Apocalyptica - Plays Metallica By Four Cellos A Live Performance

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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
Rating: 4.83

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Welcome Home6:30
Wherever I May Roam5:18
Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
Sad But True
Seek & Destroy
Sad but True4:47
Seek & Destroy8:14
Master of Puppets7:58
Escape4:31
Fade To Black
The Unforgiven7:14
For Whom The Bell Tolls
Fight Fire with Fire3:38
Master Of Puppets
Creeping Death6:23
Nothing Else Matters5:14
Harvester of Sorrow5:29
Orion8:9
One5:57
Battery5:37
Fight Fire With Fire
Fade to Black7:7
Harvester Of Sorrow
Enter Sandman4:1
Until It Sleeps3:59
For Whom the Bell Tolls5:37

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Catalog Numbers

  • OMN18275
  • OMN18276

Labels

Harmageddon Records

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Formats

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

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Harmageddon Records
Copyright (c)Harmageddon Records
Licensed ToOMN Label Services
Marketed ByOMN Label Services
Distributed ByOMN Label Services
Recorded AtTavastia Klubi

Notes

  • 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.

Barcodes

  • 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
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  • 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.

Comments

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
edebiyatohb
2025-03-10
??????
savage1978
2025-03-09
Dych to berie kkrasa nadhera milujem vas apocalyptica
alessioburbulia
2025-03-08
На любителя... Каша.
abumohamad701
2025-03-07
I’m not a classical fan , but I’ve had to listen to every song by Metallica.?
fatehagaffar2017
2025-03-06
Це було неперевершено!!!??
jacintaliu
2025-03-06
??????!!!!!
blessedlha
2025-03-06
When your parents wanted you learn to play a classical instrument but you love metal …
redclovermama
2025-03-06
I’ve seen them twice in Los Angeles. Unbelievable. The amount of skill this takes. The audience is the singer. It was spectacular.
First half would work for a solemn theme, and the second half would work for boss music. Either way, great cover!
nsintoma
2025-03-04
Uffffffffffffff.......amazing..
phillipjo
2025-03-04
Super ! Clasic Metal Art !
pastorandele
2025-03-04
Это лучшие что я слышал в 2004 году