The title song was instantaneously included in Metalliliitto 1999 compilation CD. Summer of 1999 brought us the first single from Sonata Arctica, 'UnOpened'. At the same time Tricky Means became Sonata Arctica. The 'FullMoon' demo found its way to the premier metal label of Finland, Spinefarm. As fate would have it, and with help from Ahti Kortelainen of Tico Tico Studio, The band's trademark sound of fast, melodic and keyboard oriented heavy metal with clear and high vocals was born. This new demo was the first exploration for the band in heavy metal waters. At the time of recording the line-up consisted of: Tony (vocals/keys), Jani (guitars), Tommy (drums), and Janne (bass). Turning the page in 1999, Tricky Means recorded a new demo 'FullMoon' in Tico Tico Studios located in their hometown, Kemi.

Let it be known to the Metal community that initially the band experimented in musical styles far from heavy metal. As Tricky Beans, the group produced three demos (Friend till the End, Agre Pamppers and PeaceMaker) and played twice in Jyrki Sähkösirkus, a live tour version of a then famous TV pop show.Īfter some personnel changes in 1997, the outfit changed their name to Tricky Means. The very first incarnation of the band was named Tricky Beans. Sonata Arctica was born in 1996 on the edge of the world, in the northern Finnish town of Kemi.

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