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Timo Tolkki
Timo Tapio Tolkki (born 3 March 1966) is a Finnish musician best known as the former guitarist, songwriter and producer of the power metal band Stratovarius.
With his tenure lasting for more than twenty years, he was the longest standing member of the band before his departure in 2008.
After leaving Stratovarius he formed two supergroups named Revolution Renaissance and Symfonia, both of which have since disbanded.
In a 2011 article by Guitar World magazine, Tolkki was included in the all-time top 50 list of fastest guitar players in the world.Revolution RenaissanceTolkki's next project was an album described as a rock opera, named Saana – Warrior of Light Pt 1.
Released on 14 March 2008, it featured a number of guest vocalists, including soprano Jennifer Sowle in the lead role, as well as Aino Laos, Janette Sainio and Heikki Pöyhiä of Twilightning.
Also in 2008, he founded a band called Revolution Renaissance, which released three albums between 2008 and 2010.SymfoniaIn 2010, Symfonia was formed as a power metal supergroup comprising Tolkki, singer André Matos, keyboardist Mikko Härkin, drummer Uli Kusch and former Stratovarius bandmate Jari Kainulainen.
They made their debut performance at the 2011 Finnish Metal Expo and later released their only studio album, In Paradisum, but in December of that year Tolkki announced the discontinuation of the band, and subsequently his retirement from the music industry.In March 2012, Tolkki stated on his Facebook profile (and official Symfonia page) that although he had left the music business, he hadn't given up on music altogether: "With all the tools available for us today to release music, you will hear something interesting from me".
Later he released a mock album cover entitled Classical Variations and Themes Vol 2, suggesting a new solo album.
On 10 April 2012 he released a new instrumental track named "Dinner with Paganini", which was made available as a free download through PledgeMusic, as well as a revised name for a potential new album, Classical Variations and Themes II: Credo.
However, on 26 July, he announced the cancellation of the project.AvalonOn 8 January 2013, Tolkki announced the opening of a new mixing and mastering studio named Studiotolkki, located in Helsinki, Finland.In February 2013, Timo announced his new project, Avalon, featuring a group of guest musicians such as Michael Kiske (Unisonic, ex-Helloween), Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation), Elize Ryd (Amaranthe), Russell Allen (Symphony X, Adrenaline Mob, Star One), Rob Rock (Impellitteri, M.A.R.S.), Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica), Jens Johansson (Stratovarius, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen), Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater) and Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody of Fire).
The album, released on 17 May 2013, follows a story set in a post-apocalyptic future.
In 2055, Earth has been almost destroyed by natural catastrophes, and a small group of survivors decide to set off a journey to find a sacred place known as The Land of New Hope.Allen/LandeOn 24 July 2013, Tolkki announced via his Facebook page (among a statement regarding Stratovarius) that he will be the producer, mixer and songwriter for a new album of the duo Allen/Lande, composed of Symphony X vocalist Russell Allen and Norwegian singer Jørn Lande.Playing styleFrom the period spanning Stratovarius' first three albums, Tolkki's guitar playing was more progressive and heavy.
During this time he preferred E? tuning, with his compositions often bearing a dark and unnerving tonal quality (particularly on Dreamspace).
Following Timo Kotipelto's arrival as lead singer, Tolkki's style shifted gradually more towards the traditionally speedy and melodic format of power metal, with an emphasis on such elements as neo-classical phrasing and various shredding techniques.EquipmentThroughout his career, Tolkki has played ESP Guitars.
His primary model is a customised M Series, most notably in solid black and another with the artwork of Visions (1997) on the body.
In some Stratovarius music videos, he is seen playing an EX series.
Mesa/Boogie and Laney was his amplification of choice until 2001, after which he switched to using Marshall.
Since 2007 he has used an ENGL Powerball.