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Apocalyptica is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band is currently composed of three classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso. Originally a classical-style Metallica tribute band, the band eventually adopted a neoclassical metal style without the use of conventional guitars and bass. They have sold over four million albums to date.

On June 7, 2024, the band released their tenth studio album, Plays Metallica, Vol. 2, a sequel to Plays Metallica by Four Cellos (1996). The album features new Metallica covers such as The Four Horsemen and The Unforgiven II, as well as a new recording of One with Metallica vocalist James Hetfield reciting the lyrics and bassist Robert Trujillo. It also includes a cover of The Call of Ktulu featuring the original bass master track recorded by Cliff Burton in 1984.

1. Ride the Lightning
2. St. Anger
3. The Unforgiven II
4. Blackened
5. The Call of Ktulu (in memory of Cliff Burton)
6. The Four Horsemen (ft. Rob Trujillo)
7. Holier Than Thou
8. To Live Is To Die
9. One (feat. James Hetfield)