My Father's Son

Description

Here is the new solo album from guitarist/composer Jani Liimatainen (The Dark Element, Insomnium). The talent of the Finnish musician is fully showcased on this new album, and he has surrounded himself with an exceptional group of friends to record this disc. The album features contributions from Björn "Speed" Strid (Soilwork, The Night Flight Orchestra), Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica), Timo Kotipelto (Stratovarius), Anette Olzon (The Dark Element), Renan Zonta (Electric Mob), Pekka Heino (Brother Firetribe), and Antti Railio (Celesty, Diecell). Liimatainen also handles some vocal parts himself. Bassist Jonas Kuhlberg (One Desire), drummer Rolf Pilve (Stratovarius, Smackbound), and pianist Jarkko Lahti form a solid backing band, while Liimatainen takes care of the guitars, keyboards, and programming.