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Elias Viljanen

Instrumental Guitar Rock

About Me


Discography:

Taking The Lead (2002 Lion Music)

The Leadstar (2005 Lion Music)

Booking & Management:

www.koetinkivi.fi

Official websites:

www.eliasviljanen.com

www.sonataarctica.info

www.messmetal.net

www.arched.fi
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/22/2006
Band Website: eliasviljanen.com
Band Members:
Evil: guitars

J. Kainulainen: bass

T. Niemistö: guitars

T. Ylönen: drums

Influences: I take it from everywhere I think. My inspiration can come from love, hate, birth, death, joy, sorrow, excitement, boredom, stupidity, wisedom, sickness, health, beer, orange juice, you name it. So I guess I´m influenced by life itself.Guitarvise I´m influenced and inspired by Satriani, Vai, Zakk Wyllde, Van Halen, Eric Johnson, Dimebag Darrel, John Petrucci etc.
Sounds Like: Usually in my music, the song title describes how that particular song sounds to my ear. Hopefully to others as well. So I try to sound as descriptive as possible. Or a bit mysterious if that´s the case.I hope it passes to the listener.
Record Label: www.lionmusic.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Sonata Arctica European Tour Blog

..>   Hi all,I have opened my own blog at:http://eliasviljanen.blogspot.com/I..m not promising anything but I will try to write something while on tourand also post some pictures!Thanx,Elias...
Posted by Elias Viljanen on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:21:00 PST

Ibanez rules!

Hi all, I´m happy to announce that I have signed an Ibanez exclusive endorsement agreement. I´m very grateful for that, I love those guitars! Mike from Ibanez was checking me out in Santa Ana, Califor...
Posted by Elias Viljanen on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:03:00 PST

Sonata Mexican & US Tour

Hi All, I just wanted to tell you all, I had a great time on tour You guys are great! Or "awesome" to put it another way   I want to thank you all for giving me such warm welcome. I even le...
Posted by Elias Viljanen on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:13:00 PST

Sonata Arctica world tour in Japan

Hello all! I want to take this time to say "Thank You" to all the Japanese fans of Sonata Arctica. You really made me feel welcome! I will have these warm memories in my heart for the rest of my life....
Posted by Elias Viljanen on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:29:00 PST

Feedback from Mr. Vai.

Dear Elias, I don't usually get a chance to listen to CD's on tour but I popped yours in, good show. Your guitar playing is furious and in control. It's nice to hear guys still playing the hell out of...
Posted by Elias Viljanen on Mon, 04 Sep 2006 09:20:00 PST

Some cool reviews

All I can say is WOW, as soon as the first three songs 'Evoke The Spirit', 'Evil Rock' and 'The Axemaster' thunderblasted with spark flying chops or guitarmeggaddon, I knew I had stumbled on to a futu...
Posted by Elias Viljanen on Sun, 03 Sep 2006 11:30:00 PST

Where can I find Elias´s cd´s?

You can find them from:   www.lionmusic.com www.guitareuroshop.com www.guitar9.com   Also my cd´s are distributed by the following:   Switzerland - Smart Music United Kingdom and Irel...
Posted by Elias Viljanen on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:35:00 PST

Reviews on www.guitar9.com

Elias Viljanen has been touted as Finland's answer to Joe Satriani, and his debut CD, Taking The Lead, advances the guitarist into the upper tier of hard rock shredders from the energetic opening trac...
Posted by Elias Viljanen on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:14:00 PST

MESS

Check out my band´s myspace page at: www.myspace.com/messmetal The official Mess home: www.messmetal.net
Posted by Elias Viljanen on Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:21:00 PST