Arion is a Finnish melodic death metal band that has been active since 2004. The band is composed of vocalist and guitarist Joonas Kauppinen, guitarist Tuomas Yli-Sippola, bassist Jussi Ontero, and drummer Janne Saksa. Arion has released four studio albums, Last of Us (2012), At the Break of Dawn (2014), Life Is Not Beautiful (2016), and Vultures Die Alone (2019). Arion's music is characterized by its heavy riffs, melodic solos, and powerful vocals. The band has been praised for their ability to combine the aggression of death metal with the melodic elements of power metal. Arion has toured extensively throughout Europe, playing at some of the biggest metal festivals in the world. They have also shared the stage with some of the biggest names in metal, such as Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, and Arch Enemy. Arion has become one of the most popular melodic death metal bands in the world, and their music has been praised by fans and critics alike. Their albums have been praised for their technical proficiency and their ability to blend aggression and melody. Arion continues to tour and record, and their music is sure to continue to captivate metal fans around the world.
