Kc’s Review of The Band Apocalyptica

Apocalyptica is a band that formed in 1993.  These talented musicians are from Helsinki, Finland.  The band consists of three cellists and one drummer. Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lotjonen, and Perttu Kivilaakso are the three cellists and Mikko Siren is the drummer.  All are graduates of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.  Originally, Apocalyptica, a Metallica tribute band, has sold over four million albums to date.  Their music borrows elements from genres including classical music, neo-classical metal, post-grunge, progressive metal, thrash metal, and symphonic metal.

Genres defined:

• Classical Music – Serious or conventional music following long-established principles rather than a folk, jazz, or popular tradition.
• Neo-Classical Metal – is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that is heavily influenced by classical music
• Post-Grunge Music – is a sub-genre of alternative rock that emerged in the mid-1990s as a derivative of grunge, using the sounds and aesthetic of grunge, but with a more commercially acceptable tone.
• Progressive Metal – is sub-genre of heavy metal, which blends the powerful, guitar-driven sound of metal with the complex compositional structures, odd time signatures, diverse philosophical lyrics and intricate instrumental playing of progressive rock.
• Thrash Metal – is an extremesub-genre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression.
• Symphonic Metal – a term used to describe heavy metal music that has symphonic elements; that is, elements that are either borrowed from classical music or, as with progressive rock music, create a style reminiscent of it.

Take the time to enjoy Apocalyptica – Enter Sand Man.