Sonata Arctica release brand-new single “Freedom Concept”
Author Benedetta Baldin - 27.2.2026
Finnish power metal pioneers Sonata Arctica have unleashed a brand-new single titled “Freedom Concept.” The track arrives as a powerful statement in the band’s 30th anniversary year, followed by an extensive touring schedule, and delivers the melodic intensity and energy fans have come to expect.
“Freedom Concept” captures the signature blend of soaring melodies, driving rhythms and emotional depth that has defined Sonata Arctica for three decades. At the same time, the song explores a thoughtful and timely subject: the complex idea of freedom and the responsibility that comes with it.
Frontman Tony Kakko comments:
”Freedom Concept” , a song about understanding and misunderstanding the concept of freedom, often forgetting it comes paired with responsibility, and how what ever values and thoughts you may have are not automatically transferred to your offspring and how in most cases that’s an effin great thing…(breath in) has been sitting on my desk for a while and we figured this kind of melodic power metal blast we’re known of would be a good way to celebrate the 30th anniversary ”tourette” we’ve started at the end of January 2026 WHILST also working on our next studio album. This song’s NOT gonna be on it. So…extra special snack in between meals. Enjoy!”
Stream / Download “Freedom Concept”: https://sonataarctica.rpm.link/freedomPR
Upcoming shows:
- Saturday, February 28, 2026 – Kemi, Finland – Kemi Areena (with Royal Sorrow)
- Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Johanneshov, Sweden – Slaktkyrkan
- April 10-11, 2026 – Roskilde, Denmark – Epic Fest
- Friday, April 10, 2026 – Göteborg, Sweden – Pustervik
- Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Ciampino, Italy – Orion Live Club (with Alterium)
- Friday, April 24, 2026 – Trezzo Sull’adda, Italy – Trezzo Sull’adda (with Alterium)
- June 12-13, 2026 – Hyvinkää, Finland – Hyvinkää Rock
- June 12-13, 2026 – Vaasa, Finland – Lisää Löylyä Festival
- June 18-21, 2026 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
- Friday, June 19, 2026 – Székesfehérvár, Hungary – FEZEN Fesztivál
- June 25-27, 2026 – Snina, Slovakia – Rock Pod Kameňom
- July 9-11, 2026 – Balingen, Germany – RV Bang Open Air Festival
- July 10-11, 2026 – Turku, Finland – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali
- August 7-8, 2026 – Vantaa, Finland – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali, Vantaa
- August 13-15, 2026 – Moravský Krumlov, Czechia – Rock Castle Open Air
- August 14-15, 2026 – Lahti, Finland – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali
- August 28-29, 2026 – Jyväskylä, Finland – Vauhti Kiihtyy! – Festivaali
- August 28-29, 2026 – Valkeakoski, Finland – Waltikan Venetsialaiset
- Monday, October 26, 2026 – London, United Kingdom – O2 Forum Kentish Town
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – Bruxelles, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – Tilburg, Netherlands – Poppodium 013 (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 – Leipzig, Germany – Haus Auensee (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Wien, Austria – Gasometer (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Monday, November 2, 2026 – Zlín, Czechia – NOVESTA SPORT, Ltd., Sports Hall Euronics (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – Gliwice, Poland – PREZERO ARENA GLIWICE (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Thursday, November 5, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Friday, November 6, 2026 – Hannover, Germany – Swiss Life Hall (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 – Ludwigsburg, Germany – Mhp Arena (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 – Offenbach, Germany – Stadthalle Offenbach (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Monday, November 9, 2026 – Paris, France – L’Olympia (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026 – Barcelona, Spain – Razzmatazz 1 (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Friday, November 13, 2026 – Bilbao, Spain – Sala Santana 27 (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 – Ramonville-St-Agne, France – Le Bikini (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Sunday, November 15, 2026 – Villeurbanne, France – Transbordeur (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – Zürich, Switzerland – Komplex AG (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Friday, November 20, 2026 – Munich, Germany – Zenith (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 – Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Sunday, November 22, 2026 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Monday, November 23, 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Inselparkhalle (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Tuesday, November 24, 2026 – Göteborg, Sweden – Eriksbergshallen (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden – Fryshuset (with Beast in Black, Frozen Crown)
