10/07/2014 18:49

Sonata Arctica

Sonata Arctica's debut album 'Ecliptica' re-recorded

Finnish melodic metal heroes Sonata Arctica are still en route in support of their latest output 'Pariah's Child' and set to release a re-recorded version of their debut album 'Ecliptica', which was released 15 years ago. This new version will be released on October 24th under the banner 'Ecliptica – Revisited; 15th Anniversary Edition' on Nuclear Blast.

Today the band unveils the official album trailer for 'Ecliptica - Revisited'. With excerpts from 'My Land', 'Replica' as well as 'Kingdom for a Heart' the trailer gives you a hint on what to expect from the re-recorded album version.

Check out the clip at the Nuclear Blast YouTube channel, with some added information about the recording: http://youtu.be/KldFAeP9sNM

Back then, 'Ecliptica' was recorded at Tico-Tico studios and mixed at Finnvox by Mikko Karmila (Nightwish, Children Of Bodom and more). The album was promoted live on tour with Stratovarius and Rhapsody.

The tracklist for 'Ecliptica - Revisited' reads as follows:

1. Blank File
2. My Land
3. 8th Commandment
4. Replica
5. Kingdom for a Heart
6. Fullmoon
7. Letter to Dana
8. UnOpened
9. Picturing the Past
10. Destruction Preventer
Bonus:
11. I Can't Dance (Genesis cover)

(source: Sonata Arctica)