Eicca Toppinen
Cellist and composer with Apocalyptica
Born
August 5th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Finland
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Eicca Toppinen is a Finnish cellist and composer, widely recognized as a founding member of the band Apocalyptica. The group achieved fame for its unique blend of classical music and heavy metal, particularly through the use of cellos to cover songs by Metallica and other rock acts. Toppinen contributed to Apocalyptica’s distinctive sound through innovative arrangements and compositions. In addition to his work with the band, he has engaged in various collaborative projects with other artists and has composed original works for orchestras, further showcasing his versatility as a musician. Toppinen's contributions to classical and metal fusion have garnered attention within both genres.
Co-founded the band Apocalyptica
Produced the album 'Plays Metallica by Four Cellos'
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