Jani Liimatainen is a Finnish guitarist, born on September 9, 1980. He rose to prominence as the guitarist for the power metal band Sonata Arctica , where he played from 1996 to 2007. After leaving the band, he founded the projects Cain's Offering and The Dark Element , continuing to develop the metal genre. Лииматайнена playing style is characterized by fast and precise solos and powerful riffs, making him one of the genre's most notable guitarists. His contribution to the development of power metal remains significant.

• Genres: Метал
• Country: Finland
• Language: English