However, this is exactly what audiences get when they pick up concert tickets to witness the renowned Finnish metal band Apocalyptica, who have been a popular part of the metal scene since they arrived with their debut album in 1996. With high record sales, plenty of fans worldwide plus collaborations with various other artists in the metal world, Apocalyptica are a band who remain at the top of their game.
Over the years they have welcomed various different musicians to their line-up, whilst two remain from the original team. So when they take to the stage, they currently consist of Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen and Perttu Kivilaakso as cellists alongside drummer Mikko Sirén. Over the years fans of Apocalyptica have seen them pen a range of songs and release various singles to success across Europe. Early singles include the likes of “Harmageddon”, “Path Vol.2” and “Bittersweet”, whilst recent years have seen them add to this list with the likes of “I Don’t Care” and “End of Me”.
And when they are not touring the world or releasing singles like those mentioned above, they are putting together studio albums that have taken the metal world by storm over the years. They began with “Apocalyptica Plays Metallica by Four Cellos” in 1996 and their career has progressed with the likes of “Inquisition Symphony” in 1998 and “Cult” in 2000, with more recent additions including “Worlds Collide” in 2007 and “7th Symphony” in 2010. So expect concert tickets to witness Apocalyptica to be high profile items to obtain.
After all, when it comes to purchasing metal tickets, there are a host of bands to choose from, with Metallica and Dir En Grey amongst those out there. But when you factor in Apocalyptic you are including a unique and acclaimed group who will undoubtedly provide audiences with a memorable spectacle when they take to the stage armed with their cellos to put on a great performance.
