In addition to their previously announced support dates with Symphonxy X, the legendary Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica are pleased to announce five headlining dates on their upcoming North American Tour.
The band comments “It’s been awhile since we last toured the US & Canada so it’s gonna be really awesome to come back and kick some ass once again. With our new album we made a return to Power Metal so you can expect to hear some favourites from the past that we haven’t played in years as well as some new stuff. See you all soon! “
Joining the band as openers on all dates will be the American instrumental band Powerglove. All dates are in support of their critically acclaimed album Clear Cold Beyond, which was released in 2024.
Founded almost 30 years ago in Kemi, Finland, and releasing their first album Ecliptica in 1999, the ambitious Finns quickly grew into the position as gatekeepers of the best melodic metal sounds; bursting with the innovative joy of playing and completed with their special, individual note; the voice of Tony Kakko. Eleven masterpieces have been created in the last three decades of the band’s history, and stylistically, Sonata Arctica has never let themselves be deprived of trying out new ways and leaving old habits behind. From classical Power Metal to more progressive excursions, to now finally coming full circle with their return to roots album & tour, each album has its own charm – a perceptible life of its own. Yet Sonata Arctica have always been true to themselves. With their skills, their talent, their wealth of ideas and their daring, the band has decisively influenced the genre and had a lasting impact on it.
CLEAR COLD BEYOND NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE DATES
Sep 29 – Toronto, ON – The Mod Club
Sep 30 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Beanfield
Oct 1 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
Oct 2 – Boston, MA – Royale
Oct 4 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
NORTH AMERICAN DATES IN SUPPORT OF SYMPHONY X
Sep. 04 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater
Sep. 08 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
Sep. 10 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile
Sep. 11 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
Sep. 12 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House
Sep. 13 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
Sep. 14 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
Sep. 16 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
Sep. 17 – Seattle, WA – Neptune
Sep. 18 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
Sep. 20 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
Sep. 21 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
Sep. 23 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
Sep. 24 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
Sep. 25 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave II
Sep. 26 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
Sep. 27 – Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron
Sep. 29 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel