Elias Viljanen

Elias Viljanen ( born July 8, 1975) is a Finnish musician.

Viljanen joined Sonata Arctica in spring 2007 in order to replace Jani Liimatainen the previous guitarists. As his musical influences main Viljanen called the band KISS, Metallica, Slayer, and Whitesnake.

Life

Viljanen was born in 1975 and began playing guitar at the age of 13 he played in small local bands, at age 17, he received a first record deal at the age of eight years. In the early 1990s Viljanen was introduced to the music of Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Some time later developed a taste for the music of Satriani. Viljanen also lists the band Dream Theater as an influence on his Progressive Metal, which has brought him to his present style.

In 2001 he spent several months writing down his ideas and music to produce a demo tape. The record company " Lion Music " then offered him a record deal and produced his first album. In 2003, the album was placed in the top ten hardware / shred CDs at www.guitar9.com. 2004 Lion Music offered Viljanen again a record contract, and the second solo album, "The Lead Star," came out.

Viljanen went from 2007 with the band Sonata Arctica 2007 on tour as of 8 August, he was a permanent band member. Since its predecessor Liimatainen had his civil service in Finland not completed, there had been differences of opinion between him and the band, he was released from the contract and Viljanen got his chance. In 2009 he produced together with Sonata Arctica album " Days of Grays ".

Discography

  • The Days Of Grays (2009)
  • Stones Grow Her Name
  • Taking the Lead (2002)
  • The Lead Star (2005)
  • Fire - Hearted (2009)
  • Vendetta ( 2009). Guitar solo in the song " Feared By Dawn "
  • Metal guitarist
  • Musicians (Finland )
  • Finn
  • Born in 1975
  • Man
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