Apocalyptica is a band from Helsinki,
Finland, formed in 1993.
The band is composed of classically
trained cellists Eicca Toppinen,
Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso.
Originally a Metallica tribute band,
their music borrows elements
from a wide variety of genres
including classical music,
neo-classical metal,speed metal,
alternative metal, post-grunge,
hard rock, progressive metal,
thrash metal and symphonic metal.
They also incorporate some influences
from Middle Eastern music,
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