“This record provides both new and seasoned metal listeners
with an engaging exploration of the possibilities of contemporary metal
through its dynamic songwriting and well-executed production.”
CHAOSZINE.NET (FI), Benedetta Baldin – 4/5 Points
“There aren’t many records that could grab followers into EVERGREY, KAMELOT,
ORDEN OGAN, and SONATA ARCTICA while leaning into some current metalcore
and extreme overtones when necessary – that’s what you’ll get (and so much more) here.”
DEADRHETORIC.COM, Matt Coe – 9/10 Points
“2025 shows ARION in outstanding form!”
ROCK-GARAGE.COM (DE), Jannis – 9/10 Points
“ARION stick to their signature sound
and deliver an album that shows a next step in the band’s career.”
MARKUS’ HEAVY MUSIC BLOG (DE), Markus Wiedenmann – 8/10 Points
Finnish melodic metal heroes ARION have arrived to stir up the scene with their refreshing new album “The Light That Burns The Sky,” which is out now through Reigning Phoenix Music (Finland: Ranka Kustannus; Japan: Avalon Label / Marquee Inc.). After kicking off a supporting co-headline tour through Germany and Switzerland with label mates BRAINSTORM last night, the five-piece have released a music video for the song ‘Burning In The Skies,’ which is also a part of their much-anticipated new offering. The new video track summarises the essence of ARION and thereby also is a splendid introduction to new followers of the group: musically wonderfully pushing forward by thunderous drumming, harsh riffs and significant keyboard tunes, the song tells a fictional story which still has a contemporary connection fans can related to and is interpreted by lead vocalist Lassi’s captivating vocals.
Songwriter/guitarist Iivo Kaipainen comments: “A beautiful melody and a beautiful lyrical theme wrapped in a tough metal coating, ‘Burning In The Skies’ is a catchy, melodic take from our brand new album “The Light That Burns The Sky.” I initially struggled with this song a lot and basically rewrote almost all of it during the last moments before entering the studio. I kept the vocal melodies from my first draft, re-arranged them a bit and then – after finding the steamrolling signature riff – I kept it simple knowing that this song would basically write itself from there. The last and most important piece of the puzzle was me coming up with the heartbreaking yet fictional story of the lyrics, inspired by International Women’s Day, and a melodic guitar solo to match the sadness of the story.”
Watch the ‘Burning In The Skies’ music video:
Order “The Light That Burns The Sky” in your preferred format [digipak-CD, coloured vinyl, digital] & stream it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP): https://arion.rpm.link/tltbtsPR
“The Light That Burns The Sky” – Track Listing:
01. The Darkest Day
02. The Light That Burns The Sky
03. Like The Phoenix I Will Rise
04. Wings Of Twilight [feat. Melissa Bonny of AD INFINITUM]
05. Burning In The Skies
06. From An Empire To A Fall
07. Wildfire
08. Blasphemous Paradise
09. Black Swan
10. In The Heart Of The Sea
11. Into The Hands Of Fate
More from “The Light That Burns The Sky”:
‘Like The Phoenix I Will Rise’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
“The Light That Burns The Sky” is a collaborative production, featuring songs written by Iivo Kaipainen, production and mixing by Matias Kupiainen of STRATOVARIUS with renowned sound engineers Jacob Hansen and Dan Lancaster collaborating on the song ‘Wings Of Twilight [feat. Melissa Bonny of AD INFINITUM].’ The mastering was handled by Ermin Hamidovic of Systematic Productions (ARCHITECTS, PERIPHERY, DEVIN TOWNSEND etc.), and the album boasts vibrant artwork by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design; DYNAZTY, INNERWISH etc.).
ARION live:
“The Plague That Burns The Sky”
ARION + BRAINSTORM
Co-Headline Tour 2025
w/ STRANGER VISION
Presented by Rock Hard, musix, metal.de, powermetal.de, Decibel-Touring & RPM
27.02.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
28.02.2025 CH Solothurn – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
01.03.2025 DE Essen – Turock
02.03.2025 DE Mannheim – 7er Club
03.03.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Halle)
04.03.2025 DE Hamburg – Bahnhof Pauli
05.03.2025 DE Hanover – MusikZentrum
06.03.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
Tickets: https://linktr.ee/brainstormarion
“Nordic Power Metal Titans 2025”
w/ STRATOVARIUS, SONATA ARCTICA
Presented by Radio City & Grey Beard
07.03.2025 FI Tampere – Tavara-asema *SOLD OUT*
08.03.2025 FI Helsinki – Kulttuuritalo *SOLD OUT*
27. – 29.07.2025 FI Helsinki – Tuska Festival
About ARION
Founded in 2011, ARION first made a significant mark on the metal scene with their debut album “Last Of Us” in 2014. Their sophomore effort, “Life Is Not Beautiful,” featuring the breakthrough single ‘At The Break Of Dawn [feat. Elize Ryd],’ solidified their status and earned them major support slots with Finnish bands like BATTLE BEAST,WINTERSUN, and SONATA ARCTICA.
The release of “Vultures Die Alone” in 2021 during the pandemic propelled their burgeoning career even further, leading to extensive touring in subsequent years. While supporting established metal bands such as GLORYHAMMER and BLOODBOUND, the quintet also performed at a selection of prestigious European festivals and celebrated their US live debut at ProgPower USA in 2022, before closing their “Vultures Die Alone” live chapter supporting prog metal giants DREAM THEATER in 2023.
With their new album “The Light That Burns The Sky” ready for release and years of touring experience, including many headlining dates in their home country, ARION are poised to extend the reach of their melodic metal legacy worldwide. The group are set to celebrate the album’s launch with a Central European co-headlining tour alongside their label mates BRAINSTORM.
ARION are:
Lassi Vääränen | vocals
Iivo Kaipainen | guitars
Arttu Vauhkonen | keyboard
Gege Velinov | bass
Topias Kupiainen | drums
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