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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE To Demo New Material In September

July 16, 2008

Former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his current band REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE:

"So we are getting together early September to make some demos, pics and videos. Also in September we will open the website which will include videos and interviews from the demo sessions. We will re-record some 'New Era' [REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's recently released debut album] songs and some STRATOVARIUS songs as well and you can listen to them as streaming versions from the website. Also we will give you one totally new track as high-quality MP3 that you can download for free from the upcoming website. Things are definitely moving on very nicely."

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE recently signed a four-album deal with JVC Victor in Japan for the territories of Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, India, Mongolia, Indonesia, East Timor, Thailand, Malaysia, The Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma and Singapore. The negotiations for the other territories are still in progress.

JVC Victor has released all STRATOVARIUS records in Japan since 1992.

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE will embark on a South American tour in early December. The band intends to return to play more shows to South/Central/ North America after the new album has been released and after its European and Asian tour dates.

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's current lineup includes keyboardist Mike Khalilov, Brazilian drummer Bruno Agra and Brazilian singer Gus Monsanto (ex-ADAGIO).

"New Era", the debut album from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, is described in a press release as "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." Guest musicians on the CD include Michael Kiske (vocals; HELLOWEEN),Tobias Sammet (vocals; EDGUY, AVANTASIA),Pasi Rantanen (vocals; THUNDERSTONE),Mirka Rantanen (drums; THUNDERSTONE) and Pasi Heikkilä (bass; 45 DEGREE WOMAN).

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