"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 4/12/24)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are Real Live Certified if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critic Consensus
Based on 47 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Sonata Arctica is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths. Sonata Arctica concert reviews describe live shows and performances as stirring and ethereal.
ON TOUR
Cafe MM, Kopervik, Norway (May 2); Hall le sassin, Bomal-sur-Ourthe, Belgium (May 10); Lochotin Amphitheater, Pilsen, Czech Republic (May 31); Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland (June 28); Ratinanniemi, Tampere, Finland (July 5); Wacken, Wacken, Germany (July 31);
Kemi, Lappi, Finland (1999 - present) (1999 – present)
Bio
Sonata Arctica was formed in 1996 on the edge of the world, in the northern Finnish town of Kemi. Originally formed as Tricky Beans, they released few demos and as they got the contract they had to change their name.