Apocalyptica
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| Martian Girl Banned  Age: 37 Gender: Female Posts: 33037  | Apocalyptica is a Finnish musical group consisting of three, formerly four, classically trained cellists and, since 2005, a drummer. All three cellists are graduates of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland.  Apocalyptica was formed in 1996 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. 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. 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. In 2002, Max Lilja left the group and joined Hevein, leaving Apocalyptica with only three 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. In 2005, Apocalyptica released their fifth studio album, Apocalyptica, which featured Mikko Sirén on drums, who would be, as of December that year, introduced as an official bandmember. This album featured a number of guest musicians including Ville Valo of HIM, Lauri Ylönen, and once again Dave Lombardo. Apocalyptica are currently working on their sixth studio album, Worlds Collide, which is due for worldwide release on September 17, 2007. http://www.apocalyptica.com http://www.myspace.com/apocalyptica http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalyptica http://www.purevolume.com/apocalyptica http://www.last.fm/music/Apocalyptica kthnx.  |
| Meski Addict  Age: 31 Gender: Male Posts: 14856  | They only do cello and drums? That is awesome.  |
| Martian Girl Banned Age: 37 Gender: Female Posts: 33037 | Yes.  Their music is sooo interesting, and I love it so much omfg. |
| xBleeding_Heartsx Geek  Age: 30 Gender: Female Posts: 179 | |
| bi_bu_ra Rotting On Here  Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 49428 | Rebel_Belle13:No. o_o I like Bittersweet.  Well, I know that Ville and Lauri sing, but still the music behind is SO SO beautiful.Idk about the other songs. |
| Sylar Falling In Love With The Board  Age: 34 Gender: Female Posts: 5703 | |
| DARKPSYDE Had A Life Before GSB  Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 26863 | Rebel_Belle13:  I've seen them live at Dour Festival here in Belgium and they were pretty good. |
| Sylar Falling In Love With The Board Age: 34 Gender: Female Posts: 5703 | |
| DARKPSYDE Had A Life Before GSB Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 26863 | |
| Sylar Falling In Love With The Board Age: 34 Gender: Female Posts: 5703 | |
| Martian Girl Banned Age: 37 Gender: Female Posts: 33037 | |
| Tahm York This Board Is My Home  Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 31394 | |
| Bleach Rotting On Here Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 47505 | |
| Martian Girl Banned Age: 37 Gender: Female Posts: 33037 | Bleach:Tbh now I feel like listening to them, too.  |
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