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Kemi, Finland (1996 – present)
Sonata Arctica was formed in 1996 on the edge of the world, in the northern Finnish town of Kemi.
Originally was formed as Tricky Beans, they released few demos and as they got the contract they had to change their name.
In 1999 the band recorded a new demo “FullMoon” in Tico Tico Studios located in their hometown, Kemi. At the time of recording the line-up consisted of: Tony (vocals/keys), Jani (guitars), Tommy (drums), and Janne (bass). This new demo was the first exploration for the band in heavy metal waters. The band’s trademark sound of fast, melodic and keyboard oriented heavy metal with clear, high vocals was born. As fate would have it, and with help from Ahti Kortelainen of Tico Tico Studios, the “FullMoon” demo found its way to the premier metal label of Finland, Spinefarm. At the same time Tricky Beans became Sonata Arctica.
Summer of 1999 brought us the first single from Sonata Arctica, “UnOpened”. The title song was instantaneously included in the Metalliliitto 1999 compilation CD. Two tracks from the single, UnOpened and Mary-Lou marked the arrival of SA to the power metal community. During the first mix/pressing of the UnOpened single, Track 1, UnOpened, was unintentionally slowed down. The mistake was discovered shortly after the first batch of discs was sent to music stores. The entire first pressing was recalled. Approximately 200 copies from that first run were sold and are now considered rare collectors items.
Originally was formed as Tricky Beans, they released few demos and as they got the contract they had to change their name.
In 1999 the band recorded a new demo “FullMoon” in Tico Tico Studios located in their hometown, Kemi. At the time of recording the line-up consisted of: Tony (vocals/keys), Jani (guitars), Tommy (drums), and Janne (bass). This new demo was the first exploration for the band in heavy metal waters. The band’s trademark sound of fast, melodic and keyboard oriented heavy metal with clear, high vocals was born. As fate would have it, and with help from Ahti Kortelainen of Tico Tico Studios, the “FullMoon” demo found its way to the premier metal label of Finland, Spinefarm. At the same time Tricky Beans became Sonata Arctica.
Summer of 1999 brought us the first single from Sonata Arctica, “UnOpened”. The title song was instantaneously included in the Metalliliitto 1999 compilation CD. Two tracks from the single, UnOpened and Mary-Lou marked the arrival of SA to the power metal community. During the first mix/pressing of the UnOpened single, Track 1, UnOpened, was unintentionally slowed down. The mistake was discovered shortly after the first batch of discs was sent to music stores. The entire first pressing was recalled. Approximately 200 copies from that first run were sold and are now considered rare collectors items.
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HottyWife wrote:
I just downloaded all Sonata Arctica ringtones at http://tiny.cc/WhoCX Replica is my favorite, love it!
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kOrBa007 wrote:
Great Band!!!!
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HottyWife wrote:
I just downloaded all Sonata Arctica ringtones at http://tiny.cc/WhoCX Replica is my favorite, love it!
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Quispiam wrote:
...what link?
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happy_fun wrote:
don't click the below link.. it's one of them phishing sites i imagine..
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TheSwampCelt wrote:
I got an iPod Touch (I got totally spoiled, yeah) with which to listen to more Sonata Arctica. :D
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Quispiam wrote:
That's awesome, teri :D I got a bathrobe!
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os_teriyaki wrote:
A day late but merry Christmas everybody! :D Hope you're all having a smashing holiday :3 (I am, I got "For the Sake of Revenge" DVD from my parents, MADE OF WINN <33)
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xansavior wrote:
Yeah! i whis evryone a \m/etal CHRISTMAS [3]
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bruhrj wrote:
Yeah! i whis evryone a \m/etal CHRISTMAS [2]
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DragonChild79 wrote:
i whis evryone a \m/etal CHRISTMAS
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jenisx wrote:
NOSSA, muito tempo que não ouvia essa banda.
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mooquack wrote:
I just can't get enough of Ecliptica, such an amazing album. Didn't know about Ecliptica until less than 2 weeks ago and it has ruled my charts ever since.
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Vezarock wrote:
Sorry double-post, but anyways; MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE, FINALLY 1000 PLAYS ^^!
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Vezarock wrote:
@RozynDragon yea that's a great part too =D Also enjoying from the remake of Wolf & Raven ^^
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NatashaNS wrote:
@Quispiam - I cannot explain how much I love (adore) "Juliet", and you're idea for video is good. :)) That song is simply beautiful, especially the part "...The light and the clarity..." 'til the "Minute of silence". But a whole song is awesome. I just love it and can't stop listen to it. <33
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shatty99 wrote:
there's something crazy about their new album. its not fantastically epic but i am enjoying it quite a lot :) its very different and it works! some of the songs have really excellent parts; there are signs of brilliance everywhere. well done!
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LollyBubbleGum wrote:
I can't believe how much I have missed this band. Haven't listened to them for a good year, damn. Still amazing.
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os_teriyaki wrote:
Quispiam, I love what you said about Juliet :D It would definitely make a good music video, you're right :) @RozynDragon: Yay! I'm so glad, and you're more than welcome! :D
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GavPark wrote:
seeing them in 14 days woohoooo!
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Screamfest
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia
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Sonata Arctica
The Hi-Fi, West End, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Jan
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Sonata Arctica
Billboard The Venue, Melbourne, Australia
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| 46 attendees
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