Apocalyptica is best known for their recently re-issued 1996 debut, Apocalyptica Plays Metallica By Four Cellos. The cello-driven rock opus changed the landscape of heavy music for years to come. The album was a new approach to the hits of the biggest metal band the world has seen. APOCALYPTICA created their very own genre and laid the foundation to a career that has lasted for 20 years so far with millions of records sold and sold out shows around the world.