Timo Tolkki's Avalon - "Promises" (feat. Todd Michael Hall)
Δισκογραφική παρουσία και για τον Timo Tolkki το 2019 καθώς επιστρέφουν οι Avalon μετά από πέντε χρόνια. Το τρίτο album των Timo Tolkki's Avalon φέρει τον τίτλο "Return to Eden" κι αναμένεται να κυκλοφορήσει στα μέσα Ιουνίου. Τον Timo συντροφεύουν κάποιες εξαιρετικές φωνές όπως ο Todd Michael Hall (Riot V, ex-Jack Starr's Burning Starr, ex-Reverence κλπ), η Anneke van Giersbergen (ex-The Gathering, Vuur, The Gentle Storm κλπ), ο Zak Stevens (Savatage, Circle II Circle, ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra κλπ) ή η Mariangela Demurtas των Tristania κι ο Eduard Hovinga (ex-Elegy)...
Δελτίο τύπου: «Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the return of Timo Tolkki's Avalon with the release of the long awaited third chapter in his metal opera, “Return to Eden”!
Five years in the making, “Return to Eden” marks a new return for the legendary ex-Stratovarius guitarist and composer Timo Tolkki. Following a few personal issues which forced him to take a step back from the spotlight, Timo started the writing process for the new album and with the help of the Italian producer Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere), completed this outstanding comeback album.
A convincing and inspired release, Timo's hunger to create is stronger than ever. As with previous releases, a slew of heavyweight guest vocalists were brought in to handle lead vocal duties. "Return To Eden" features appearances by renowned Dutch singer Anneke Van Giersbergen (ex-The Gathering), Zak Stevens (ex-Savatage), Todd Michael Hall (Riot V), Mariangela Demurtas (Tristania, Ardours) and Eduard Hovinga (ex-Elegy).»
Timo Tolkki: «I would like to say… Tolkki is back! I feel that this is one of my best works to date and I believe the whole cast of singers and musicians truly went above and beyond the call of duty. We managed to create a really great record. I hope the fans will like it.»
Δελτίο τύπου: «Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the return of Timo Tolkki's Avalon with the release of the long awaited third chapter in his metal opera, “Return to Eden”!
Five years in the making, “Return to Eden” marks a new return for the legendary ex-Stratovarius guitarist and composer Timo Tolkki. Following a few personal issues which forced him to take a step back from the spotlight, Timo started the writing process for the new album and with the help of the Italian producer Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere), completed this outstanding comeback album.
A convincing and inspired release, Timo's hunger to create is stronger than ever. As with previous releases, a slew of heavyweight guest vocalists were brought in to handle lead vocal duties. "Return To Eden" features appearances by renowned Dutch singer Anneke Van Giersbergen (ex-The Gathering), Zak Stevens (ex-Savatage), Todd Michael Hall (Riot V), Mariangela Demurtas (Tristania, Ardours) and Eduard Hovinga (ex-Elegy).»
Timo Tolkki: «I would like to say… Tolkki is back! I feel that this is one of my best works to date and I believe the whole cast of singers and musicians truly went above and beyond the call of duty. We managed to create a really great record. I hope the fans will like it.»
Country of origin: Finland
Location: Helsinki
Formed in: 2012
Genre: Symphonic Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Fantasy
Years active: 2012-present
Video: "Promises"
Album: "Return to Eden"
Type: Full length
Release date: June 14th, 2019
Label: Frontiers Records
Format: CD
Track listing:
01. Enlighten
02. Promises
03. Return to Eden
04. Hear My Call
05. Now and Forever
06. Miles Away
07. Limits
08. We Are the Ones
09. Godsend
10. Give Me Hope
11. Wasted Dreams
12. Guiding Star
Band members: Timo Tolkki - Lead Guitars, Bass
Guest/Session:
Todd Michael Hall - Vocals (tracks 2, 3, 5)
Anneke van Giersbergen - Vocals (female) (tracks 4, 8)
Mariangela Demurtas - Vocals (female) (tracks 3, 9, 12)
Zak Stevens - Vocals (tracks 3, 6, 11)
Eduard Hovinga - Vocals (tracks 7, 10)
Andrea Buratto - Bass
Antonio Agate - Piano, Keyboards
Giulio Capone - Drums, Piano, Keyboards
Jami Huovinen - Drums
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars
Santtu Lehtiniemi - Additional Guitars
Κομματάρα! Μπράβο Timo! Τι φωνάρα ο Hall;
ΑπάντησηΔιαγραφήΝαι σε όλα...
ΔιαγραφήΑυτό είναι καλό. Ή μάλλον ανέλπιστα καλό γιατί δεν είχα πλέον απαιτήσεις από τον Tolkki. Λες να βγάλει καλό δίσκο;
ΑπάντησηΔιαγραφήΜακάρι...
ΔιαγραφήΈλα ρε Todd φωνάρα!
ΑπάντησηΔιαγραφήΠου να έρθει; (Αχαχαχαχα)
ΔιαγραφήΌτι τραγουδά ο Todd ανεβαίνει κλάσεις!
ΑπάντησηΔιαγραφήΕγκρίνω αλλά φυσικά δε στηρίζω Timo εδώ και χρόνια
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