Marko Paasikoski returned to the band to play bass in the wake of Janne Kivilahtis departure after the tour.įrom late 2000 to late 2001, the band worked on composing and recording their next album - Silence - which was released in June 2001. In the beginning of 2000, Sonata Arctica was chosen to support the well known power metal band Stratovarius throughout their European tour. Tony Kakko then decided to focus on singing and began seeking a new keyboard player for Sonata Arctica Mikko Härkin (ex-Kenziner) was eventually invited to fill the position. The debut Ecliptica arrived by the end of 1999 and had a worldwide release, obtaining rave reviews from the specialized press. It entered the Finnish Top 20 sales chart on the week of its release and, soon after, the band had closed deals with labels from around the world, prior to the release of their debut album. Later that year, Sonata Arcticas first single, entitled "UnOpened" was released in Finland. The demo was sent to Spinefarm Records by a friend of the band and a recording deal soon followed. The line-up consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Tony Kakko, guitarist Jani Liimatainen, bassist Janne Kivilahti and drummer Tommy Portimo. In 1999 (after they changed their name to Sonata Arctica), the band recorded a demo entitled FullMoon in Kemis Tico Tico Studios, which was their first real metal recording. Kakko has stated that the change of sound was influenced by fellow Finnish power metal band Stratovarius. Vocalist Tony Kakko developed a clean singing style which relies both on falsetto and tenor voices and second guitarist Marko Paasikoski left the band. In 1997 the band changed their name to Tricky Means, and from that point until 1999 their style was thoroughly worked upon and ultimately was drastically changed, acquiring strong emphasis on the keyboard melodies and relying on an easily distinguishable rhythm line maintained both by the bass and the guitar.
During their early career, they recorded three demos which were never sent to any recording label - Friend till the End, Agre Pamppers and PeaceMaker. Originally named Tricky Beans, they played hard rock rather than the power metal with which they grew to fame. The band was founded by Marko Paasikoski, Jani Liimatainen and Tommy Portimo in Kemi at the end of 1995 (Tony Kakko and Pentti Peura joined in early 1996). Their later works (most notably The Days of Grays, Unia and a few tracks on Reckoning Night and Winterhearts Guild) contain several elements typical of progressive metal.
To order by phone - Call (+44) 0147485010 quoting RareVinyl.Sonata Arctica is a Finnish power metal band from the town of Kemi, originally assembled in 1995. Postage/Shipping Cost - Add item to your basket for a postage/shipping quote. Click here for more info.Īvailability - In Stock - Buy Now for shipping today Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.Īdditional info - Deleted, Picture SleeveĬondition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description).
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Promo - This item is a Promotional Item - Promos or ‘advance’ pressings differ to final or commercial releases, and are often unique. Title - Unia (click link for more of the same title) Sample stickered slipcase with an obi-sticker attached to theĨ My Dream But A Drop Of Fuel For A NightmareĖ:13ġ0 The Worlds Forgotten, The Words ForbiddenĒ:57ġ5 My Dream's But A Drop Of Fuel For A Nightmare (Instrumental Version)Ė:13Īrtist - Sonata Arctica (click link for complete listing) Version), picture sleeve with lyrics, separate Japanese booklet & MyDream's But A Drop Of Fuel For A Nightmare (Instrumental Includes the bonus recordings The Follow, Out In The Fields & Promotional sample 15-track CD for review ahead of release, theįifth full-length studio album by the Finnish power metal band. SONATA ARCTICA Unia (Limited Edition 2007 Japanese
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