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Sonata Arctica Trivia Quiz

I wrote this quiz because Sonata Arctica are my favourite band, and they don't have any quizzes yet. So here you go...good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by kiwi_kirby. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kiwi_kirby

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,824

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
324

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Question 1 of 10

1. Sonata Arctica are from what country? Hint

Norway

Denmark

Sweden

Finland

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Question 2 of 10

2. Their original band name was which of the following? Hint

Tricky Means

Fueled by Vodka

Sonata Arctica

Tricky Beans

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following were never in the band? Hint

Tony Kakko

Tommy Portimo

Henrik Klingenberg

Luca Turilli

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following was released in 2004? Hint

Silence

Ecliptica

Reckoning Night

Winterhearts' Guild

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sonata Arctica was first signed by which label? Hint

Columbia

Nuclear Blast

Spinefarm Records

EMI

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is not a song from "Silence"? Hint

Tallulah

Black Sheep

The End of This Chapter

The Cage

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which song is not off of "Ecliptica"? Hint

My Land

UnOpened

Replica

The Power of One

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the song "Wolf & Raven", from "Silence," what does the narrator do "to bask in your favor"? Hint

Everything

Kills the king

Finds gold

Builds a hot-air balloon

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sonata Arctica's singer's name is...? Hint

Henrik Klingenberg

Marko Paasikoski

Jani Liimatainen

Tony Kakko

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Question 10 of 10

10. And finally, Tommy Portimo plays which instrument? Hint

Drums

Bass

Guitar

Keyboards

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Sonata Arctica are from what country?

Answer: Finland

They are from the town of Kemi, and formed in 1996.

2. Their original band name was which of the following?

Answer: Tricky Beans

The band was first known as Tricky Beans, then Tricky Means, and finally Sonata Arctica. They are also known to perform a song entitled "Vodka" (set to the tune of "Hava Nigila") at their live shows.

3. Which of the following were never in the band?

Answer: Luca Turilli

Luca Turilli is the vocalist for the power metal band Rhapsody. Rhapsody are actually friends of Sonata Arctica, and they mention Sonata on the packaging for their DVD, "The Power of the Dragonflame".

4. Which of the following was released in 2004?

Answer: Reckoning Night

"Reckoning Night" is Sonata Arctica's fourth full album. They also have several EPs and singles and two live albums, one of which also comes with a DVD.

5. Sonata Arctica was first signed by which label?

Answer: Spinefarm Records

Spinefarm signed the band after they released the demo "FullMoon". They later transferred over to Nuclear Blast.

6. Which of the following is not a song from "Silence"?

Answer: The Cage

"The Cage" is from "Winterheart's Guild" and is about wolves.

7. Which song is not off of "Ecliptica"?

Answer: The Power of One

"The Power of One" is 11 minutes long and is from the album "Silence". The other three are from Sonata's debut record (from 1999), "Ecliptica".

8. In the song "Wolf & Raven", from "Silence," what does the narrator do "to bask in your favor"?

Answer: Kills the king

Some people consider "Wolf & Raven" from "Silence" to be about wolves, but if you read the lyrics, it is not. The narrator does mention a dream about wolves, however.

9. Sonata Arctica's singer's name is...?

Answer: Tony Kakko

Tony Kakko is the bands' singer. He is an original member of the band and has a massive vocal range.

10. And finally, Tommy Portimo plays which instrument?

Answer: Drums

Tommy is a founding member of the band and plays the drums.

Source: Author kiwi_kirby

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