Stratovarius's fifth studio album and the first release without any of the original Stratovarius members (since Tuomo Lassila was asked to leave after Fourth Dimension). Line-up: Timo Kotipelto - vocals Timo Tolkki - guitar Jari Kainulainen - bass Jens Johansson - keyboards Jörg Michael - drums Japanese bonus track: 13. When the Night Meets the Day Another Japan 2002 limited edition re-release (VICP-61768) also features 14. Future Shock '96. Read more on Last.fm.
Stratovarius is a power metal band from Finland. They became more popular in the '90s, and throughout their career have inspired upcoming power metal bands with their baroque arranged keyboard solos & Ritchie Blackmore-like guitar portions.
Stratovarius was founded in Finland in 1984 from former members of the band Black Water. They went through a number of personnel and musical changes before the band found its own voice. In 1984, the name was changed to Stratovarius (a portmanteau of Stratocaster and Stradivarius), an idea of Stråhlman's. Read more on Last.fm
