History
of the band
(edited from bands own historytale)
Sonata Arctica started
as Tricky Beans in winter 1996 and released first demo in summer
1996 and second demo Agre Pampers in winter 1997 and in March came
out third demo, Peacemaker. In start band took part in some competitions
as Radiomafias hitsong contest where song called Blackout was in
top-40 from over 500 songs.
New songs were rehearsed
and many old ones were left out. Also Tricky Beans decided to abandon old
name and new name was Tricky Means. In year 1998 Make, the basist
didn't have enthusiasm to continue as basist. New basist Janne was found
in November.
January 1999 4th demo
Fullmoon
was recorded and Tricky Means made record contract with
Spinefarm
and changed name to Sonata Arctica.
First single, UnOpened
released 15th July 1999 and their song was included in Metalliliitto
1999 compilation. The first full album, Ecliptica came out 22.11.1999
and band is now touring whit such famous names as Stratovarius and Rhapsody
in Europe.
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