Plays Metallica, Vol. 2
| Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth.net | 7.5/10 |
| Louder Sound | |
Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 is the tenth studio album by Finnish Cello metal band Apocalyptica, released on 7 June 2024. It is their second full cover album and a follow-up 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 narration by Metallica vocalist James Hetfield and bassist Robert Trujillo. It also includes a cover of "The Call of Ktulu" featuring the original bass master track recorded by Cliff Burton in 1984.
Apocalyptica celebrated the release of Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 with a special concert at Helsinki Ice Hall on 8 June 2024. The band has embarked on a North American tour in support of the album with Nita Strauss in February to March 2025.