Kotipelto is a Finnish power metal self-named band by Timo Kotipelto, created during a hiatus in activity for power metal band Stratovarius. 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

References

See also

  • Stratovarius
  • Kotipelto's website