Plays Metallica, Vol. 2
| Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 7 June 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Studio | JHOC, Pasadena, California | |||
| Genre | Cello metal, symphonic metal, heavy metal, thrash metal | |||
| Length | 49:38 | |||
| Label | Throwdown Entertainment | |||
| Producer | Joe Barresi | |||
| Apocalyptica chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth.net | 7.5/10[3] |
| Louder Sound |    [4] |
Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 is the tenth studio album by Finnish Cello metal band Apocalyptica, released on 7 June 2024.[5] It is their second full cover album and a sequel to Plays Metallica by Four Cellos (1996). The album features new Metallica covers such as "The Four Horsemen" and "The Unforgiven II", as well as a new recording of "One" with Metallica vocalist James Hetfield reciting the lyrics and bassist Robert Trujillo.[6] It also includes a cover of "The Call of Ktulu" featuring the original bass master track recorded by Cliff Burton in 1984.[7]
Apocalyptica celebrated the release of Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 with a special concert at Helsinki Ice Hall on 8 June 2024.[8] The band will embark on a North American tour in support of the album with Nita Strauss in February and March 2025.[9][10]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Metallica. See original album articles for specific writers.
| No. | Title | Original Metallica album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ride the Lightning" | from Ride the Lightning | 6:47 |
| 2. | "St. Anger" | from St. Anger | 4:18 |
| 3. | "The Unforgiven II" | from Reload | 4:05 |
| 4. | "Blackened" (feat. Dave Lombardo) | from ...And Justice for All | 5:59 |
| 5. | "The Call of Ktulu" (sampling Cliff Burton's original bassline) | from Ride the Lightning | 7:27 |
| 6. | "The Four Horsemen" (feat. Robert Trujillo) | from Kill 'Em All | 4:46 |
| 7. | "Holier than Thou" | from Metallica | 3:43 |
| 8. | "To Live Is to Die" | from ...And Justice for All | 2:58 |
| 9. | "One" (feat. Robert Trujillo and James Hetfield) | from ...And Justice for All | 9:35 |
| Total length: | 49:38 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Apocalyptica
- Perttu Kivilaakso – cello
- Eicca Toppinen – cello, keyboards
- Paavo Lötjönen – bass cello
- Mikko Sirén – drums, keyboards, double bass
Guest performances
- Tye Trujillo – bass guitar on tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7
- Dave Lombardo – drums on track 4
- Cliff Burton – bass guitar on track 5 (sampled)
- Robert Trujillo – bass guitar on tracks 6 and 9
- James Hetfield – spoken vocals on track 9
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[11] | 25 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[12] | 19 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[13] | 99 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 20 |
References
[edit]- ^ "How JAMES HETFIELD Ended Up Guesting On APOCALYPTICA's Cover Of METALLICA's 'One'". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Blabbermouth (2024-06-05). "APOCALYPTICA Releases Cover Of METALLICA's 'The Call Of Ktulu' Featuring CLIFF BURTON's Original Bassline". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ Lawson, Dom. "Reviews - Plays Metallica Vol. 2 - BLABBERMOUTH.NET". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Travers, Paul (2024-06-04). ""They've gone beyond novelty value to become their own unique entity." Apocalyptica have made another stirring album of orchestral Metallica covers - and they've even made St Anger sound epic". louder. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ DiVita, Joe. "The New Rock + Metal Albums Coming Out in June". Loudwire. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Childers, Chad. "Hetfield + Trujillo Guest on Apocalyptica's 'One' Cello Cover". Loudwire. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Hadusek, Jon. "Apocalyptica Unveil Cover of Metallica's "The Call of Ktulu" Featuring Cliff Burton's Original Bassline: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ "Watch: APOCALYPTICA Celebrates Release Of 'Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2' At Helsinki Concert". Blabbermouth.net. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "APOCALYPTICA Announces February/March 2025 North American Tour With NITA STRAUSS". Blabbermouth.net. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ Hadusek, Jon (11 June 2024). "Apocalyptica Announce "Plays Metallica" 2025 North American Tour". Consequence. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "Apocalyptica: Plays Metallica, Vol. 2" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Apocalyptica – Plays Metallica, Vol. 2" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Apocalyptica – Plays Metallica, Vol. 2". Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
