Apocalyptica: Metallica, Cello Metal & Creating a New World Through Music

Teaser Talk · May 14, 2026 · 11m

Apocalyptica’s Eicca Toppinen joins Hollie Nicole backstage at Welcome to Rockville for an immersive conversation about the evolution of cello metal, the influence of Metallica, and the honesty at the heart of heavy music.Eicca shares the story behind Apocalyptica’s revolutionary sound, their journey from classical musicians to global metal innovators, the creative challenges behind Plays Metallica Vol. 2, and what fans can expect from upcoming music and gaming collaborations.If you’re into symphonic metal, cinematic live performances, Metallica, festival culture, and deep artist…