Altaria

The Profile

Altaria is a Finnish power metal band formed in 2000. Early line-ups featured Jani Liimatainen (Sonata Arctica) and Emppu Vuorinen (Nightwish). Their discography includes Invitation (2003), Divinity (2004), The Fallen Empire (2006), Unholy (2009), and Wisdom (2022).

Reviews highlight The Fallen Empire’s classic-heavy/power blend and note contributions from Henrik Klingenberg (keyboards) and Rowan Robertson. The band has strong ties to Sonata Arctica and Nightwish; vocalist Taage Laiho fronts the 2006 era.

Two DeBaser reviews dive into Altaria’s The Fallen Empire (2006), praising its energetic power/heavy metal blend and strong melodies. Standout tracks cited include Disciples, Valley Of Rainbows, Abyss Of Twilight, The Lion, and the bonus The Dying Flame. Reviewers note classic influences (Accept, Helloween) and contributions from Henrik Klingenberg and Rowan Robertson. Overall verdict: enjoyable, well-played, and mood-lifting.