Katra (band)

Katra Anniina Solopuro (born 10 August 1984 in Tampere, Finland) has been studying piano since the age of 6.

Other current members of Katra include guitarist Kristian Kangasniemi (Sonicmind), bassist Johannes Tolonen (Manzana [fi], When the Empire Falls [fi], Plain Fade, Alcoholica), drummer Matti Auerkallio (Avenie, Soulfallen [de], Duality, Animal House, Mistreaters and Four Hoarsemen), and guitarist Teemu Mätäsjärvi (Alcoholica).

The band played a couple of gigs in Germany, including Summer Breeze Open Air 2009 and received a good response.

On June 19, 2010, Katra opened for Theatre of Tragedy at Circo Volador in Mexico, a career highlight for all of the members.

On January 10, 2015, Katra Solopouro announced via her Facebook account that she entered to studio to record a new album, in order to be released in the next spring[2][3][4] Into A Dawn was released in March 2015 Feridea[5] Katra have been featured in Germany's Orkus magazine,[1][6] where they won "Best International Newcomer" in the 2009 fan poll, and China's X music magazine.