Tony Kakko’s Himmelkraft released second single & video ‘Paika’

There is great power in secrecy. A new world is emerging from the shadows, built upon myths and mysteries, a place of hidden truths and untold stories. Now, Sonata Arctica frontman Tony Kakko unveils another piece of this enigma: HIMMELKRAFT releases its second single “Paika” (feat. Johanna Kurkela & JP Leppäluoto), accompanied by an official music video. The song is now available on all streaming platforms.

Tony Kakko, spokesperson for Himmelkraft, comments:

“Himmelkraft is a world for itself, and we have only just scratched the surface. With this album, I wanted to explore something new, something unexpected. My musical taste is too broad to be confined to just one style. ‘Paika’ is a perfect example of that—dark, atmospheric, and full of emotion.”

With its upcoming self-titled debut, Himmelkraft opens the door to an immersive world of sound and storytelling unlike anything Tony Kakko has done before. A master of weaving emotion into music, he now embarks on a journey beyond the expected, where epic choirs, cinematic orchestrations, and haunting melodies create an experience of grand proportions.

The album will be released on March 7th, 2025 via Reaper Entertainment.

You can now pre-order the album in exclusive deluxe editions:

💿 CD-Digi in a deluxe version with a real wax seal on the cover.

🎶 Limited deluxe vinyl with embossing (2LP):

• One disc in uranium vinyl, which glows in the dark 🌑
• Second disc in dark red with seal etching on the D-side.

📖 Hard cover book “The Stories”: Exclusively available in the bundle! This book contains fictional diary entries and stories for each song and forms the basis for the album’s unique concept.

Get your copy now and dive into the next chapter of Tony Kakko: www.reaper-entertainment.com

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