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In the new video message below, Timo Kotipelto and Jens Johansson of Finnish melodic metal brigade STRATOVARIUS talk about the band's new studio album, coming in 2013. The footage was filmed in Hamburg in front of the earMUSIC / Edel building in August: The news of drummer Jörg Michael's departure from Stratovarius in September 2011 was a shock for all of the band's fans. To say goodbye to a friend, hero and member who characterized Stratovarius' sound for over a decade,...
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Stratovarius: Releasing New Album This Summer
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Stratovarius will release 15th album Eternal on August 14, they've confirmed. Jens Johansson says they're now ready to deliver with the new record
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Stratovarius: to release 'Elements Pt. 1' and 'Elements Pt. 2' reissue on December 5th 2014
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With the albums “Elements Pt. 1” and “Elements Pt. 2” STRATOVARIUS succeeded with what only very few bands manage to achieve: they opened doors, tore down (genre) walls and created two milestones in progressive symphonic metal. Both albums showed the Finnish band on top of their game and perfected the fou...
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Stratovarius: SHEAR - New Album To Feature STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist Jens Johansson
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Finnish metal/rock upcomers SHEAR have revealed the album cover and title for their forthcoming second album. Katharsis is set to be released via Lifeforce Records on March 24th in Europe and on April 1st in North America. The artwork for the new effort was handled by Remko Tielemans, who is also known for his position as bass playe...
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Stratovarius: Jens Johansson Asks DEEP PURPLE's Don Airey Five Questions
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STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson asked DEEP PURPLE legend Don Airey five questions recently for the earMUSIC website. Here is an excerpt from the chat: Johansson: "You worked with some of the biggest characters in the business. And when I say 'characters' I mean that 99% in a nice way, but without mentioning na...
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Sonata Arctica: RASKASTA JOULUA Featuring NIGHTWISH, SONATA ARCTICA, STRATOVARIUS Members Debut On Finnish Album Chart
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It has become a tradition during December that a varying group of Finnish metal musicians take part in the RASKASTA JOULUA (Heavy Christmas) tour. Raskasta Joulua released their self-titled album on November 1st, and in it's first week of release the album debuts at #11 on the Finnish album chart. Raskasta Joulua tracklisting: &a...
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