SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's New Solo Album ....

SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's New Solo Album Due In June, More Details Revealed






SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Elias Viljanen will release his third solo album via Spinefarm Records in mid-June. According to the label "the music of Elias Viljanen is much influenced by Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. There will be 12 tracks on the album and 10 of the tracks will be instrumental. Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH) and Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica) will be the two singers performing on the album."

As previously reported, APOCALYPTICA drummer Mikko Sirén, EVERGREY / ex-STRATOVARIUS bassist Jari Kainulainen and Sonata Arctica keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg are also featured on the album. Audio samples will be added to Viljanen's MySpace page soon.

For additional information go to www.eliasviljanen.com.

SONATA ARCTICA - Guitarist's New Solo Song Featuring NIGHTWISH Bassist / Vocalist Available For Streaming



As previously reported, SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Elias Viljanen is gearing up for the release of third solo album, Fire-Hearted, via Spinefarm Records. The tracks 'Fire-Hearted' and 'The Last Breath Of Love' (featuring NIGHTWISH bassist / vocalist Marco Hietala) are now available for streaming here.

The album will be released on June 24th.

The tracklist is as follows:
'Fire-Hearted',
'Last Breath Of Love' (featuring Marco Hietala),
'Cruel Groove',
'Kiss Of Rain' (featuring Tony Kakko),
'Head Up High',
'Up To Speed',
'Supernatural',
'One Tonight',
'The Triumph',
'My Guiding Light',
'Showstopper',
'Beautiful Piece'.

Sonata Arctica bandmate Tony Kakko, APOCALYPTICA drummer Mikko Sirén, EVERGREY / ex-STRATOVARIUS bassist Jari Kainulainen and Sonata Arctica keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg are also featured on the album. More audio samples will be added to Viljanen's MySpace page soon.

For additional information go to www.eliasviljanen.com.