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NATIONAL NAPALM SYNDICATE Completes Work On New Album
Finnish metallers NATIONAL NAPALM SYNDICATE have finished mixing their third studio album, entitled "Devolution of the Species". The CD was recorded at the Helgate Studio in their hometown of Oulu and was mixed at Soundtrack Studios in Porvoo, Finland. Helming the sessions was producer Olli Kykknen,...June 14, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Members Release Open 'Thank You' Letter To TIMO TOLKKI
STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jrg Michael (drums) and Jens Johansson (keyboards) have issued the following open letter to guitarist Timo Tolkki, who drew up and signed an official waiver on May 20, 2008 giving up all rights to the STRATOVARIUS name. "Dear Timo, we thank you for the w...June 9, 2008
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Former STRATOVARIUS Members Reportedly Decide Against Carrying On Without TOLKKI
Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENASISSANCE mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "Just thought you might want to hear this and end the speculations. "Today I made an interview with a biggest heavy metal magazine Rock Hard in Germany with a longtime journalist fr...May 30, 2008
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VISION DIVINE: Working Album Title Revealed
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, who were recently rejoined by singer Fabio Lione (also of RHAPSODY OF FIRE),have set "9 Degrees West of the Moon" as the working title of their new album, tentatively due before the end of the year. The CD will once again be produced by Timo Tolkki (RE...May 30, 2008
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VISION DIVINE: Singer FABIO LIONE Rejoins The Fold
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thrsen, have issued the following statement: "We are happy to announce that finally Fabio Lione [vocals] is part of the family again! He was the only logical person we could think about, as he's a wonderful...May 28, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Parts Ways With FRONTIERS RECORDS
REVOLUTION 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 absol...May 28, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Still Looking For Bassist
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "Having almost completed the line up for REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, we are still looking for bass players. You have to be quick, recordings and tours are awaiting. So please send tw...May 27, 2008
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Audio Samples Of Entire 'New Era' Album Available
Short audio samples of all 10 tracks that are set to appear on "New Era", the forthcoming debut album from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE the new band featuring former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki are available for streaming at www.jpc.de. "New Era" is scheduled for release on June 6 via Frontiers Re...May 25, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Announces 'An Evening With' Dates In Italy
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE/ex-STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "I got invited by a guy who sometimes invites musicians to play with his cover band. These three gigs will be in Italy and it will be like 'An Evening With Timo Tolkki' type of show. We will play STRATO so...May 23, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Issues 'Final Statement' Regarding STRATOVARIUS
REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE/ex-STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has posted his "final announcement regarding STRATOVARIUS." According to Timo, "It is long, but it explains everything and is worth to read. After this statement I will not comment the whole thing anymore, but I will concentrate on the fu...May 20, 2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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