Some good news and some bad news at the same time

[JensJohansson]

Well, the good news is that we're back on the road with Helloween. And Jörg Michael is back in his drum chair after his brush with death. The bad news is that Timo Kotipelto caught some sort of bacterial infection. We suspect it was something from the backstage food in December, but we don't know. Two of the other people on the tour had the same thing: a very bad dysentery-like stomach infection with vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration, also eventually had to go to hospital, etc.

Timo's infection is stubborn and in addition to ruining his Christmas break, it has dried out his vocal cords. In his own words, he can't sing a note at the moment. We are currently in France and so far we had to cancel playing in Paris and Lyon.

We are of course very sorry about this, and nobody is more heartbroken or frustrated than Timo himself. Apart from heeding the advice from doctors we are in touch with, the only thing we can do at the moment is to hope Timo gets better. We will ride the 1000 km to Bilbao tonight and hopefully we will all get some sleep on the nice smooth French motorways.

Here is a short video about the Paris cancellation and some words from Jörg. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBqq3o0_fhc



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[KupiainenItaly96]

sorry...

[Special A]

well that sucks a lot
but the other hand is heavier, jörg's recovery, that really is great to hear/ see from the man himself!

[NeonVomit]

Damn.... awful luck, get well soon Timo!

[robocop656]

Did you at least get to sell some merch? Maybe the new CD to them?

[Texidor]

How awful and especially on the eve of the release of a Masterpiece like Elysium. But you know what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. And Stratovarius and Timo will be back FULL FUCKING FORCE!

[Polaris]

Man it seems somebody did a voodu for the band, first was Jörg & now is TK?
Perhaps influenced by "jealous people" you know!?

WTF

I know some of you are skeptical, but the band need to do something to protect themselves from negative influences as praying or blessing

Get well soon Timo, I am sending my best wishes for you!

You know how much I Love You

[Arkash]

Was in the Paris crowd!!!

I didnt believe it at first, but, despite my sadness, I truly understand Timo's anger and most of all wish him a quick recovery and to see you guys live as soon as I can!!!!

[a_Sniper]

That's sucks Great to see Jörg back! Let's hope Timo get better.

[RazielSR]

Thanks for the info Jens. I'm having an extremely good time with the awesome Elysium and I hope to see you in Madrid again, just like last year. Let's hope TK gets better soon. You have today, the whole day to rest and try to get better. Cmon Timo!

[IceTear1]

Nice to see Jörg back. And Timo get well soon!

[JezzeZ]

Get well soon Timo!

[RazielSR]

!!!! Timo has posted this on Facebook some minutes ago:

Hey guys! Thanks for the best wishes and understanding! You don't know how much this is pissing me off. But I try to think positive and I think today is already a bit better than yesterday. Hopefully see ya soon! Rock the Metal! - Timo

[Kosmo]

Rock the Metal indeed.

[Susie]

Wow!!!! This sucks


Get well soon, Timo

[ggonza43]

First Jörg, then Timo: There must be some kind of course in the band, which sucks! Please get well soon TK, we are all supporting and wishing you a quick recovery

[NeverendingAbyss]

First Jörg, then Timo: There must be some kind of course in the band, which sucks! Please get well soon TK, we are all supporting and wishing you a quick recovery

You need to order the secret Strato album for this curse to vanish. :spin2:

[ggonza43]

You need to order the secret Strato album for this curse to vanish. :spin2:

I already have, have you ?

[NeverendingAbyss]

No.

[ggonza43]

Grinch's gif WTF ?!

[hiro23]

It's good to hear that Jorg is doing better and he's back behind the kit however it sucks that Timo is not feeling well.

I will be hoping and praying for your recovery Timo, please get well soon.

[RazielSR]

You can read here about the voice problem Timo is having:

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=1 ... &topic=291


PLEASE!! I CROSS MY FINGERS TO SEE YOU IN MADRID!

[Faith]

Oh God,that's horrible! Get well soon Timo!

[ggonza43]

You can read here about the voice problem Timo is having:

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=1 ... &topic=291


PLEASE!! I CROSS MY FINGERS TO SEE YOU IN MADRID!

I'm sure he'll be recovered by the time that happens

[Elz]

Matias just said in facebook that they played the gig today

[ggonza43]

Matias just said in facebook that they played the gig today

Shit! How am I missing that info?! Is TK singing, guest singer or what?

[Elz]

Matias just said in facebook that they played the gig today

Shit! How am I missing that info?! Is TK singing, guest singer or what?

What are you thinking?!?! ofcourse it was tk. do you really think they would take a someone else to sing?

[hiro23]

I'm curious as well, did he sing it or did they get a guest singer?

[ggonza43]

What are you thinking?!?! ofcourse it was tk. do you really think they would take a someone else to sing?

As he was sick, I didn't know what to think

[hiro23]

Very true, I mean if TK can't sing I would think it would make sense to have a temporary replacement.