ProgPower USA Crew news:

Harvester · May 8th, 2008, 09:09 AM

Congrats to Mike (my keyboard tech) for the upcoming gig:

Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted keyboardist Mike Khalilov for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. "[Mike] was born in the city of Baku on May 7th, 1986," says Timo. "Currently living in New York, Mike has been playing classical piano for nearly 12 years. He picked up keyboards when first hearing Jens Johansson ripping it up on an YNGWIE record back when he was about 14 years old. His favourite composers are Mozart, Haydn, Bach, and Beethoven. Favourite bands include STRATOVARIUS (of course), CHILDREN OF BODOM, SKYFIRE, SONATA ARCTICA, and FIREWIND. Mike is a great keyboard player full of enthusiasm and with a great sense of humor. His classical influences are a welcomed addition to his capabilities and will surely add a lot to the sound of REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE."

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE will release its debut album, "New Era", on June 6 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS. In fact, 'New Era' is the album that was meant to be the next STRATOVARIUS album.

"Timo called a few friends for the recording sessions and the album features all the lead vocals from such legends as Michael Kiske [HELLOWEEN] and Tobias Sammet [EDGUY, AVANTASIA], along with Timo's blistering lead guitar lines and melodic power metal anthems that made him one of the pioneers of the style and trademark performers of the style. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE witnesses a rebirth, a new era for Timo Tolkki and his music."

Other musicians that reportedly appear on "New Era" include Pasi Rantanen (vocals; THUNDERSTONE), Mirka Rantanen (drums; THUNDERSTONE) and Pasi Heikkilä (bass; 45 DEGREE WOMAN).

"Revolution Renaissance" track listing (singer of each song listed next to its title):

01. Heroes (Sammet)
02. I Did It My Way (Kiske)
03. We Are Magic (Rantanen)
04. Angel (Kiske)
05. Eden Is Burning (Rantanen)
06. Glorious And Divine (Sammet)
07. Born Upon The Cross (Rantanen)
08. Keep The Flame Alive (Kiske)
09. Last Night On Earth (Kiske)
10. Revolution Renaissance (Kiske)

Download an MP3 of the song "Last Night On Earth" at the REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE MySpace page.

Check out more audio samples at this location.

Cheiron · May 8th, 2008, 09:15 AM

Grats Mike!

booB · May 8th, 2008, 09:26 AM

rule! congrats to Mike on the gig, and I'll definitely be checking this album out.

Rider of Theli · May 8th, 2008, 09:57 AM

Fantastic news!

CONGRATS to Mike!!!

FatesFan · May 8th, 2008, 10:43 AM

Congrats Mike!!!!!!!!!

Perditions Ghost · May 8th, 2008, 02:32 PM

Wow, congrats Mike!

PurpleCrayonWriter · May 8th, 2008, 02:52 PM

Well done, Mike! Congrats!!!

Emerald Sword · May 8th, 2008, 03:12 PM

Wow! No shit! That's Awesome, Mike!

MikesiteX · May 9th, 2008, 12:52 AM

Thanks everyone!!! I'm honored!!! A day after my birthday too hehe

See you all in a few months

May 8th, 2008, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Harvester The Promoter Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,259	ProgPower USA Crew news: Congrats to Mike (my keyboard tech) for the upcoming gig: Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has enlisted keyboardist Mike Khalilov for his new REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE band. "[Mike] was born in the city of Baku on May 7th, 1986," says Timo. "Currently living in New York, Mike has been playing classical piano for nearly 12 years. He picked up keyboards when first hearing Jens Johansson ripping it up on an YNGWIE record back when he was about 14 years old. His favourite composers are Mozart, Haydn, Bach, and Beethoven. Favourite bands include STRATOVARIUS (of course), CHILDREN OF BODOM, SKYFIRE, SONATA ARCTICA, and FIREWIND. Mike is a great keyboard player full of enthusiasm and with a great sense of humor. His classical influences are a welcomed addition to his capabilities and will surely add a lot to the sound of REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE." REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE will release its debut album, "New Era", on June 6 via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the CD "is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, taking the listener straight back to the 'Visions'-era STRATOVARIUS. In fact, 'New Era' is the album that was meant to be the next STRATOVARIUS album. "Timo called a few friends for the recording sessions and the album features all the lead vocals from such legends as Michael Kiske [HELLOWEEN] and Tobias Sammet [EDGUY, AVANTASIA], along with Timo's blistering lead guitar lines and melodic power metal anthems that made him one of the pioneers of the style and trademark performers of the style. REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE witnesses a rebirth, a new era for Timo Tolkki and his music." Other musicians that reportedly appear on "New Era" include Pasi Rantanen (vocals; THUNDERSTONE), Mirka Rantanen (drums; THUNDERSTONE) and Pasi Heikkilä (bass; 45 DEGREE WOMAN). "Revolution Renaissance" track listing (singer of each song listed next to its title): 01. Heroes (Sammet) 02. I Did It My Way (Kiske) 03. We Are Magic (Rantanen) 04. Angel (Kiske) 05. Eden Is Burning (Rantanen) 06. Glorious And Divine (Sammet) 07. Born Upon The Cross (Rantanen) 08. Keep The Flame Alive (Kiske) 09. Last Night On Earth (Kiske) 10. Revolution Renaissance (Kiske) Download an MP3 of the song "Last Night On Earth" at the REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE MySpace page. Check out more audio samples at this location. __________________ Meet my other musical family

May 8th, 2008, 09:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cheiron Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,163	Grats Mike! __________________ Cheiron Proud Co-sponsor of Andromeda for ProgPower IX Proud Co-sponsor of Virgin Steele for ProgPower VIII

May 8th, 2008, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
booB Señor Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 2,850	rule! congrats to Mike on the gig, and I'll definitely be checking this album out. __________________

May 8th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rider of Theli Son of the Staves of Time Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hiram, Ga Posts: 2,116	Fantastic news! CONGRATS to Mike!!! __________________ rebuilding the Atlanta Traditional Metal Scene... one stage at a time

May 8th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
FatesFan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,095	Congrats Mike!!!!!!!!! __________________ www.myspace.com/loganmax www.myspace.com/houstonsscreamer

May 8th, 2008, 02:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Perditions Ghost JuuKun Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pawtucket, RI Posts: 399	Wow, congrats Mike! __________________ You may know me as JuuKun from various other forums. “I slept with faith and found a corpse in my arms on awakening; I drank and danced all night with doubt and found her a virgin in the morning.” - Aleister Crowley Metal Insanity Webzine

May 8th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
PurpleCrayonWriter Just a Kid at Heart Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 590	Well done, Mike! Congrats!!! __________________ Metal Wyrd MySpace Visit Dark Rhapsody for ProgPower USA VIII Interviews Visit Notes From The Other Side for ProgPower USA VII Interviews Proud Member of the Glenn Harveston ROCKS Fan Club

May 8th, 2008, 03:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Emerald Sword Purveyor of evil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: On the dark side Posts: 1,606	Wow! No shit! That's Awesome, Mike!

May 9th, 2008, 12:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
MikesiteX www.Mikesite.us Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 7	Thanks everyone!!! I'm honored!!! A day after my birthday too hehe See you all in a few months __________________ www.mikesite.us