Stratovarius

Stratovarius is a Finnish power metal band that formed in 1984. Since their formation, they have released 16 studio albums, 4 DVD and 3 live albums. Along with German bandsHelloween, Blind Guardian, and Gamma Ray, Stratovarius is considered one of the leading and most influential groups of the power metal genre.[1][2][3] In its history, the band has gone through many chaotic lineup changes and since 1995 there are no founding members of the band that remain. Currently, the longest standing member is singer Timo Kotipelto, who joined in 1994. Their name is a portmanteau of the Stratocaster guitar and Stradivarius as well as the name of a Kraftwerk song. Jens Johansson also worked for Yngwie Malmsteen. Toured with Helloween. Phenomenal in Europe.
== Genres ==
Symphonic Metal
Category:Symphonic Metal
Category:Power Metal
Category:Hard Rock
Category:Nineties
Category:Progressive Metal
Category:Speed Metal
Category:Progressive Rock