Angels Of The Apocalypse

Finnish composer/producer and guitar player Timo Tolkki has set 'Angels Of The Apocalypse' as tht title of the follow-up to TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON's debut album, "The Land Of New Hope". The CD will feature lead vocals by the following singers: Floor Jansen (NIGHTWISH, REVAMP, AFTER FOREVER), Simone Simons (EPICA), Fabio Lione (RHAPSODY OF FIRE, ANGRA), David DeFeis (VIRGIN STEELE), Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE), Zachary Stevens (SAVATAGE, CIRCLE II CIRCLE). Other musicians which will appear on the album include two other former members of STRATOVARIUS: Tuomo Lassila (STRATOVARIUS' founder) on drums and Antti Ikonen, the original keyboard player of STRATOVARIUS. To date, Timo Tolkki has sold over two million records in his career, has won a Finnish Grammy-equivalent and has been chosen by the readers of the American Guitar World magazine to Top 100 as "the fastest guitar player in the world" and "the most influential metal guitar player in the world." He has released 20 albums in his career and toured the world for over 3000 shows in 52 countries.