The time period allowed the band to prepare for a special live event to celebrate the anniversary of Richard Wagner's 200th Birthday.

On 5–6 July 2013 the Leipzig Arena witnessed the sold-out première of Wagner Reloaded.

The event witnessed a blend of dance performances, circus and theatre arts, audiovisual effects, and live music.

To remember this event a state-of-the-art Live CD of Wagner Reloaded was released featuring Apocalyptica and the MDR Symphony Orchestra.

The music is influenced by the overall work of Wagner, but is written by Apocalyptica's Eicca Toppinen.