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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: South American Tour Postponed
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has issued the following statement: "We are forced to postpone our [South American] tour due to lack of professionalism and responsibility of the promoter. They approached us with an offer for the tour in June, w...December 2, 2008
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STAM1NA, TIMO KOTIPELTO, LEVERAGE, MEDICATED Confirmed For Finnish Charity Tour
STAM1NA, Timo Rautiainen, Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS),LEVERAGE and MEDICATED will take part in a short Finnish tour called "Kaveria ei jätetä" (translation: "Never leave a friend behind!") which collects money to help the voluntary youth mental healthcare in Finland. The dates are as follows: Jan...November 28, 2008
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VISION DIVINE Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Italian melodic metallers VISION DIVINE have inked a multi-album deal with Frontiers Records. The band's new studio album, "9 Degrees West of the Moon", is scheduled for release on January 23, 2009. Born as a side project of the esteemed guitarist and songwriter of LABYRINTH, Olaf Thorsen, as a way...November 27, 2008
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ANCARA Begins Recording New Album
Finnish hard rockers ANCARA entered Matrixtor Studios in Hämeenlinna, Finland on November 3 to begin recording their third album with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, APOCALYPTICA, AMORPHIS, LORDI, THE 69 EYES, SENTENCED, SEPULTURA). The follow-up to last year's "Beyond the Dark", will once again be r...November 13, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Discusses STRATOVARIUS 'Publicity Stunt'; Video Available
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mainman Timo Tolkki has released the second part of his three-part interview via the RR web site. During this lengthy interview which lasts almost an hour, Tolkki talks about the STRATOVARIUS period between 1996 and 2008. He discusses the diffic...November 13, 2008
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IN FLAMES: Japanese Dates Announced
Swedish metallers IN FLAMES will embark on a three-date headlining tour of Japan in March 2009. The details are as follows: March 04 - Tokyo, Japan - Blitz March 05 - Tokyo, Japan - Blitz March 06 - Osaka, Japan - IMP Hall Commented the band: "It's been a while since we played Japan now, ...November 12, 2008
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On The Road With IN FLAMES
IN FLAMES will be featured on the program "Dom Kallar Oss Artister" (They Call Us Artists) on Tuesday, November 19 at 9:00 p.m. CET on the Swedish television network SVT. According to a posting on the band's web site, "This summer the film team from SVT followed IN FLAMES around on the road to show...November 11, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI: New Video Interview Available
Part one of a new interview with former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki can be viewed at this location. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE recently launched its official web site at this location. Also included on the site are individual video interviews with the other RR...October 29, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Says It Is 'Wrong' For Remaining STRATOVARIUS Members To Use Band Name
Former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, who who drew up and signed an official waiver on May 20, 2008 giving up all rights to the STRATOVARIUS name, has issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the group's remaining members that they have "decided to carry the legacy of...October 23, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS' New Lineup Announces First Live Shows
Finnish melodic power metal legends STRATOVARIUS have vowed to return with a new studio album in 2009 — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki. According to a press release, the new CD will be "a positive and powerful record that the band's fans all over...October 23, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: New Photos, Video Interviews Posted Online
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has launched its official web site at this location. Included on the site are individual video interviews with the RR bandmembers — keyboardist Mike Khalilov, drummer Bruno Agra (ex-AQUARIA),singer Gus Monsanto...October 21, 2008
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INFERNOISE To Release 'The Chainsaw's Law' Next Month
Madrid, Spain-based metal band INFERNOISE will release its new album, "The Chainsaw's Law", on November 4 via Locomotive Records. The CD was recorded and mixed by Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE) at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland and M-20 Studios in Madrid, Spain. It was m...October 20, 2008
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Former STRATOVARIUS Mainman TIMO TOLKKI: New Four-Hour Audio Interview Posted Online
David Priest of OnTrackMagazine.com has uploaded a lengthy interview with former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mainman Timo Tolkki to this location. According to Priest, "the interview, which lasts nearly four hours, and is broken up into four parts, reveals more about the personal...October 18, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS: Video Footage From New Album Writing Sessions Posted Online
A two-and-a-half-minute video blog featuring footage from the writing/recording sessions for the new STRATOVARIUS album can be viewed below. The band's current lineup includes Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jens Johansson (keyboards),Lauri Porra (bass) and Jörg Michael (drums) alongside STRATOVARIUS' lat...October 17, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Wishes New STRATOVARIUS Lineup 'Best Of Luck'
Fomer STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "I took some time off after working with VISION DIVINE for something like six weeks. I went to Thailand for two weeks. When I returned, I noticed some weird things in the RR forum. I have no...October 5, 2008
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