Finnish melodic metal whirlwinds Sonata Arctica recently started the “Clear Cold Beyond” world tour in support of their new studio album in their home country.
Inspired by the highly acclaimed record, the group couldn’t only celebrate a series of great chart entries — including some of the best positions in their long-time career (Switzerland: #12 etc.) — but they are now also pleased to announce their return to stages outside of Finland in the form of a European headlining tour in Fall 2024.
Special guests on the whole run will be iconic Greek metallers Firewind with German power metallers Serious Black warming up the crowds. The line-up of the Nordic leg will be completed by Sonata Arctica’s new RPM labelmates, Swedish symphonic metal act Tungsten, while Swedish power metal newcomers Final Strike will appear on the tour’s opening night. The full routing can be found below; tickets are on sale now!
Keyboardist Henrik “Henkka” Klingenberg states: “We had a blast touring with Stratovarius in Europe last autumn, playing power metal and rocking out. With the release of our first studio album in 5 years, ‘Clear Cold Beyond’, it’s time to hit the road once again. We’re really looking forward to presenting our new power metal songs live and I’m sure this will be yet another tour to remember. See you at the shows – cheers”!
“Fresh off from our headline shows in support of our new album ‘Stand United’ and today we’re excited to announce more European shows for this autumn as special guests of the mighty Sonata Arctica. No rest for the wicked! Get tickets and don’t miss this!”, says Firewind guitar hero Gus G.
Adds Serious Black bassist Mario Lochert: “After 5 studio albums, numerous tours, shows and festivals worldwide, the name Serious Black has already become a permanent fixture in the power metal scene. Anyone who has already been to a concert of this band can look forward to another fireworks on stage – full of hymns, melodies and heavy riffs!”
Tungsten vocalist Mike Andersson comments: “We’re really excited and ready to tour with Sonata Arctica in Scandinavia in September. It’ll be an honour to share the stages with these bands and to meet the audience. It’s truly gonna be a blast and we can’t wait”!
European Tour Dates 2024:
11.09.2024 SE Norrtälje (Opalen) – Rimbo Kulturscen**
12.09.2024 SE Östersund – Gamla Teatern*
13.09.2024 NO Trondheim – Tapperiet*
14.09.2024 SE Örnsköldsvik – Nöjesbolaget*
16.09.2024 NO Oslo – Vulkan Arena*
17.09.2024 SE Karlstad – Nöjesfabriken*
18.09.2024 SE Huskvarna – Folkets Park*
20.09.2024 DK Roskilde – Gimle*
21.09.2024 DE Berlin – Columbia Theater
22.09.2024 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
24.09.2024 NL Utrecht – TivoliVredenburg (Pandora)
25.09.2024 NL Tilburg – 013
26.09.2024 DE Bochum – Matrix
27.09.2024 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
28.09.2024 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7
29.09.2024 DE Munich – Backstage (Werk)
01.10.2024 FR Paris – La Machine du Moulin Rouge
02.10.2024 FR Villeurbanne – La Rayonne
03.10.2024 ES Barcelona – Sala Razzmatazz 2
04.10.2024 ES Madrid – WiZink Center (La Sala)
05.10.2024 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem
07.10.2024 IT Milan – Alcatraz
08.10.2024 IT Padova – Hall
09.10.2024 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
10.10.2024 TBA
11.10.2024 PL Warsaw – Klub Proxima
12.10.2024 PL Poznań – Tama
* (w/ Tungsten)
** (w/ Final Strike only)
Finland Tour Dates 2024:
29.03.2024 FI Kuopio – Sawohouse Underground
30.03.2024 FI Joensuu – Kerubi
04.04.2024 FI Turku – Logomo (Teatro)
05.04.2024 FI Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo
Festivals 2024:
03.05.2024 NO Kopervik – Karmøygeddon Metal Festival
11.05.2024 BE Bomal-sur-Ourthe – Durbuy Rock Festival
01.06.2024 CZ Pilsen – Metalfest
14./15.06.2024 FI Utajärvi – UntoRock *NEW*
28. – 30.06.2024 FI Helsinki – Tuska Festival
05./06.07.2024 FI Tampere – Tuhdimmat Tahdit
31.07. – 02.08.2024 DE Wacken – Wacken Open Air *SOLD OUT*
03.08.2024 FI Pori – Porispere
08.08.2024 ES Villena – Leyendas del Rock
09./10.08.2024 FI Kouvola – Koria Roll
Order “Clear Cold Beyond” in the physical format of your choice, stream it on your favourite DSP or get it digitally now, here.
Line-up:
Tony Kakko – Vocals
Elias Viljanen – Guitars
Pasi Kauppinen – Bass
Henrik “Henkka” Klingenberg – Keyboards
Tommy Portimo – Drums
Weblinks:
www.sonataarctica.info
www.facebook.com/sonataarctica
