Stratovarius doesn’t require much introductions in the Symphonic metal scene, being considered one of the bands that gave origin to the genre. They started they career in 1985 and released an impressive number of 16 full albums, reaching ten times the Top 5 charts in Finland (their home country).
Their are releasing a “Best of” album called “Best of Collection”, to be released on the 6th of May via earMusic. Check this small and funny video from Jens Johansson (Keyboards) talking about it:
Band line-up suffered some changes along the time and according to their own webpage:
“Stratovarius’ song writing found its peak in their recent studio works “Elysium”, “Nemesis” and “Eternal”song writing found its peak in their recent studio works “Elysium”, “Nemesis” and “Eternal”. All milestones in sound, creativity and song writing.”
They just premiered one of the songs and lyric video from the track “Until the End of Days” that will be included in the upcoming album.
Band members:
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Jens Johansson Keyboards |
Timo Kotipelto Vocals |
Lauri Porra Bass |
Rolf Pilve Drums |
Matias Kupiainen Guitars |
More informations, including tour dates can be found in their official webpage:
http://www.stratovarius.com/pages/tour.php
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