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Stratovarius - Nemesis



8.4 | 553 votes |
Release date: 22 February 2013
Style: Power metal

Owners:

448 have it
53 want it


01. Abandon
02. Unbreakable
03. Stand My Ground
04. Halcyon Days
05. Fantasy
06. Out Of The Fog
07. Castles In The Air
08. Dragons
09. One Must Fall
10. If The Story Is Over
11. Nemesis
12. Kill It with Fire [Japanese bonus]
13. Fireborn [Limited edition bonus]
14. Hunter [Limited edition bonus]
15. Old Man And The Sea [Vinyl edition bonus]

Top 20 albums of 2013: 19

Line-up
Timo Kotipelto - vocals
Jens Johansson - keyboards
Matias Kupiainen - guitar
Rolf "Rolle" Pilve - drums
Lauri Porra - bass

Additional musicians:
Jani Liimatainen - acoustic guitar
Joakim Jokela - whistling

Backing vocals - Susanna Koski, Anna Maria Parkkinen, Anna-Maria Jalkanen, Alexa Leroux, Tipe Johnson, Hepa Waara, Jani Liimatainen, Ari Sievälä, James Lascelles, Dane Stefaniuk, Koop Arponen III.

Additional info
Mastered at Finnvox Studios.
Limited edition digibook with two bonus tracks:
Fireborn (Bonus Track)
Hunter (Bonus Track)

Staff review by
R'Vannith
Rating:
8.2
What a difference a line-up change can make. An energy is present in Stratovarius's camp which can only be pinned down to a fresh chemistry. New gun Rolf Pilve has quite the role to fill and expectations are high as he replaces Jorg Michael who provided the drums for many of the band's classic records. Perseverance is key and even after all their previous dramas Stratovarius have made Nemesis their most expressive return to form.

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published 14.03.2013 | Comments (15)

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04.11.2012 - 16:32
Rating: 10
Sword_Chant
Look forward to hearing where they go with this one
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24.11.2012 - 09:31
Rating: 9
R Lewis
Can't wait! Elysium was a killer album...
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We could be so much more than we are. Stop.
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06.12.2012 - 00:42
John Shock
Looking for this it seems interesting...i hope it could be as epic as Elysium was! \m/
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20.12.2012 - 20:28
Rating: 10
Sword_Chant
You can hear the full song of the single 'Unbreakable' on this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9XbEjJeyeQ
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24.01.2013 - 12:00
Rating: 9
I'll Definately be getting this!
Elysium was a great album.
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07.02.2013 - 11:36
Rating: 10
StratoDan1990
Just heard the album, not sure what to make of it all at the moment, it's definitely good - sounds like completely new territory and direction but it's fresh and great at the same time. Completely New kind of music for Stratovarius not all the old fans are going to like this.. but i'm an old fan and I LOVE it. Think this album will attract a lot of new fans
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09.02.2013 - 22:50
Rating: 10
Sword_Chant
Written by StratoDan1990 on 07.02.2013 at 11:36

Just heard the album, not sure what to make of it all at the moment, it's definitely good - sounds like completely new territory and direction but it's fresh and great at the same time. Completely New kind of music for Stratovarius not all the old fans are going to like this.. but i'm an old fan and I LOVE it. Think this album will attract a lot of new fans

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These songs are AMAZING
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14.02.2013 - 04:56
Italics
I'm four tracks in so far... so far I like the two songs I've heard already (2 and 4), but I'm not too crazy about tracks 1 and 3. I guess 50% isn't too bad. Hopefully there are some more good songs awaiting me...

EDIT: Album growing on me a lot. Probably an 8/10 for me right now.
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But I Justify My Desire to No One
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14.02.2013 - 19:37
Rating: 10
ScnD361
Out of the Fog is an outstanding song!, my favourite from this album
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Album Release day (February 22, 2013)
22.02.2013 - 01:48
LICH
Gonna be lethal , love strat !!!
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22.02.2013 - 15:56
John Shock
It's a gratitude for what they've done so far, i already have listened this, now i'm gonna buy it! They deserve! Hail Stratovarius! \m/
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22.02.2013 - 17:20
Rating: 10
Mariocalin
An amazing Album.
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We are the priest of the temple of Synix
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23.02.2013 - 00:23
PocketMetal
The music is kinda good but the vocals ruined it for me , I'm not a fan of this type of power metal anyway .
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25.02.2013 - 03:47
Rating: 9
mikeprado30
What I heard until now is very great! Is far their best since Infinite Even better than the Elements Saga (though I like so much Elements Part I )
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BARDS WE ARE, BARDS WE WILL BE!
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25.02.2013 - 22:56
JÄY
Metal slave
Well... Guess I have to listen to it
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25.02.2013 - 23:10
Rating: 9
OpenMind
I was not expecting such a good album from them !!!!!!! Well done
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26.02.2013 - 18:20
Rating: 9
kurokamen
Strat is great again??? What madness is this????? XD
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27.02.2013 - 00:56
Rating: 8
musicalkaratekid
Hard to believe I haven't listened to this band before, since I've recently tried to direct my musical interests towards Power Metal. So this is obviously the first album I've listened to by Stratovarius, and I can honestly say that my impression is that of a good one. The sound in general is very consistent and solid, songs like 'Unbreakable' and the title track proving to be very concise and powerful in their approach. The unashamed balladry of 'If the story is over' works well, and the keyboard flourishes on most of the tracks keep my budding ears engaged. I'll be sure to check out the band's other albums!
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27.02.2013 - 07:37
Rating: 10
Gopherhawk
Wow. Who saw this coming? A lot more of a Symphony X/Kamelot sound coming from the music this time and way fewer lame lyrics. What a superb record.
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28.02.2013 - 21:57
Rating: 9
Patrick.
Written by Gopherhawk on 27.02.2013 at 07:37

Wow. Who saw this coming? A lot more of a Symphony X/Kamelot sound coming from the music this time and way fewer lame lyrics. What a superb record.

This sounds awesome! Now I can't wait to hear it! Admittedly I haven't heard all that much with this band, but imo their previous album was a masterpiece so I'm really looking forward to this.
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28.02.2013 - 22:36
Rating: 10
Gopherhawk
Written by Patrick. on 28.02.2013 at 21:57

Written by Gopherhawk on 27.02.2013 at 07:37

Wow. Who saw this coming? A lot more of a Symphony X/Kamelot sound coming from the music this time and way fewer lame lyrics. What a superb record.

This sounds awesome! Now I can't wait to hear it! Admittedly I haven't heard all that much with this band, but imo their previous album was a masterpiece so I'm really looking forward to this.

Admittedly Stratovarius is my favorite band ever, but this one is relieving after the previous two. Lemme know what you think, man! Enjoy!
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02.03.2013 - 02:02
Rating: 7
Dark Cornatus
Powerslave
Elite
Old school Strato fan here. Didn't like this album much at all. I can see how newer listeners might like it but it's nothing compared to their earlier albums. They did what Symphony X did, turn from being unique sounding into generic crap filled with boring riffs and ridiculous symphonics. Timo also isn't showing his great emotive voice. Their last few albums were pretty average too, though i like some songs.

Didn't mean to put a blemish on the stream of good reviews, but it did nothing for me (granted - only one listen so far so i didn't rate too low).

My personal favourite Strato song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6fCpxDPVso
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03.03.2013 - 05:35
Rating: 9
mikeprado30
Well, very nice album. In some tracks it reminded me of the most early Strato times
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BARDS WE ARE, BARDS WE WILL BE!
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03.03.2013 - 17:20
Opethshed
This one is well-done musically
But Timo sounds like he paid more effortness to sing well...that's sad...
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05.03.2013 - 15:19
Rating: 9
Deefer46
Fuckin hey !...................
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07.03.2013 - 19:46
Rating: 9
R Lewis
Written by musicalkaratekid on 27.02.2013 at 00:56

I'll be sure to check out the band's other albums!

Be sure to check Visions. Imo is far their best album, and among the best power metal albums in general. It was composed in Timo Tolkki's golden era, the guitar/keyboard duels are simply amazing.
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We could be so much more than we are. Stop.
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08.03.2013 - 09:11
Void Eater
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Favorite album of 2013 so far by a big margin, can't see that changing any time soon.
NO ONE CAN BRING ME DOWN!!!!! I WILL DEFEND MY BELIEFS!!!!!!
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08.03.2013 - 16:05
Rating: 9
R Lewis
Daaaaaaamn. Even the bonus tracks are masterpieces.
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We could be so much more than we are. Stop.
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09.03.2013 - 03:38
LordHypnos
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Hmmm... Guess I'll give this album a chance and take a listen...
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10.03.2013 - 12:01
Neroese
Account deleted
Very very.
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