Sunrise Avenue

Sunrise Avenue play rock with a positive attitude. The band's debut album On The Way To Wonderland was released in 2006 (May in Finland, August in Germany). Sweden followed in February 2007.

Sunrise Avenue was the first Finnish band ever to have an international record deal before their debut album was even published.

The band was first started by lead singer Samu Haber and guitarist Janne Kärkkäinen in 2002. Not long afterwards Raul Ruutu, the bass player, joined the group, and Sami Osala took on the drums in the fall of 2005. Janne was to leave the band in August 2007. Riku Rajamaa played guitar on the European tour during autum 2007.

The key element of their music is excellent songs that sound as good - if not sometimes better - when stripped and played acoustically; the catchy melodies and harmonious singing contrasts beautifully with the bass and drums that bring them to life.

In October 2006 the band received a Gold Record for the album (15,000 sold copies) in Finland.
In February 2007 the band received a Platinum Record for the album (30,000 sold copies) in Finland.
In February 2007 the band received a Gold Record for the single "Fairytale Gone Bad"(10,000 sold copies) in Sweden.
In April 2007 the band received a Gold Record for the album (100,000 sold copies) in Germany.


At NRJ Radio Awards 2007 (largest Nordic radio awards) the band won in four categories:
- Best Finnish newcomer
- Best Finnish Song (Fairytale Gone Bad)
- Best Finnish Album (On The Way To Wonderland)
- Best Nordic Artist

Released singles:
All Because Of You
Romeo
Fairytale Gone Bad
Forever Yours
Heal Me