Finnish power metal pioneers Sonata Arctica have unleashed a brand-new single titled “Freedom Concept.” The track arrives as a powerful statement in the band’s 30th anniversary year, followed by an extensive touring schedule, and delivers the melodic intensity and energy fans have come to expect.

“Freedom Concept” captures the signature blend of soaring melodies, driving rhythms and emotional depth that has defined Sonata Arctica for three decades. At the same...

Northern power metal band SONATA ARCTICA will perform an acoustic concert “Acoustic Adventures 2020” via live stream. This is the only chance to experience the band’s acoustic gig in 2020.
There will be two shows; the first one aimed for the fans in Americas, the second one for the audiences in Europe and the UK. Access to the archived video for 48 hours after live stream with a purchased...

In four weeks - on September 6th - Finnish melodic metal titans SONATA ARCTICA will release their new 11-track studio album »Talviyö« ("Winter Night"), through Nuclear Blast. Today, the band has revealed the third album trailer, in which vocalist Tony Kakkoand guitarist Elias Viljanen talk about lyrical concept of »Talviyö«. Watch the new trailer now: https://youtu.be/1k2qeeE3px4

»Talviyö« - Track Listing:
01. Message From The Sun
02....

In five weeks - on September 6th - Finnish melodic metal titans SONATA ARCTICA will release their new 11-track studio album »Talviyö« ("Winter Night"), through Nuclear Blast. Today, the band has revealed the second album trailer, in which vocalist Tony Kakko and guitarist Elias Viljanen talk about the title and artwork of »Talviyö«.

»Talviyö« - Track Listing:
01. Message From The Sun
02. Whirlwind
03. Cold
...

Finnish melodic metal giants, SONATA ARCTICA, kicked off the 2nd leg of their »The Ninth Hour« European tour with two great shows at Hirsch in Nuremberg, Germany and Masters Of Rock Café in Zlin, Czech Republic earlier this week. Support on this trek comes from Norwegian metallers TRIOSPHERE (February 20th - March 20th), also Finland-based heavy metallers THUNDERSTONE (March 22nd - April 9th) and Canadian heavy metallers STRIKER. See below...

Finnish melodic metal giants, SONATA ARCTICA, finished their European tour with Swedish adventure metallers TWILIGHT FORCE last Saturday with a sold out show at Zeche in Bochum, Germany. On this tour, the Finns presented their latest record titled »The Ninth Hour« (#2 Finland, #7 Sweden (Rock/Metal), #18 Switzerland, #22 Germany, #43 Austria among others - find all chart entries below!) live on European soil for the first time. After SONATA...

The brandnew studio release »The Ninth Hour« from Finland's melodic metal wolves SONATA ARCTICA has seen the light of day last Friday and already entered the charts in all parts of the world. Here are the first results:

  • #2 Finland
  • #7 Sweden - Rock/Metal
  • #18 Switzerland
  • #22 Germany
  • #43 Austria
  • #53 Belgium Wallonie
  • #60 Sweden
  • #67 Hungary
  • #68 Italy
  • #86 Spain
  • #112 Belgium Vlanders
  • #125 Canada
  • #163
  • ...

Finnish melodic metal titans, SONATA ARCTICA, unleash their new studio album titled »The Ninth Hour« today, through Nuclear Blast. Once again, the upcoming album was produced by SONATA ARCTICA themselves and mixed by Pasi Kauppinen, to create a recognisable yet refreshing sound that defines the spirit of the band in the year 2016.

»The Ninth Hour« - Tracklisting:

  1. Closer To An Animal
  2. Life
  3. Fairytale
  4. We Are What We Are
  5. ...

Finnish melodic metal titans, SONATA ARCTICA, will unleash their new studio album titled »The Ninth Hour« tomorrow through Nuclear Blast. Today, the band release the final part of a track-by-track video series, in which the entire band explains the meaning behind the songs on the record. Watch the clip incl. tracks 9 - 11, here: https://youtu.be/ObhQyj3lNFI

You missed the previous parts? Check them out!

Finnish melodic metal titans, SONATA ARCTICA, will unleash their new studio album called »The Ninth Hour« on October 7th through Nuclear Blast. Today, the band releases the first part of a track-by-track video, in which the entire band explains the meaning behind the first four songs of the album. Watch the clip here: https://youtu.be/dk3pvwY970o

Pre-order »The Ninth Hour« now: http://nblast.de/SonataTheNinthHour. Pre-order the album digitally via iTunes or Amazon...

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