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SONATA ARCTICA Release Music Video For Acoustic Version Of ‘For The Sake Of Revenge’
January 21st, 2022

Kemi, Finland-based melodic metal band Sonata Arctica have filmed a music video for an acoustic rendition of their track ‘For The Sake Of Revenge’. Directed by Joonas Berghäll, the clip can be viewed below.

Speaking about the song, keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg said: “Originally recorded for Unia back in 2007, ‘For The Sake Of Revenge’ was a bit of an odd-ball – actually, the whole album was – nevertheless we somehow managed to look at this song in a different light and present the essence of it in a totally new way. It turned out so good that we even had to make a video for it.

“We were incredibly lucky to get to work with one of the most internationally acclaimed Finnish directors Joonas Berghäll. With his handpicked dream team, he shot us out in the woods, on deserted roads and even under water, back here in our hometown, Kemi. We’re really happy with how this single and video turned out, enjoy!”

Sonata Arctica issued compilation album Acoustic Adventures – Volume One on January 21st, 2022 through Atomic Fire Records.

The first of two parts, Acoustic Adventures – Volume One consists of acoustic adaptions of tracks from Sonata Arctica’s discography. The effort was recorded and produced by Mikko Tegelman and the band at Studio57, Finland. In addition, Tegelman, handled mixing and mastering alongside bassist Pasi Kauppinen.

Cover artwork was designed by longtime collaborator Janne Pitkänen.

The track listing is as follows:

01. ‘The Rest Of The Sun Belongs To Me’
02. ‘For The Sake Of Revenge’
03. ‘A Little Less Understanding’
04. ‘Alone In Heaven’
05. ‘Tallulah’
06. ‘Don’t Say A Word’
07. ‘As If The World Wasn’t Ending’
08. ‘Paid In Full’
09. ‘Tonight I Dance Alone’
10. ‘The Wolves Die Young’
11. ‘Wolf & Raven’
12. ‘On The Faultline’

Sonata Arctica’s line-up is as follows:

Tony Kakko (vocals and keyboards)
Elias Viljanen (guitar)
Pasi Kauppinen (bass)
Tommy Portimo (drums)
Henrik Klingenberg (keyboards)

An official lyric video was created for an acoustic rendition of the track ‘The Rest Of The Sun Belongs To Me’, which can also be viewed below.

Tenth studio record Talviyö was released in September 2019 via Nuclear Blast.

Promotional photograph by Jarkko Piipari.