“Apocalyptica”，也称：“金属启示录”、“启示录乐队”、“基督启示录”，是一个芬兰的乐团，由三个（原为四个）受过 古典乐 训练的 大提琴手 组成，2003年开始，一个 鼓手 加入。他们的特别之处在于用大提琴演奏重金属乐，但他们也演奏 古典音乐 。他们都曾为西贝流士音乐学院(Sibelius Academy)的学生。迄今，他们已在全世界卖出两百万张专辑，在超过三十个国家演出过，和Rammstein一起巡回演出，并随Metallica演出两次。 Apocalyptica is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso, and jazz drummer Mikko Sirén. Originally a classical-style Metallica tribute band, the band eventually adopted a neoclassical metal style without the use of conventional guitars and bass.[2] They have sold over four million albums to date. Country of origin: Finland Location: Helsinki, Uusimaa Status: Active Formed in: 1993 Genre: Symphonic Heavy Metal/Rock Lyrical themes: Mostly instrumental, Love, Relationship issues Current label: Silver Lining Music Years active: 1993-present Originally known for their numerous cello-only Metallica covers, they evolved to composing original songs and adding some percussion and vocals to their songs. Antero Manninen left the band after the 2nd album but later rejoined them as a live member. Max Lilja left the band in 2002. Apocalyptica in its entirety has made a few guest appearances on albums by other bands, including Sepultura and Amon Amarth.