People say second parts are never good; However, history has shown us that this is not always the case. Almost three decades ago, an unknown Finnish band made the entire world metal community turn their heads with their proposal: playing with cellos, an instrument that was almost totally unknown within the genre and what's more, they did it by paying tribute to the greatest band. of all: Metallica.
Now, with a consolidated career and without the need to prove anything to anyone, the trio has returned to the original idea with'Apocalyptica: Plays Metallica Vol.2'with which no It only seeks to reconnect with its roots, but also to continue exploring the original idea of its foundation.
With all the experience that having almost three decades on the road has given them, Apocalyptica takes great Metallica classics like 'Ride The Lightning' or 'One em>', together with James Hetfield himself to give them a new life and a new dimension.
Themes that have been known throughout decades of existence as 'Blackened', 'St. Anger' and 'The Call Of Ktulu' sound magnificent on the cellos of Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen and Perttu Kivilaaksowho contribute all the knowledge and technique they acquired during their conservatory stage to elevate them to their maximum power.
At the end of the day, 'Apocalyptica: Plays Metallica Vol.2' is merely a covers album, so don't expect something that will revolutionize the genre either. It is a great tribute to Metallica, made by a band that took them as a myth and reference at the beginning of their own career and now, with their own history built, they return to see in retrospect who they have been and where they will go from now on. Highly recommended.
