new Tolkki's project

[Stratosfear]

Tolkki said yesterday, he can't tell us more at the moment.

Conditional fine set by Universal/Sanctuary. Source: Soundi interview.

I don't know if you think the same, but all this shit SUCKS a lot. Why? Because WE STILL DON'T KNOW IF STRATO CONTINUES OR NOT. That's the only problem, not Tolkki's other projects, he can do whatever he wants to do, but he can't forget Stratovarius. It's like if you'd wish to forget how to breath.

More news when things have been solved between Universal/Sanctuary and Stratovarius.

[NeonVomit]

I just hope it all works out.

Strato are one of the most important bands to me as a musician.

I guess music will exist in any case, but yeah.

I'd just love to see Timo, Timo, Jens, Lauri and Jorg put out more albums.

But I guess we shall see.

[Beast_Pete]

If Tolkki is not saying anything yet, he has reasons to do so. I doubt Stratovarius will stay alive, alive as in a touring, creating band, but of course we will always have the past musics to listen to.

[browneyedgirl]

If Tolkki is not saying anything yet, he has reasons to do so. I doubt Stratovarius will stay alive, alive as in a touring, creating band, but of course we will always have the past musics to listen to.

AMEN! And, the memories! And, Infinite Visions.
Life goes on.

[RazielSR]

Conditional fine set by Universal/Sanctuary. Source: Soundi interview.

And somebody knows why Strato have a conditional fine set by Sanctuary¿?

[browneyedgirl]

Conditional fine set by Universal/Sanctuary. Source: Soundi interview.

And somebody knows why Strato have a conditional fine set by Sanctuary¿?

Aren't there still groups recording under the Sanctuary Label? Like Megadeth?
This situation is really complicated, so I don't what this all means!

[Summpi sika]

Okay. Let's not start the funreals (gosh.. it despress me). Only right thing to do now is just wait . speculating despress' me even more. I still have faith in Strato, so trying to keep my chin up

[black death]

Aren't there still groups recording under the Sanctuary Label? Like Megadeth?

Megadeth are under Roadrunner right now.

[browneyedgirl]

Aren't there still groups recording under the Sanctuary Label? Like Megadeth?

Megadeth are under Roadrunner right now.

Roadrunner is a subsidary of Sanctuary. Like I said, this is a complicated situation.

[black death]

Roadrunner is a subsidary of Sanctuary.

Really? I thought Sanctuary finished in US

[empi]

http://www.michaelkiske.net/index_en.php
Ok there isnt written anything new but things are moving.
If Timo is asking Jens for live performances who is playing the keys in the studio ??

And a Quote from here

http://www.michaelkiske.net/_web/forum/ ... php?t=1210

"Michael Kiske indeed confirmed his participation on this CD saying that the songs and the lyrics are quite good. Michi recorded his lead-vocals for five complete songs, including the title-track Revolution Renaissance."

[browneyedgirl]

Roadrunner is a subsidary of Sanctuary.

Really? I thought Sanctuary finished in US

I Made a boo-boo!
Roadrunner is a subsidiary of Warner.
Here is a link to an article which gives Sanctuary's origin, and discusses its demise.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctuary_Records

I think something needs to be said about the fact that RR seemingly has been worked on for awhile. IN SECRET. The vocals are almost done, most everything about RR is finished. The fans were not informed of anything.
When was TT going to tell the fans about all this stuff? Was RR going to just be sprung upon us with so much as a howdy-do?

Que Sera Sera, I guess.

[black death]

Que Sera Sera, I guess.

Yes. The only sayings I know that is truthfull every time . Although I'd like to know at least WHEN we will know que será...

[*Deni*]

it seems we are all "happy" about those news....

Not everyone.

Lots are not, and I'm one of them. But, there is nothing anyone can do. We can either buy the album, or not. Its our choice individially.

I'm another one

Me too.I want a new Stratoalbum, not a new band project. What's Timo doing?

[Fuuso]

What I'm waiting for is a new Strato album, although this new project sounds quite interesting. It is almost certain that I will buy the Revolution Renaissance album when it comes out, but it'll never replace Stratovarius. That's how I feel about this...

Anyway, can't wait to hear Kiske doing what he does best!

[exe knight]

Anyway, can't wait to hear Kiske doing what he does best!

Me too, he's just so ace at breathing

[nepi]

I've heard someone has stolen CDs with stuff for the Opera-project from Tolkki... does someone has more news about it?

[empi]

we're not talking here about saana

[browneyedgirl]

I've heard someone has stolen CDs with stuff for the Opera-project from Tolkki... does someone has more news about it?

Thats sort of past history, nepi. Another complicated story.

[nepi]

i see....

anyway, thx for your kind info

[empi]

go Black Diamond go !!!!

[Plisken]

hmmm didnt Michael Kiske do the vocals on Timo's Hymn To life album? I dont think this would be the first time Timo and Kiske would work together if RR really is happening. So actually when you look at it that way with this info it now would actually make sense if Kiske was working with Timo again.

Actually RR would be the 3rd time they work with each other cuz I know for a fact they both worked on Avantasia: The Metal Opera part 1 and 2.


Edit: ok I just found with on Kiske's official website, the top paragraph we already know but take a look at the bottom paragraph :O

"In the latest issue of Finland's Soundi magazine, STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki reveals that he has formed a new band called REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, which is believed to have been the working title of the now apparently aborted new STRATOVARIUS album. The group's debut CD — which will feature guest appearances by Michael Kiske, Pasi Rantanen (vocals; THUNDERSTONE), Mirka Rantanen (drums; THUNDERSTONE), Pasi Heikkilä (bass; 45 DEGREE WOMAN) and Tobias Sammet (vocals; EDGUY) — is tentatively due this summer via Frontiers Records.

Michael Kiske indeed confirmed his participation on this CD saying that the songs and the lyrics are quite good. Michi(Kiske) recorded his lead-vocals for five complete songs, including the title-track Revolution Renaissance."

So this pretty much just confirmed REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE is happening(or I should say happend), is pretty much finished and Kiske is the Lead Vocalist. This is Stratovarius new album apparently done by completely different people(other then Timo of course)well from what I understand it looks that way at least.

[browneyedgirl]

i see....

anyway, thx for your kind info

There are a couple topics about all that stuff. You just have to read them. Alot of reading!

Oh, and Kiske was Tolkki's first choice for replacement singer during the 2004 Stratofiasco, but Kiske had his own project at the time&that was why Miss K was chosen.

[Verdades Parias]

Since the project was public, i can`t stop thinking about Stratovarius, sorry for being such a down posting asshole, . But this is my true, I have to say it somewhere. God Damnit!

[browneyedgirl]

Since the project was public, i can`t stop thinking about Stratovarius, sorry for being such a down posting asshole, . But this is my true, I have to say it somewhere. God Damnit!

Don't feel bad about your feelings. I think most of us are confused, many are disappointed, and lots are angry. Under the circumstances, how RR was "presented" to us, with the secrecy&proposed formant, those feelings are understandable!
And I do wish Koti was the singer!!! Thats what has me stumped.

[Plisken]

Don't feel bad about your feelings. I think most of us are confused, many are disappointed, and lots are angry. Under the circumstances, how RR was "presented" to us, with the secrecy&proposed formant, those feelings are understandable!
And I do wish Koti was the singer!!! Thats what has me stumped.

Well its not like Kiske is bad >.> he is amazing. Up there with TimoK, Bruce Dickenson, James LaBrie, etc.

Probably the reason why he isnt in band/album is probably cuz its a new project not meant to replace stratovarius.

[RazielSR]

Probably the reason why he isnt in band/album is probably cuz its a new project not meant to replace stratovarius.

It is the only thing we need to know. I wanna see Tolkki here saying: "hey, don't worry!, this is just another project as Saana or Hymn to life."

But why he doesn't say it?

Because there's a contract? A conditional fine¿? I can't understand this situation. LaBrie, Kiske, etc, etc...they are all good singers, but wtf, Stratovarius voice = Kotipelto.

Sorry for Kotipelto, but I don't like to listen "Reasons" or "Sleep Well", etc. I want Tolkki's music with Kotipelto's voice, Jens keyboards, Jörg drums and Porra bassisting (well it's not very important for me the bassist).

I think we; the fans need more information about it. He can say all about that new band and nothing about stratovarius, this is the most depressing thing.

[black death]

and Porra bassisting

[RazielSR]

and Porra bassisting

What's the problem? I mean the action.
Porra as a bassist.

[AMBR@BEC]

and Porra bassisting

What's the problem? I mean the action.
Porra as a bassist.

It's not bassisting, it's bassilating.