Apocalyptica

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Apocalyptica is a Finnish metal band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists and, since 2003, a drummer. Three of the cellists are graduates of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. Their music features elements from classical music and neo-classical metal, to symphonic metal and gothic metal. They have sold over three million albums to date.

Band members

Current line up

• Eicca Toppinen – cello (1993–present)
• Paavo Lötjönen – cello (1993–present)
• Perttu Kivilaakso – cello (1999–present)
• Mikko Sirén – drums (2003–present)

Former members

• Max Lilja – cello (1993–2002)

Sessional members

• Dave Lombardo of Slayer – drums (2003–2007)
• Sami Kuoppamäki – drums (2003–2006)
• Antero Manninen – cello (1993–1999, 2002–2009)
• Toryn Green – touring vocals (2008–present)
• Tony Kakko – guest vocalist (2008) Finland and Japan)
• Johnny Andrews – touring vocalist (April–May 2008)
• Adam Gontier - vocalist in New York (2008)
• Cristina Scabbia - vocalist in Download festival (2008)
• Tipe Johnson of Leningrad Cowboys - touring vocalist in East-Europe (2009)