Apocalyptica

Artist:   Apocalyptica

Origin:   Helsinki, Finland

Genre:  Symphonic Metal, Neo-Classical Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Classical Crossover, Progressive Metal, Classical

Original line-up:

Eicca Toppinen:  Lead Cello, Programming

Paavo Lotjonen:  Rhythm & Bass Cello

Max Lilja:  Lead Cello

Antero Manninen:  Lead & Rhythm Cello

Apocalyptica is a Finnish Symphonic Metal Band from Helsinki, formed in 1993 by Eicca Toppinen (Lead Cello, Programming), Paavo Lotjonen (Rhythm & Bass Cello), Max Lilja (Lead Cello), Antero Manninen (Lead & Rhythm Cello).  Originally a Classical Metal Metallica Tribute Band without the use of conventional Guitars and Bass.  The band released their debut studio album, Plays Metallica by Four Cellos, in 1996.  They have sold over four million albums worldwide.

Title:  Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 (2024)

Genre:  Symphonic Metal, Neo-Classical Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Classical Crossover, Progressive Metal, Classical

Label:  BMG

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Ride The Lightning (6:48)

 2.  St. Anger (4:19)

 3.  The Unforgiven II (4;05)

 4.  Blackened (5:59)

 5.  The Call Of Ktulu (7:27)

 6.  The Four Horsemen (4:47)

 7.  Holier Than Thou (3:49)

 8.  To Live Is To Die (3:02)

 9.  One (9:43)

10. One (Instrumental) (9:43)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Ride The Lightning (6:48)

 2.  St. Anger (4:19)

 3.  The Unforgiven II (4:05)

Side B:

 4.  Blackened (5:59)

 5.  The Call Of Ktulu (7:27)

 6.  The Four Horsemen (4:47)

LP 2:

Side C:

 7.  Holier Than Thou (3:49)

 8.  To Live Is To Die (3:02)

 9.  One (9:43)

Side D:

10. One (Instrumental) (9:43)

Personnel:

Eicca Toppinen:  Lead Cello, Programming

Paavo Lotjonen:  Rhythm & Bass Cello

Antero Manninen:  Lead & Rhythm Cello

Mikko Siren:  Drums, Percussion

Additional Musicians:

Robert Trujillo:  Bass on Tracks:  6, 9, 10

Pete Korpela:  Additional Percussion

Dave Lombardo:  Drums on Tracks 4

Lasse Piirainem:  Synthesizer

Perttu Kivilaakso:  Synthesizer

Budapest Art Orchestra:

Peter Pejtsik:  Conductor

Paivi Severeide:  Harp

Joonas Parkkonen:  Additional Cello Recording

Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 is the tenth studio  and tribute album by Apocalyptica, released on June 7, 2024 by BMG.  Transparent Blue 2-LP.