Worlds Collide - Apocalyptica

Apocalyptica's latest gift to music lovers such as myself, is entitled "Worlds Collide." And that's just what they've achieved. They've bounded together the world of Metal and the world of Classical music, with a clear streak of Finnish-ness, and the result is a masterpiece. Apocalyptica are one of the few bands that can capture that electrifying energy given with live performances on disk. The louder you have it, the better it sounds. Apocalyptica are never alone on their records, and as well as the rather scary looking Italian man who now joins in the cello-playing, they have previously composed music with the likes of Lauri Ylönen (The Rasmus) ...  Read the complete review

Apocalyptica's most recent album is quite a sad, but successful attempt to enter the rock mainstream with their self-styled brand of cello metal. Beginning their career by covering the works of Metallica and other bands and often being branded as novelty, I was pleased when these experimental Finns evolved to write more and more of their own material, but since the departure of Max Lilja and the addition of a permanent drummer to their sound, the band has veered increasingly from its original style to this nadir. The main problem with 'Worlds Collide,' when you get past the sickening sell-out aspect, is the inconsistency and the band's clear lack of confidence ...  Read the complete review