Apocalyptica "Plays Metallica Vol. 2" continues the journey that began in 1996, when cellists from the world-famous Sibelius Academy in Helsinki played a symphonic tribute to the greatest of the Big Four - heavy metal titans Metallica. For their ninth album, the classically oriented Dynamos return to their roots, around the circle of a legendary band close story. There are also a number of surprises, starting with a unique collaboration.
The second single "The Unforgiven II" from Metallica's 1997 album Reload is a stunning reinterpretation of a classic and kicks off a compendium of profound songs and brilliant highlights that span Metallica's breathtaking 40-year career.
Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 was produced by long-time collaborator and studio superstar Joe Barresi (Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Tool) and will be released on June 7th via new label Throwdown Entertainment & BMG Rights Management GmbH .