Stratovarius: Gone - Page 2

Emerald Sword · April 2nd, 2008, 04:30 PM

Gotta give props to Timo Tolkki for his honesty and for taking the high road. He could've buried the others in the press, but he did the right thing.

AMBR · April 2nd, 2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerald Sword

Gotta give props to Timo Tolkki for his honesty and for taking the high road. He could've buried the others in the press, but he did the right thing.

Hmm, I didn't quite agree. I thought it was TMI. I don't think we needed to know who was not getting long with who and what he thought of everyone's people and musical skills. A somewhat shorter version saying the chemistry could not be reignited, the energy was gone and they no longer agreed on musical direction would have sufficed, imo. I never like sniffing the dirty laundry.

Stingray11214 · April 2nd, 2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AMBR

Hmm, I didn't quite agree. I thought it was TMI. I don't think we needed to know who was not getting long with who and what he thought of everyone's people and musical skills. A somewhat shorter version saying the chemistry could not be reignited, the energy was gone and they no longer agreed on musical direction would have sufficed, imo. I never like sniffing the dirty laundry.

Ann-Marie, I respectfully disagree. I think he HAD to go into the details he had due to his recent history. If it was short and sweet, people would have thought Triple-T was off his meds again. But, it also showed something else.

I think Triple-T tried to part with the Strato name intact. But, if you read that TK and Jorg were running the shop, you would have seen that they would do nothing to keep it going. So, it looked like a similar issue that Phil Mogg had with Michael Schenker over the UFO name. Since Schenker was part owner of the name, he could object to the use of it. I am afraid the same thing happened here. Kotipelto and Michael refused to allow the Strato name to be used. And, since Porra is with TK, it meant Strato would have consisted of Triple-T and Jens Johansson.

Maybe it is for the best. The sad part is that Triple-T has to start all over again. What's worse is that Jens Johannsson lost his major band. I do not know if he will be part of Triple-T's new project. But, stranger things have happened.

It is a good thing that I saw Strato when I did.

Peace,
Ray C.

Stingray11214 · April 2nd, 2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DemonOfTheWoods

I believe I read on the Tolkkis new band thread that Porra might be playing some live gigs with Tolkki.

Porra is also in Kotipelto's band. If the blood is that bad between the two Timo's, Lauri will be caught in the crossfire.

No Username · April 2nd, 2008, 07:35 PM

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If I write a book one day, maybe then.

uhhh...Isn't that what you just did?

Nice band, good albums, but when your time is over move out of the way so the next band can entertain us.

It always amazes me when a band spokesperson has to tell a bunch of sordid details about a departure or breakup.

Someone leaves? OK does the replacement not suck? It's all good.

Band breaks up? Oh well--20 years ago my favorite band broke up, 15 years ago, my favorite band broke up, 5 years ago, my favorite band broke up. Shit happens. we survive.

TheGraveDigger · April 2nd, 2008, 07:40 PM

This is indeed sad news to me. Stratovarius is one of my all time favorite bands. During the year 2000 I was just getting into heavy metal. Iron Maiden was the band that got me into the genre. I was into Judas Priest, Ozzy, Pantera, King Diamond, Motley Crue, KISS, Ratt, all that kind of good stuff that the average 80's metal fan listened to. One day my friend Rich played me Stratovarius when we were in his car going to the mall and I was blown away. 'Twilight Time' was the album and I loved what I was hearing. This opened the doors to Blind Guardian, Helloween, Edguy, Brainstorm, Iced Earth and all the great power metal bands that I currently love. Stratovarius to me have created some of the greatest music in the history of metal. I am glad to say that I have seen them peform live in America 3 times (twice at BB Kings in NYC and once at the Trocadero in Philly). They were great shows to me and I am sad to hear that the band was not really getting a long especially during the last one. I will surely miss them but I respect what Timo Tolkki did here. Sure he aired some dirty laundry but I feel it is better that we know the story like this so we know what really went on rather than have maybe false hope that this is temporary and they will be back again. I will forever love this band I am definitely going to bust out Twilight Time tomorrow to bring me back to when I first heard them and listen to all their albums this week.

MetalRose · April 2nd, 2008, 10:16 PM

It sucks that another (death metal *wink* ) band has decided to call it quits. I wish the best of luck to the guys in their current/future projects.

-MetalRose

7thSaviour · April 3rd, 2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Emerald Sword

Gotta give props to Timo Tolkki for his honesty and for taking the high road. He could've buried the others in the press, but he did the right thing.

For once TT did the right thing. Good for him.

7thSaviour · April 3rd, 2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Stingray11214

Porra is also in Kotipelto's band. If the blood is that bad between the two Timo's, Lauri will be caught in the crossfire.

I hope LP doesn't get caught between the 2 Timos.

nailz · April 3rd, 2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by No Username

uhhh...Isn't that what you just did?

Seriously? The guy writes what? 500 words, and you consider that a book? Maybe you should extend your attention span.

7thSaviour · April 3rd, 2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nailz

Seriously? The guy writes what? 500 words, and you consider that a book? Maybe you should extend your attention span.

You just got served!

April 2nd, 2008, 07:40 PM	#31 (permalink)
TheGraveDigger Heavy Metal Maniac Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Union, NJ, USA Posts: 1,585	This is indeed sad news to me. Stratovarius is one of my all time favorite bands. During the year 2000 I was just getting into heavy metal. Iron Maiden was the band that got me into the genre. I was into Judas Priest, Ozzy, Pantera, King Diamond, Motley Crue, KISS, Ratt, all that kind of good stuff that the average 80's metal fan listened to. One day my friend Rich played me Stratovarius when we were in his car going to the mall and I was blown away. 'Twilight Time' was the album and I loved what I was hearing. This opened the doors to Blind Guardian, Helloween, Edguy, Brainstorm, Iced Earth and all the great power metal bands that I currently love. Stratovarius to me have created some of the greatest music in the history of metal. I am glad to say that I have seen them peform live in America 3 times (twice at BB Kings in NYC and once at the Trocadero in Philly). They were great shows to me and I am sad to hear that the band was not really getting a long especially during the last one. I will surely miss them but I respect what Timo Tolkki did here. Sure he aired some dirty laundry but I feel it is better that we know the story like this so we know what really went on rather than have maybe false hope that this is temporary and they will be back again. I will forever love this band I am definitely going to bust out Twilight Time tomorrow to bring me back to when I first heard them and listen to all their albums this week. __________________ http://www.metalasylum.net Come and check out Metal Asylum for your daily dosage of metal health. Recently added: Media reviews for new Sieges Even, Steel Assassin, Jorn, Icarus Witch, Overkill, Brainstorm, Death Angel, Riverside, and Lion's Share. Interviews with Chris Boltendahl from Grave Digger, Rat Skates formerly of Overkill, and Metal Mike from Painmuseum, Sebastian Bach, and Halford. Also concert reviews for Winger, W.A.S.P., Grave Digger, and Iron Maiden.

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April 2nd, 2008, 04:30 PM	#26 (permalink)
Emerald Sword Purveyor of evil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: On the dark side Posts: 1,606	Gotta give props to Timo Tolkki for his honesty and for taking the high road. He could've buried the others in the press, but he did the right thing.