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Sonata Arctica is a Finnish power metal band from the town of Kemi, originally assembled in 1996. Their later albums (particularly Unia) are also often cited as part of the progressive metal genre. The band was founded by Tony Kakko, Jani Liimatainen, Marko Paasikoski, Tommy Portimo and Pentti Peura in Kemi in 1996. Originally named Tricky Beans, they played hard rock rather than the power metal with which they grew to fame. During their early career, they recorded three demos which were never sent to any recording label — Friend 'till the End, Agre Pamppers and PeaceMaker. Current Members Tony Kakko - (1996-present) vocals & keyboards on Ecliptica and Winterheart's Guild Elias Viljanen - (2007-present) guitar Marko Paasikoski - (1996-1997), (2000-present) bass guitar (formerly guitar) Tommy Portimo - (1996-present) drums Henrik Klingenberg - (2002-present) keyboards. Former Members Pentti Peura - (1996-1998) bass Janne Kivilahti - (1998-2000) bass Mikko Härkin - (2000-2002) keyboards Jani Liimatainen - (1996-2007) guitar