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.

[8] The band will embark on a North American tour in support of the album with Nita Strauss in February and March 2025.