Plays Metallica, Vol. 2
Apocalyptica · 2024
49 min · 9 tracks · symphonic metal
Orchestral arrangements blend with heavy metal riffs, transforming iconic Metallica tracks into emotive cello-driven anthems.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ride the Lightning Start here — This track stands out for its dynamic arrangement, capturing the original's intensity while adding a profound orchestral depth that enhances its emotional impact.
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One — The interpretation of this iconic ballad features haunting cello passages that accentuate its themes of despair and isolation, showcasing Apocalyptica's mastery of mood.
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The Call of Ktulu — This instrumental piece allows Apocalyptica to showcase their technical prowess, transforming the complex metal composition into a sweeping symphonic journey.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with climactic peaks
- cello-driven intensity and emotion
- immersive listening for concentration
- wave-like pacing with contrasts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a reinterpretation of Metallica's music, blending genres in a unique way.
- Themes
- orchestral metal reinterpretation· emotive cello narratives· dark symphonic intensity
- Career context
- Upon releasing Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 in June 2024, Apocalyptica continued to evolve their unique sound following the success of their first Metallica tribute album in 2021. This album showcases their ability to reinterpret heavy metal classics through a classical lens, solidifying their position as innovators within the cello rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 2Cellos· Lindsey Stirling· Cello Fury
Tracklist
- 1 Ride the Lightning Start here 6:47
- 2 St. Anger 4:18
- 3 The Unforgiven II 4:05
- 4 Blackened 5:58
- 5 The Call of Ktulu 7:26
- 6 The Four Horsemen 4:46
- 7 Holier Than Thou 3:42
- 8 To Live Is to Die 3:00
- 9 One 9:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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