Finnish Melodic Metal heroes SONATA ARCTICA have recently revealed the digital single ‘Kingdom For A Heart’ from their recently re-recorded debut album “Ecliptica”, which was released 15 years ago. The song can be listened below:
Commented keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg: “When deciding on a single for the upcoming release of the re-recorded »Ecliptica« we wanted to have an upbeat song that would represent overall sound of the album and since ‘Unopened’ was the first SONATA ARCTICA single in history we thought that it was time to pick another song. ‘Kingdom For A Heart’ has been a live favourite for years and I think it showcases the energy and power that SONATA ARCTICA first became known for.”
This new version will be released on October 24th under the banner “Ecliptica – Revisited; 15th Anniversary Edition” on Nuclear Blast.
While currently on yet another successful world tour, this time to support their latest studio-album ‘Pariah’s Child’, Finnish melodic metal heroes SONATA ARCTICA swung by the studio to re-record their debut album ‘‘Ecliptica’’, released 15 years ago.
This new version will be released on October 27th under the banner ‘’Ecliptica – Revisited: 15th Anniversary Edition’’ on Nuclear Blast.
The original ‘Ecliptica’ was recorded at Tico-Tico studios and mixed at Finnvox by Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM and more). The album was promoted live on tour with STRATOVARIUS and RHAPSODY.
Henrik “Henkka” Klingenberg comments: “When it first was suggested to us by our Japanese label that we’d re-record our debut album ‘Ecliptica’, it felt a bit weird, but somehow the idea grew on us. Being that only Tony and Tommy played on the original one, we thought that it would be a fun thing to do, to give these great songs another run. We’re definitely not trying to re-write history, the original ‘Ecliptica’ is the starting point of this band and a very special album with a certain feel of innocence and enthusiasm which cannot be recreated as such since we’re not teenagers anymore. Having said that, this new version is more of a tribute and an update on how these songs sound when played by our current line-up. We wanted to stay true to the original album as much as possible and not turn this into some weird re-arranged project where you couldn’t tell which song was being played. So here it is, the 15th anniversary version of ‘Ecliptica’. Hope you enjoy it, we certainly had a good time digging into these songs and laying down the tracks.”
The tracklisting reads as follows:
1. Blank File
2. My Land
3. 8th Commandment
4. Replica
5. Kingdom For A Heart
6. Fullmoon
7. Letter To Dana
8. UnOpened
9. Picturing The Past
10. Destruction Preventer Bonus:
11. I Can’t Dance (Genesis cover)
Finnish Melodic Metal heroes SONATA ARCTICA are set to release their re-recorded debut album »Ecliptica« (which came out 15 years ago). This new version will be released on October 24th under the banner »Ecliptica – Revisited; 15th Anniversary Edition« on Nuclear Blast.
Back then, »Ecliptica« was recorded at Tico-Tico studios and mixed at Finnvox by Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM and more). The album was promoted live on tour with STRATOVARIUS and RHAPSODY.
Henrik „Henkka“ Klingenberg comments: “When it first was suggested to us by our Japanese label that we’d re-record our debut album »Ecliptica«, it felt a bit weird, but somehow the idea grew on us. Being that only Tony and Tommy played on the original one, we thought that it would be a fun thing to do, to give these great songs another run. We’re definitely not trying to re-write history, the original »Ecliptica« is the starting point of this band and a very special album with a certain feel of innocence and enthusiasm which cannot be recreated as such since we’re not teenagers anymore. Having said that, this new version is more of a tribute and an update on how these songs sound when played by our current line-up. We wanted to stay true to the original album as much as possible and not turn this into some weird re-arranged project where you couldn’t tell which song was being played. So here it is, the 15th anniversary version of »Ecliptica«. Hope you enjoy it, we certainly had a good time digging into these songs and laying down the tracks.
The tracklist:
01. Blank File
02. My Land
03. 8th Commandment
04. Replica
05. Kingdom For A Heart
06. Fullmoon
07. Letter To Dana
08. UnOpened
09. Picturing The Past
10. Destruction Preventer
Bonus:
11. I Can’t Dance (Genesis cover)
The first (digital) single of the CD will be ‘Kingdom For A Heart’, out on September 12th
Finnish Melodic Metal quintet SONATA ARCTICA’s new studio album »Pariah’s Child«, released March 28, 2014 via Nuclear Blast, entered the charts worldwide. Among other, the album made it on #1 in their finish home-country again!
Hendrik Klingenberg commented: “Somehow it never gets old to get your album to be #1. We’re of course very pleased and want to say a huge thank you to all our fans for making this possible! Apparently people seem to be awake in other countries as well and we’re very happy that our album is doing good all over the world. At the moment we’re touring in Europe, playing the new stuff live has been really great and we’re looking forward to tour into 2015 as well. See you all at the shows. Cheers!”
Today, also the second video clip for the song “Love” is being released.
Enjoy the track here:
Tony Kakko commented: “I’ve been at times asked how all Sonata love songs are just cruel and sad and something is or goes always wrong. Well: Happiness is boring. That’s why all the tv-series are full of drama. 25 seasons of fucking sunshine and ice cream does not sell. Anyway, this is my attempt to navigate the uncharted waters of Happy. Sometimes you see these really old couples, who walk hand in hand, like they’ve done since they were mere kids. “Love” is a song about that life long love we all would deserve. It’s just beautiful. And rare.“
Don’t miss the chance to see SONATA ARCTICA live at any of the following events:
11.04. BE Bormal-Sur-Ourthe – Durbuy Rock Festival
13.04. NL Amsterdam – Melkweg
14.04. D Hamburg – Markthalle
16.04. D Braunschweig – Meier Music Hall
17.04. D Berlin – C-Club
18.04. D Leipzig – Hellraiser
19.04. D Bochum – Matrix
21.04. D Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
22.04. D Saarbrücken – Garage
23.04. F Paris – Bataclan
24.04. D Ludwigsburg – Rockfabrik
26.04. D Nürnberg – Hirsch
27.04. CH Pratteln – Z7
28.04. I Trezzo – Live Club
30.04. HU Budapest – Club 202
01.05. CZ Prague – Retro Music Hall
02.05. AT Vienna – Szene
04.05. F Lyon – Transbordeur
05.05. ESP Barcelona – Bikini
06.05. ESP Madrid – Arena
02.08. CZ Ostrava – Dolni Vitkóvice-Open Air
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