Apocalyptica

Active ·1993–present ·Helsinki, Finland Heavy Metal Symphonic Metal

Current lineup

  • Eicca Toppinen Guitars, Keyboards, Cello 1993–present
  • Paavo Lötjönen Cello 1993–present
  • Perttu Kivilaakso Guitars, Cello 1995, 1999–present

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Keyboards Cello Live only
1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2024 Plays Metallica Vol. 2
 full length —
2022 Metal Classic, Classic Metal
 ep —
2020 Cell-0
 full length —
2019 Aquarela (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
 ep —
2018 Plays Metallica by Four Cellos - A Live Performance
 live (covers) —
2015 Shadowmaker
 full length —
2013 Wagner Reloaded - Live in Leipzig
 live —
2010 7th Symphony
 full length —
2010 MAG: S.V.E.R. (Original Soundtrack from the Video Game)
 ep —
2007 Worlds Collide
 full length —
2006 Amplified - A Decade of Reinventing the Cello
 compilation —
2005 Apocalyptica
 full length —
2003 Reflections
 full length —
2002 Best of Apocalyptica
 compilation —
2000 Cult
 full length —
1998 Inquisition Symphony
 full length (covers) —
1996 Plays Metallica by Four Cellos
 full length (covers) —

Latest News

Apocalyptica Collect American Certifications Nineteen Years Late

Apocalyptica Collect American Certifications Nineteen Years Late

Oct 19, 2026
Tarja Keeps Two Tango Demos Off the Internet on Purpose

Tarja Keeps Two Tango Demos Off the Internet on Purpose

Oct 15, 2026
Apocalyptica Write a Video Game Its Title Track, With Kalandra's Singer on It

Apocalyptica Write a Video Game Its Title Track, With Kalandra's Singer on It

Sep 29, 2026
Apocalyptica teases upcoming single and concept album release

Apocalyptica teases upcoming single and concept album release

May 30, 2023

In the Magazine

The Finnish Heavy Metal Bands

The Finnish Heavy Metal Bands

Sep 30, 2026
The Heavy Metal Cover Songs

The Heavy Metal Cover Songs

Jul 23, 2026