• Reissue
• Special Edition
• Purple-Opaque
   

Apocalyptica released Worlds Collide in 2025 through Odyssey Music Network, marking a significant entry in the Finnish ensemble's catalog of symphonic rock and progressive metal. Since their emergence in the 1990s, Apocalyptica redefined the cello's role in contemporary heavy music, moving beyond their early string-based arrangements to incorporate live drums, guitars, and vocal collaborations. This album represents their continued evolution, blending orchestral sophistication with rock dynamics while maintaining the instrumental prowess that established their reputation across multiple genres.

The record opens with its title track "Worlds Collide," setting the record's ambitious scope through layered strings and progressive song structures. "Grace" and "I'm Not Jesus (International Version)" showcase the band's ability to balance melodic sensibility with technical complexity, while "Ion" and "Stroke" push deeper into atmospheric, tension-driven territory. "Last Hope" anchors the latter half with emotional resonance built on cello-driven arrangements. Throughout, the production captures the interplay between orchestral textures and heavier instrumentation, creating a sonic landscape that rewards focused listening and rewards the vinyl format's dynamic range.

This special edition 2×Vinyl pressing on Odyssey Music Network delivers the full stereo experience across two discs, optimizing the album's production for analog playback. The expanded format allows each track breathing room while maintaining engagement across the complete listening arc. For collectors and serious listeners, this pressing captures the nuanced orchestration and rhythmic precision that define the record, making it an essential physical format for Apocalyptica's catalog expansion.

Title: Worlds Collide
Artist: Apocalyptica
Label: Odyssey Music Network
Style: Rock, Symphonic Rock, Progressive Metal
Product Type: 2×Vinyl, LP, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo, Purple-Opaque
Country: Europe
Release Year: 2025
Barcode: 4262428350280

Tracklist:

A1. Worlds Collide (4:27)
A2. Grace (4:09)
A3. I'm Not Jesus (International Version) (3:34)
A4. Ion (3:46)
A5. Stroke (4:32)
B1. Last Hope (4:47)
B2. I Don't Care (3:57)
B3. Burn (4:16)
B4. S.O.S. (Anything But Love)
B5. Peace (5:49)
C1. Helden (4:18)
C2. Ural (5:41)
C3. Dreamer (3:36)
C4. I Don't Care (US Version) (3:57)
C5. Severe Area (4:22)
D1. S.O.S. (Anything But Love) (Instrumental Version) (4:19)
D2. Lies (3:44)
D3. I'm Not Jesus (3:45)
D4. I'm Not Jesus (8:03)