Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA's new album, Stones Grow Her Name, will be released on May 18th via Nuclear Blast Records. It was recorded in several studios all over Finland, mixed at Sonic Pump Studios by Mikko Karmila and mastered at Chartmakers by Svante Forsbäck.

Check out Parts 1 and 2 of the band's 'Making Of' documentary below:

Sonata Arctica's new single, 'I Have A Right', will be released on May 18th. There is a limited version of the digipak single with band signatures on pre-sale at the official Sonata Arctica webshop. Order yours before they run out at this location.

The release date is initial, the singles will be shipped right after they have been signed.

Tracklist:

'I Have A Right' (radio edit)

'I Have a Right' (album version)

The new album, Stones Grow Her Name, will be released as limited edition digipak, standard jewel case, vinyl and download. Check out the album artwork below:

The tracklisting:

'Only The Broken Hearts (Make You Beautiful)'

'Shitload of Money'

'Losing My Insanity'

'Somewhere Close To You'

'I Have A Right'

'Alone In Heaven'

'The Day'

'Cinderblox'

'Don't Be Mean'

'Wildfire II'

'Wildfire III'

Vocalist Tony Kakko comments: "Our newest adventure is only a final touch short of being ready. The recordings went extremely well and the mixing is in schedule. Have to say I am enjoying myself greatly. I've had a very hard and work filled two year period writing the songs while touring extensively with our previous album, The Days of Grays. But it has all been worth it! Yet again we are introducing new things to keep the music alive and interesting. New elements, styles and new moods, talented quest artists and ideas for the enjoyment of the loyal friends of our music. Can't wait for you to get your hands and ears on Stones Grow Her Name! Hope to see you all again on tour! Be well!"