauri Ylönen of The Rasmus, and once again Dave Lombardo. They also recorded the Intro for Bullet for My Valentine's album The Poison. In Dec.2005 Mikko Sirén was announced as an official band member after having played around 200 shows with the band.
Apocalyptica released their sixth studio album, Worlds Collide, on 17 September 2007. It was produced by Jacob Hellner. 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". Worlds Collide was released on April 15, 2008 in the United States. The first single "I'm Not Jesus" featuring Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour from the "Worlds Collide" album cracked the top 10 of both the Active rock and Alternative rock charts.
To end 2007, the band toured Europe successfully, selling out many of the venues they played.[citation needed] In 2008 the tour continued in US and included numerous festivals in Europe.
On Oct.7,2011, RCA Music Group announced it was disbanding Jive Records along with Arista Records and J Records. With the shutdown, the band
On Dec.5,2011, Apocalyptica performed live with Metallica on three songs, "No Leaf Clover", "One" and "Seek & Destroy" in celebration of Metallica's 30th Anniversary.
On Oct.28, 2011, the band released an exclusive pledgers-only song "Solo Tu" featuring Erik Canales of Allison via fan-funding website Pledgemusic, as part of their Apocalyptica photo book project.
Members
Current members;
Eicca Toppinen – cello (1993–present)
Paavo Lötjönen – cello (1993–present)
Perttu Kivilaakso – cello (1995,1999–present)
Mikko Sirén – drums (2005–present)
Former members
Antero Manninen – cello (1993–1999)
Max Lilja – cello (1993–2002)
Session members
Dave Lombardo of Slayer – drums (on Reflections)
Sami Kuoppamäki – drums (on Reflections)
Touring members
Antero Manninen – cello (2002–2009)
Mikko Sirén – drums (2003–2005)
Johnny Andrews – vocals (April 2008)
Adam Gontier (of Three Days Grace) – vocals (New York and Toronto 2008)
Tony Kakko (of Sonata Arctica) – vocals (Finland and Japan 2008)
Cristina Scabbia (of Lacuna Coil) – vocals (Download Festival 2008)
Toryn Green (ex–Fuel) – vocals (2008)
Tipe Johnson (ex–Leningrad Cowboys) – vocals (2009–present)
Kyo (of Dir En Grey) – vocals (US Tour 2010)
History;
Apocalyptica was formed in 1993 when four cellists, Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, Max Lilja, and Antero Manninen gathered to play Metallica covers at Sibelius Acad. In'96, Apoc. released their debut studio album, Plays Metallica by Four Cellos, which consisted solely of Metallica covers played on cellos. They were later featured on two songs on the Waltari album Space Avenue in 1997. In 1998, Apocalyptica released their second studio album, Inquisition Symphony, which was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa. 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.
In 1999, Antero Manninen left the group, and was replaced by Perttu Kivilaakso who had appeared in the line-up already in 1995. In 2000, Apocalyptica released their third studio album, Cult, which featured 10 original songs, and 3 covers. Soon after the recording of Cult, the first Apocalyptica track featuring vocals was released, "Path Vol. 2". In 2002, Max Lilja left the group and joined Hevein, leaving Apocalyptica with only three members.
In 2003, 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, with session drummer Sami Kuoppamäki playing on the rest of the songs. As Lombardo 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.
n 2005, Apoc.released their fifth studio album, Apocalyptica. This album featured a number of guest musicians including Ville Valo of HIM, Lauri Ylönen of The Rasmus, and once again Dave Lombardo. They also recorded the Intro for Bullet for My Valentine's album The Poison. In Dec.2005 Mikko Sirén was announced as an official band member after having played around 200 shows with the band.
Apocalyptica released their sixth studio album, Worlds Collide, on 17 September 2007. It was produced by Jacob Hellner. 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". Worlds Collide was released on April 15, 2008 in the United States. The first single "I'm Not Jesus" featuring Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour from the "Worlds Collide" album cracked the top 10 of both the Active rock and Alternative rock charts.
To end 2007, the band toured Europe successfully, selling out many of the venues they played.[citation needed] In 2008 the tour continued in US and included numerous festivals in Europe.
On Oct.7,2011, RCA Music Group announced it was disbanding Jive Records along with Arista Records and J Records. With the shutdown, the band
On Dec.5,2011, Apocalyptica performed live with Metallica on three songs, "No Leaf Clover", "One" and "Seek & Destroy" in celebration of Metallica's 30th Anniversary.
On Oct.28, 2011, the band released an exclusive pledgers-only song "Solo Tu" featuring Erik Canales of Allison via fan-funding website Pledgemusic, as part of their Apocalyptica photo book project.
Members
Current members;
Eicca Toppinen – cello (1993–present)
Paavo Lötjönen – cello (1993–present)
Perttu Kivilaakso – cello (1995,1999–present)
Mikko Sirén – drums (2005–present)
Former members
Antero Manninen – cello (1993–1999)
Max Lilja – cello (1993–2002)
Session members
Dave Lombardo of Slayer – drums (on Reflections)
Sami Kuoppamäki – drums (on Reflections)
Touring members
Antero Manninen – cello (2002–2009)
Mikko Sirén – drums (2003–2005)
Johnny Andrews – vocals (April 2008)
Adam Gontier (of Three Days Grace) – vocals (New York and Toronto 2008)
Tony Kakko (of Sonata Arctica) – vocals (Finland and Japan 2008)
Cristina Scabbia (of Lacuna Coil) – vocals (Download Festival 2008)
Toryn Green (ex–Fuel) – vocals (2008)
Tipe Johnson (ex–Leningrad Cowboys) – vocals (2009–present)
Kyo (of Dir En Grey) – vocals (US Tour 2010)