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Chris Chantler

"Lars felt so sorry that he got us a slot on the main stage.” Apocalyptica's Eicca Toppinen on stoned soundguys, collaborating with Metallica and how they helped revolutionise both metal and classical music

Eicca Toppninen 2024.

Since 1993, when the idea of Metallica songs played in an orchestral style had a curious novelty buzz around it, classically trained cellist Eicca Toppinen has guided Apocalyptica to unimagined success over an extraordinary career, releasing nine albums and working with Sabaton, Amon Amarth, Corey Taylor, Ville Valo, Bullet For My Valentine and more. 

As the Finns return to the theme of their much-loved 1996 debut, Plays Metallica By Four Cellos, for new album Plays Metallica Vol. 2, we got Eicca to share some handy tips for living. 

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