Apocalyptica Tickets - A Heavy Metal Orchestra?

Well, sort of. The basis behind this remarkable ensemble is the edgy power style of classical music reminiscent of Beethoven: this is about the Helsinki, Finland, quartet known as Apocalyptica Comprised of cellists Eicca Toppinen, Max Lilja, Antero Manninen, and Paavo Lotjonen, this remarkable fusion of metal and classical was born in 1993 and continue to build the musical bridges for all to witness.

Apocalyptica Tickets - Epic Collaborations

Initially, the ensemble made spectacular waves working with Plays Metallica by Four Cellos in 1996, featuring -- as the name suggests -- classics from the heavy metal band Metallica. Two years later, Apocalyptica worked with the Inquisition Symphony to cover songs from Faith No More and Pantera, increasing the repertoire of the musical bridge between classical music and hard rock. Many other collaborations included Gavin Rossdale of Bush, Brent Smith of Shinedown, Till Lendemann of Rammstein, Slayer's Dave Lombardo, and Lacey Mosley of Flyleaf.

Apocalyptica Tickets - Epic Apocalyptic Sounds

The obvious reason to experience this veritable orchestra of explosiveness is the fact that they take some of the greatest heavy metal sounds and incorporate a grand cello sound to it. Nothing better. That goes with all kinds of music -- when genres merge, you immediately get a quality unlike anything you've ever heard before. Experience Apocalyptica and witness what could sound like the end and the beginning of the universe all at once.