SONATA ARCTICA - Dark Empath (Official Music Video)

Taken off the album "Clear Cold Beyond" (March 8th, 2024)
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Music & Lyrics: Tony Kakko
Mikko Karmila at Finnvox Studios
Mastered by Svante Forsbäck at Chartmakers West
Video credit:
Director, script & edit: Miikka Lommi www.miikkalomm...
Producer: Katja Jokinen
DoP: Tuomas Järvelä
Gaffer&Programming: Timo Haapasaari
Laser installations&technician: Laserillumination Henry Geitel
Dancer / Choreographer: Sofia Ruija
MUAH: Juho Lehiö
Styling: Nikke Hellström
Stylingt assistant: Ellen Järnefelt
Set design: Ville Vauras
Post production & grading: Post Control Helsinki Sarrah Wilkman
Production assistant: AK Jämsä
1stAC: Elina Eränen
Bestboy: Vladimir Krestjanoff
Thank you Valofirma, Kamerafirma, Fortress Soundworks and Grillifilms
SONATA ARCTICA is:
Tony Kakko - Vocals & Keyboard
Elias Viljanen - Guitar
Pasi Kauppinen - Bass
Tommy Portimo - Drums
Henrik Klingenberg - Keyboard
Lyrics:
So, you told everyone
You're falling in love
With this wonderful guy
The kind you all have to see
Touching your soul
Reaching to your heart
Knowing your needs
Making you beautiful
Walks on the beach
Calling you
Mon chéri
Dancing tonight
Holding you close
Scanning your pains
Naming them, learning them
Feeding the love
Sent from above
You think when I claim
You are my everything
Little too much, little too soon, you think Sometimes Soon you will learn that my love is
A riddle, I´m a mourning dove
Turning brittle, you shall become
What I need you to feed me, love
Intimidated, weep
Love me, feed me pain so deep
While I still need to hear you
Call me your love
Stand in the rain, alone in the dark
Wait for a train you know will never come
Hip-hip hooray, you can´t wish me away
Now that I have the key
And know when you´re home alone
I have never let you know me,
My love,
Changing the locks, changing your name, I´m a
Riddle, I´m a mourning dove…
Love, always, lonely,
Feed me love, feed me pain,
Weakness you have shown me
Fills my dark, bruise-black heart
Always, only mine, you are
Perfect life
Perfect, I
HA!
You will learn how deep a bruise can be
You will learn my name, unriddle me
Once upon, guess I was made this way
Beauty, trusting love, my fuel, my prey
Tell me you're merely token,
My love
Tell me you're forever broken
Riddle, I´m a mourning dove
Turning brittle, you shall become
What I need you to feed me, love
Intimidated, weep
Love me, feed me pain so deep
Cause I still need to hear…
Still need your pain, keep feeding me, love
#sonataarctica #clearcoldbeyond #metal #finland #darkempath #melodicmetal #powermetal

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

🔮We are so hyped for this premiere! Click the bell 🔔to get notified for joining the live premiere! Please stream & share SONATA ARCTICA's "Dark Empath" here sonataarctica.afr.link/DarkEmpathYT - see you on Wednesday! 🤘

[@sharonsmith1990]

The best music comes out of Finland! Love you guys!

[@alexarellano2258]

This song definetely grows with every listen, absolute amazing! this has to be the most catchy chorus since, I don't know, Don't Say a Word. I'm eager to listen the whole album

[@dianamistera2424]

you earned a special place on my heart since 2003. Well done! I love this kinda comeback to the origins, although I've loved everything you've done along these years!

[@leolarcher]

I want a Caleb Saga Tour!

[@Metal4ever246]

Sonata Arctica is so back man. Easily the best song they've put out not only for this new album, but in the last few releases alone. Can't wait for the full release🔥🤘

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

WORD! 🤝

[@carlospinto336]

Altough I love this song (kinda reminds me Don't Say a Word) I dont think it's the best of the last releases. But yeah they are so back 😁

[@RAMBITS1044]

​@@carlospinto336Don't Say a Word and Dark Empath are from the same saga of songs. That's why they are so similar

[@captain-pasta]

Loved this band for 20 years and I'm still ridiculously excited over their music. This album is going to be AMAZING

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

It is 🤘🔥

[@Larion1]

because Tony is a God

[@Respectthewilderness]

This band has won a special place in the hearts of fans

[@artica637]

finally yeah they make what a stunning comeback

[@pedrogarciar.2426]

applies to newcomers, to me ever since 07

[@TheSentinel909]

The entire album is a proper return to form and the power metal roots! I was not expecting the whole record to be so good!!!

[@arockalypsgaming]

The end of This Chapter is what got me into Sonata so of course I'm going to love anything that continues the Stalker Saga.

[@mmpr-fr]

also, such an amazing keyboard /guitar solo ! Long life to Sonata Arctica !!

[@JesseTikkanen-v1z]

These few singles gave me vibes from reckoning night, unia and the days of grays albums

[@alexalive9742]

Unexpected art style for a Sonata Arctica song. Pretty cool.

[@peacockfilletsteak]

Well that was a weird-ass video! lol Kickass song though. I'm definitely hyped up for this album.

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

🥰

[@LolesPG]

A good song with a good video is unstoppable. World... Turn up the music!!!

[@vhaleryanadamant1975]

What's good about this song, voice is so weak and muffled you can't even understand the lyrics, pacing and rhythm are one of the most boring things I could ever hear Everybody says this is "old Sonata" are you guys all coping with that or nobody really listened to old Sonata at all?

[@georgemckendrickbryce9863]

Love the video! Besides the awesome fact it really enhances the song, the video concept is pretty cool! The band look bigger than ever, direction is superb, guitar sound is bad ass, I love the drum sound in the mix (nice and up front 💪💪🤘), and Tony really gets the lyrics across with the dramatised expressions 🤘

[@franciscozarzosogil9075]

Those "Blinded No More" vibes in this song are amazing. It feels like a continuation of Reckoning Night.

[@nabsbil]

Blinded No More is on of my favorite Sonata' songs!!

[@franciscozarzosogil9075]

@@nabsbil It's not the typical fast song, but it has all the catchy Sonata elements.

[@Tobaaarr]

Care to elaborate? I can see the connections to Reckoning Night but this song reminds much more of "Caleb", I'd say. BTW, I know it's also tied to the whole End of this Chapter-Don't Say a Word-Caleb saga, but I'd like to know why you feel there's vibes to Blinded No More.

[@carlospinto336]

It really feels like a continuation of Reckoning Night, my favourite album. But I hear Don't Say a Word vibes for some moments. Great song and great album.

[@Tobaaarr]

After digesting the new album for a while, Dark Empath was not really in my favorites but I have to say now is definitely the MVP of the album. I'm madly in love with the chorus and the chord progression in it. It really gives me quite a high and add to that this music video and you have basically a perfect, quintessential Sonata Arctica song. *EASILY* their best album in a decade.

[@vhaleryanadamant1975]

It's bad when you have to digest an album for so long and listen to songs 10 times to "Grow on you", it means you kinda force yourself to like the product because you are biased towards the band See, I never had this problem with Stratovarius, they never released a weak album. Weak songs? Maybe. Boring songs? Slightly but yes However, Sonata, for the past few years only released weak, boring, badly muffled mixed songs with no "charisma" to them, no interesting chorus, no interesting instrumental, they all sounds like slightly metal Christmas songs. To me they forgot how to compose and Tony definitely lost his touch and charisma in the songs, at least back then in Unia, Days of Grace and so on, they used to be somewhat creepy and interesting, now they are just "creepy" wannabe with such a weak voice I can't even take the singing seriously

[@nachofast6144]

I haven't been this excited about Sonata ever. All three singles have shown the parts of Sonata I love to listen to. The fast early stuff, the melodic-symphonic time of Unia/The Days of Grays and the playful riffs that were the one thing I REALLY liked about Talviyö. After listening the interviews Tony has given a bunch of small channels I'm especially excited

[@DiegoEspinoza-og5hm]

Caramba Tonny Kakko esta vez te luciste despues de mucho tiempo una obra maestra buena letra sentimientos 😊 perfección en la musica sigan asi con Sonata Arctica

[@elbarcos5491]

Confirmo. Esta es de estas canciones que aunque se te quedan a la primera van ganando más mientras más la escuchas

[@ricardogoncalves8098]

The song is great. Very grim and Caleb-like. It’s going to sound amazing on the whole album. I’m still trying to figure out the video though. Does this woman represent Juliet in any way? I definetly was not expecting a Cyberpunk approach to the saga. Love Sonata! My favorite band for life ❤🇧🇷

[@IgorAlves9808]

That Queen easter egg 🔥🔥

[@ZirixStrarstrider]

As someone that always related Sonata to Queen, and as a Freddie fan since i was born literally, i approve this.

[@MrOverkill1972]

Отличный трек и видео.

[@jpak8]

This song is really interesting because it vibes like modern sonata, but it's structured like weird proggy sonata 👌

[@margerita404]

Love this song, the structure of it, lyrics, all. Anyone who knows a narcissist or the disorder can feel the message. Just brilliant.

[@Janinebignell]

Amazing entry into the Caleb saga. This song is absolutely amazing! I had the pleasure of meeting the guys at their VIP meet during the Talviyo tour on the London 2019 date and was blown away, not only by their immense talent but by how absolutely lovely and hilarious each of them were. It's always refreshing when your favourite singers and musicians turn out to be stellar people. To hear this masterpiece live would be phenomenal! Great work as always guys

[@danieldodelson2301]

Uruguay presente. He visto a Sonata Ártica, actuando en mi país.

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

Thank you!

[@sebastianchagas9618]

Aguante Sonata Arctica mi banda favorita, soy otro uruguayo fan de los finlandeses SA 💪🤘🎸

[@RemiFortier-p2p]

Omg they are back. I have tears because this is the first time I truly love one of their songs since reckoning night. I've been a huge fan since the early 2000's... Thank you for this release!!

[@Haivuoto]

The band did such an amazing job with this song. And all the reviews are saying there’s plenty of power metal coming with the new album. So damn excited!

[@mtaffer]

Very interesting song structure here

[@mattsoden5890]

Wow amazing, this has grown on me, it's becoming my favourite. Took me 8 listens with earphones to realise and appreciate the beauty of this.

[@ledaechegaray]

The pack they have always feared is back!!!

[@gabymagana1560]

I´M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!

[@hafifvilliers]

it takes time for me to "diggest" what's going on here... but then biiing !!!! WHAT A SONG !!!

[@stygianmaskofficial]

Exactly that, I love every album they've put out but that song didn't do it for me at first,I had too much expectations of an epic chorus instead of the choirs and it kinda ruined my first experience with the song, many listen later I'm completely addicted!

[@hafifvilliers]

@@stygianmaskofficial ahahhaa !!! let's wait for the full album !!!

[@vhaleryanadamant1975]

Having to digest a song or album is proof the song is bad and you only "digest" it for the sake of still loving the band The melodic line is simply so chaotic but in a boring way, doesn't resemble one but the "weirdness" but attractive sound of Unia, Days of Grace and other albums people cope with that this song resembles

[@GregThomson-nb2tr]

The song builds up... then really explodes around the 4:07 mark, awesome keyboards, guitar, bass, best played loud on headphones!!

[@mmpr-fr]

Thank you for your such amazing work and beautiful song. From a true fan from the beginning.

[@jaynesvijeo249]

Been one of my favorite bands for 17 years... and I LOVE this song!

[@BurstingVeins1]

Great song! Very reminiscent of the early years music. I've missed the riff heavy music and soloing of the keyboards and guitars.

[@ArcticHearted90]

This was the longest week in my life, but i'll just wait here... with full serenity (I'm about to explode) 🙂

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

Same here! Kicking off soon!!!! 🤘

[@guillaumedeotto5944]

Clearly a future live hit. And I loved the "Bohemian Rhapsody" moment 😊

[@i9tube1]

Just stunning 🩶🐺🩶

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

thanks for joining the premier!

[@LeoFLuz]

i'm here since 2008 and dammit always suprised in every single, every album

[@RussianPies]

No sanctions will stop me from listening to Sonata.

[@Janinebignell]

Dedication

[@jessicasouza4683]

The song is gorgeous and this video is a FEAST for the eyes, simply amazing, loved every second of it

[@felix5115]

I love the lovely kind of storytelling in Tony's voice❤ I have felt in love with this kind of singing already when I heart Ecliptica back in 1999 as 17yrs old teenager.

[@peacockfilletsteak]

Gotta add to my first impressions, I keep coming back to this song and I absolutely get why this is the one that got a proper video. It really is a top shelf Sonata track and I love it. I loved it at first listen and it’s grown on me even more since the single released. A lot of their singles take a bit for me to REALLY dig into but this is just an all around great song. I really hope they add it to their live sets and keep it around because this track deserves the love.

[@Erik_Wulf]

So, this is why my local train service is disrupted today

[@Tawa611]

Underrated comment 😂😂

[@m.k.4046]

That's the Helsinki metro, isn't it? Looks kinda cool. Neat, but not sterile.

[@iwankuswandi3759]

😂

[@clapwingbirb]

You made my day 😂

[@ayalorius]

In love with this New album ❤

[@yanetcarmona7990]

Genial !!!! Se ve bien tétrico!!! La idea del acoso en el metro no estuvo mal !!!! , que por cierto es una mezcla de línea 2 con línea 12 del metro de CDMX o eso me recordó !!! Los amo y sigan con buena música !!!! Ya espero con ansias el nuevo álbum !!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉💙🐺💙🐺💙🎼🎵🎶🎹🎹🥁🎸🇫🇮

[@NorthernWolf92]

This album is going to be absolutely fantastic

[@EddyEP2]

Nice song, same goes for the other songs from te upcoming album, looking forward to it!

[@LumosX]

Well, I was tentatively excited before, but after this one, I can't wait for the album. I don't get hyped easily, I got high standards, and I've been openly disappointed by some recent releases of some bands, but MAN, does this one "go hard", as the zoomers say. The previous singles felt like Winterheart's Guild at times, this one I can't quite put my finger on; feels like something that could have been on Unia or Days of Grays, almost, in some parallel dimension. Days is my favourite Sonata album (love all prior ones too, especially the period from Winterheart to Days), so I can't help but feel like this album is shaping up to be something I'm really going to enjoy.

[@marinacantoni664]

This is an incredible song and video that really deserves to be seen by everyone, let's share! Thank you for this masterpiece, Sonata Arctica!

[@nickystarr13]

Used to listen 20 years ago. So excited over this song!!!

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

Super hyped!!!

[@marialechmanova3653]

You guys are perfect. The album will be a blast for me. Excellent work, as always. Greetings.

[@LorenzoPMoura]

I enjoyed each album since the first, I liked them all, even though some criticized them, I always enjoyed each change of the Band!!! They are the best in Power Metal!!!

[@gabymagana1560]

MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

WE AGREE!!!!!!!!!

[@LooKerHood]

nel

[@WellnessTribu]

Colombia is waiting ✨🔥 ⏰

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

hey there! 🤘

[@Kamerian]

This is miles better than anything off their last couple of albums! Sounds like they are moving back towards the music that made them great! Can't wait to hear more!

[@burtondiaz94]

Le empecé a tomar mucho mas cariño a este tema con este video. Me encantó. Saludos de un fanático de sonata desde argentina... 🤘🏼🎸🎶

[@icabu_lowansa]

Wow! That is wonderful! Great story, super realization and a catchy tune! 🙏

[@jeremiebernard4149]

So much fun !

[@utopua4all]

Did anyone catch that the signs on the train say "feed me" - nice little touch.

[@petearnett318]

Great song and album. Really enjoyed reviewing this one for Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine.

[@mxfeldman2]

Soo Good! Weird but cool love the call back to QUEEN!!

[@Didikunoichi]

Tengo la carne de gallina... nunca me decepcionan!!!! ❤ Si ya de por sí me encanta la canción, el video igual!!! 😊

[@K.maldora]

¡Buenardas Espectacularis Supremus! ❤❤❤ Total thanks to Sonata Arctica for this awesome music.

[@L_CasagrandeR]

btw peeps, watch out for the screen that shows the train stops. clearly the producers took care with the details on this vid. not only that, but the Queen reference was very tasteful too!

[@NuggetsAutomotive]

Whats the Queen reference? I'm oblivious

[@jfairon]

Great!!!Thanks Sonata!!

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

Sci Fi and Sonata Arctica, oh hell yeah 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@gataenpetroleo2688]

it's soooo good ❤❤❤ I'm happy to finally see this

[@kaputhecat]

A great song! Tony is a wonderful singer. I enjoyed the video too. 🫶🏻 ✌🏻 👍🏻

[@jesusl6461]

I hope I can listen this song in live soon, as First In line and about A Monster You Can't See

[@marcelofeijao8411]

My favorite band since 2006. You guys have saved me so many times from dark places that you can't even imagine. Your music is just so perfect. The days of Eliptica, Silence, Reckoning Night and Unia are just so dear to me. I've liked this song can't wait to hear the other ones!

[@el_anubis4553]

Chile presente 🇨🇱!!! Los esperamos en su próximo tour!

[@emaxsaun]

Amazing!!

[@leonelbruzzese1584]

LETS GO

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

one more hour to goooo!!!

[@BedrockBreakers64]

Love the abstract artistic direction here... One of their best music videos already!!!

[@Lethe8737]

Sounds incredible!

[@nicolasrubio6081]

Sonata arctica es mi banda favorita. Escucho todos sus temas antes de dormir. I love

[@heldersalmeida2283]

Sonata Arctica sem nos surpreendendo, top demais!

[@SANGATLAHLEMAHKESADARAN]

1,2,3,4 the first impression is still sloping when 2 3 and then four times so on after hearing it is very dynamic the more it penetrates the sound and rhythm i really like the idea of love that you created so beautiful👌🤟🇲🇨👏

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

🤘🤩

[@IceShaina91]

love you since 2008

[@milanhosko1737]

Super!!!

[@catarinapereiraperez9054]

reminds me of the music style from Unia... loved it!

[@yamiimax]

Yeah Hope for more unia like songs on the album ❤

[@Djoyness777]

You rock all of you and keep up the good work

[@VitorHugo-ty9uq]

Eu literalmente escolhi a banda certa pra ser fã, que clipe, que música, que tudo.

[@brunacaroline7245]

They are back!! 🥺❤

[@altariaapple]

SONATA ARCTICA! Welcome back, ystäväts 🤟

[@PedroGoncalves-qv9im]

Why only now i know about these new Sonata Artica music?? I love it❤

[@YubYub-bn4ot]

Back to the old sonata

[@Erik_Wulf]

Just awesome🤘🏻

[@novellavarisco5437]

Simply AMAZING

[@torixyloto6039]

I listened to this for the first time on Valentine’s Day. I think I already memorized the words😂 This song is just so well executed & I love all the expressions in the video.

[@LaloToledo]

Amazing song, well done brothers!!! #onrepeat

[@stormkrachtebm9789]

Oh wow Sonata is back again! In the end chorus even hear the distinct chinacymbal as Tommy used in "don't say a word" when someone plays this it reminds me immediately of Tommy his drumming. This is great!

[@kras_gk]

We wait 🙏🏻

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

SOON!!!

[@danielmedporp]

Finally some punch in their music!

[@diariodesombras]

On repeat 🔥

[@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial]

keep sharing

[@FMAdestroyer]

This album was a masterpiece! Congratz Sonata Arctica!