We're 40 % done with the recordings of our forthcoming demo, as last weekend Kimmo Akseli Keipinen played rhythm guitars on the four songs that will form our sixth release. Drums were already recorded in March in Fantom Studio, Tampere and bass guitars in April at our own "mobile studio". Next weekend, lead guitars and keyboards will follow and by the end of this month we'll start recording vocals.

So far we've faced no major challenges - the songs to be released were composed on 2006 and 2007, so we've had plenty of time to finetune the correct approach and attitude. Since his joining the band in late 2009, Kimmo Akseli has had a smooth start in ARKADIA, delivering outstanding performance in the training room, at his first live gathering in Tampere and, now, in the studio.

Amidst this spring of recordings, we've shot the music video of a song to be featured in the upcoming release, Everything Said and Done. Check out these photos from video shootings to see a glimpse of what is to come...

Be sure to tune in to Metal Express Radio today at 16:00 or 22:00 Finnish time (GMT +2) (that is 15:00 / 21:00 CET) for their special feature on new acts, including ARKADIA! More info here.

To sum up 2009, with many thanks to all those who supported us during the year. Paskaa!

As the new decade begins, we're happy to announce that we have found a new guitarist to replace Aapo Iisakki Rikala. We've already had a couple of trainings and done some recordings with him, and the results are very promising. An ARKADIA "crewmember" for already a couple of years, Kimmo Akseli Keipinen has been following the band to gatherings and various other occasions as e.g. photographer and roadie with enthusiasm towards our way of melodic metal music. A good friend and a prominent guitarist with five years of experience in guitar playing, his joining the band is a logical step for ARKADIA, enabling us to continue working towards our dream. To read more about Kimmo Akseli, click here.

Since the last gigs in November 2009, the band has been on a bit of a break and no new gatherings are in sight at the moment. During the following months the band will be recording new material, targeting to release new songs during the Spring 2010.