Stones Grow Her Name sera son titre, ce nouveau CD des melodic power/prog metalleux finlandais de Sonata Arctica (qui sera le 7ème album studio) étant prévu le 18 mai 2012 chez Nuclear Blast.

Un temps prévu pour la fin de l'année, Tony Kakko et ses amis surprennent ainsi leurs fans en promettant au passage un album des plus versatile et avec de nouvelles influences. D'après les premières réactions de journalistes présents lors de la listening session, le résultat final s'annonce excitant :


"Sonata Arctica was never more exiting and more versatile, as on "Stones Grow Her Name". Every single song is a hit!" (Gunnar Sauermann, Metal Hammer)

"What a great blend of their well-known catchiness and slightly new musical challenges! 'Stones Grow Her Name' will amaze you! Never it was that epic and refreshing! You will be led away on a compelling journey, leading you through ultimate sing-along tracks, country feels with a twist and a larger-than-life grand finale!" (Vera Matthijssens, Rock Tribune)


Outre la pochette ainsi révélée à vos yeux...

... Voici la tracklist de ce nouvel opus :

01. Only the Broken Hearts (Make You Beautiful)
02. Shitload of Money
03. Losing My Insanity
04. Somewhere Close to You
05. I Have a Right
06. Alone in Heaven
07. The Day
08. Cinderblox
09. Don't Be Mean
10. Wildfire II
11. Wildfire III


Pour finir, voici ce que le chanteur-compositeur Tony Kakko dit de l'album :

"Our newest adventure is only a final touch short of being ready. The recordings went extremely well and the mixing is in schedule. Have to say I am enjoying myself greatly. I've had a very hard and work filled two year period writing the songs while touring extensively with our previous album "The Days of Grays". But it has all been worth it! Yet again we are introducing new things to keep the music alive and interesting. New elements, styles and new moods, talented guest artists and ideas for the enjoyment of the loyal friends of our music. Can't wait for you to get your hands and ears on "Stones Grow Her Name"! Hope to see you all again on tour! Be well!"
 

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