REAPER ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE proudly announces the signing of the Finnish Powermetal-Heroes ALTARIA.
Once in a while it happens that a new band approaches to the scene and immediately takes the hearts of the melodic metal world by storm. ALTARIA, with their 2003 debut album “Invitation” can be regarded as such. Founded by ex-BLINDSIDE members Marko Pukkila (bass) and Tony Smedjebacka (drums) in 2000 and after recording a couple of demos together with guitarist Jani Liimatainen (ex-SONATA ARCTICA), both media and fans saw themselves forced to give this band a massive push! Before the recordings of the debut album guitarist Emppu Vuorinen (NIGHTWISH) also joined the band.
The band released five sucsessful albums (INVITATION (2003) DIVINITY (2004) THE FALLEN EMPIRE (2006) DIVINE INVITATION (2008) UNHOLY (2009)) till the band decided 2016 to call it quits and played a farewell show in Finland at the legendary Nummirock Festival. This special show included performances of all former ALTARIA members.
Now in 2019, after being buried for a few years and over 1,2 MILLION views of their song “Unchain The Rain” on Youtube, ALTARIA is back from the grave with their legendary and most successful 2006 lineup and has signed a worldwide record deal with Reaper Entertainment Europe.
The first release will be a re-release of ALTARIA´s second album DIVINITY. It will be remastered and released as a limited edition vinyl and CD. The CD will also include two bonus tracks.
In 2020 ALTARIA will celebrate 20 years since the start of the band with a brand new album! Stay tuned!
The band states: "We couldn't be more thrilled to have our next record released worldwide through Reaper Entertainment! We are currently busy writing new material for our new album that comes out next year! 2020 will be Altaria´s 20th anniversary year so we are really looking forward to get some new music out and hope to see you guys on tour next year! Stay METAL!"
Greg from REAPER adds: "We are more than happy to welcome the ALTARIA veterans to the REAPER family! Its always an honor for us to work with artists who know the business/scene and who are a fundamental part of it! We can expect an awesome new album and meanwhile we will kill time re-releasing DIVINTY... Don't miss it!"
More info coming soon - stay tuned!