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	Timo Kotipelto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Timo Kotipelto (born March 15, 1969 in Lappajärvi, Finland) is the vocalist of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius.
		Kotipelto studied vocals at the pop/jazz conservatory in Helsinki, briefly singing for an amateur cover band named Filthy Asses.
		In late 2003, Kotipelto was thrown out of Stratovarius by Timo Tolkki.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Timo_Kotipelto (183 words)

	Rough Edge: Kotipelto CD Reviews
		While it is obvious that Stratovarius is the brainchild of Timo Tolkki, the voice of Timo Kotipelto is an unmistakably integral part of the Stratovarius sound.
		Tomi Kotipelto keeps good company by enlisting the help of members of Symphony X, Warmen, and Thunderstone to be a part of his project.
		Having solid musicians execute your ideas is always helpful and it seems Timo Kotipelto is pleased with his bandmates' performances as his vocals seemed relaxed and confident.
	www.roughedge.com /cdreviews/k/kotipelto.htm (421 words)

	[No title]
		Timo Kotipelto: Basically it is easier to sing in tune in studio, but it's harder to get the right feeling.
		Timo Kotipelto: A bassist of that size can't be left in the shadows on stage, at least not behind me.
		Timo Tolkki: Studio mixing is about getting the stuff together on two tracks, searching for different balances, adding echoes, doing equalization, especially with midrange and singing, all this kind of stuff.
	web.tiscali.it /stratovarius/Int06.htm (877 words)

	the week in metal --> interviews - timo kotipelto (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Needless to say, Kotipelto isn’t too upset that he’s out of the circus that is Stratovarius, though he isn’t completely freed yet.
		Kotipelto’s latest solo album, Coldness, released by Century Media Records, was already a work-in-progress when he received his walking papers from Tolkki.
		Kotipelto also enjoys the freedom to pursue his own musical vision, something he was never granted in the confines of Stratovarius.
	www.theweekinmetal.com /int-timo.htm (937 words)

	Kotipelto Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Whilst I had little time for Stratovarius, Timo Kotipelto was something of a phenomenon when he launched his solo career in 2002 releasing “Waiting For The Dawn”, which highlighted an excellent power metal platform from which to showcase his superb voice.
		But Kotipelto is more than just a solo effort and that’s where its true strength lies - its a band, possibly 2 bands given the double line-up comprised of members of Children of Bodom (Janne Wirman), Sonata Arctica (Mikko Harkin), Symphony X, Helloween and Warmen.
		Timo has succeeded in finding matching talents to his own (rather than a backing band) and this is reflected in the superior quality of the musicianship and song delivery.
	www.battlehelm.com /reviews/Kotipelto.htm (299 words)

	Century Media (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Magnificent, compelling, the voice of Timo Kotipelto is one that commands the listener’s attention and through the last decade his voice has captivated audiences worldwide.
		Putting together an unmatched cast of musicians the KOTIPELTO albums are a testament to the vocalist’s masterful song-writing.
		Kotipelto’s vocal harmonies, and ascending range complement guitarists Romeo and Rantanen skilled untiring rhythms and flawless melodic solos.
	www.centurymedia.com /bands/Current/kotipelto.htm (332 words)

	takeoutmusic.com: Kotipelto (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Timo Kotipelto is well known in the prog-power-metal scene as the voice of the band Stratovarius since their 1995 album The Fourth Dimension.
		Even though the band is on a hiatus Timo Kotipelto is not sitting around.
		The supergroup Kotipelto's album is a must have for any prog-metal fans and simply a bonus for Stratovarius fans.
	www.takeoutmusic.com /articles/kotipelto_review.htm (272 words)

	Loudside.com :: More metal than Colossus
		Timo played all the bass parts and even though there is a photo of a new bassist Jari Behm in "Twilight Time" actually play on the album.
		Timo Tolkki flew to Japan for the first time in the same month to do promotion and saw that the bands popularity was skyrocketing with enthusiastic fans.
		At this stage Timo Tolkki decided that his singing days were over and that the band should find a proper singer to take the band's sound even further.
	www.loudside.com /bands?bandID=317 (1875 words)

	Review: "Kotipelto: Coldness" - Sea of Tranquility - The Web Destination for Progressive Music!
		At the inception of the album Timo was experiencing the collapse of Stratovarius as well as some personal problems, so the lyrics tend to be bleak and somewhat depressive compared with the up-beat power metal we’re used to hearing from his expressive, incredibly wide-ranging voice.
		Timo surrounded himself with a top-notch group of musicians from bands like Thunderstone, Stratovarius and Tunnel Vision, and the stars among the cast were Michael Romeo of Symphony X, and Janne Warman from Children Of Bodom.
		So while one Timo struggled with his inner demons, the other Timo nestled in a cottage by a frozen lake in northern Finland and turned his disappointments into a strong body of metal that just could represent the launch of a second career.
	www.seaoftranquility.org /reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=1374 (370 words)

	Kotipelto - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Kotipelto is the brainchild of a vocalist/songwriter Timo Kotipelto, best known as the frontman for the popular Finnish metal outfit Stratovarius.
		Kotipelto specializes in majestic/melodic Euro-power metal in the Iron Maiden tradition, with lyrics often centering on ancient Egyptian themes.
		Kotipelto's first release, Waiting for the Dawn, came out in 2002 via Century Media in the United States during a hiatus in activity for Stratovarius.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,1710102,00.html (240 words)

	Timo Kotipelto and Jörg Michael are out of Stratovarius - Bowl of Flakes
		Jake, not sure but I think kotipelto entered stratovarius in the 4th dimension album, which is their third or 4th album...
		Indeed, Kotipelto is NOT an original member and, in many ways, I have always preferred Timo Tolkki's voice as heard on the Twilight Time album.
		As I have said before, Kotipelto's high-end dog whistle falsetto is what has lessened my affection for this band in recent years, so I am all for this new change.
	www.metalflakes.com /bowlofflakes/showthread.php?t=12916 (390 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Kotipelto has joined forces with Symphony X guitarist Michael Romeo, to quite simply, pu out an album that is better than anything Stratovarius has done since "Visions".
		While Kotipelto's voice is unmistakable, the music and song structures show a different side to the man with the golden voice.
		Kotipelto used bassist Jari Kainulainen of Stratovarius and Thunderstone drummer Mirka Rantanen to provide a thick backbone to the music.
	www.rockhardplace.com /reviews/2004/kotipelto.htm (300 words)

	The Stratovarius Network (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Timo Kotipelto and his solo band have been confirmed to perform at Sauna Open Air in Tampere, Finland on June 10th 2005.
		Timo Kotipelto has refused to participate on the rehearsals "as long Timo Tolkki is in the same room".
		Timo Kotipelto who is recording the vocals for his solo album at the moment doesn't want to comment on the details of the fight.
	truemetal.org /stratovarius/newsarchive.php (15721 words)

	FoundryMusic BANDS Review: COLDNESS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		No one is going to doubt that KOTIPELTO consists of some absolutely stunning musicians, but from what I gather, Timo isn't asking for anyone's input when it comes to songwriting.
		Kotipelto sings his ass off, and the songs are played with a proficiency you don't see with many U.S. bands these days (save for DREAM THEATER and SYMPHONY X).
		I'll be a little nicer to it, because I fully appreciate the musicianship and the players Timo Kotipelto recruited for his latest solo disc.
	www.foundrymusic.com /bands/displayreview.cfm?the_date=&postfart=go&id=981 (377 words)

	BLABBERMOUTH.NET - TIMO KOTIPELTO To Begin Writing New Material
		KOTIPELTO's sophomore solo album, "Coldness", was released in Europe in April 2004 through Century Media Records.
		The follow-up to 2002's "Waiting for the Dawn" was recorded by CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman at his Beyond Abilities Studios as well as by Tero Kostermaa at High and Loud's ELK Studios and Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, where the mixing (Mikko Karmila) and the mastering (Mika Jussila) also took place.
		The accuracy of the information contained herein is neither confirmed nor guaranteed by Roadrunner Records, and the views and opinions of authors expressed on these pages do not necessarily state or reflect those of Roadrunner Records or its employees.
	www.roadrunnerrecords.com /blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=36736 (530 words)

	Stratovarius interview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		And, on the other hand, there's Timo Tolkki who's producer, and the guitar player and the main composer of the band and he's responsible for the songs that we recorded.
		Timo composed it and I wrote the lyrics for that.
		Timo made the basic sketch for the cover and Derek painted the rest.
	www.dvsrecords.com /edgeoftime/e15/instra00.shtml (2952 words)

	Metal Rules!!: Interview with Timo Kotipelto of Stratovarius
		I got to talk to Timo about his early days prior to Stratovarius, the story of how he got into the band, his solo album plans, the Finnish music scene and much, much more.
		Timo composed them last September or something so we recorded the basic tracks last November and I also sang those songs at the end of November in Finland.
		I think Timo was singing a lot better and all the songs are composed better, and the band is playing better.
	www.metal-rules.com /interviews/Stratovarius_TimoKotipelto.htm (5095 words)

	Bleeding for Metal
		Timo Kotipelto took some time to answer my questions about "Coldness", the past, the future and the things that should not be.
		Timo: Most of the guys are very good friends of mine, especially Janne and Mirka.
		Timo: I am not really interested what is going on in the Stratocamp.
	www.bleeding.de /index_en.php?show=interview&id=99 (751 words)

	Album Review KOTIPELTO-Waiting for the Dawn :: Maelstrom :: Issue No 10
		And so it is the case with Timo Kotipelto, the singer of Finland's most important power metal band, who has made his first solo album.
		Sounding a bit like Bruce Dickinson at times, Kotipelto uses a range that sounds more suited to his natural talents, thereby not sounding strained or yelping like he sometimes does in Stratovarius.
		Sure, fans of Timo Kotipelto's will want to hear it, and probably will enjoy it to some extent, but save your money.
	www.maelstrom.nu /ezine/review_iss10_507.php (320 words)

	DigitalMetal.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Timo Kotipelto, however, is redeemed in my books, mainly because he differs from his leader and bandmate's approach.
		Kotipelto has recruited more than capable musicians to back him up, and as such, has produced a better album than anything Stratovarius has ever released (and yes, for all you power fans, that does include Visions).
		So, while Kotipelto's solo record exceeded all my expectations, I still don't expect to be spinning it daily, or even again this summer.
	www.digitalmetal.com /reviews.asp?cid=5588 (529 words)

	Stratovarius \| MUSICA.MUSTDIE.RU
		STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has officially signed with Century Media Records for the release of his debut solo offering, entitled Waiting For The Dawn, as exclusively reported here on February 22nd.
		Kotipelto's solo debut is a concept CD based on the Egyptian mythology, and it will feature cover artwork by famed artist Derek Riggs (i.e.
		Timo Tolkki, guitarist and songwriter of Stratovarius, signed to Nuclear Blast with his solo project.
	musica.mustdie.ru /en/band/stratovarius (1500 words)

	Sacred Embrace : Reviews
		For all those Metalheads who were in despair at the news that Timo Kotipelto would no longer be fronting Finland’s Power-Prog legend Stratovarius, fear not—for Kotipelto’s second solo effort has arrived to relieve the tension.
		Unfortunately vocalist Timo Kotipelto himself didn’t quite escape the mix, either, which is too bad as we’re all used to the clarity of Stratovarius records.
		I really hope Kotipelto attempts another solo album; with the experience of this first one under his belt and his obvious musical talent, I feel a next project would easily top this work.
	sacredembrace.com /site/cdreviews/popups/cdreviewskoti_popup.html (1411 words)

	Timo Kotipelto (Ex Stratovarius) coming to Prog Power V!
		Kotipelto, whose new album Coldness was released in early 2004 by Century Media Records, will be signing autographs, hosting a meet and greet, and will also be attending the ProgPower pre-Party on September 16th.
		Excited to be included in the festivities Timo said, I have heard a lot about ProgPower USA, as some of my friends have played this festival.
		As ProgPowers Special Guest, Kotipelto follows in the footsteps of Fates Warnings Ray Alder 2001, Iced Earths John Schaffer 2002 and Savatages Jon Oliva 2003.
	www.mikeportnoy.com /forum/fb.aspx?m=544876 (308 words)

	Interview mit Kotipelto vom 15.03.2004 bei www.metal-inside.de
		Because Timo KOTIPELTO has finished a good new album of his own.
		To get to the hard facts: Timo Tolkki, Timo Kotipelto and Jörg Michael got pissed together in Helsinki in November and started a fray among each other.
		Timo: Well I think there was an agreement about doing the last ten shows together.
	www.metal-inside.de /mi/interview/505 (2723 words)

	Maelstrom - Complete Issue :: Magazine on Rock, Heavy Metal :: Issue No 22
		Timo Kotipelto: (laugh) Yeah, it was a pity for me to realize that Riggs is just using computers nowadays.
		Timo Kotipelto: I don’t think he was taking medication, but he was doing this therapy (Kotipelto emphasizes the word “therapy”).
		Timo Kotipelto: Well, I missed one verse and one bridge from the song because I was behind the stage and the roadies were pouring cold water on my hand and wrapping it with a towel.
	www.maelstrom.nu /ezine/complete_iss22.htm?osCsid=36b56dcc16515db7d3921409564622c0 (16044 words)

	Stratovarius Community :: View topic - Timo Kotipelto
		Timo Tolkki, you must realise that people don't care about what happened anymore, OR who is to blame and who did what.
		The truth must be known, Kotipelto is not writing about the reasons of the split because he knows EXACTLY what he is doing, like always.
		He has suddenly started to think Kotipelto solo-album is bad but in finnish media he said once that he was proud to be in a same band with guy who is capable of doing such a good album as "Waiting for the dawn".
	www.stratovarius.com /forum/viewtopic.php?p=206565&highlight=&sid=416df87a01a8b0bdf7da2d0663010b97 (3257 words)

	[Metal-Temple.com] Timo Kotipelto (Interview) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		There’s no doubt that one of Stratovarius’ most vital parts during a longtime period was Timo Kotipelto’s vocals.
		Timo is now on his own, following his solo career, which is something he always wanted to do (besides Stratovarius).
		Well, Timo Tolkki is so famous that he always says something first and then thinks or at least that’s how he was in the past.
	www.metal-temple.com /interview.asp?id=83 (2075 words)

	TheShredZone.com - Stratovarius -- Infinate -- Welcome To The Next Generation
		Timo Kotipelto (vocals) again has did a great job with his part of the record.
		Timo Tolkki's lead in this track might just be my favorite from the whole record.
		Timo Tolkki's lead work are great he presents a very good solo.
	www.theshredzone.com /content/article.asp?pageid=54 (934 words)

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