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How exactly did it work out that Timo's new band is not called strato and this band is not called Kotipelto?

I don't know the particulars. Enlighten me.

Infernal Maze ripped from finnish radio show:

http://www.mediafire.com/?8fkd9cld72omx8k

Too much keyboard for my taste.

"Event Horizon" from a japanese radio show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijicu6eYQjU

The album has leaked. After a spin it is definitely the best strato-album since Destiny. Major improvement over Polaris.

The title track is 18 minutes of pure perfection.

Traveler In Stygian wrote:

The album has leaked. After a spin it is definitely the best strato-album since Destiny. Major improvement over Polaris.

The title track is 18 minutes of pure perfection.

Now that's a big statement, because Polaris was a massive return to form for them in my opinion.

Do want.

Actually, I did listen to it (god help me but I will definitely purchase it) .. and I wouldn't call it a 'major improvement'.

I'd say it's in the same ballpark, with more of the classic Stratovarius sound thrown in, but less creative riffing.

Elysium is a nice epic song however and probably makes the album. Move the Mountain is also a better ballad than When Mountains Fall.

Tough call, but I'd probably score it a bit lower.

Author:	Traveler In Stygian [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:36 pm ]
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New album coming out on january 12th 2011. Preliminary tracklist of "Elysium": (order of songs and working titles are subject to change) Heavenly Divine Infernal Maze Elysium, part I, II and III Civilization Darkest Hours Under Flaming Skies No return New Horizon Move the Mountain Castaway (Japan Bonus Track) Samples from the new EP "Darkest Hours" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CTOR_zyFPo

Author:	stevelovesmoonspell [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:28 pm ]
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pretty cool coverart.

Author:	Adveser [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:40 pm ]
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How exactly did it work out that Timo's new band is not called strato and this band is not called Kotipelto? I don't know the particulars. Enlighten me.

Author:	Ness [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 2:11 am ]
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Adveser wrote: How exactly did it work out that Timo's new band is not called strato and this band is not called Kotipelto? I don't know the particulars. Enlighten me. Its starts with the fact that Tolkki is a loony bird.

Author:	GeneralDiomedes [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:02 am ]
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Because then Timo couldn't make inflammatory statements about how Stratovarious is ruining his legacy.

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Author:	MetalStorm [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:23 am ]
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Adveser wrote: How exactly did it work out that Timo's new band is not called strato and this band is not called Kotipelto? I don't know the particulars. Enlighten me. He sold the rights to Strato to Kotipleto and Jens so they have the right to call themselves Stratovarius. And to the new album. I liked Polaris and thought it was a good return to form.

Author:	MetalStorm [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:27 am ]
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I listened to the clips and OMG man sounds even better than Polaris more akin to Infinite and Visions me want now me want now

Author:	Traveler In Stygian [ Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:14 pm ]
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Infernal Maze ripped from finnish radio show: http://www.mediafire.com/?8fkd9cld72omx8k Too much keyboard for my taste.

Author:	Cú Chulainn [ Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:47 pm ]
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Traveler In Stygian wrote: Infernal Maze ripped from finnish radio show: http://www.mediafire.com/?8fkd9cld72omx8k Too much keyboard for my taste.

Author:	Cú Chulainn [ Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:51 pm ]
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Anyway, cute song, but I won't remember it once it's finished. The solos were sweet, though.

Author:	Ness [ Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:21 am ]
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Traveler In Stygian wrote: Infernal Maze ripped from finnish radio show: http://www.mediafire.com/?8fkd9cld72omx8k Too much keyboard for my taste. This is awesome, as are the keyboards!

Author:	Traveler In Stygian [ Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:40 pm ]
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Samples from amazon: http://www.amazon.de/Elysium/dp/B004EP2WDA/ Sounds pretty good!

Author:	Traveler In Stygian [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 5:38 pm ]
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"Event Horizon" from a japanese radio show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijicu6eYQjU

Author:	Speedyjx [ Sun Dec 26, 2010 2:16 pm ]
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Traveler In Stygian wrote: "Event Horizon" from a japanese radio show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijicu6eYQjU Holy crap. No words .

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Author:	Traveler In Stygian [ Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:49 pm ]
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The album has leaked. After a spin it is definitely the best strato-album since Destiny. Major improvement over Polaris. The title track is 18 minutes of pure perfection.

Author:	Speedyjx [ Fri Dec 31, 2010 6:49 pm ]
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Traveler In Stygian wrote: The album has leaked. After a spin it is definitely the best strato-album since Destiny. Major improvement over Polaris. The title track is 18 minutes of pure perfection. Now that's a big statement, because Polaris was a massive return to form for them in my opinion. Do want.

Author:	GeneralDiomedes [ Fri Dec 31, 2010 7:24 pm ]
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Actually, I did listen to it (god help me but I will definitely purchase it) .. and I wouldn't call it a 'major improvement'. I'd say it's in the same ballpark, with more of the classic Stratovarius sound thrown in, but less creative riffing. Elysium is a nice epic song and Move the Mountain is a better ballad than When Mountains Fall. Tough call, but I'd probably score it the same or a bit lower.