New Christmas single “Christmas Spirits” announced

SONATA ARCTICA – to release Christmas single »Christmas Spirits« on December 18th!
Finnish melodic metal heroes SONATA ARCTICA are set to release a very special Christmas gift for their fan base: A new single called »Christmas Spirits«.
This year the handing out of presents will happen six days early as the single will be released on December 18th via Nuclear Blast.
It will be released via digital download and as a limited edition EP, only available at the Nuclear Blast Online Shop.

The band commented on it:
“Hello everyone out there!
Christmas is just around the corner so we decided to cheer you all up with a nice Christmas story. “Decided” might be a bit strong in this context since the ‘Christmas Spirits’ song has been around for about ten years now, we just never had the time to record it. Finally during the »Pariah’s Child« sessions we managed to do the basic tracks and this autumn we finished the song. I guess the main reason for the delay was getting the lyrics done, it’s nearly impossible to get into the Christmas mood unless it’s actually… you guessed it, Christmas. Hats off to Tony since he did it anyway, this autumn, and without any snow, we might add. Be that as it may, here’s our latest piece of art: ‘Christmas Spirits’!
Merry Christmas to everyone & cheers,
SONATA ARCTICA”
Pre-order »Christmas Spirits« here: http://nblast.de/SonataChristmasNB
»Christmas Spirits« Tracklist:

  1. Christmas Spirits
  2. Christmas Spirits (Radio Edit)
  3. Christmas Spirits (Orchestral Version)

SONATA ARCTICA live 2016:
w/ NIGHTWISH, DELAIN
19.02. USA Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
20.02. USA Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
21.02. CDN Montreal, QC – Metropolis
22.02. CDN London, ON – Music Hall
24.02. USA Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Music Hall
25.02. USA Columbus, OH – LC Pavilion
26.02. USA Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
27.02. USA Milwaukee, WI – Rave
29.02. USA Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
01.03. CDN Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
02.03. CDN Saskatoon, SK – O’Briens Events Center
03.03. CDN Edmonton, AB – Winspear Center
05.03. CDN Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall Ballroom
06.03. USA Missoula, MT – Wilma Theatre
07.03. USA Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
08.03. USA Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
10.03. USA Reno, NV – Knitting Factory
11.03. USA San Jose, CA – City National Civic Of San Jose
12.03. USA Anaheim, CA – The Grove
14.03. USA Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
15.03. USA Colorado Springs, CO – City Auditorium
16.03. USA Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
18.03. USA Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
19.03. USA San Antonio, TX – Aztec Music Hall
20.03. USA New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Civic Theatre
21.03. USA Birmingham, AL – Iron City Live
23.03. USA Tampa, FL – The Ritz
25.03. USA Luisville, KY – Expo Five
26.03. USA Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
28.03. USA Chicago, IL – Concorde Music Hall
29.03. USA Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
31.03. CDN Toronto, ON – Opera House
01.04. CDN Quebec, QC – Imperial De Quebec
02.04. USA Worcester, MA – The Palladium
03.04. USA New York City, NY – Stage 48
10./11.06. D St. Goarshausen – RockFels @ Loreley
07.-09.07. D Ballenstedt – Rockharz Open Air
08.-10.07. D Geiselwind – Out & Loud Festival @ Eventzentrum Strohofer

On these dates, the band is supporting their current studio album »Pariah’s Child« again.
Order it here: http://smarturl.it/SONATA-Pariah
More on »Pariah’s Child«:
‘The Wolves Die Young’ official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGp0kms-GEk
‘Love’ official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBACRtmu0VQ

‘Cloud Factory’ lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO5FPHFI6sI

More info:
www.sonataarctica.info
www.facebook.com/sonataarctica
www.nuclearblast.de/sonataarctica

DIRECT SUPPORT FOR NIGHTWISH 2016 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Finnish melodic metal heroes SONATA ARCTICA have announced their highly-anticipated 26-date North American tour for 2016 with headliners NIGHTWISH! The trek launches in Sayreville, New Jersey on February 19th, hitting six Canadian cities plus Pittsburgh, Anaheim, and New Orleans, then closing out in Tampa, Florida on March 23rd. Opening for the tour will be Dutch symphonic metallers DELAIN.

SONATA ARCTICA keyboard player Henrik “Henkka” Klingenberg checks in with a special message for their North American fans:

“It’s again been far too long since our last American tour, so we’re really happy to announce that we’re coming back once again…and with NIGHTWISH nevertheless. As we’ll be working on our next studio album in the spring of 2016, be ready to hear some surprises during the tour. Even if we prepared to be in the studio for the whole spring, this was an opportunity that we couldn’t pass on and we’re all looking forward to see our North American fans once again and kick some ass. Until then, take care and a big cheers!!”

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at EnterTheVault.com or at any other ticket service. Check online and buy your tickets today!

Confirmed dates for the upcoming NIGHTWISH 2016 tour with SONATA ARCTICA and Delain are:

2/19/2016 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ

2/20/2016 Webster Theater – Hartford, CT

2/21/2016 Metropolis – Montreal, QC CANADA

2/22/2016 Music Hall – London, ON CANADA

2/24/2016 Carnegie Music Hall – Pittsburgh, PA

2/25/2016 LC Pavilion – Columbus, OH

2/26/2016 Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI

2/27/2016 Rave – Milwaukee, WI

2/29/2016 First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN

3/01/2016 Burton Cummings Theatre – Winnipeg, MB CANADA

3/02/2016 O’Briens Events Center – Saskatoon, SK CANADA

3/03/2016 Winspear Center – Edmonton AB CANADA

3/05/2016 MacEwan Hall Ballroom – Calgary, AB CANADA

3/06/2016 Wilma Theatre –Missoula, MT

3/07/2016 Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA

3/08/2016 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID

3/10/2016 Knitting Factory – Reno, NV

3/11/2016 City National Civic of San Jose – San Jose, CA

3/12/2016 The Grove – Anaheim, CA

3/13/2016 Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ

3/15/2016 City Auditorium – Colorado Springs, CO

3/16/2016 Uptown Theater – Kansas City, MO

3/18/2016 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK

3/19/2016 Aztec Music Hall – San Antonio, TX

3/20/2016 New Orleans Civic Theatre – New Orleans, LA

3/21/2016 Iron City Live – Birmingham, AL

3/23/2016 The Ritz – Tampa, FL

Announcing the Last show of the Pariah’s Child World Tour

SONATA ARCTICA WILL END THE WORLD TOUR IN TAMPERE

The last show of the Pariah’s Child World Tour will be at Pakkahuone in Tampere on the 22nd of August. This will be a special
one with no support band. After this we’re taking a couple of months off so this is definitely the last chance to see us live in 2015.

Cheers!

SONATA ARCTICAN KIERTUEEN PÄÄTÖSKEIKKA TAMPEREELLA ELOKUUSSA

Maailman suosituimpiin melodisen metallin yhtyeisiin lukeutuva kemiläinen Sonata Arctica päättää huikean Pariah’s Child -maailmankiertueensa Tampereen Pakkahuoneella lauantaina 22. elokuuta. Konsertin järjestelyistä vastaa ylpeänä Tuska-organisaatio.

Vielä kerran poijjaat!

KONSERTTI:
Sonata Arctica
la 22.08.2015, Tampere, Pakkahuone
Ovet: 19.00
Lipunhinta: alkaen 30,50 sis. palvelumaksut
Ikäraja: K-18
Ennakot: Lippupalvelu ja Tiketti
Lipunmyynti alkaa maanantaina 22.6. klo 9:00

Konsertin järjestäjä: Finnish Metal Events Oy
Promoottori: Jouni Markkanen (jouni[at]fme.fi)
Akkreditoinnit: Niklas Nuppola, niklas[at]fme.fi

LISÄTIETOA:
www.tuska-festival.fi
www.sonataarctica.info
www.facebook.com/TuskaOpenAir
twitter.com/tuskafestival
instagram.com/tuskafestival
www.tiketti.fi

Tony featured in the KARMAFLOW Rock Opera Videogame

KARMAFLOW : The Rock Opera Videogame is here!

Join Tony and other well known artists, musician and singers all alike, on
a great adventure on the worlds first Rock Opera Videogame Karmaflow! An
amazing cross-over between music, gaming and theater!

“It was a long and fun project I was, as a game enthusiast, really excited
to get into! I was put in a role of… well, maybe it is better if you
check it out yourself! Surprises are too rare today. Too many spoilers
around you can trip on. 😉
An amazing experience, have to say!
Please check out the game and also the soundtrack, both available on Steam
as a digital download.

The physical OST album you can find from EMP, if you’re one of the cool
old school guys who likes the to get their hands on things, that is. 😉
Enjoy the ride! I sure as heck enjoyed my role. Now excuse me,
I’ve got a game to finish!

See you soon, friends!
~Tony

Teaser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V47RP20omG0

Both the GAME and SOUNDTRACK
-AVAILABLE NOW-
ON STEAM!

Physical OST available via EMP!