Nach den seit Mitte April letzten Jahres währenden Tumulten um die Band und dem schlechten Gesundheitsstatus des Hauptsongwriters Timo Tolkki haben sich die finnischen Melodic Metal-Pioniere wieder gefangen und verkünden nun offiziell ihre Versöhnung. Hier das offizielle Statement der Band:
After all the turmoil of 2004, we are happy to announce that Stratovarius has reunited with the classic line-up: Timo Tolkki, Timo Kotipelto, Jörg Michael, Jari Kainulainen and Jens Johansson.
Since his breakdown in April, we have patiently been waiting for Timo Tolkki´s health to improve. It has been, and since about 6 weeks he has been strong enough to go back to work.
Also during the past months, after much talk, soul-searching and reflection most of the damage within the band has been repaired. The rest of us now understand Timo´s condition, and have slowly come to terms with it. There has been forgiveness, and everyone has a good relationship again.
Many of the immense problems we were facing have now found concrete solutions.
Lastly, we can announce that work is already in progress on completely new material.
Stratovarius