Kotipelto

Kotipelto is a Finnish power metal self-named band by Timo Kotipelto, created during a hiatus in activity for power metal band Stratovarius.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Kotipelto has been commercially well received in their native Finland, with a top 10 single "Beginning" from his first release Waiting for the Dawn, and lyrics often concentrating on ancient Egyptian themes.

Discography

Albums

• 2002: Waiting for the Dawn
• 2004: Coldness
• 2007: Serenity

Singles

• 2002: "Beginning"
• 2004: "Reasons"
• 2004: "Take Me Away"
• 2006: "Sleep Well"

Members

• Timo Kotipelto

Guest musicians

On Waiting for the Dawn

• Michael Romeo – guitars
• Roland Grapow – guitars
• Jari Kainulainen – bass
• Sami Virtanen – guitar
• Mikko Härkin – keyboard
• Janne Wirman – keyboards
• Mirka Rantanen – drums
• Gas Lipstick – drums

On Coldness

• Michael Romeo – guitars
• Jari Kainulainen – bass
• Janne Wirman – keyboards
• Mirka Rantanen – drums
• Juhani Malmberg – guitars

On Serenity

• Tuomas Wäinölä – guitars
• Lauri Porra – bass
• Janne Wirman – keyboards
• Mirka Rantanen – drums

See also

• Stratovarius

External links

• Kotipelto's website