Stratovarius
Founded: 1984
Location: Finland
Stratovarius is a Finnish power metal band. Formed in 1984, they have released sixteen studio albums, five DVDs and six live albums. The band's line-up has changed many times, and after guitarist Timo Tolkki's departure in 2008, no founding members remain. Currently, the longest standing member is singer Timo Kotipelto, who joined in 1994.
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Live Review: Stratovarius, Eyefear, Darker Half
Finishing off with the surprise inclusion of Eagleheart and crowd favourite Hunting High And Low, the band left to wild applause and promised to hurry back soon. Here’s hoping they do.
Stratovarius: Media Made Timo Tolkki's Departure Difficult
Lauri Porra opens up about the founding member leaving the band
Power Metal Nemesis
“Of course when Timo left things were pretty hard for us because of all the things being said in the press."
Stratovarius Announce First Tour Of Australia
Get ready for one of melodic metal's best!
Album Review: Stratovarius - 'Elysium'
Music to space out to late at night.
Stratovarius
Stratovarius is a name that brings to mind sweeping, lushly orchestrated albums, epic concepts and fierce, razor-sharp musicianship. I was lucky enough to catch up with metal legend and Stratovarius drummer Jörg Michael and have an in-depth discussion about the band's latest album, Elysium, his recovery from cancer, his rise throughout the 80s to become a top session drummer and Stratovarius' split with former guitarist Timo Tolkki.
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