{"title":"Sonata Arctica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA melodic power metal band from Kemi, Finland, active since 1999. Initially founded in 1996 as a hard rock band Tricky Beans (later Tricky Means), the group settled on the name \u003cen\u003eSonata Arctica\u003c\/en\u003e in 1999 as their musical style had changed into power metal and they needed a more \"heavy metal\" name for the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe current line-up of \u003cen\u003eSonata Arctica\u003c\/en\u003e consists of Tony Kakko on vocals and keyboards (since 1996), Tommy Portimo on drums (since 1996), Henrik Klingenberg on keyboards (since 2002), Elias Viljanen on guitar (since 2007), and Pasi Kauppinen on bass (since 2013).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their career, \u003cen\u003eSonata Arctica\u003c\/en\u003e has drawn inspiration from various genres such as melodic power metal, symphonic metal, and progressive metal. Their music is characterized by catchy melodies, soaring vocals, intricate keyboard arrangements, and fast-paced guitar solos. With a discography spanning over two decades, \u003cen\u003eSonata Arctica\u003c\/en\u003e has become one of the most influential bands in the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clear-cold-beyond-3","title":"Clear Cold Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003eSonata Arctica have been many things in their storied career. Finnish power metal messiahs, relentlessly touring powerhouses, champions of sublime melody. First and foremost, however, they have been stalwarts in showcasing the magic and the enchantment flowing through heavy metal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey have been embodying the majesty and serenity of Nordic nature since their foundation in 1995 and have been spellbinding their world with ten records, EPs and countless tours. \u003ci\u003eClear Cold Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e easily is the most relentless Sonata Arctica record to date, a spectacular resurgence of their trademark, lightning fast power metal forged far, far north. “We’ve felt for a while now that we’d need to get heavier again after some unintentionally softer albums,” Tony says.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith production duties handles by your truly Mikko Karmila, key figure of their early days, \u003ci\u003eClear Cold Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e sounds massive, heavy and hungry and takes a bow to their early work when everything was shrouded in a profound sense of magic and mystery. This magic is back now – only with a band that’s 25 years down the road and nothing less than an experienced beast urging to go mental like they never did before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atomic Fire","offers":[{"title":"White LPx2","offer_id":50400570671435,"sku":"2181610","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50400569753931,"sku":"2181609","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Clear_Cold_Beyond_fcf69bcf_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726514058"},{"product_id":"acoustic-adventures-volume-one","title":"Acoustic Adventures - Volume One","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn acoustic adventure with Finland's melancholic power metal heros Sonata Arctica. It features 12 band highlights performed acousticly, \"Alone In Heaven\", \"Don't Say A Word\", \"Paind In Full\", \"The Wolves Die Young\" and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atomic Fire","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50426047889739,"sku":"1139119","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3f666f20-5e6f-468e-a040-0299f7b1d10d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726799305"},{"product_id":"acoustic-adventures-volume-two-2","title":"Acoustic Adventures - Volume Two","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinland’s Sonata Arctica need no introduction: besides significantly influencing the power \/ melodic metal scene, they’re a band that’s not only famous for consistently delivering studio albums of high quality but also for experimenting and breaking out of their musical comfort zone. Of course, fans of these 'Northern Lights' usually know what they get, but in 2016, the group even surprised them by starting their “acoustic adventures,” an idea allowing them to breathe, to challenge themselves and to gather new energy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh Nordic wind that - only brought to the theatres of their home country in the beginning - made them enjoy popularity night after night and the run, which saw them leave their regular touring cycle routine, was a huge success. In 2019, the story finally found its continuation outside of Finland - and made Sonata Arctica decide that those adaptations, including almost completely re-arranged tracks and songs that the quintet rarely used to play live during the last years, shouldn’t only be available in the form of fan-made videos on YouTube.   No sooner said than done! Making good use of the 2020 pandemic, the band entered the studio to bring the atmosphere of aforementioned adventures to tape and to record a series of songs - some of which sounding very different in the end, but in an undeniably Sonata Arctica-esque acoustic wrapping. A process that generated so much creativity resulted in a total of 24 songs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo many for one album, but has there ever been something wrong with more Sonata Arctica music? While part one of the album (released in January 2022) - simply named \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e in remembrance of the tour that had led to all that -- featured rarities such as 'The Rest Of The Sun Belongs To Me' (an exclusive Japanese bonus track of Winterheart’s Guild; 2003), the majority of the second chapter consists of more speedy tunes such as 'Black Sheep,' all-time live classic 'FullMoon,' and 'Flag In The Ground.' \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Sonata Arctica wouldn‘t be Sonata Arctica, if they played it safe: 'San Sebastian' or closing track 'Victoria’s Secret' - both performed at a slower speed - manage to spread a completely new, refreshing feeling for to the listener; a feeling that of course can be experienced the best way in front of a stage! That’s why the outfit is now pleased to unveil »Acoustic Adventures - Volume Two« in autumn.   To complete this special saga and to finally celebrate the kick-off of their next, multiply postponed \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e trip in order to lift up the Corona-shaken Finnish and European mainland minds. But first: come to the living room, lay back and follow Sonata Arctica on their stripped down yet not less exciting journey into the acoustic music world…!   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atomic Fire","offers":[{"title":"Brown LP","offer_id":50524996370763,"sku":"2008117","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Acoustic_Adventures_Vol._2_af85d09a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728029695"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_f74c89b4_thumbnail_4096_9bc7543a-1f6c-40c6-b6fd-2b3d75972c2a.jpg?v=1726514023","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/sonata-arctica.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}