Kotipelto

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.

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