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{{Short description|Finnish heavy metal band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Altaria
| name = Altaria
| image =
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| origin = [[Jakobstad]], [[Finland]]
| origin = [[Jakobstad]], Finland
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[power metal]]
| genre = [[Power metal]], [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
| years_active = 2000–2016, 2020–present
| years_active = 2000–2016, 2020–present
| label = [[Metal Heaven]]
| label = [[Metal Heaven]]
| website = [https://altariaofficial.com Altaria]
| website = {{facebook}}
| current_members = [[Marko Pukkila]]<br>[[Tony Smedjebacka]]<br>[[Juha Pekka Alanen]]<br>Taage Laiho<br>[[Petri Aho]]
| current_members = [[Marko Pukkila]]<br />[[Tony Smedjebacka]]<br />[[Juha Pekka Alanen]]<br />Taage Laiho<br />Petri Aho
| past_members = Marco Luponero<br>[[Jani Liimatainen]]<br>Johan Mattjus<br>Jouni Nikula<br>[[Emppu Vuorinen|Erno "Emppu" Vuorinen]]
| past_members = Marco Luponero<br />[[Jani Liimatainen]]<br />Johan Mattjus<br />Jouni Nikula<br />[[Emppu Vuorinen]]
}}
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'''Altaria''' is a [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from Jakobstad, Finland, who have released four albums on the record label [[Metal Heaven]] and a fifth on Escape Music.<ref>{{cite web|title=ALTARIA Signs With ESCAPE MUSIC|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/altaria-signs-with-escape-music/|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=2014-01-11}}</ref>
'''Altaria''' is a Finnish [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Jakobstad]], who have released four albums on the record label [[Metal Heaven]], a fifth on Escape Music and a sixth on Reaper Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|title=ALTARIA Signs With ESCAPE MUSIC| date=2 June 2009 |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/altaria-signs-with-escape-music/|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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In January 2008, the band decided to part ways with their record label [[Metal Heaven]] for undisclosed reasons. In the same month, bass player [[Marko Pukkila]] parted ways with the band after an argument concerning the split with Metal Heaven, and was replaced as vocalist by Ex-Terrorwheel bass player, Marco Luponero. After that, the only original member still active with Altaria at the time was [[Tony Smedjebacka]].<ref name=altaria>{{cite web|title=WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL A L T A R I A WEBSITE !|url=http://www.altariamusic.com/|publisher=altariamusic.com|access-date=2 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061025115618/http://www.altariamusic.com/|archive-date=25 October 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=metal>{{cite web|title=Jouni Nikula To Make Guest Appearance On New MAJESTY OF REVIVAL Album|url=http://www.metalfromfinland.com/Altaria|publisher=metalfromfinland.com|access-date=2 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004224912/http://www.metalfromfinland.com/Altaria|archive-date=4 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=truemetal>{{cite web|author=Maria|title=Altaria (interview)|url=http://truemetal.org/metal-heart/altaria-interview.htm|publisher=truemetal.org|access-date=2 October 2013}}</ref><ref name=metalheaven>{{cite web|title=ALTARIA|url=http://www.metalheaven.net/html/altaria.html|publisher=metalheaven.net|access-date=2 October 2013}}</ref>
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In January 2008, the band decided to part ways with their record label [[Metal Heaven]] for undisclosed reasons. In the same month, bass player [[Marko Pukkila]] parted ways with the band after an argument concerning the split with [[Metal Heaven]], and was replaced as vocalist by Ex-Terrorwheel bass player, Marco Luponero. After that, the only original member still active with Altaria at the time was [[Tony Smedjebacka]].<ref name=altaria>{{cite web|title=WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL A L T A R I A WEBSITE !|url=http://www.altariamusic.com/|publisher=altariamusic.com|access-date=2 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061025115618/http://www.altariamusic.com/|archive-date=25 October 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=metal>{{cite web|title=Jouni Nikula To Make Guest Appearance On New MAJESTY OF REVIVAL Album|url=http://www.metalfromfinland.com/Altaria|publisher=metalfromfinland.com|access-date=2 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004224912/http://www.metalfromfinland.com/Altaria|archive-date=2013-10-04|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=truemetal>{{cite web|author=Maria|title=Altaria (interview)|url=http://truemetal.org/metal-heart/altaria-interview.htm|publisher=truemetal.org|access-date=2 October 2013}}</ref><ref name=metalheaven>{{cite web|title=ALTARIA|url=http://www.metalheaven.net/html/altaria.html|publisher=metalheaven.net|access-date=2 October 2013}}</ref>


Towards the later part of 2008 the band announced on their website that they were in the process of writing songs for their fifth (fourth full) studio album. In March 2009, they stated that they had finished recording 12 tracks for their upcoming release. The title had yet to be confirmed, but one track had already been completed, entitled "Pride and Desire". Altaria's fifth studio album, ''[[Unholy (Altaria album)|Unholy]]'', was released in May 2009.
Towards the later part of 2008 the band announced on their website that they were in the process of writing songs for their fifth (fourth full) studio album. In March 2009, they stated that they had finished recording 12 tracks for their upcoming release. The title had yet to be confirmed, but one track had already been completed, entitled "Pride and Desire". Altaria's fifth studio album, ''Unholy'', was released in May 2009.


After nearly five years of inactivity, the band, together with former bass player [[Marko Pukkila]] got together for Altaria's final concert at Nummirock 2016 on 23 June.<ref name="facebook">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/175636776157074/|title=ALTARIA - THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT!! Live at Nummirock 2016!|website=Facebook.com|access-date=6 July 2016}}</ref>
After nearly five years of inactivity, the band, together with former bass player [[Marko Pukkila]] got together for Altaria's final concert at Nummirock 2016 on 23 June.<ref name="facebook">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/175636776157074/|title=ALTARIA – THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT!! Live at Nummirock 2016!|website=Facebook.com|access-date=6 July 2016}}</ref>


In December 2019, the band announced through their new website that the 2006 lineup had returned, and were recording material for a sixth album for a late 2020 release, but as of April 2021 they are still recording vocals. They also remastered their second album,'' Divinity'', which was released on 27 March 2020.
In December 2019, the band announced through their new website that the 2006 lineup had returned, and were recording material for a sixth album for a late 2020 release. They also remastered their second album,'' Divinity'', which was released on 27 March 2020. In April 2022, the band announced their new album, ''Wisdom'', would be released on 8 July.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/news/view/general_news/altaria-to-release.htm|title=ALTARIA: To release "Wisdom" on July 8th, 2022 |publisher=Metal Temple|access-date=8 July 2022|date=20 April 2022}}</ref>


== Members ==
== Members ==
;Current lineup
;Current lineup
*[[Tony Smedjebacka]] – [[Drum kit|drums]] <small>(2000–2016, 2020–)</small>
*Tony Smedjebacka – drums {{small|(2000–2016, 2020–present)}}
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*Marko Pukkila – bass {{small|(2000–2008, 2016, 2020–present)}}
*[[Juha Pekka Alanen]] – [[guitar]] <small>(2005–2016, 2020–)</small>
*Taage Laiho – lead vocals (2003–2006, 2020–)
*Taage Laiho – lead vocals {{small|(2003–2006, 2020–present)}}
*[[Petri Aho]] – [[guitar]] <small>(2006-2016, 2020–; live member: 2004)</small>
*Juha Pekka Alanen – guitar {{small|(2005–2016, 2020–present)}}
*Petri Aho – guitar {{small|(2006–2016, 2020–present; live member: 2004)}}
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*[[Marko Pukkila]] – bass <small>(2000–2008, 2016, 2020–)</small>


;Former members
;Former members
*Johan Mattjus – lead vocals <small>(2000–2001)</small>
*Jani Liimatainen – guitars, keyboards {{small|(2000–2005, 2016)}}
*Jouni Nikula – lead vocals <small>(2002–2003)</small>
*Johan Mattjus – lead vocals {{small|(2000–2001)}}
*[[Emppu Vuorinen|Erno "Emppu" Vuorinen]] – guitars <small>(2002–2004)</small>
*[[Emppu Vuorinen]] – guitars {{small|(2002–2004)}}
*Marco Luponero - lead vocals (2006-2016), bass (2008–2016)
*Jouni Nikula – lead vocals {{small|(2002–2003)}}
*Marco Luponero – lead vocals {{small|(2006–2016)}}, bass {{small|(2008–2016)}}
*Jani Liimatainen – guitars, keyboards (2000–2005, 2016)


==Timeline==
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* ''Divine Invitation'' (2007)
* ''Divine Invitation'' (2007)
* ''Unholy'' (Escape Music, 2009)
* ''Unholy'' (Escape Music, 2009)
* ''Wisdom'' (Reaper Entertainment, 2022)


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061025115618/http://www.altariamusic.com/ Official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061025115618/http://www.altariamusic.com/ Official website] (archived)
* {{facebook}}
* http://rockstylemusic.blogspot.com/2009/08/altaria.html


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Latest revision as of 00:26, 21 January 2024

Altaria
OriginJakobstad, Finland
GenresPower metal, heavy metal
Years active2000–2016, 2020–present
LabelsMetal Heaven
MembersMarko Pukkila
Tony Smedjebacka
Juha Pekka Alanen
Taage Laiho
Petri Aho
Past membersMarco Luponero
Jani Liimatainen
Johan Mattjus
Jouni Nikula
Emppu Vuorinen
WebsiteAltaria on Facebook Edit this at Wikidata

Altaria is a Finnish heavy metal band from Jakobstad, who have released four albums on the record label Metal Heaven, a fifth on Escape Music and a sixth on Reaper Entertainment.[1]

History

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In January 2008, the band decided to part ways with their record label Metal Heaven for undisclosed reasons. In the same month, bass player Marko Pukkila parted ways with the band after an argument concerning the split with Metal Heaven, and was replaced as vocalist by Ex-Terrorwheel bass player, Marco Luponero. After that, the only original member still active with Altaria at the time was Tony Smedjebacka.[2][3][4][5]

Towards the later part of 2008 the band announced on their website that they were in the process of writing songs for their fifth (fourth full) studio album. In March 2009, they stated that they had finished recording 12 tracks for their upcoming release. The title had yet to be confirmed, but one track had already been completed, entitled "Pride and Desire". Altaria's fifth studio album, Unholy, was released in May 2009.

After nearly five years of inactivity, the band, together with former bass player Marko Pukkila got together for Altaria's final concert at Nummirock 2016 on 23 June.[6]

In December 2019, the band announced through their new website that the 2006 lineup had returned, and were recording material for a sixth album for a late 2020 release. They also remastered their second album, Divinity, which was released on 27 March 2020. In April 2022, the band announced their new album, Wisdom, would be released on 8 July.[7]

Members

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Current lineup
  • Tony Smedjebacka – drums (2000–2016, 2020–present)
  • Marko Pukkila – bass (2000–2008, 2016, 2020–present)
  • Taage Laiho – lead vocals (2003–2006, 2020–present)
  • Juha Pekka Alanen – guitar (2005–2016, 2020–present)
  • Petri Aho – guitar (2006–2016, 2020–present; live member: 2004)
Former members
  • Jani Liimatainen – guitars, keyboards (2000–2005, 2016)
  • Johan Mattjus – lead vocals (2000–2001)
  • Emppu Vuorinen – guitars (2002–2004)
  • Jouni Nikula – lead vocals (2002–2003)
  • Marco Luponero – lead vocals (2006–2016), bass (2008–2016)

Timeline

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Discography

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  • Sleeping Visions (2001 demo)
  • Feed the Fire (2002 demo)
  • Invitation (Metal Heaven, 2003)
  • Divinity (Metal Heaven, 2004)
  • The Fallen Empire (Metal Heaven, 2006)
  • Divine Invitation (2007)
  • Unholy (Escape Music, 2009)
  • Wisdom (Reaper Entertainment, 2022)

References

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  1. ^ "ALTARIA Signs With ESCAPE MUSIC". Blabbermouth.net. 2 June 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  2. ^ "WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL A L T A R I A WEBSITE !". altariamusic.com. Archived from the original on 25 October 2006. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Jouni Nikula To Make Guest Appearance On New MAJESTY OF REVIVAL Album". metalfromfinland.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  4. ^ Maria. "Altaria (interview)". truemetal.org. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  5. ^ "ALTARIA". metalheaven.net. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  6. ^ "ALTARIA – THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT!! Live at Nummirock 2016!". Facebook.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  7. ^ "ALTARIA: To release "Wisdom" on July 8th, 2022". Metal Temple. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
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