Apocalyptica

Apocalyptica a band of three classical trained cellists and a drummer. They rose to fame with their first album that consisted of all Metallica covers. Apocalyptica has since than opted for other influences. Two original founders of the band have left which saw the band change the format of four cellists to three. (The drummer joined later.) The sound of the cello's is a little bit frightened and dark, one may perhaps suggest, gothic. This is honest and straight forward music, though the later works of Apocalyptica are also influenced by the styles and sounds of world music and folk music etc.  People like Dave Lombardo, Till Lindeman, Corey Taylor and Ville Valo are all people who have recorded with Apocalyptica. The result is a wonderful marriage between classical music, pop and rock. Enjoy...