Finnish cellist, songwriter, producer, and life coach, Eicca Toppinen, of symphonic metal band, Apocalyptica, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Plays Metallica, Vol. 2, how they went from covering Metallica in a local Helsinki club, to opening for the legendary metal band just months later, their relationship over the last 28 years, and why now was the right time to make a second tribute album. We also talk about working with other renown singers like Adam Gontier and Corey Taylor, scoring films and video games, his autobiography, and getting certified as a hypnotherapist.

E229 Eicca Toppinen of Apocalyptica

Sometimes life hits you with a feeling of emptiness. Sadness and despair take over, and it feels like you’re standing at the edge of a dark void. But music can help – if you let it in.
Special thanks to Lost in Majority for the inspiration behind this track.

Void

Iron Gods

Masked Illusion Part II: Fatal Duel

featuring Jouni Nikula (Requiem, Isanta Meidan, Altaria) and Magnus Nordh (Time Requiem, Majestic, Farma Tan, Blind Faith)

Masked Illusion Part III: Perfect Lie [feat Jouni Nikula and Magnus Nordh]

Masked Illusion Part II & III

Lacrimosa in Ember

PYROSOMNI (Unfinished)

Infernal Symphony of Shadows

The Moral Crusade - Niccolo Grindnini

Bulimia Natilius - CRAZY Power Space Madness Metal (rythmicgorenoise)

The Moral Crusade - Far Beyond the Grind

Bulimia Natilius - Aqua GORE Noise (goreaquanoise)

Bulimia Natilius - Space GORE Metal (goregrindnoisedbeat)

Arpeggios of the Storm

Neo:Equestria (Where Futures and Magics Collide)

Aria Imperialis

Instrumental melodic Metal featuring shredding guitars and funky grooves.

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