Finnish power metal band STRATOVARIUS have finished work on the follow-up to 2011's Elysium. Says the band: "Wonderful news! We just walked out from Finnvox studios with our new album in our hands! Band's longtime friend and mastering guru Mr. (Mika) Jussila (NIGHTWISH, AMORPHIS, SENTENCED) gave his magical touch to our...

STRATOVARIUS and AMARANTHE are teaming up in a doulbe headline bill next spring. The Nordic Nexus Of Nemesis Tour 2013 will kick off in Munich, Germany on March 20th, 2013.   Confirmed dates include: March 20 - Backstagehalle - Munich, Germany 21 - Stadtgarten - Erfurt, Germany 22 - Masters Of Rock Cafe - Zlin, Czech Republic 23 - Club...

earMUSIC recently announced the release of Blackoustic, the first ever acoustic album by STRATOVARIUS frontman and solo artist, Timo Kotipelto, joining forces with Jani Liimatainen (formerly of SONATA ARCTICA). Audio samples are now available for streaming at this location.   Tracklisting: 'Sleep Well' 'Out In T...

earMUSIC has announced the release of Blackoustic, the first ever acoustic album by STRATOVARIUS frontman and solo artist, Timo Kotipelto, joining forces with Jani Liimatainen (formerly of SONATA ARCTICA). Check out the official album trailer below: The duo has been working together and playing acoustic shows for a while, the idea of recording ...

The second album by Finnish melodic death metallers CODE FOR SILENCE arrives October 10th through Inverse Records. Eyes World Shut is described as, "a mixture of groovy riffs, catchy choruses, crazy carnival-like sounds, industrial elements and fast blast-beats." The album, released in digital format only, is notable for its i...