A Finnish band that started in Kemi in 1996, mixing heavy metal with orchestral arrangements.
For a good sense of their early sound, 'Fullmoon' from 'Ecliptica' holds up. 'The Power Of One' shows their later, more developed orchestral side.
They put out their first album 'Ecliptica' in 1999, paying for it themselves after struggling to get shows. Their sound blended heavy metal with classical elements on tracks like 'Fullmoon' and 'San Sebastian'. They covered Scorpions' 'Still Loving You' at one point, which drew attention and some debate among listeners.
Formed in 1996 with Tony Kakko on vocals, Jani Liimatainen on guitar, Tommy Portimo on drums, and Pentti Peura on bass. The lineup shifted over time with Mikko Härkin and Marko Paasikoski passing through on keyboards and bass, while Kakko, Liimatainen, and Portimo remained at the center. They kept recording through the 2000s with albums like 'Winterheart's Guild' and 'Days of Grays' that leaned into orchestral arrangements.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.