Stratovarius

Stratovarius, the Finnish masters of symphonic metal, are prepared to unleash their eponymous 11th album. The respected lineup of vocalist Timo Kotipelto, guitarist Timo Tolkki, drummer Jorg Michael and keyboardist Jens Johansson has carried on the Stratovarius legacy, along with new bassist Lauri Porra. Taking the listener on a nine song roller coaster ride from traditional headbangers like ‘Gypsy In Me’ to complex compositions such as ‘Back To Madness,’ monolithic anthems like ‘Maniac Dance’ through to a real Stratovarius epic, ‘Götterdämmerung,’ the album reconfirms Stratovarius’ place at the top of the international melodic metal tree.