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Sonata Arctica is a Finnish power metal band from the town of Kemi, originally assembled in 1996. Their later albums (particularly Unia) are also often cited as part of the progressive metal genre.

The band was founded by Tony Kakko, Jani Liimatainen, Marko Paasikoski, Tommy Portimo and Pentti Peura in Kemi in 1996. Originally named Tricky Beans, they played hard rock rather than the power metal with which they grew to fame. During their early career, they recorded three demos which were never sent to any recording label — Friend 'till the End, Agre Pamppers and PeaceMaker.

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. Vocalist Tony Kakko developed a clean singing style which relies both on falsetto and tenor voices and...

Created by dipity on Jan 31, 2008

Last updated: 12/15/09 at 09:55 PM

• Sonata Arctica marks 'Days' on spring road trip
  Dec 1, 2009 6:12 AM

  (LiveDaily.com) Finnish power-metal outfit Sonata Arctica [ tickets ] will travel to North America early next spring to support the band's latest studio album, "The Days of Gray."... continued
  http://www.livedaily.com/news/20840.html

• For the Sake of Revenge
  May 23, 2006

  Track listing: Intro (Prelude for Reckoning)MisplacedBlinded No MoreFullmoon / White Pearl, Black Oceans...Victoria's SecretBroken8th CommandmentShamandalieKingdom for a HeartReplicaMy LandBlack SheepGravenimageDon't Say a WordThe Cage / Vodka (Hava Nagila)
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• The End of This Chapter
  Aug 23, 2005

  Track listing: ...of SilenceWeballergy8th CommandmentFullMoonAin't Your FairytaleUnOpenedAbandoned, Pleased, Brainwashed, ExploitedDon't Say a Word (single version)Victoria's SecretBlank FileMy LandBlack SheepWolf & RavenSan SebastianThe CageThe End of This ChapterDraw Me (instrumental version)
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Shamandalie
  Dec 5, 2004

  Track listing: ShamandalieThe Rest of the Sun Belongs to Me
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Reckoning Night
  Oct 5, 2004

  Track listing: MisplacedBlinded No MoreAin't Your FairytaleReckoning Day, Reckoning Night...Don't Say a WordThe Boy Who Wanted to Be a Real PuppetMy SeleneWildfireWhite Pearl, Black Oceans...ShamandalieWrecking the SphereJam
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Don't Say a Word
  Aug 22, 2004

  Track listing: Don't Say a Word (edit)World in My Eyes
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Takatalvi
  Nov 20, 2003

  Track listing: San SebastianThe GunStill Loving YouShyDream ThievesI Want OutFade to Black
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Broken
  Jun 22, 2003

  Track listing: Broken (edit version)BrokenThe GunDream Thieves
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Winterheart's Guild
  Mar 16, 2003

  Track listing: Victoria's SecretBrokenDraw MeAbandoned, Pleased, Brainwashed, ExploitedGravenimageThe CageChampagne BathSilver TongueThe MiseryThe Ruins of My Life
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Victoria's Secret
  Feb 16, 2003

  Track listing: Victoria's Secret (edited version)Victoria's SecretFade to Black
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Songs of Silence
  Mar 20, 2002

  Track listing: Last Drop FallsThe Power of OneFalse News Travel FastKingdom for a HeartWeballergyThe End of This ChapterSing in SilenceReplicaIntroRespect the WildernessBlack SheepMy LandFullMoonWolf & Raven
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Songs of Silence: Live in Tokyo 2001 (bonus disc)
  Mar 20, 2002

  Track listing: Blank File (live)Land of the Free (live)PeaceMaker
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Songs of Silence: Live in Tokyo
  2001

  Track listing: IntroWeballergyKingdom for a HeartSing in SilenceFalse News Travel FastLast Drop FallsRespect the WildernessFullMoonThe End of This ChapterReplicaMy LandBlack SheepWolf & Raven
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Last Drop Falls
  Sep 23, 2001

  Track listing: Last Drop FallsDie With Your Boots OnMary-Lou (acoustic version)
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Wolf & Raven
  May 24, 2001

  Track listing: PeaceMaker
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Orientation
  Jan 2001

  Track listing: Black SheepMary-Lou (acoustic version)The Wind Beneath My WingsDie With Your Boots On
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Silence
  Dec 2000

  Track listing: ...of SilenceWeballergyFalse News Travel FastThe End of This ChapterBlack SheepLand of the FreeLast Drop FallsSan Sebastian (revisited)Sing in SilenceRevontuletTallulahThe Power of One
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Successor
  Sep 19, 2000

  Track listing: FullMoon (edit)Still Loving YouI Want OutSan SebastianShyReplica (live)My Land (live)UnOpened (live)FullMoon (live)
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Ecliptica
  Sep 3, 1999

  Track listing: Blank FileMy Land8th CommandmentReplicaKingdom for a HeartFullMoonLetter to DanaUnOpenedPicturing the PastDestruction Preventer
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• UnOpened
  Jul 15, 1999

  Track listing: UnOpenedMary-Lou
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/

• Agre Pamppers
  1995

  
  http://www.sonataarctica.info/