Apocalyptica is a Finnish band consisting of three classically-trained cellists and a drummer:

Their specialty is heavy metal music on cellos, though they also play classical music.

They started by playing covers of Metallica, but once the concept became popular they wrote their own original works, maintaining the thrash metal influences on their albums Inquisition Symphony (mainly covers as well) and Cult. Since Reflections, they have added drums to their recordings and live performances.

Members:
Eicca Toppinen - cello
Perttu Kivilaakso - cello
Paavo Lötjönen - cello
Mikko Sirén - drums

Former Members:

Antero Manninen – cello (1996–1999, usually plays live)
Max Lilja – cello (1996–2002, when he joined Hevein)
Dave Lombardo - drums [session member] (2003-2004, also contributed drums on the songs Betrayal/Forgiveness and Last Hope)

Covered bands and composers:
Metallica
Edvard Grieg
Pantera
Rammstein
Sepultura
Slayer
Faith No More
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