Apocalyptica

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Apocalyptica is "Real Live Certified" and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 93 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Apocalyptica is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth watching. Apocalyptica concert reviews describe live shows and performances as symphonic and amazing.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Apocalyptica concerts? Apocalyptica concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Apocalyptica? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Apocalyptica range from $40,000 - $75,000, with Apocalyptica's current estimated booking fee to be around $65,000.

On tour

Norje, Solvesborg, Sweden (June 4); Stocznia Cesarska, Gdansk, Poland (June 4); Pannonia Fields II, Nickelsdorf, Austria (June 11); Donington Park, Castle Donington, United Kingdom (June 13); Boeretang, Dessel, Belgium (June 19); Val de Moine, Clisson, France (June 19); Festivalgelande Austrasse, Grenchen, Switzerland (June 26); Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland (June 27); Areal likerky R. Jelinek, Vizovice, Czech Republic (July 10); Cetatea Rasnov, Rasnov, Romania (July 30); Wacken, Wacken, Germany (July 30); Flugplatz Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany (August 9); Parco due ponti, Marina di Altidona, Italy (August 22)

Festivals in 2025

Download Festival 2025

June 13 - 15, 2025

Graspop Metal Meeting 2025

Nova Rock Festival 2025

June 12 - 14, 2025

Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025

July 30 - August 3, 2025

Tuska Open Air 2025

June 27 - 29, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Helsinki, Finland (1993 - present)

Bio

Apocalyptica is a band from Helsinki, Finland consisting of three classically-trained cellists and a drummer. Their speciality is heavy metal music on cellos, though they also play classical music.

Has Performed With

Epica

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Riff Magazine (USA)

February 28, 2025

Apocalyptica goes back to its cello-shredding roots in SF

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V13 (Canada)

February 28, 2025

Despite Montreal being pummelled by winter storms, Apocalyptica and Nita Strauss warmed things up with renditions of Metallica at MTelus.

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Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

November 4, 2024

Apocalyptica at The Great Hall, Cardiff

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Reflections of Darkness (Germany)

October 13, 2024

Apocalyptica - Cologne 2024

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Reflections of Darkness (Germany)

March 29, 2023

Apocalyptica Live In Concert In Germany

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Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

February 20, 2023

What is usually a sleepy edge of Bristol has found itself with a rather diverse audience – it’s fitting because each act on tonight’s bill of APOCALYPTICA, EPICA and WHEEL is so much more different to the next. With everything from doom-style progressive riffs, to classical takes on METALLICA

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Backseat Mafia

February 6, 2023

With the now pretty full Academy suitably warmed up, the stage had been transformed into an impressive sight ready for the Dutch symphonic powerhouse that is Epica. As the house lights faded away, the band hit the stage with purpose and energy.

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