Katra (band)
Katra is a Finnish symphonic metal band founded by vocalist . Members Katra Anniina Solopuro (born 10 August 1984 in Tampere, Finland) has been studying piano since the age of 6. At 14 she switched to voice lessons. Today she studies singing and theatre music in Tampere University of Applied Sciences. She also has a background in dance and gymnastics. She has a daughter, Illusia, whose father is Risto Katajisto, the guitarist of Lovex. In her former bands, Lovex and Essentia, she played keyboard and sang background vocals. She was also the vocalist for cover band Coverstone and symphonic metal band Feridea. Other current members of Katra include guitarist Kristian Kangasniemi (Sonicmind), bassist Johannes Tolonen (, , Plain Fade, Alcoholica), drummer Matti Auerkallio (Avenie, , Duality, Animal House, Mistreaters and Four Hoarsemen), and guitarist Teemu Mätäsjärvi (Alcoholica). History "Sahara" single (2006) and Katra (2007) Solopuro released a single "Sahara" in September 2006. Then she formed the band Katra and published the self-titled album Katra through Edel Records in spring 2007. The "Sahara" single received much radio play and while on tour, the band started writing new material. Katra also released a single that included the songs "Tietäjä" and "Vaaratar". Napalm