Tony Kakko’s Himmelkraft signs to Reaper Entertainment

There is great power in secrecy. Detached from the world, brewed under a strict code of confidentiality, a new clan, a secret society came into existence. Led by none other than Sonata Arctica frontman Tony Kakko, this new beast of his gained momentum in the massive shadow of his wildly successful power metal superheroes, slowly, steadily, biding its time, waiting for the right moment.

This moment is now.

Tony Kakko signs a record deal with REAPER ENTERTAINMENT for his project Himmelkraft.

World! We have a contact! Himmelkraft is thrilled to join the ranks of Reaper Entertainment and finally get this project out in the world, for the chosen ones to hear, see and…join. It has been a VERY long journey to get into this point. But here we are. Taking the first of hopefully many, many steps above the ground. I sincerely hope you enjoy this album as much as Himmelkraftians enjoyed creating it. They will be seeing you.

With his self-titled debut, he opens the curtains into this strange new world of his just enough to take a first peek – and instantly hunger for more. A master story teller and a wizard of conjuring musical emotions, Himmelkraft stages Kakkos trademark talents in a wholly new, unexpected and thrilling way.

The album will be released on March 7th, 2025. The first single will be out on November 22nd. 

Stay tuned for more information.

Himmelkraft is performed by
Tony Kakko as Unu O’Four – Vocals, Keyboards
Pasi Kauppinen as Du O’Four – Bass
Timo Kauppinen as Tri O’Four – Guitars, banjo
Jere Lahti as Kvar O’Four – Drums & Percussions