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TIMO TOLKKI: 'STRATOVARIUS Is No More'

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following statement: "It is time to stop the silence and announce what some of you have already been speculating. STRATOVARIUS is no more. "Last October I told the guys that I am stopping the band and told them the reasons why. "This letter is addresse...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Launches REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE

In the latest issue of Finland's Soundi magazine, STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki reveals that he has formed a new band called REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, which is believed to have been the working title of the now apparently aborted new STRATOVARIUS album. The group's debut CD which will feature guest...

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AMORPHIS, CATAMENIA Members Release New CORPSE MOLESTER CULT Demo

CORPSE MOLESTER CULT, the Finnish old-school death metal band featuring current/former members of AMORPHIS, CATAMENIA and WASARA, has posted its new demo on the band's MySpace page. Entitled "La Tumba de los Muertos Vivientes", the CD features four songs "filled with puss and gore." CORPSE MOLESTER...

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OBSCURA: New Promo CD Tracks Posted Online

German death metallers OBSCURA have uploaded rough-mix versions of the tracks from their forthcoming three-track promo CD, recorded by Victor Bullok (DARK FORTRESS; CELTIC FROST touring member). The songs available for streaming at this location are as follows: 01. The Anticosmos Overload 02. Choir...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Says His New Rock Opera Is ' For The People Who Still Have A Heart'

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his recently released classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "After I wrote the story over two years ago, I knew immediately that it would be a story that would divide people. I have foll...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Says He Is 'Very Happy' With Number Of 'Saana' Legal Downloads

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "I'm very happy to see how many people are actually downloading 'Saana' from my webshop as MP3/FLAC version. It completely su...

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Finland's STONE To Reunite For One-Off Concert At SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival

Finnish speed/thrash metallers STONE will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their legendary self-titled debut by reuniting for a one-off concert at the Sauna Open Air metal festival on June 7 in Tampere, Finland. The band's lineup for the show will be as follows: Janne Joutsenniemi (bass, vocals) Ro...

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THANATOS Is 'Far From Being Dead, Buried And Forgotten'

Dutch death metal pioneers THANATOS have issued the following update: "Just a quick word to assure you that THANATOS are far from being dead, buried and forgotten. The band members are just extremely busy with all their other bands/projects right now; Stephan [Gebédi, guitar/vocals] and Paul [Baayen...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman, FRONTIERS RECORDS Reach Amicable Settlement Over 'Saana' Album Release

Italy's Frontiers Records has issued the following press release: Frontiers Records and Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS guitarist/mainman) are very pleased to announce to have finally reached an amicable settlement over the "Saana – Warrior of Light Pt. 1" album controversy. The agreement for this album w...

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TIMO TOLKKI: 'Things Are Moving' With 'Saana' Release

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on the fate of his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "First of all, a humble thank you for all you who have sent me so many wonderful messages showing their love and...

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KOTIPELTO: 'Serenity' Video Posted Online

"Serenity", the new video from KOTIPELTO — the band led by STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto — can be viewed below. The performance footage in the clip was shot in Buenos Aires, Argentina on September 29, 2007. KOTIPELTO's third album, "Serenity", entered the Finnish national chart at position No....

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Claims Label Initially 'Rejected' Rock Opera, Vows To Take Legal Action

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update in his ongoing dispute with Italy's Frontiers Records over the fate of his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "Due to the unfortunate events around 'Saana' during the...

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Record Label Says It Is Righful Owner Of TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light' Album

Frontiers Records has released the following statement regarding STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's claim that Frontiers "hasn't fullfilled its contractual obligations" regarding the release of Tolkki's recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal I...

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TIMO TOLKKI Claims He Has Terminated Contract With FRONTIERS For 'Saana' Release

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update regarding his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "I would like to inform you about the following things regarding 'Saana': Due to the fact that Frontiers Records has...

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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light Part 1': More Details Revealed

Frontiers Records will release STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island" on March 14. "Composing, writing the story, casting from hundreds of people, and putting this all together has been very refreshing and interesting f...