Search results for 'stratovarius'
News
EVERGREY: New Album Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Swedish dark, melodic metal act EVERGREY has unveiled the cover artwork and track listing for its new album, "Torn", which will arrive at the stores at the beginning of September via the band's new label, Steamhammer/SPV. "Torn" track listing: 01. Broken Wings 02. Soaked 03. Fear 04. When Kingdoms F...May 14, 2008
News
Former ADAGIO Singer Joins REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki has recruited ex-ADAGIO singer Gus Monsanto for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. Commented Tolkki: "I'm writing this from Hong Kong overlooking the amazing bay. It is a great pleasure to announce the new singer of REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE I have ch...May 14, 2008
News
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Another Song Posted Online
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has posted another song from his new band, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, on the group's MySpace page. Check out the track "I Did It My Way" at this location. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's current lineup also includes Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra and keyboardist Mike Khal...May 12, 2008
News
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Drummer Announced
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. Commented Agra: "I'm 27 years old, and since I was 13 (when I started playing drums) I sought my true spiritual freedom through music. When I started AQUARIA, in 1999 (then call...May 12, 2008
News
TIMO TOLKKI: Why Should I Let Former Bandmates Use STRATOVARIUS Name?
Ex-STRATOVARIUS leader and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "Just wanted to let you know, that I will be away for a while. I need to get away from this negative and hate-filled atmosphere of the last days. "The statement of [...May 9, 2008
News
EVERGREY Signs With SPV/STEAMHAMMER
Swedish dark, melodic metal act EVERGREY has inked a deal with Steamhammer/SPV. The agreement covers not only the group's brand-new studio album, "Torn", which will arrive at the stores at the beginning of September, but also EVERGREY's complete back catalogue. EVERGREY mastermind Tom S. Englund is...May 8, 2008
News
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Keyboardist Announced
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted keyboardist Mike Khalilov for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. "[Mike] was born in the city of Baku on May 7th, 1986," says Timo. "Currently living in New York, Mike has been playing classical piano for nearly 12 years. He picked up keyboards...May 8, 2008
News
Ex-STRATOVARIUS Leader TIMO TOLKKI Responds To Former Bandmates
Ex-STRATOVARIUS leader and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following statement in response to comments released earlier today by his former STRATOVARIUS bandmates regarding the circumstances surrounding the group's break-up: "I am very surprised about this. But m...May 7, 2008
News
Former STRATOVARIUS Members: 'TIMO TOLKKI's Main Motivation Was Greed'
Former STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jens Johansson (keyboards),Lauri Porra (bass) and Jrg Michael (drums) have issued the following joint statement: "Timo Tolkki published a statement on April 2 this year. The other members of STRATOVARIUS would now like to set the record straight....May 7, 2008
News
HEADHUNTER: 'Parasite Of Society' Title Track Posted Online
HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jrg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON),has posted the title track of its forthcoming album, "Parasite of Society", on the group's MySpace page. Schmier stated about the song:...May 5, 2008
News
Former STRATOVARIUS Bassist Schedules Finnish Clinics
Former STRATOVARIUS bassist Lauri Porra has just kicked off Musamaailma-ESP clinic tour of Finland. Remaining dates are as follows: May 06 - Kajaani May 07 - Joensuu, Karjalan Musiikki May 08 - Mikkeli According to Lauri, the clinics will feature him "play[ing] some songs for you on the bass and I w...May 5, 2008
News
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's Keyboardist Is Not JENS JOHANSSON
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has announced that he has selected a keyboardist for his new project REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE. Although Timo has yet to reveal the musician's identity, Tolkki did offer that the band's newest addition "is not Jens [Johansson, ex-STRATOVARIUS keyboardist]." REVOL...May 1, 2008
News
ALMAH Begins Recording New Album
ALMAH, the side project of ANGRA members Edu Falaschi (vocals) and Felipe Andreoli (bass),recently announced the lineup for the recording sessions for the group's sophomore album: Edu Falaschi - Vocals Felipe Andreoli - Bass Marcelo Barbosa - Gutar Paulo Schroeber - Guitar Marcelo Moreira - Drums T...May 1, 2008
News
CRYSTALLION: 'Hattin' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed
German "noble power metal" hopefuls CRYSTALLION will release their second album, "Hattin", in the U.S. on August 12 via Dockyard 1/Locomotive. The CD will be issued in Europe on May 16. "Hattin" track listing: 01. The Ambush 02. Wings Of Thunder 03. Vanishing Glory 04. Under Siege 05. The Battle - O...April 28, 2008
News
VISION DIVINE Parts Ways With Singer
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thrsen, have issued the following statement: "Michele Luppi is no longer singing with VISION DIVINE. "Beside any speculation which could be done regarding the truth behind all this, we simply believe it was...April 28, 2008
Prev 