h33t - Stratovarius - Polaris (2009) [rockbox]

2009

Stratovarius - Polaris

Tracklist:

01. Deep Unknown
02. Falling Star
03. King of Nothing
04. Blind
05. Winter Skies
06. Forever Is Today
07. Higher We Go
08. Somehow Precious
09. Emancipation Suite I: Dusk
10. Emancipation Suite II: Dawn
11. When Mountains Fall
12. Deep Unknown (Mikko Raita Vinyl Mix) (Bonus Track)

Bitrate: VBR

Description:

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Stratovarius is a Finnish power metal band that formed in 1983. Their material contains elements of power metal and symphonic metal.

Stratovarius was founded in 1982 in Finland under the name Black Water. The founding members were Tuomo Lassila, Staffan Stråhlman, and John Vihervä. In 1983, the name was changed to Stratovarius (a portmanteau of Stratocaster and Stradivarius), an idea of Stråhlman's. In 1984, Timo Tolkki joined the band, replacing Stråhlman on guitar, as well as contributing vocals and assuming most of the songwriting. He brought along not only strong rock influences, but also a neo-classical style.

In February 2009, Stratovarius announced the upcoming release of Polaris, which is set for May 21st, 2009.

So, now here is their new album…

Genre: Melodic Power Metal

Lyrical theme(s): Religion, Life, Space, Nature, Fantasy

Originally formed in: Finland (Helsinki) 1984

Status: Active

Current line-up:

Timo Kotipelto - Vocals
Matias Kupiainen - Guitars
Jens Johansson - Keyboards
Lauri Porra - Bass
Jörg Michael - Drums

Take a listen at MySpace: Audio Samples

Official website: Stratovarius