Apocalyptica

Apocalyptica is one of the most unique and interesting metal bands out there, reason being that the band consists of all cello players, except the drummer who gives the band’s music a much needed punch in sound. All of the band members are also classically trained so you know you are in for a stellar performance when you see these guys live. The band initially started out as a Metallica tribute band playing all of their classic hits with some other cover songs thrown in such as Pantera’s “Domination”. Currently the band performs original songs that they composed, as well as still playing some cover songs. It shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that a band consisting of members who play classical instruments would want to perform in a metal band, as much of metal music has a strong classical influence.
Apocalyptica is able to create a loud, rich sound with their cellos. They run them through distortion pedals, and play rapid rhythms reminiscent of thrash metal. Although most of Apolcalyptica’s sound encompasses the metal genre, they have sometimes veered from that style and have incorporated Middle Eastern and world music into their performance. The band also incorporates theatrics that one would expect to see at a metal show into their performance. The members all have long hair that they shake around stage when head-banging, layers of fog fill the stage, and intense strobe lights flash to the rhythm of the music. The band is increasingly growing a larger fan base with already having sold four million albums. They have also gained the respect of many notable musicians who have collaborated with them in the past including Joe Duplantier from Gojira and Gavin Rossdale from Bush. Apocalyptica is guaranteed to put on an intense performance that is full of energy and that is the perfect representation of a sophisticated metal show.