Stratovarius is back.

**asphyXy** · 01-13-2005, 05:21 PM

The classic STRATOVARIUS lineup of Timo Tolkki (guitar), Timo Kotipelto (vocals), J�rg Michael (drums), Jari Kainulainen (bass) and Jens Johansson (keyboards) has reunited and is currently working on completely new material for release in late 2005/early 2006.

"Since his breakdown in April, we have patiently been waiting for Timo Tolkki's health to improve. It has been, and since about six weeks he has been strong enough to go back to work," reads a joint statement from the group.

"Also during the past months, after much talk, soul-searching and reflection most of the damage within the band has been repaired. The rest of us now understand Timo's condition, and have slowly come to terms with it. There has been forgiveness, and everyone has a good relationship again.

Many of the immense problems we were facing have now found concrete solutions."

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Hopefully this means a US tour will be in order.

01-13-2005, 05:21 PM	#1
asphyXy Chill out, dickwad. Posts: 17,219	Stratovarius is back. The classic STRATOVARIUS lineup of Timo Tolkki (guitar), Timo Kotipelto (vocals), J�rg Michael (drums), Jari Kainulainen (bass) and Jens Johansson (keyboards) has reunited and is currently working on completely new material for release in late 2005/early 2006. "Since his breakdown in April, we have patiently been waiting for Timo Tolkki's health to improve. It has been, and since about six weeks he has been strong enough to go back to work," reads a joint statement from the group. "Also during the past months, after much talk, soul-searching and reflection most of the damage within the band has been repaired. The rest of us now understand Timo's condition, and have slowly come to terms with it. There has been forgiveness, and everyone has a good relationship again. Many of the immense problems we were facing have now found concrete solutions." --- Hopefully this means a US tour will be in order.