Arion, hailing from the prolific Finnish metal scene, have just released their latest single “Like a Phoenix I Will Rise”, complete with a music video. This track, serving as the fourth single from their upcoming album, showcases the band’s commitment to the melodic metal genre.
Set to release their fourth studio album “The Light That Burns the Sky” on February 28th, 2025, Arion continue to build on their legacy. The band, initiated by guitarist/songwriter Iivo Kaipainen in 2011, includes notable members such as drummer Topias Kupiainen, brother of Stratovarius guitarist Matias Kupiainen, emphasising the band’s deep roots in Finland’s metal history. The album will be available through Ranka Kustannus in their home country, Avalon Label / Marquee Inc. in Asia, and RPM in all other territories.
“One of my absolute favourites from the new album, ‘Like a Phoenix I Will Rise’ has everything you could expect from Arion: from hard-rocking vocals and technical riffing to epic orchestrations and a fiery guitar solo. The lyrics take the listener through an epic, fantastical journey filled with easter-egg-like references to some of my favourite fantasy franchises. The chorus ties all of these together with its themes of empowerment, fighting for what you love and making your dreams come true. I had an incredibly fun time writing this one! This song was the absolute must-select pick for announcing our signing with Reigning Phoenix Music due to its uplifting spirit and theme of reaching for your dreams and goals along with its title”, states founding member Iivo.
Watch the music video for “Like a Phoenix I Will Rise” below.
“I’ve already been contributing to Arion’s success story in the past, and seeing our paths cross again makes we even more happy. Their unique blend of melodic metal with a modern twist has it all to win fans of the genre but also beyond the melodic metal boundaries, and with ‘The Light That Burns the Sky’, another shiny, if not THE shiniest part of their catalogue so far is just about to see the light of day. That’s why I’m immensely positive that this record and their collaboration with us at RPM, who are an extremely motivated team reaching for the throne like the band, will open many new doors to trendsetting opportunities for Arion. Welcome to the family!”, adds RPM managing director Jochen Richert.
“The Light That Burns the Sky” is a collaborative production, featuring songs written by Iivo Kaipainen, production and mixing by Matias Kupiainen of Stratovarius with renowned sound engineers Jacob Hansen and Dan Lancaster collaborating on the song “Wings of Twilight”. The mastering was handled by Ermin Hamidovic of Systematic Productions, and the album boasts vibrant artwork by Giannis Nakos.
Pre-order “The Light That Burns the Sky” [RPM-excl. CD+ticket bundle, digipak-cd, coloured vinyl, digital] or pre-save the album now, here.
Tracklist:
01. The Darkest Day
02. The Light That Burns the Sky
03. Like a Phoenix I Will Rise
04. Wings of Twilight (feat. Melissa Bonny)
05. Burning in the Skies
06. From an Empire to a Fall
07. Wildfire
08. Blasphemous Paradise
09. Black Swan
10. In the Heart of the Sea
11. Into the Hands of Fate
In support of the album, Arion will embark on a tour starting next month, including live performances of their new songs. The tour will feature dates alongside Finnish landsmen Stratovarius and Sonata Arctica, and a co-headlining stint with German heavy/power metal band Brainstorm, supported by Italy’s Stranger Vision. The full live calendar for Arion can be found below!
Finlad Tour Dates 2025:
14.03.2025 FI Kajaani – Kajaanihalli
15.03.2025 FI Oulu – Tullusali (Low Tickets)
20.03.2025 FI Jyväskylä – Lutakko (Sold Out)
21.03.2025 FI Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo (Sold Out)
22.03.2025 FI Kuopio – Sawohouse Underground (Low Tickets)
07.03.2025 FI Tampere – Tavara-asema (Sold Out)
08.03.2025 FI Helsinki – Kulttuuritalo (Low Tickets)
Festivals 2025:
27. – 29.07.2025 FI Helsinki – Tuska Festival
European Tour Dates 2025:
27.02.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
28.02.2025 CH Solothurn – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
01.03.2025 DE Essen – Turock
02.03.2025 DE Mannheim – 7er Club
03.03.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Halle)
04.03.2025 DE Hamburg – Bahnhof Pauli
05.03.2025 DE Hanover – MusikZentrum
06.03.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
Get tickets here.
Founded in 2011, Arion first made a significant mark on the metal scene with their debut album “Last of Us” in 2014. Their sophomore effort, “Life is Not Beautiful”, featuring the breakthrough single “At The Break of Dawn” [feat. Elize Ryd], solidified their status and earned them major support slots with Finnish bands like Battle Beast, Wintersun, and Sonata Arctica.
The release of “Vultures Die Alone” in 2021 during the pandemic propelled their burgeoning career even further, leading to extensive touring in subsequent years. While supporting established metal bands such as Gloryhammer and Bloodbound, the quintet also performed at a selection of prestigious European festivals and celebrated their US live debut at ProgPower USA in 2022.
With their new album “The Light That Burns the Sky” ready for release and years of touring experience, including many headlining dates in their home country, Arion are poised to extend the reach of their melodic metal legacy worldwide. The group are set to celebrate the album’s launch with a Central European co-headlining tour alongside their label mates Brainstorm.
Line-up:
Lassi Vääränen | Vocals
Iivo Kaipainen | Guitars
Arttu Vauhkonen | Keyboard
Gege Velinov | Bass
Topias Kupiainen | Drums
Weblinks:
arion.fi
www.facebook.com/OfficialArion
