Apocalyptica

Where to see Apocalyptica in 2026

• Aftershock 2026 lineup →

  October 1–4, 2026 · Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA

  Undercard · Thursday

Who Apocalyptica is

Classically trained Finnish cellists who started by covering Metallica and never stopped headbanging — symphonic metal where the strings genuinely shred.

cello metalsymphonic metal

Sounds like Apocalyptica

Also compared to Metallica, Rammstein.

Artists who sound like Apocalyptica

Lindsey Stirling

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Past appearances

• Sonic Temple 2026 lineup →

  May 14–17, 2026 · Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH

  On the bill · Sunday · Altar Stage

• Welcome to Rockville 2026 lineup →

  May 7–10, 2026 · Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL

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