STRATOVARIUS ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW ALBUM, POLARIS
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Stratovarius will release their brand new studio album, Polaris, on May 21st, 2009. This new album will see a worldwide release by the band's new label partner edel under the new imprint earMUSIC outside of Asia, and the band's long time label partner for Asia, JVC.
Jens Johansson states, "We are very happy to have found strong label partners for the future of Stratovarius who truly believe in the band and are as enthusiastic as we are. I can't wait to hit the road again and meet all fans who supported us through all our good and bad times."
Max Vaccaro, of earMUSIC / edel adds: "We are very honoured to welcome Stratovarius in our family; 'Polaris' is in fact a special album for edel. Like for Stratovarius, it's a sort of new start, we are in fact entering a new exciting chapter in our lives, the launch of a the new label earMUSIC, to coincide with the release of this fantastic new album with a renewed line-up and an overwhelming energy. One thing is for sure, Stratovarius fans will agree with us in welcoming the extraordinary talent of the new guitar player Matias Kupiainen and immediately reckon 'Polaris' to be a true Stratovarius classic."
Says Seigo Horiuchi of JVC/Victor Entertainment, Inc., Japan: "We are proud of our long and successful history with this great band and are very excited to be a part of their new beginning."
In September 2008 the band found the freedom to go into seclusion for almost a month in a cottage by the sea in a Finnish forest to relax, laugh, write songs, be creative together, and record. And they found themselves being a band reborn. The result is a melodic, powerful, fresh, tight, and technically elaborate new album. Powerful melodies mingle with sophisticated arrangements, strong anthems stand alongside heavy songs. There are 11 songs full of energy, musicianship, and a positive outlook.
"Polaris" was recorded in the fall 2008 at Hästholmen and 5by5 studios, Helsinki, Finland. It was mixed by the legendary Mikko Karmila, who has a long history with the band.
Vocalist Timo Kotipelto explains, "Polaris is a positive, powerful album that Stratovarius fans all over the world are certain to take to their hearts."
The band will support the release of their new studio album with a massive world tour. The tour will start in the UK, followed by European dates.
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September will see Stratovarius playing live shows in Asia, followed by a full North and South American tour in September/October.
A European headliner tour is scheduled for January 2010.
Stratovarius is:
Timo Kotipelto - vocals
Matias Kupiainen - guitars
Lauri Porra - bass
Jörg Michael - drums
Jens Johansson - keyboards
A division of edel entertainment, earMUSIC represents the work of International Pop and Rock artists such as: Deep Purple, Status Quo, Stratovarius, Nazareth, UB40, Ice Cube, Chris Rea, Christopher Cross, Brett Anderson and many others. Working in conjunction with the edel label earBOOKS (http://www.earbooks.net), earMUSIC presents the work of its artists, by pushing the boundaries of physical formats' brand marketing possibilities, releasing music on CD, earBOOKS, digital, vinyl.
http://www.edel.de
http://www.ear-music.net
http://www.myspace.com/earmusicofficial
Jens Johansson states, "We are very happy to have found strong label partners for the future of Stratovarius who truly believe in the band and are as enthusiastic as we are. I can't wait to hit the road again and meet all fans who supported us through all our good and bad times."
Max Vaccaro, of earMUSIC / edel adds: "We are very honoured to welcome Stratovarius in our family; 'Polaris' is in fact a special album for edel. Like for Stratovarius, it's a sort of new start, we are in fact entering a new exciting chapter in our lives, the launch of a the new label earMUSIC, to coincide with the release of this fantastic new album with a renewed line-up and an overwhelming energy. One thing is for sure, Stratovarius fans will agree with us in welcoming the extraordinary talent of the new guitar player Matias Kupiainen and immediately reckon 'Polaris' to be a true Stratovarius classic."
Says Seigo Horiuchi of JVC/Victor Entertainment, Inc., Japan: "We are proud of our long and successful history with this great band and are very excited to be a part of their new beginning."
In September 2008 the band found the freedom to go into seclusion for almost a month in a cottage by the sea in a Finnish forest to relax, laugh, write songs, be creative together, and record. And they found themselves being a band reborn. The result is a melodic, powerful, fresh, tight, and technically elaborate new album. Powerful melodies mingle with sophisticated arrangements, strong anthems stand alongside heavy songs. There are 11 songs full of energy, musicianship, and a positive outlook.
"Polaris" was recorded in the fall 2008 at Hästholmen and 5by5 studios, Helsinki, Finland. It was mixed by the legendary Mikko Karmila, who has a long history with the band.
Vocalist Timo Kotipelto explains, "Polaris is a positive, powerful album that Stratovarius fans all over the world are certain to take to their hearts."
The band will support the release of their new studio album with a massive world tour. The tour will start in the UK, followed by European dates.
[[INSDATES]]
September will see Stratovarius playing live shows in Asia, followed by a full North and South American tour in September/October.
A European headliner tour is scheduled for January 2010.
Stratovarius is:
Timo Kotipelto - vocals
Matias Kupiainen - guitars
Lauri Porra - bass
Jörg Michael - drums
Jens Johansson - keyboards
A division of edel entertainment, earMUSIC represents the work of International Pop and Rock artists such as: Deep Purple, Status Quo, Stratovarius, Nazareth, UB40, Ice Cube, Chris Rea, Christopher Cross, Brett Anderson and many others. Working in conjunction with the edel label earBOOKS (http://www.earbooks.net), earMUSIC presents the work of its artists, by pushing the boundaries of physical formats' brand marketing possibilities, releasing music on CD, earBOOKS, digital, vinyl.
http://www.edel.de
http://www.ear-music.net
http://www.myspace.com/earmusicofficial
Re: STRATOVARIUS ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW ALBUM, POLARIS
I really love the name. It's perfect. Maybe you could start the world tour in January 2010 with another album released?
WOW POLARIS IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!
EDIT: And mixed by Mikko Karmila, that's a gift.
WOW POLARIS IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!
EDIT: And mixed by Mikko Karmila, that's a gift.
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Re: STRATOVARIUS ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW ALBUM, POLARIS
Great news Jens . Congratulations to Stratovarius!
Can´t wait for the album Polaris and the gigs, see you in Sauna Open Air 2009!
:party: :headbang: :headbang:
Here is one link: http://www.metalfromfinland.com/news/20 ... ris_in_may
Can´t wait for the album Polaris and the gigs, see you in Sauna Open Air 2009!
:party: :headbang: :headbang:
Here is one link: http://www.metalfromfinland.com/news/20 ... ris_in_may
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I am so excited about POLARIS- I have been waiting a long time for my favorite band on the planet to set and conquer. So just out of curiosity I was thinking that Stratovarius has such a large profile, it was suprising to see you guys sign to newer label instead of one the bigger metal labels. I guess they had the right stuff you were looking for? I hope you guys take it all tehw ay to the top!
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Awesomeness!
So, when do we get the cover-art and tracklist?
So, when do we get the cover-art and tracklist?
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Wooooowww
Very good news!! It's a powerful year for Stratovarius!!
Very good news!! It's a powerful year for Stratovarius!!
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Finally the speculations can stop \o/ These news of yours made my day. Next thing you guys should do is to get your asses into Lapland and play a couple of gigs here
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Excellent news! Very cool name for the first album of the new configuration of Stratovarius. Can't wait to hear more.
Did you check out any of the links Jens provided at the end of his post? Edel is a major label. They've been around since '86.Texidor wrote:So just out of curiosity I was thinking that Stratovarius has such a large profile, it was suprising to see you guys sign to newer label instead of one the bigger metal labels. I guess they had the right stuff you were looking for? I hope you guys take it all tehw ay to the top!
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Great news and great album name! Can't wait for the album!
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YEAH! THAT MADE MY DAY! AWESOME NEWS! :crowd1: :crowd1: :crowd1: :crowd1: :party:
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I like it, it's a great new album name for a great new direction
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Great news! Looking forward to the album
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Re: STRATOVARIUS ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW ALBUM, POLARIS
back on topic: The description of the new album sounds promising; it describes the true spirit of stratovarius! I really liked that video Jens posted of Matias at FME too...Matias' style kind of reminds me of Michael Romeo's! Really look forward to hearing this and seeing you guys on tour again!
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yay!
What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little bitch?!
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Thanks Jens. That was the best news in this year! You saved my life... And year of course :party:
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Oh hell yes!!!
I can't wait!!!
I can't wait!!!
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and they get to work at the same label as Deep purple, two legends at one label
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Re: STRATOVARIUS ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW ALBUM, POLARIS
such great news! can't wait till May 21st and January....
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i can't really wait, i hope the album will be awesome good luck guys
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Waaaw that's amazing news!
I can't wait to listen to Polaris! :party:
I can't wait to listen to Polaris! :party:
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Re: STRATOVARIUS ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW ALBUM, POLARIS
are there going to be any singles released?
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I hope so... and also I think so, but could you Jens confirm that and the release date also as soon as possiblehiro23 wrote:are there going to be any singles released?
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A music video clip would also be nice, and this time something good. To be honest the level of your videos so far weren't too high, the music was good, but the clip itself almost always sucked. :/ You could even just make a little crappy animation for it, as long as it's funny it would rock.
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Lauri is thinking about making another one. I suspect it might be another "Dogme 95" style eposBeast_Pete wrote:A music video clip would also be nice, and this time something good. To be honest the level of your videos so far weren't too high, the music was good, but the clip itself almost always sucked. :/ You could even just make a little crappy animation for it, as long as it's funny it would rock.
I like the low-fi approach myself. I'd rather have a three lo-fi videos that conveys the feeling of what actually went on, than something more elaborate or planned.
We are after all not filmmakers, we are musicians.
In the meantime I offer my epic, "travel", from late 2006 if you haven't seen it..
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A really touching video it is. I had seen it before. The worst part was "no hot food in blibao airport". I would have just /wrist in such a situation. -.-
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Re: STRATOVARIUS ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW ALBUM, POLARIS
shit that day was rough... and that iberia airlines really sucks...well guys i hope the new album will be awesomeJensJohansson wrote:Lauri is thinking about making another one. I suspect it might be another "Dogme 95" style eposBeast_Pete wrote:A music video clip would also be nice, and this time something good. To be honest the level of your videos so far weren't too high, the music was good, but the clip itself almost always sucked. :/ You could even just make a little crappy animation for it, as long as it's funny it would rock.
I like the low-fi approach myself. I'd rather have a three lo-fi videos that conveys the feeling of what actually went on, than something more elaborate or planned.
We are after all not filmmakers, we are musicians.
In the meantime I offer my epic, "travel", from late 2006 if you haven't seen it..
<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bv8GOao7Bs0&hl ... ram><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bv8GOao7Bs0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
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sorry if it was a hard and bad day but
XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Anyway a lot of airlines sux, not just Iberia. I'd like to send to Iberia this video looooooooool
XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Anyway a lot of airlines sux, not just Iberia. I'd like to send to Iberia this video looooooooool
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Awesome. Just Awesome.
My family and I once traveled with Iberia. We travled to spain and our package traveled to the UK...Iberia Airlines really suck...
My family and I once traveled with Iberia. We travled to spain and our package traveled to the UK...Iberia Airlines really suck...
Re: STRATOVARIUS ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW ALBUM, POLARIS
As always, everything is based in personal experiences. If somebody knows the PERFECT airline company, please let me know
Have a look:
http://blog.hotelclub.com/the-worst-air ... the-world/
http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forum ... ain/49980/
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel ... 694530.ece
Anyway the video is great hahaha.
Have a look:
http://blog.hotelclub.com/the-worst-air ... the-world/
http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forum ... ain/49980/
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel ... 694530.ece
Anyway the video is great hahaha.
...Faster than light, higher than the sky, stronger than steel...We´re the legions of the Twilight...
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And talking about Polaris. Jens said they were deciding the bonus songs, etc, etc. And that's great!! I suppose the japan edition will have better editions.
And a videoclip would be great... I agree with Beast Pete about it, but not with that the Stratovarius videos were bad. I think the opposite. Strato videos were great, they had that special feeling. And the best is that you can always see the band a lot in the videos, other bands ar emore oriented to effects and other stuff, I like some effects, etc, etc but I prefer to see the band a lot.
And a videoclip would be great... I agree with Beast Pete about it, but not with that the Stratovarius videos were bad. I think the opposite. Strato videos were great, they had that special feeling. And the best is that you can always see the band a lot in the videos, other bands ar emore oriented to effects and other stuff, I like some effects, etc, etc but I prefer to see the band a lot.
...Faster than light, higher than the sky, stronger than steel...We´re the legions of the Twilight...