Timo Tolkki's Avalon new album

Timo Tolkki's Avalon - The Land Of New Hope (2013) :

01. Avalanche Anthem
02. A World Without Us
03. Enshrined In My Memory
04. In The Name Of The Rose
05. We Will Find A Way
06. Shine
07. The Magic Of The Night
08. To The Edge Of The Earth
09. I'll Sing You Home
10. The Land Of New Hope

Musiciens :

Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody Of Fire) - Batterie
Jens Johansson (Stratovarius) - Claviers
Derek Sherinian (Black Country Communion, ex-Dream Theater) - Claviers
Mikko Härkin (ex-Sonata Arctica) - Claviers
Michael Kiske (Unisonic) - Chant
Elize Ryd (Amaranthe) - Chant
Rob Rock (Impellitteri) - Chant
Russell Allen (Symphony X) - Chant
Sharon Den Adel (Within Temptation) - Chant
Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica) - Chant

TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON - The Land Of New Hope Limited 12" Double Gatefold Edition Announced




Inner Wound Recordings has announced the release of a limited 12"
double gatefold edition of the TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON album, The Land Of
New Hop". A deal was inked with Frontiers Records, and the release date
is set for June 19th. The edition is strictly limited to 700 copies.
Pre-order at this location.





Tracklisting:


Disc 1

Side A:

'Avalanche Anthem'

'A World Without Us'

'Enshrined In My Memory'


Side B:

'In The Name Of The Rose'

'We Will Find A Way'

'Shine'


Disc 2

Side A:

'The Magic Of The Night'

'To The Edge Of The Earth'


Side B:

'I'll Sing You Home'

'The Land Of New Hope'


The Land Of New Hope is due out in North America on May 21st (May
17th in Europe). The Land Of New Hope takes place more than 40 years in
the future when most of the planet has been destroyed by natural
disasters. The title of the opera refers to the safe haven that a small
group of survivors seek. The Land Of New Hope is composed by one of the
forefathers of the power metal genre, former Stratovarius main
songwriter and guitarist, Timo Tolkki.





The album will be available in two formats: a standard CD and a
deluxe edition featuring a 30-minute documentary on the making-of the
album and two videos.


For this unique concept album, Timo Tolkki was able to gather some
of most accomplished international singers: Michael Kiske (UNISONIC),
Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE), Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI), Russell Allen (SYMPHONY
X), Sharon Den Adel (WITHIN TEMPTATION) and Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA).
Rounding up the lineup of this album are world-renowned musicians Alex
Holzwarth (RHAPSODY OF FIRE) on drums, Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS),
Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) and Mikko
Härkin (Sonata Arctica) on keyboards, and Tolkki himself taking care of
all guitars, bass and production duties.


Check out an album EPK below:

Timo Tolkki's Avalon - The Land of New Hope EPK (Official)

The Land Of New Hope came about as the result of a discussion that
began years ago between Timo Tolkki and Frontiers Records President
Serafino Perugino. Perugino, a longtime Stratovarius fan, suggested
Tolkki return to the original Stratovarius sound in a more symphonic
fashion. In August, 2012 Tolkki began work on what would become The Land
Of New Hope.


Tolkki explained, "I sort of rediscovered myself musically in the
process of making this album. I wrote the story first and started
composing the music after that. My aim was to write memorable songs with
good melodies that would support the story. In Stratovarius back in the
early 90's, I was one of the creators of the power metal genre, so it
is only natural that people may associate this music style with me...but
on this album you will find lot of dynamics including
fully-orchestrated songs that sound very, very big."


With the full support of Frontiers Records and Serafino Perugino's
executive production, The Land Of New Hope opens a new chapter in
Tolkki's career.


Tolkki added, "The Land Of New Hope is one part of the story, the
end of it actually. The story is longer and goes back to the time before
this album's concept, so two more metal operas are likely to follow to
complete a trilogy. In general, I find the metal opera concept
fascinating and logical to me at this point of my career. I love
classical music and just like in classical opera, in metal opera you can
also create stories and have almost limitless possibilities musically.
It is not so easy to stay fresh after a 25 year career, but this album
is truly something special."


Check out teasers below:

THE LAND OF NEW HOPE - The new Metal Opera

THE LAND OF NEW HOPE - The new Metal Opera

THE NEW METAL OPERA

TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON Release 'A World Without Us' Digital Single Featuring Vocals From ROB ROCK, ELIZE RYD, RUSSELL ALLEN




Frontiers Records has announced the digital release of the second
single from TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON album, The Land of New Hope, entitled
'A World Without Us'. Featuring lead vocals from three singers - ROB
ROCK, ELIZE RYD and RUSSELL ALLEN.






The single can be downloaded now from iTunes or Amazon. Listen to
the song via the YouTube clip below, which features different "in the
studio" candid shots, taken from the making of the album, which is
included on the bonus DVD, to be included with the album's deluxe
edition.

TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON - Debut Album Featured On Metal Express Radio's Daily Album Premiere Today







TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON's debut album The Land Of New Hope -
masterminded by ex-STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki - will be featured
on Metal Express Radio's 30 minute Daily Album Premiere today (Monday,
May 20th), offering the fans a listen to some of the material. Tune in here at 18:00 CET (12:00 noon EST) to check it out.


Frontiers Records has announced the digital release of the second
single from The Land of New Hope, entitled 'A World Without Us'.
Featuring lead vocals from three singers - ROB ROCK, ELIZE RYD and
RUSSELL ALLEN.






The single can be downloaded now from iTunes or Amazon. Listen to
the song via the YouTube clip below, which features different "in the
studio" candid shots, taken from the making of the album, which is
included on the bonus DVD, to be included with the album's deluxe
edition.

Timo Tolkki's Avalon - A World Without Us (The Studio Sessions - Official)

Inner Wound Recordings recently announced the release of a limited 12"
double gatefold edition of The Land Of New Hope. A deal was inked with
Frontiers Records, and the release date is set for June 19th. The
edition is strictly limited to 700 copies. Pre-order at this location.





Tracklisting:


Disc 1

Side A:

'Avalanche Anthem'

'A World Without Us'

'Enshrined In My Memory'


Side B:

'In The Name Of The Rose'

'We Will Find A Way'

'Shine'


Disc 2

Side A:

'The Magic Of The Night'

'To The Edge Of The Earth'


Side B:

'I'll Sing You Home'

'The Land Of New Hope'


The Land Of New Hope is due out in North America on May 21st. The
Land Of New Hope takes place more than 40 years in the future when most
of the planet has been destroyed by natural disasters. The title of the
opera refers to the safe haven that a small group of survivors seek. The
Land Of New Hope is composed by one of the forefathers of the power
metal genre, former Stratovarius main songwriter and guitarist, Timo
Tolkki.


The album will be available in two formats: a standard CD and a
deluxe edition featuring a 30-minute documentary on the making-of the
album and two videos.


For this unique concept album, Timo Tolkki was able to gather some
of most accomplished international singers: Michael Kiske (UNISONIC),
Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE), Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI), Russell Allen (SYMPHONY
X), Sharon Den Adel (WITHIN TEMPTATION) and Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA).
Rounding up the lineup of this album are world-renowned musicians Alex
Holzwarth (RHAPSODY OF FIRE) on drums, Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS),
Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) and Mikko
Härkin (Sonata Arctica) on keyboards, and Tolkki himself taking care of
all guitars, bass and production duties.


Check out an album EPK below:

Timo Tolkki's Avalon - The Land of New Hope EPK (Official)

The Land Of New Hope came about as the result of a discussion that began
years ago between Timo Tolkki and Frontiers Records President Serafino
Perugino. Perugino, a longtime Stratovarius fan, suggested Tolkki return
to the original Stratovarius sound in a more symphonic fashion. In
August, 2012 Tolkki began work on what would become The Land Of New
Hope.


Tolkki explained, "I sort of rediscovered myself musically in the
process of making this album. I wrote the story first and started
composing the music after that. My aim was to write memorable songs with
good melodies that would support the story. In Stratovarius back in the
early 90's, I was one of the creators of the power metal genre, so it
is only natural that people may associate this music style with me...but
on this album you will find lot of dynamics including
fully-orchestrated songs that sound very, very big."


With the full support of Frontiers Records and Serafino Perugino's
executive production, The Land Of New Hope opens a new chapter in
Tolkki's career.


Tolkki added, "The Land Of New Hope is one part of the story, the
end of it actually. The story is longer and goes back to the time before
this album's concept, so two more metal operas are likely to follow to
complete a trilogy. In general, I find the metal opera concept
fascinating and logical to me at this point of my career. I love
classical music and just like in classical opera, in metal opera you can
also create stories and have almost limitless possibilities musically.
It is not so easy to stay fresh after a 25 year career, but this album
is truly something special."

TIMO TOLKKI’S AVALON - Metal Opera: The Land Of New Hope Hits European Album Charts




Former STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki 's new project, TIMO TOLKKI'S
AVALON and the debut album, The Land Of New Hope, has made impressive
album chart debuts in Europe, with several Top 100 album chart bows,
including a Top 10 album chart debut in Timo Tolkki's native Finland.
The concept album debut numbers are as follows:


Finland - #7

Sweden - #42

Switzerland - #59

Norway - #80

Germany - #90





Inner Wound Recordings recently announced the release of a limited
12" double gatefold edition of The Land Of New Hope. A deal was inked
with Frontiers Records, and the release date is set for June 19th. The
edition is strictly limited to 700 copies. Pre-order at this location.


Tracklisting:


Disc 1

Side A:

'Avalanche Anthem'

'A World Without Us'

'Enshrined In My Memory'


Side B:

'In The Name Of The Rose'

'We Will Find A Way'

'Shine'


Disc 2

Side A:

'The Magic Of The Night'

'To The Edge Of The Earth'


Side B:

'I'll Sing You Home'

'The Land Of New Hope'





For The Land Of New Hope, Timo Tolkki was able to gather some of
most accomplished international singers: Michael Kiske (UNISONIC), Elize
Ryd (AMARANTHE), Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI), Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X),
Sharon Den Adel (WITHIN TEMPTATION) and Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA).
Rounding up the lineup of this album are world-renowned musicians Alex
Holzwarth (RHAPSODY OF FIRE) on drums, Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS),
Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) and Mikko
Härkin (Sonata Arctica) on keyboards, and Tolkki himself taking care of
all guitars, bass and production duties.