STRATOVARIUS Premiere Music Video For "Halcyon Days"; European Tour Starts Today!

Melodic Metal legends STRATOVARIUS are pleased to unleash their “Halcyon Days” video from the band’s latest full-length, “Nemesis”, released via earMUSIC. Hailed by the media as, “the best STRATOVARIUS album since many, many years,” by Metal Hammer Germany, “a collection of the band’s greatest hits that you never heard until now,” by Metal Underground in the US and, “the strongest STRATOVARIUS album since the beginning of the century,” by KaaosZine in Finland, STRATOVARIUS were once again able to live up to their reputation as one of the leading names of the metal genre, once again exceeding fans’ and critics’ expectations and charting all over the world: Finland: # 3, Czech Republic # 12, Switzerland # 30, Spain # 32, Germany # 41, Sweden # 44, France # 56, Norway # 56, Austria # 62, Canada # 126.

Coinciding with the band’s European tour, set to commence in Helsinki, Finland, the band today proudly reveals the video for their second single. The footage for “Halcyon Days” was shot in Lithuania by Pekka Hara, and perfectly captures the song’s theme of finding one’s peace of mind.



The band explains: “It was a really nice experience working with Pekka and his team, and Lithuania was a pleasant surprise, very friendly people there and everything worked out great. This video sets the mood of the song perfectly. And the fact is: a band is nothing without the fans."

Prior to the video shoot, the band had launched a fan competition asking their supporters to send a picture of their most prized STRATOVARIUS item. Over 100 items were sent, of which the band handpicked the 10 most original objects, which are now featured in the video. Over the course of the next weeks, STRATOVARIUS will also launch a special fan item version of the video on their official Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/stratovarius.

NORDIC NEXUS OF NEMESIS TOUR 2013:

08.03. Helsinki – Tavastia (FIN)
09.03. Kauhava – Tiikeri (FIN)
15.03. St. Petersburg – Aurora Hall (R)
20.03. München – Backstage Halle (GER)
21.03. Erfurt – Stadtgarten (GER)
22.03. Zlin – Masters of Rock Café (CZ)
23.03. Budapest – Club 202 (H)
24.03. Bratislava – Majestic Club (SK)
26.03. Vienna – Szene (A)
27.03. Nürnberg – Hirsch (GER)
28.03. Bochum – Matrix (GER)
29.03. Hamburg – Grünspan (GER)
30.03. Uden – De Pul (NL)
31.03. Paris – Cigale (F)
02.04. Strassburg – La Laiterie (F)
03.04. Lyon – Le Kao (F)
05.04. Barcelona – Razzmatazz (E)
06.04. Madrid – Arena (E)
07.04. Bilbao – Rock Star (E)
09.04. Pratteln – Z7 (CH)
10.04. Milan – Alcatrazz (I)
11.04. Ludwigsburg – Rockfabrik (GER)
12.04. Aschaffenburg  - Colos-Saal (GER)
13.04. Mons – PPM Fest (Festival) (B)
14.04. Osnabrück – Rosenhof (GER)
16.04. Copenhagen – Amager Bio (DK)
17.04. Malmö – KB (S)
18.04. Stockholm – Klubben (S)
19.04. Lahti – Finlandia-klubi (FIN)
20.04. Tampere – Pallahuone (FIN)
26.04. Mikkeli – Vaakuna (FIN)
27.04. Jyväskylä – Lutakko (FIN)
30.04. Helsinki – Virgin Oil (FIN)
18.05. Sao Paulo – Carioca Club (BRA)
24.05. Santiago – Blondie (CHI)
15.06. Kaarina – Saaristo Open 2013 (FIN)



Related links:
Stratovarius' Official Site
Stratovarius on Facebook
Stratovarius on MySpace
Eagle Rock Entertainment

STRATOVARIUS: Song Excerpts Of 'Nemesis' Available Now!

After the success of 'Polaris' and 'Elysium' and the warm response to the CD/DVD/Blu-Ray “Live In Tampere” that witnessed one show of the band’s last world tour with friend and historical drummer Jörg Michael, Stratovarius are about to reinforce their position as one of the undisputed leading name of the prog-symphonic Metal genre with an album that promises to be one of their best ever.

You can sense it in the air that their new CD 'Nemesis' is going to be a milestone in their career, judging by the fantastic reaction to the few bits and beats that – as it happens today – have leaked in the world of bits and beats of internet.

...to the extent that the band entered the studio again, only a few weeks after having completed the album, to record an additional song they had been working on for a while.

The acoustic ballad “Old Man And The Sea” will be an extra track included in a 2.500 numbered limited edition vinyl of their NEW album.

You can now listen to excerpts of 'Nemesis' here:



The 11-track 'Nemesis' will be released in North America via Armoury Records on February 26, 2013. Here is an exclusive interview with Timo Kotipelto that we conducted on Monday, January 21 at Eagle Rock Entertainment, in which he discussed the production process behind 'Nemesis', the inclusion of NEW drummer Rolf Pilve, and he even shares some very useful vocal tips. So sit back, relax, and crank 'Nemesis' on February 26!



Related links:
Stratovarius' Official Site
Stratovarius on Facebook
Stratovarius on MySpace
Eagle Rock Entertainment

STRATOVARIUS: Exclusive interview with Timo Kotipelto about 'Nemesis' & NEW Lineup!

Finnish Power Metal legends STRATOVARIUS, will be unleashing a brand NEW studio offering entitled 'Nemesis'. The bands 15th studio album was produced and mixed by guitarist Matias Kupiainen and mastered by Mika Jussila (Finnvox Studios).

The 11-track 'Nemesis' will be released in North America via Armoury Records on February 26, 2013. Here is an exclusive interview with Timo Kotipelto that we conducted on Monday, January 21 at Eagle Rock Entertainment, in which he discussed the production process behind 'Nemesis', the inclusion of NEW drummer Rolf Pilve, and he even shares some very useful vocal tips. So sit back, relax, and crank 'Nemesis' on February 26!



Related links:
Stratovarius' Official Site
Stratovarius on Facebook
Stratovarius on MySpace
Eagle Rock Entertainment

"TURN THE PAGE" (News & Tour Updates - 1/11/2013 Edition) LIVE From The New York City Subway!

"Turn The Page" brings you (our audience) the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and produce this video segment on a weekly basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.

Without further due, here is the sixteenth installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 1/11/2013 edition. Filmed at and on the Subway in New York City!

Artists mentioned:

- Anthrax
- Exodus
- Municipal Waste
- Holy Grail
- High On Fire
- The Scorpions
- Bleeding Through
- Killswitch Engage
- Hypocrisy
- Hatebreed
- The Black Dahlia Murder
- Trivium
- Stratovarius
- This Or The Apocalypse
- Impending Doom
- Kataklysm
- Firewind
- Turisas
- No Bragging Rights
- Uli John Roth
- Exhumed
- Phobia
- Behemoth
- Opeth
- Katatonia
- Suicidal Tendencies
- Lacuna Coil
- Job For A Cowboy
- Shai Hulud            



Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video above, can be seen on our archive (located on the left hand side column) 

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STRATOVARIUS To Celebrate The Release Of 'Nemesis' In New York City Via Listening Party!

Finnish Power Metal legends STRATOVARIUS, will be unleashing a brand NEW studio offering entitled 'Nemesis'. The bands 15th studio album was produced and mixed by guitarist Matias Kupiainen and mastered by Mika Jussila (Finnvox Studios).

The 11-track 'Nemesis' will be released in North America via Armoury Records on February 26, 2013. Says Kotipelto of the record: “It has a darker more modern sound. We, as a band, have gone through a lot and have matured as songwriters. Making the album this time was easier because we gave it as much time as it needed. We have worked our asses off to make this and we hope the fans will like it.”

In celebration of the bands upcoming effort, members of the band will be present at a public listening party at Idle Hands Bar in New York City.  The event will take place on the evening of January 21, and both Timo Kotipelto (singer) and Jens Johansson (keyboardist) will be present!

Related links:
Stratovarius' Official Site
Stratovarius on Facebook
Stratovarius on MySpace
Eagle Rock Entertainment