Apocalyptica - Plays Metallica By Four Cellos A Live Performance

Review by Emanoel Evaristo

Apocalyptica’s "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos A Live Performance" – When Cello Strings Meet Heavy Riffs If you’re a fan of Metallica but also dig the idea of cellos shredding like guitars, then Apocalyptica’s Plays Metallica By Four Cellos A Live Performance is about to blow your mind. Released in 2019 under Harmageddon Records, this album is an absolute beast blending Hard Rock, Classical, and Heavy Metal into one wild ride. It’s like someone took all the grit of Metallica’s catalog and gave it a classy European twist—because yeah, these guys are from Europe, where they clearly don’t mess around when it comes to reimagining iconic tracks. The setlist reads like a greatest hits collection for any Metallica lover: “Master of Puppets,” “For Whom The Bell Tolls,” “One,” “Enter Sandman,” and more. But what makes this live performance stand out isn’t just that it’s played on cellos—it’s how freaking intense it feels. You’d think swapping electric guitars for strings would soften things up, but nah, this thing hits hard. Like, really hard. Let me tell ya about two tracks that stuck with me long after I hit pause. First off, there’s “For Whom The Bell Tolls.” Now, I know this song inside out from the original version, but hearing it done by four cellos? Wild. The way they build tension with those deep, growling notes gives me chills every time. There’s something raw and almost primal about how they pull it off—it’s not just music; it’s storytelling without words. And when the melody kicks in fully? Man, it’s impossible not to headbang, even if you're sitting down. Then there’s “Sad But True.” This track has always been heavy as hell emotionally, but Apocalyptica takes it to another level. They slow it down juuust enough to let the weight of the cello tones sink in. It’s haunting, kinda melancholic, yet still crushingly powerful. Every bow stroke feels deliberate, like they’re dragging you through the dirt while somehow keeping it beautiful. Honestly, it made me rethink how much emotion can fit into a single note. What I love most about this album is how unpredictable it feels despite being covers. Sure, you recognize the songs, but everything sounds fresh because of the instrumentation. Plus, the energy of the live crowd amps up the whole experience. It’s like you’re right there in the room, vibing with everyone else who’s losing their minds over what these dudes are doing with their instruments. And here’s the kicker—when was the last time you heard cellos scream louder than guitar solos? Never, right? That alone should make you want to check this out. Apocalyptica proves that heavy doesn’t have to mean loud; sometimes, it means soul-deep. So grab some headphones, crank it up, and let those cello strings rip your heart out. Oh, and maybe don’t forget to thank Metallica later… or maybe do, since they didn’t actually play on this one. Ha!

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Artist: Apocalyptica
Album: Plays Metallica By Four Cellos A Live Performance

Europe

Heavy Metal

2018

Rating: 4.83

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Welcome Home	6:30
Wherever I May Roam	5:18
Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
Sad But True
Seek & Destroy
Sad but True	4:47
Seek & Destroy	8:14
Master of Puppets	7:58
Escape	4:31
Fade To Black
The Unforgiven	7:14
For Whom The Bell Tolls
Fight Fire with Fire	3:38
Master Of Puppets
Creeping Death	6:23
Nothing Else Matters	5:14
Harvester of Sorrow	5:29
Orion	8:9
One	5:57
Battery	5:37
Fight Fire With Fire
Fade to Black	7:7
Harvester Of Sorrow
Enter Sandman	4:1
Until It Sleeps	3:59
For Whom the Bell Tolls	5:37

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Apocalyptica - One (Plays Metallica By Four Cellos - A Live Performance)

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OMN18275
OMN18276

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Harmageddon Records

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lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea
ouvir online
escuchar en línea
online luisteren
online anhören
lyssna på nätet

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2 × CD
Album DVD
DVD-Video All Media
Digipak
3 × Vinyl
12"
Album
Limited Edition
Live DVD
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Live

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Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Harmageddon Records
Copyright (c)	Harmageddon Records
Licensed To	OMN Label Services
Marketed By	OMN Label Services
Distributed By	OMN Label Services
Recorded At	Tavastia Klubi

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CD's recorded Live At Tavastia, Helsinki
DVD recorded Live At Olavinlinna Castle, Savonlinna
Triple gatefold vinyl with a DVD in a printed cardboard sleeve & Download Code.
180G Vinyl.
Vinyl's recorded Live At Tavastia, Helsinki.
DVD recorded Live At Olavinlinna Castle, Savonlinna.

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Barcode: 4260341642680
Label Code: LC 30229
Matrix / Runout (CD1): arvato 57131628/OMN18275CD1 21
Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI LB 45
Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 0727
Matrix / Runout (CD2): arvato 57131625/OMN18275CD2 21
Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI LP 73
Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 0727
Matrix / Runout (DVD ): arvato 57131621/OMN18275DVD DO 22
Matrix / Runout (DVD): arvato 57131622/OMN18275DVD D 23
Mastering SID Code (DVD): IFPI LB 45
Mould SID Code (DVD): IFPI
Rights Society: GEMA
Barcode: 4260341642697

About Apocalyptica

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A Finnish and probably the first cello metal band. Perttu Kivilaakso replaced Antero Manninen in 1999. Max Lilja left the band in 2002 and is often substituted by Antero Manninen in live gigs; when live Mikko Sirén usually plays the percussions. They have covered several well-known metal bands besides : : "Refuse/Resist

Name Vars

Apocaliptica
Apokalyptica
Aporkalyptica

Members

Dave Lombardo
Max Lilja
Eicca Toppinen
Sami Kuoppamäki
Perttu Kivilaakso
Antero Manninen
Paavo Lötjönen
Mikko Sirén

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: In 2019, Apocalyptica, the Finnish cello-driven rock band, released *Plays Metallica By Four Cellos A Live Performance*. It’s a powerhouse album where they took Metallica’s heavy metal classics and reimagined them with just four cellos. Tracks like "Master of Puppets," "For Whom the Bell Tolls," and "Enter Sandman" got a unique classical twist. The result? A perfect blend of hard rock grit and orchestral elegance. It’s wild how they turned screaming guitars into haunting cello lines while keeping all the intensity intact. Definitely worth a listen if you’re into something different yet familiar.

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bimaofficial

2025-03-15

Gänsehaut

jukkakakko

2025-03-14

Impressive

sheikhu348

2025-03-14

jesus fecking christ- what in the world. hooooooly shit this is amazing beyond words

edit: I was not prepared for this. I am floored

ndswson76

2025-03-14

One is my all-time favourite song by Metallica, and this might be my favourite version of it.
Also, I don't know how those people were able to watch this while sitting down, I would've tried to open up a pit ?

spnrajkumar88

2025-03-13

Amis hijos les diré cuando yo voy partir que me despidan con esta rola, Moriré siendo rockero asta la otra vida

niubile

2025-03-12

So sick!

louiselemonsqueeze

2025-03-11

Excelente música la mejor de todas,una inspiración para la música

tacunningham00

2025-03-11

Maybe classical was metal af back then.... Centuries later we got electricity and people got to merge the two ???

khwahisheinn

2025-03-10

Isso é um cover bom do Apocalipca....como a música BitterSweet também é linda....agora só peço pra não se juntar com bandas como Épica....vai estragar o legado todo