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Sonata Arctica

Finnish power metal band from Kemi, Finland, active since 1999. Initially founded in 1996 as a hard rock band Tricky Beans (later Tricky Means), the group settled on the name Sonata Arctica in 1999 as their musical style had changed into -inspired power metal and they needed a more "heavy metal" name for the band. Current line-up: Tony Kakko – vocals (1996–), keyboards (1996–2000) Tommy Portimo – drums (1996–) Henrik Klingenberg – keyboards (2002–) Elias Viljanen – guitar (2007–) Pasi Kauppinen – bass (2013–) Former members: Marko Paasikoski – bass (2000–2013), guitar (1996–1999) Jani Liimatainen – guitar (1996–2007) Mikko Härkin – keyboards (2000–2002) Janne Kivilahti – bass (1998–2000) Pentti Peura – bass (1996–1998)