Elias Viljanen

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Member

1990-1993 Depravity (FIN) - guitars  
2001- Elias Viljanen - guitars  
2007- Sonata Arctica - guitars  
2012- Klingenberg Syndrome - guitars  

Live musician

2007 Sonata Arctica - guitars  
2015 Silent Voices - guitars  

Guest musician

2006 Masterstroke - guitar solo  
2009 Celesty - guitars  
2010 Hevisaurus - guitars  
2020 Black Sun (ECU) - guitars  
2022 Mental Care Foundation - guitars  

Interviews

20.12.2009 Sonata Arctica

Personal information

Also known as: E. Vil, Enska
Born on: 08.07.1975

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Elias 'E. Vil' Viljanen (born July 8, 1975) is a Finnish musician, known for being the guitarist for Sonata Arctica since 2007. Viljanen joined Sonata Arctica in spring 2007 in order to replace Jani Liimatainen, who left the band in August 2007 to fulfil his civil duties in Finland. The decision was only made official on August 8, 2007, but Elias Viljanen had been known to replace Liimatainen in concerts during the spring and summer tour. Viljanen cites KISS, Metallica, Slayer, and Whitesnake as his musical influences.