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CD/DVD Releases: Stratovarius Announce Their New Album ''Polaris''

Posted on Sunday, March 15 @ 02:00:00 UTC by nightowl

Stratovarius will release their brand new studio album Polaris on May, 21st 2009.

This new album will see a worldwide release by the bands new label partner edel under the new imprint earMUSIC outside of Asia and the band's long time label partner for Asia, JVC. Jens Johansson states, "We are very happy to have found strong label partners for the future of Stratovarius who truly believe in the band and are as enthusiastic as we are. I can't wait to hit the road again and meet all fans who supported us through all our good and bad times."



Max Vaccaro, of earMUSIC / edel adds "We are very honoured to welcome Stratovarius in our family; Polaris is in fact a special album for edel. Like for Stratovarius, it's a sort of new start, we are in fact entering a new exciting chapter in our lives, the launch of a the new label earMUSIC, to coincide with the release of this fantastic new album with a renewed line-up and an overwhelming energy.

"One thing is for sure, Stratovarius fans will agree with us in welcoming the extraordinary talent of the new guitar player Matias Kupiainen and immediately reckon Polaris to be a true Stratovarius classic."

"We are proud of our long and successful history with this great band and are very excited to be a part of their new beginning." - Seigo Horiuchi JVC/Victor Entertainment, Inc.

In September 2008 the band found the freedom to go into seclusion for almost a month in a cottage by the sea in a Finnish forest to relax, laugh, write songs, be creative together, and record. And they found themselves being a band reborn. The result is a melodic, powerful, fresh, tight, and technically elaborate new album.

Polaris was recorded in the fall 2008 at Haestholmen and 5by5 studios, Helsinki, Finland. Mixed by the longtime confidant of the band Mikko Karmila the album became another shining polar star at the Northern sky. Powerful melodies mingle with sophisticated arrangements, strong anthems stand alongside heavy songs. 11 songs full of energy, musicianship, and a positive outlook.

Vocalist Timo Kotipelto explains "Polaris is a positive, powerful album that Stratovarius fans all over the world are certain to take to their hearts."

The band will support the release of their new studio album with live shows around the globe. The world tour will start in the UK, followed by a variety of European dates. September will see Stratovarius playing live shows in Asia, followed by a full North and South American tour in September/October. A European headliner tour is scheduled for January 2010.

Stratovarius line-up:

Timo Kotipelto - vocals
Matias Kupiainen - guitars
Lauri Porra - bass
Joerg Michael - drums
Jens Johansson - keyboards

earMUSIC is a division of edel entertainment, representing the work of International Pop and Rock artists such as: Deep Purple, Status Quo, Stratovarius, Nazareth, UB40, Ice Cube, Chris Rea, Christopher Cross, Brett Anderson and many others.

earMUSIC works in conjunction with the edel label earBOOKS (www.earbooks.net) to present the work of its artists pushing the boundaries of physical formats and marketing possibilities, releasing music on CD, earBOOKS, digital, vinyl.

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[Source: Twisted Talent and Noble PR]

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