REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Parts Ways With FRONTIERS RECORDS
May 28, 2008REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki appears to have parted ways with Frontiers Records.
Commented Tolkki: "Yesterday I finally got confirmation that we are able to do this. They [Frontiers] simply were not the right label for us. That became absolutely clear in the last few months.
"I would describe the experience with Frontiers Records with the word 'interesting.'
"I am currently negotiating with several labels, but I haven't made any decision yet. There is a lot of interest and that feels good.
"We have been offered an extensive 20-date Latin American tour for this December. I am also already (well it's been over two years since I wrote 'New Era' songs) writing new songs and can't wait to go to studio and on the road with these energetic and positive guys I was blessed to find."
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's "permanent" lineup includes keyboardist Mike Khalilov, Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra and Brazilian singer Gus Monsanto (ex-ADAGIO). A bassist for the group has not yet been named.
Short audio samples of all 10 tracks that are set to appear on "New Era", the forthcoming debut album from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, are available for streaming at www.jpc.de. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS. In fact, 'New Era' is the album that was meant to be the next STRATOVARIUS album.
"Timo called a few friends for the recording sessions and the album features all the lead vocals from such legends as Michael Kiske [HELLOWEEN] and Tobias Sammet [EDGUY, AVANTASIA], along with Timo's blistering lead guitar lines and melodic power metal anthems that made him one of the pioneers of the style and trademark performers of the style. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE witnesses a rebirth, a new era for Timo Tolkki and his music."
Other musicians that reportedly appear on "New Era" include Pasi Rantanen (vocals; THUNDERSTONE),Mirka Rantanen (drums; THUNDERSTONE) and Pasi Heikkil (bass; 45 DEGREE WOMAN).
"Revolution Renaissance" track listing (singer of each song listed next to its title):
01. Heroes (Sammet)
02. I Did It My Way (Kiske)
03. We Are Magic (Rantanen)
04. Angel (Kiske)
05. Eden Is Burning (Rantanen)
06. Glorious And Divine (Sammet)
07. Born Upon The Cross (Rantanen)
08. Keep The Flame Alive (Kiske)
09. Last Night On Earth (Kiske)
10. Revolution Renaissance (Kiske)
Timo Tolkki will play three 'An Evening With" shows in Italy in August. According to the guitarist, "We will play STRATO songs, songs from 'Classical Variations', 'Hymn to Life' and some REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE songs. That's gonna be nice."
"An Evening With Timo Tolkki" tour dates:
Aug. 08 - Musicpalast - Riccione, Italy
Aug. 09 - Elvis Fan - Stagno, Italy
Aug. 10 - Rapallo Open Air - Rapallo, Italy
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