Podcast: E229 Eicca Toppinen of Apocalyptica

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.