Formed in 1996 as Tricky Beans, they changed to Tricky Means in 1997 and to Sonata Arctica (famous Finnish power metal band) in 1999 when they signed a record contract. Tony Kakko - Vocals, Keyboards Tommy Portimo - Drums Jani Liimatainen - Guitars (since 1997) Janne Kivilahti - Bass (since 1997) Marko Paasikoski - Guitars (up to 1997, later bassist of Sonata Arctica) Pentti Peura - Bass (up to 1997)