Altaria (band)
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Altaria is a power metal band from Jakobstad, Finland, who have released four albums on the record label Metal Heaven
and a fifth on Escape Music.
In January 2008, the band decided to part ways with their record label Metal Heaven
for undisclosed reasons. In the same month, bass player Marko Pukkila parted ways with the band after an argument concerning the split with Metal Heaven
, and was replaced by Ex-Terrorwheel bass player, and current Altaria vocalist, Marco Lupenero. This means that the only original member still active with Altaria is Tony Smedjebacka.
Towards the later part of 2008 the band announced on their website that they were in the process of writing songs for their fifth (fourth full) studio album. In March 2009, they stated that they had finished recording 12 tracks for their upcoming release. The title had yet to be confirmed, but one track had already been completed, entitled "Pride and Desire". Altaria's fifth studio album, Unholy
, was released in May, 2009.
Metal Heaven
Metal Heaven is an independent record label based in Altheim, Germany, established in 2004 as a sub-label of AOR Heaven. Its president is Georg Siegl.-Artists:*Altaria*Audiovision*Biss*Bloodbound*Blue Tears*Burning Point*Chris Caffery...
and a fifth on Escape Music.
In January 2008, the band decided to part ways with their record label Metal Heaven
Metal Heaven
Metal Heaven is an independent record label based in Altheim, Germany, established in 2004 as a sub-label of AOR Heaven. Its president is Georg Siegl.-Artists:*Altaria*Audiovision*Biss*Bloodbound*Blue Tears*Burning Point*Chris Caffery...
for undisclosed reasons. In the same month, bass player Marko Pukkila parted ways with the band after an argument concerning the split with Metal Heaven
Metal Heaven
Metal Heaven is an independent record label based in Altheim, Germany, established in 2004 as a sub-label of AOR Heaven. Its president is Georg Siegl.-Artists:*Altaria*Audiovision*Biss*Bloodbound*Blue Tears*Burning Point*Chris Caffery...
, and was replaced by Ex-Terrorwheel bass player, and current Altaria vocalist, Marco Lupenero. This means that the only original member still active with Altaria is Tony Smedjebacka.
Towards the later part of 2008 the band announced on their website that they were in the process of writing songs for their fifth (fourth full) studio album. In March 2009, they stated that they had finished recording 12 tracks for their upcoming release. The title had yet to be confirmed, but one track had already been completed, entitled "Pride and Desire". Altaria's fifth studio album, Unholy
Unholy (Altaria album)
Unholy is Finnish power metal band Altaria's fourth studio album, released in May 2009. This album highlights a change in Altaria's style, as the use of keyboards was dropped, and a more guitar-oriented sound was used...
, was released in May, 2009.
Current
- Marco Lupenero - Vocals, BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2006–Present) - Juha Pekka Alanen – GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2005–present) (formerly CelestyCelestyCelesty is a Finnish power metal band from Seinäjoki, formed in 1998. The band has released four albums, of which their latest includes a collaboration with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra and a professional choir....
) - Petri AhoPetri AhoPetri Aho plays rhythm guitar in the Finnish Power Metal band Altaria. He is heavily influenced by classical music and 1980s rock and this is demonstrated in his own music. He states that Whitesnake and Bon Jovi in particular as his primary sources of inspiration and he is an avid follower of...
– GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2004 (live), 2006–present) (formerly Terrorwheel) - Tony Smedjebacka – DrumDrumThe drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s (2000–present)
Former
- Johan Mattjus – Vocals (2000–2001)
- Jouni Nikula – Vocals (2002–2003) (also Requiem)
- Erno "Emppu" VuorinenEmppu VuorinenErno "Emppu" Matti Juhani Vuorinen is a Finnish guitarist, most famous for being a founding member and occasional songwriter of the symphonic metal band Nightwish...
– Guitars (2002–2004) (also NightwishNightwishNightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. Formed in 1996 by songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former vocalist Tarja Turunen, Nightwish's current line-up has five members, although Tarja has been replaced by Anette Olzon and the...
) - Jani LiimatainenJani LiimatainenJani Allan Kristian Liimatainen is the former guitar player and one of the founding members of the power metal band Sonata Arctica....
– Guitars, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
(2000–2005) (formerly Sonata ArcticaSonata ArcticaSonata Arctica are a Finnish power metal band from the town of Kemi, originally assembled in 1995. Their later works contain several elements typical of progressive metal.....
) - Taage Laiho – Vocals (2003–2006) (also KilpiKilpiKilpi is a Finnish heavy metal band, singing in Finnish.- The band :Kilpi means shield in Finnish. However, it actually is the guitarist and band creator's last name, Petteri Kilpi. The band's first album, Sähkönsinistä Sinfoniaa, was released on May 28, 2003, some months after their first single,...
) - Marko Pukkila – Bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2000–2008)
Discography
- Sleeping Visions (2001 demo)
- Feed The Fire (2002 demo)
- Invitation (Metal HeavenMetal HeavenMetal Heaven is an independent record label based in Altheim, Germany, established in 2004 as a sub-label of AOR Heaven. Its president is Georg Siegl.-Artists:*Altaria*Audiovision*Biss*Bloodbound*Blue Tears*Burning Point*Chris Caffery...
, 2003) - DivinityDivinity (album)Divinity is the second studio album from the Finnish power metal band Altaria.-Track listing:# "Unchain the Rain" – 3:43# "Will to Live" – 3:57# "Prophet of Pestilence" – 3:41# "Darkened Highlight" – 3:44# "Discovery" – 3:53# "Falling Again" – 4:14...
(Metal Heaven, 2004) - The Fallen EmpireThe Fallen EmpireThe Fallen Empire is the third studio album from the Finnish power metal band Altaria.-Track listing:# "Disciples" – 6:12# "Valley of Rainbows" – 4:21# "Abyss of Twilight" – 4:54# "Frozen Hearts" – 4:39# "Crucifix" – 3:27# "Showdown" – 3:38...
(Metal Heaven, 2006) - Divine InvitationDivine Invitation (Altaria)Divine Invitation compilation album by Altaria was released on May 25th 2007. The compilation is a mid-price release made for fans. Due to the high demand and ongoing requests for the songs of the completely sold out first two albums of the band, Invitation and Divinity , the idea came up to make...
(2007) - UnholyUnholy (Altaria album)Unholy is Finnish power metal band Altaria's fourth studio album, released in May 2009. This album highlights a change in Altaria's style, as the use of keyboards was dropped, and a more guitar-oriented sound was used...
(Escape Music, 2009)
External links
- Official website
- http://rockstylemusic.blogspot.com/2009/08/altaria.html