Revolution Renaissance
Finland (2008 – 2010)
Revolution Renaissance was a power metal band … Read Full Bio ↴Finland (2008 – 2010)
Revolution Renaissance was a power metal band founded by guitarist Timo Tolkki after he left Stratovarius in 2008. The band released three studio albums before disbanding in 2010.
Last line-up:
Timo Tolkki - guitar (2008–2010)
Gus Monsanto - vocals (2008–2010)
Bruno Agra - drums (2008–2010)
Magnus Rosén - bass (2009–2010)
Bob Katsionis - Keyboards (2010)
The first record from the new band, aptly entitled "New Era", includes the vocal talents of Michael Kiske (ex HELLOWEEN), Tobias Sammet (EDGUY, AVANTASIA) and Pasi Rantanen (ex THUNDERSTONE) plus Mirka Rantanen on drums (Thunderstone), Pasi Heikkilä on bass (45 DEGREE WOMAN) and Joonas Puolakka on keyboards.
Tolkki originally composed all the songs included in this album for Stratovarius, but after the group broke up, he thought he needed to get these songs out and did not spend time looking for a permanent band line-up. Since then Tolkki has found 3 excellent soulmates with young and fresh energy and is already writing material for a new album.
In March 2009, the band released their second album Age of Aquarius with a permanent lineup.
In October 2009 Timo Tokki announced that both Justin Biggs and Mike Khalilov have left the band due to musical differences.
On November 1, 2009, Blabbermouth.net reported that Magnus Rosén (former bass player for HammerFall) joined Revolution Renaissance.
In an interview with the Finnish news website kp24 published on May 10, Timo Tolkki announced that Greek Firewind and Outloud keyboarder Bob Katsionis is the new keyboardplayer of the band and that they're currently mixing their third and final album, "Trinity", which will be released in fall.
On July 28, Tolkki announced the break-up of Revolution Renaissance. He commented by saying:
"Due to my private problems, the lack of interest in Revolution Renaissance, shows by the promoters, and the current situation in the music industry that affects to everything including the production budgets, it has become impossible to continue the band. We have tried to book shows in these last three years, but we haven't been able to do so. A rock band cannot exist without direct contact to its fans. Therefore I have no other choice but to make the decision to stop the band and its activities due to the above-mentioned reasons. The third and final album of the band will be released at the end of September. From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank all the fans of my music throughout the years. It's been a great journey."
The third Revolution Renaissance album, titled "Trinity", was released later in the year through Napalm Records.
Revolution Renaissance was a power metal band … Read Full Bio ↴Finland (2008 – 2010)
Revolution Renaissance was a power metal band founded by guitarist Timo Tolkki after he left Stratovarius in 2008. The band released three studio albums before disbanding in 2010.
Last line-up:
Timo Tolkki - guitar (2008–2010)
Gus Monsanto - vocals (2008–2010)
Bruno Agra - drums (2008–2010)
Magnus Rosén - bass (2009–2010)
Bob Katsionis - Keyboards (2010)
The first record from the new band, aptly entitled "New Era", includes the vocal talents of Michael Kiske (ex HELLOWEEN), Tobias Sammet (EDGUY, AVANTASIA) and Pasi Rantanen (ex THUNDERSTONE) plus Mirka Rantanen on drums (Thunderstone), Pasi Heikkilä on bass (45 DEGREE WOMAN) and Joonas Puolakka on keyboards.
Tolkki originally composed all the songs included in this album for Stratovarius, but after the group broke up, he thought he needed to get these songs out and did not spend time looking for a permanent band line-up. Since then Tolkki has found 3 excellent soulmates with young and fresh energy and is already writing material for a new album.
In March 2009, the band released their second album Age of Aquarius with a permanent lineup.
In October 2009 Timo Tokki announced that both Justin Biggs and Mike Khalilov have left the band due to musical differences.
On November 1, 2009, Blabbermouth.net reported that Magnus Rosén (former bass player for HammerFall) joined Revolution Renaissance.
In an interview with the Finnish news website kp24 published on May 10, Timo Tolkki announced that Greek Firewind and Outloud keyboarder Bob Katsionis is the new keyboardplayer of the band and that they're currently mixing their third and final album, "Trinity", which will be released in fall.
On July 28, Tolkki announced the break-up of Revolution Renaissance. He commented by saying:
"Due to my private problems, the lack of interest in Revolution Renaissance, shows by the promoters, and the current situation in the music industry that affects to everything including the production budgets, it has become impossible to continue the band. We have tried to book shows in these last three years, but we haven't been able to do so. A rock band cannot exist without direct contact to its fans. Therefore I have no other choice but to make the decision to stop the band and its activities due to the above-mentioned reasons. The third and final album of the band will be released at the end of September. From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank all the fans of my music throughout the years. It's been a great journey."
The third Revolution Renaissance album, titled "Trinity", was released later in the year through Napalm Records.
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Revolution Renaissance Lyrics
A Lot Like Me Feel the rain running down your face Feel the pain drowning…
Age of Aquarius Why, you were meant to be the chosen one And still…
Angel You came into my Life one sunny day I held you…
Behind the Mask Are you trying to please me mister, are you trying to…
Born Upon The Cross I am reaching out from nowhere Telling truth about myself …
Crossing The Rubicon Live the dream, each step you take The choice is yours…
Dreamchild Wake up in your dream, your frozen fear Long lost words…
Eden Is Burning Where is the conscience of the world? We are the keepers…
Falling To Rise You used to dream and laugh and play Through the night…
Ghost of Fallen Grace Barrens of nowhere land The scars of a lone man A once…
Glorious and Divine Look in the mirror and tell me what's the latest…
Heroes When things are bad don't know what to do The answer…
Heroes (Lead Vocals Tobias Sam When things are bad don't know what to do The answer…
I Did It My Way Look at me Do you see all the things I want you,…
I Did It My Way - Look at me Do you see all the things I want you,…
Into the Future A new Day is dawning Feel the rays of the sun…
Ixion's Wheel Turning the wheel keeps turning Stronger The flames are bur…
Just Let It Rain We've seen it all still standing tall We've stood our backs…
Keep The Flame Alive I have walked this lonely road A thousand Years, it's fille…
Kyrie Eleison Father, look what I've done Is there a way to forgive? Fro…
Last Night On Earth Getting closer to the final frontier We've reached the poin…
Marching With The Fools Day by day, spreading darkness and fear Carrying the unifor…
Revolution Renaissance When the sun's setting down Many answers I find To the que…
Sins of My Beloved Danced on broken glass To the songs you sang To the beats…
So She Wears Black Years spent in icy Cage embraced by loneliness The everlas…
Trinity When love beckons to you, follow him Though his ways are…
We Are Magic Born from the spark that once started this all We're standi…