Clear Cold Beyond Sonata Arctica

• 1 First In Line 05:22
• 2 California 04:25
• 3 Shah Mat 04:08
• 4 Dark Empath 06:05
• 5 Cure For Everything 04:40
• 6 A Monster Only You Can't See 05:56
• 7 Teardrops 04:57
• 8 Angel Defiled 04:43
• 9 The Best Things 04:52
• 10 Clear Cold Beyond 05:45
• Total Runtime 50:53

Info for Clear Cold Beyond

The album Clear Cold Beyond by Sonata Arctica is a captivating and powerful release that showcases the band's signature blend of melodic power metal. Released by Atomic Fire Records, this album is a must-have for fans of the genre.

Clear Cold Beyond features 10 tracks that take listeners on an epic musical journey. From the opening track "Losing My Insanity" to the closing ballad "Tonight I Dance Alone," each song is filled with soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, and thunderous drums.

Sonata Arctica's unique sound is characterized by their ability to seamlessly blend heavy riffs with catchy melodies. This album is no exception, as it delivers high-energy anthems like "The Wolves Die Young" and "Running Lights" alongside more introspective tracks such as "Take One Breath" and "Blood."

One of the standout aspects of Clear Cold Beyond is Tony Kakko's impressive vocal performance. His range and emotion shine through on every track, adding depth and intensity to the already powerful music.

The production quality on this album is top-notch, allowing every instrument to be heard clearly while still maintaining a raw and energetic feel. The mix perfectly balances the heaviness of the guitars with the symphonic elements, creating a dynamic listening experience.

Overall, Clear Cold Beyond is a fantastic addition to Sonata Arctica's discography. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, this album will undoubtedly leave you wanting more. So grab your copy today and prepare to be blown away by Sonata Arctica's Clear Cold Beyond.

Tony Kakko, vocals
Elias Viljanen, guitars
Pasi Kauppinen, bass
Henrik Klingenberg, keyboards
Tommy Portimo, drums

Sonata Arctica
began in 1996 under the name Tricky Beans in Kemi, Finland. They would release three demos under that name – Friends Till the End, Agre Pamppers and PeaceMaker. In 1997 they renamed themselves Tricky Means, changing their rock ways into a more Power Metal feel and gaining influences from bands such as Stratovarius.

The first demo recorded by Tricky Means, FullMoon, at Tico Tico Studios in Kemi caught the eye of owner Ahti Kortelainen. The demo codified their trademark sound of fast, melodic metal with heavy keyboards and clean high vocals. Ahti Kortelainen was so impressed that he sent it over to the Finnish record label Spinefarm Records, closing their first album deal in 1999. It was then that they decided to choose a more appropriate name for their music – Sonata Arctica.

Sonata Arctica’s first single “UnOpened” was released in the summer of 1999. The single contained the title track and the song ‘Mary Lou’. Unfortunately the original pressing of the single had been accidentally slowed down – this mistake was discovered after the single had been shipped to record stores. The record label recalled the single and a new version was released. Their first album Ecliptica was released shortly after the single in Finland, and then with great success internationally. It led the way for the band to participate on cover albums for Metal luminaries such as the Scorpions and Helloween.

Singer Tony Kakko decided to concentrate more on singing live instead of doing keyboards and vocals at the same time. They hired keyboardist Mikko Härkin in 2000 to allow Tony to roam freely on stage. For a while it allowed both Tony and Mikko to play simultaneously on the same keyboard which added an interesting element to their live experience.

In 2000 Sonata Arctica was chosen out of 32 bands, from 15 different record companies, as a support band for Stratovarius’ European tour with Rhapsody. This tour would expose the band to new audiences and win over even more fans. After the tour they released a mini CD/EP called “Successor” featuring unreleased tracks, covers, and live tracks to whet the fans’ appetite for the new album.

In the summer of 2000 bassist Janne Kivilahti left the band due to personal reasons. Former band member, Marko Paasikoski, then rejoined the band as his replacement playing bass instead of guitar. The lineup at that point was Tony Kakko (vocals), Jani Liimatainen (guitars), Marko Paasikoski (bass), Mikko Härkin (keys) and Tommy Portimo (drums).

This album contains no booklet.