Apocalyptica
Awards & Honours
19
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
3
Records
Apocalyptica's achievements are remarkable for a band that plays metal on cellos. They've sold over four million albums, a feat few instrumental acts match. Their ability to top charts in Finland and Germany, and to crack the US Billboard charts, proves their broad appeal.Their collaborations with metal icons like Metallica and Corey Taylor demonstrate their respected place in the metal community. Their innovative approach has earned them critical acclaim and a loyal fan base, making them true pioneers in their genre.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Finnish Music Hall of Fame
Inducted for their contributions to Finnish music.
Cultural Ambassador
Perttu Kivilaakso appointed as cultural ambassador for Finland.
Rankings & Lists
Top 100 Artists of All Time
Greatest Metal Bands of All Time
Magazine Covers
Kerrang!
2015-05-15
Apocalyptica: The Cellists Who Conquered Metal
Rolling Stone
2007-09-01
Cellos of Fury: Apocalyptica's Metal Revolution
Records & Feats
First band to achieve commercial success with cellos as sole melodic and rhythmic instruments in heavy metal
Apocalyptica pioneered the 'cello metal' genre, proving that cellos can carry a full metal sound without guitars or bass.
Most-streamed cello metal act on Spotify
With over 70 million plays on Last.fm and 400 million YouTube views, they lead their niche.
First Finnish band to top the German Albums Chart with an instrumental metal album
Inquisition Symphony reached #1 in Germany in 2003.