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Apocalyptica

Country of origin:
Finland
Location:
Helsinki
Status:
Active
Year of creation:
1993
Genre:
Symphonic Heavy Metal
Lyrical themes:
Mostly Instrumental
Current label:
Sony Music Entertainment
Originally known for their numerous cello-only Metallica covers, they evolved to composing original songs and adding some percussion and vocals to their songs.

Antero Manninen left the band after the 2nd album. However, after Max Lilja had left the band, he rejoined them as live member.

Apocalyptica in their entirety have made a few guest appearances on albums by other bands, including ...
Current
Paavo Lötjönen Cello (1993-present)
Eicca Toppinen Cello (1993-present)
See also: Eicca Toppinen
Perttu Kivilaakso Cello (1999-present)
See also: Stam1na (live)
Mikko Siren Drums (2005-present)
See also: Eicca Toppinen, Elias Viljanen
Past
Antero Manninen Cello (1993-1999)
Max Lilja Cello (1993-2002)
See also: Eilera, Hevein, Tarja
Sami Kuoppamäki Drums (2003-2006)
Current (Live)
Tipe Johnson Vocals (2009-present)
See also: ex-Leningrad Cowboys
Past (Live)
Perttu Kivilaakso Cello (1996-1999)
See also: Stam1na (live)
Antero Manninen Cello (2002-2009)
Mikko Siren Drums (2003-2005)
See also: Eicca Toppinen, Elias Viljanen
Johnny Andrews Vocals (2008)
Cristina Scabbia Vocals (2008)
See also: Lacuna Coil, ex-Ethereal
Toryn Green Vocals (2008)
See also: ex-Fuel
Tony Kakko Vocals (Finland & Japan) (2008)
See also: Sonata Arctica, ex-Tricky Means, Northern Kings
Adam Gontier Vocals (New York & Toronto) (2008)
See also: Three Days Grace
Kyo Vocals (2010 tour) (2010-?)
See also: Dir En Grey
Paavo Lötjönen Cello (1993-present)
Eicca Toppinen Cello (1993-present)
See also: Eicca Toppinen
Perttu Kivilaakso Cello (1999-present)
See also: Stam1na (live)
Mikko Siren Drums (2005-present)
See also: Eicca Toppinen, Elias Viljanen
Antero Manninen Cello (1993-1999)
Max Lilja Cello (1993-2002)
See also: Eilera, Hevein, Tarja
Sami Kuoppamäki Drums (2003-2006)
Current
Tipe Johnson Vocals (2009-present)
See also: ex-Leningrad Cowboys
Past
Perttu Kivilaakso Cello (1996-1999)
See also: Stam1na (live)
Antero Manninen Cello (2002-2009)
Mikko Siren Drums (2003-2005)
See also: Eicca Toppinen, Elias Viljanen
Johnny Andrews Vocals (2008)
Cristina Scabbia Vocals (2008)
See also: Lacuna Coil, ex-Ethereal
Toryn Green Vocals (2008)
See also: ex-Fuel
Tony Kakko Vocals (Finland & Japan) (2008)
See also: Sonata Arctica, ex-Tricky Means, Northern Kings
Adam Gontier Vocals (New York & Toronto) (2008)
See also: Three Days Grace
Kyo Vocals (2010 tour) (2010-?)
See also: Dir En Grey
Added by: DeadFetus Modified by: Doomsday
Added on: 2002-08-21 06:40:09 Last modified on: 2012-05-23 10:33:51
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