Apocalyptica is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso, and jazz drummer Mikko Sirén. Originally a classical-style Metallica tribute band, the band eventually adopted a neoclassical metal style without the use of conventional guitars and bass. They have sold over four million albums to date.
Apocalyptica at Hellfest 2017
Apocalyptica performing with Rammstein in Milan in 2005
Eicca Toppinen performing at With Full Force 2018
Paavo Lötjönen performing at With Full Force 2018
Eino Matti "Eicca" Toppinen is a Finnish cellist, songwriter, producer, and arranger. In 1993 he formed the quartet Apocalyptica.
Toppinen performing in 2009
Toppinen in Poland, 2023
Eicca Toppinen in Poland 2023