Sonata Arctica

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.

With four gold disc awards and multiple sold-out tours Sonata Arctica has got its hands tightly attached to the history of Finnish metal music - and more will definitely be achieved in the future!

Айй бях забравила за тях >.< Добри са! Сега ще си сваля някои от по-любимите ми песни от тях, че ми се прислуша

Бяха добри навремето, Тони продължава да си пее страхотно, но албума от 2009 "Days of Grace" е много слаб. Ест. и те си имат "своите бъгове" /рекламата на "Lion King" хД/, има някои повтарящи се рифове и фрази, но като цяло старата продукция - много добра.

Доста промениха стила си, но като цяло имат добро име.