首张专辑发行后不到两年，Apocalyptica出版了第二张专辑，《InquisitionSymphony》，该专辑更有艺术感染力。他们说“所谓创造力对我们而言过去意味着用我们的乐器模仿典型的金属乐，如今它意味着我们自己的艺术探索。我们不过是想扩展乐器的使用领域，发展新的大提琴演奏技巧。”

Cello-playing Finnish quartet Apocalyptica's sequel to their well-received first album departs from the safe haven of Metallica covers (only four tracks) and introduces material by other heavy metal bands, and even a few originals. Of the latter, "Harmageddon" is probably the standout track, and while most Metalli-fans will be eager to hear the group's rendition of the smash hit "One," the song takes a backseat to inspired renditions of earlier classics such as "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "Fade to Black." As for the other bands covered, the arrangements of Pantera's "Domination" and Sepultura's "Refuse/Resist" are rather dull, but Faith No More's "From Out of Nowhere" works surprisingly well, and the group's performance of the album's incredibly complex title track (another Sepultura original) is simply stunning.