Eicca Toppinen

Cellist and composer with Apocalyptica

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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