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KOTIPELTO: Finnish Festival Appearances Announced

KOTIPELTO, the band led by STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto, has scheduled the following festival appearances in June/July: Jun. 08 - Tampere, FIN - Sauna Open Air Jun. 16 - Vantaa, FIN - Myötätuulirock Jul. 11 - Tampere, FIN - Tammerfest Jul. 21 - Hämeenlinna, FIN - Wanaja Festival Former STRAT...

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New STRATOVARIUS Album 'On Ice'

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "Writing this from the ancient city of Kyoto that used to be the capital of Japan [where STRATOVARIUS is currently touring]. Huge amount of temples and sightseeing to do here. Both Tokyo shows were more than coo...

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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Checks In From Japan

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS are in the middle of a Japanese headlining tour that is set to conclude on Friday, May 25 in Tokyo. The group's guitarist, Timo Tolkki, has checked in with the following update: "Things didnt start the smoothest way at the airport. After I entered the cockpit i...

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VISION DIVINE Confirmed For Italy's TOTAL METAL FESTIVAL

Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thörsen, have been confirmed for the Total Metal Festival, set to take place Saturday, September 15 at the soccer stadium of Noicattaro in Bari, Italy. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: RAGE DA...

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STRATOVARIUS' TOLKKI Is Japan-Bound

STRATOVARIUS mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "Off to Japan to play some shows. It's gonna be my 18th time there. This time I'm gonna see some of the real Japan, especially Kyoto area. We are going to have some rehearsals before flying (we haven't really played in month...

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STRATOVARIUS: New Video Interview With TIMO KOTIPELTO Available

A video interview with STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto, conducted by All Metal Music on May 8, 2007 in New York City, has been posted at YouTube: Part#1, Part#2. KOTIPELTO's third album, "Serenity", recently entered the Finnish national chart at position No. 8. Released in Europe via AFM Record...

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Ex-MASTERPLAN Singer To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

Former MASTERPLAN/ARK frontman Jorn Lande has been confirmed as one of the guests on "The Scarecrow", the third installment of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA solo project. The album is being produced by Sascha Paeth, who also played the rhythm guitar on the CD. The drums were laid down by...

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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist: 'I Live My Life Completely Outside Society'

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has posted the following message on his personal MySpace page: "I am getting lot of wishes for whatever particular feast is going on in whatever country. Let it be known that I don't celebrate birthdays, Christmas, any Finnish feast (juhannus etc) or any traditiona...

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OBSCURA Adds Second Guitarist

German death metal band OBSCURA has announced the addition of second guitarist Johannes Rennig (PROFANITY). "It was a very hard decision to make," the group writes on its web site. "We are looking forward to the upcoming festivals and the recording mode of the new album in August this year." OBSCURA...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM, KOTIPELTO Members To Guest On Finnish 'Idols' Winner's Debut CD

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has announced the lineup of his band. Joining the vocalist will be the following musicians; Erkka Korhonen (RASKAS JOULU, CHEAT CODE) - Guitar Vili Ollila (TUNNELVISION, RASKAS JOULU, CHEAT...

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DIMMU BORGIR, TIMO RAUTIAINEN Confirmed For Finland's SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival

DIMMU BORGIR and TIMO RAUTIAINEN have been confirmed for the 2007 edition of the Sauna Open Air festival, set to take place June 7-9 in Tampere, Finland. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Thursday, June 7: MEGADETH TIMO RAUTIAINEN STAM1NA PAIN CONFESSOR LOS BASTARDOS KORPIKLAANI Friday,...

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KOTIPELTO: 'Serenity' Enters Finnish Chart At No. 8

KOTIPELTO's third album, "Serenity", has entered the Finnish national chart at position No. 8. View the entire chart at this location. Released in Europe via AFM Records, the CD was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland and was mixed by Mikko Karmila. The album's first single, "Sleep W...

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STRATOVARIUS, LORDI, NIGHTWISH Members To Write Songs For Finnish 'Idols' Winner

According to the Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS),Tomi Putaansuu (a.k.a. Mr. Lordi; LORDI),Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT),Janne Joutsenniemi (SUBURBAN TRIBE),Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA) and Jarkko Ahola (TERÄSBETONI) are among the metal musicians who will contrib...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Says He Doesn't Like Band's Last, Self-Titled Album

David Priest of OnTrackMagazine.com recently conducted an interview with STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki. A few excerpts from the chat follow: OnTrackMagazine.com: How are you feeling these days? Timo: Pretty okay. I mean I went through some really black depression after the last tour again, 'cause...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Comments On New VISION DIVINE Album

Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thörsen, have completed work on their new album, "The 25th Hour", due on June 4 via Scarlet Records. The production was once again handled by Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS) and Luigi Stefanini at the New Sin St...