Revolution Renaissance - Age Of Aquarius - 2009 - FNT

Revolution Renaissance

Genre(s)

Power Metal

Lyrical theme(s)

Feelings, love, religion, philosophy

Origin Formed in Current label Status

Finland (Helsinki) 2008 JVC Victor/Scarlet Records Active

Current line-up

Gus Monsanto - Vocals (Takara, Adagio (Fra), Overdose (Bra), Astra (Bra), Skyrion on Guest)

Timo Tolkki - Guitar (Stratovarius)

Justin Biggs - Bass (Descend (Swe), Dying Daylight)

Mike Khalilov - Keyboards (Empyreon, Forevers Edge)

Bruno Agra - Drums (Aquaria, Uirapuru)



- Release Info -------------------------------------------------------------- -



Artist: Revolution Renaissance

Album: Age Of Aquarius

Label: Scarlet Records

Playtime: 47:41 min

Genre: Heavy Metal

URL: http://www.myspace.com/revolutionrenaissance
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Rip date: 2009-03-18

Street date: 2009-03-25

Size: 76.47 MB

Type: Advance

Quality: 214 kbps / 4410kHz / Joint Stereo



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*OFFICIAL MYSPACE SITE*--- After joining Stratovarius 23 years ago Timo

Tolkki did not expect to achieve the sales of 2,5 million records, a Finnish

Grammy and 3 Gold Discs with his band. He was a pioneer in creating a highly

copied Stratovarius production sound producing all the Stratovarius albums

and also was pioneering together with his bandmates the genre of melodic and

symphonic power metal that generated a whole generation of new bands that

paid a tribute to his band. After writing over 120 songs and playing over

1200 shows with Stratovarius, Timo Tolkki decided to stop the band in October

2007 because of the very bad internal situation, chemistry and lack of

motivation of the band. In a dramatic move he gave away all his rights to the

entire catalogue of Stratovarius, including all the rights to the name he

owned for his ex bandmates as a response to them from surprising notification

that they would continue without him as Stratovarius. Tolkki recorded an

album called ?New Era? and named the project ?Revolution Renaissance?. This

highly acclaimed melodic metal album includes performances from such legends

as Michael Kiske and Tobias Sammet. After the Stratovarius turmoil, Timo

Tolkki was not sure if he ever wanted to have a new band or tour again. After

some months and the good response of ?New Era? everywhere, he decided to

carry on and started to search for permanent members for his new band. And ad

in his myspace resulted in over 2000 applications from all over the world.

Among these people Tolkki chose the new members based on their personalities

and life views and of course their playing skills. Enter Gus Monsanto

(Vocals), Bruno Agra (Drums), Mike Khalilov (Keyboards) and Justin Biggs

(Bass), this new band is a mixture of different nationalities and youthful

energy. Some of the bands these new musicians have played before include

names such as Adagio and Aquaria. In June 2008 Revolution Renaissance signed

a deal with JVC Victor for the whole territory of Southeast Asia. In

September 2008, the new line up started the recordings of new material and

promotion in Helsinki. An album release in early 2009 is expected. Before

that, the band will play an extensive tour in South America. Revolution

Renaissance cherishes the legacy of Stratovarius in its music as a natural

continuation to Tolkki?s songwriting which contributed 95% of Stratovarius

material in 23 years he played in the band. Paradise, Season of Change,

Father Time, Black Diamond, Hunting High and Low, Kiss of Judas and Forever

among other songs have left Tolkki?s trademark Stratovarius sound and

songwriting in the history of melodic symphonic power metal. Revolution

Renaissance will continue this legacy with a new energy, enthusiasm and

attitude.



- Track List ---------------------------------------------------------------- -



01. Age Of Aquarius ( 4:38)

02. Sins Of My Beloved ( 5:28)

03. Ixion´s Wheel ( 4:25)

04. Behind The Mask ( 2:54)

05. Ghost Of Fallen Grace ( 4:45)

06. Heart Of All ( 6:39)

07. So She Wears Black ( 7:11)

08. Kyrie Eleison ( 6:41)

09. Into The Future ( 5:00)