Revolution Renaissance
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Timo Tolkki |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | International |
Key people | Timo Tolkki (guitar), Gus Monsanto (vocals), Bruno Agra (drums), Magnus Rosén (bass), Bob Katsionis (keyboards) |
| Products | Studio albums: New Era, Age of Aquarius, Trinity |
Revolution Renaissance was an international power metal ensemble established by guitarist Timo Tolkki following his departure from Stratovarius in 2008. The group produced three studio records prior to disbanding in 2010.
New Era
The album New Era included guest vocal performances by Michael Kiske, Tobias Sammet, and Pasi Rantanen. The lineup featured Pasi Heikkilä on bass, Joonas Puolakka handling keyboards, and Mirka Rantanen on drums. During this period, Tolkki was the sole consistent member.
Age of Aquarius
In March 2009, Revolution Renaissance unveiled their sophomore album, Age of Aquarius, which introduced a stable lineup with lead vocalist Gus Monsanto. The band characterized this release as "the darkest, heaviest, and most symphonic album" in which Tolkki had participated. By October 2009, Justin Biggs and Mike Khalilov exited the band due to creative disagreements. Subsequently, in November, former HammerFall bassist Magnus Rosén became part of the group.
Trinity and breakup
In May, Tolkki announced the addition of Greek keyboardist Bob Katsionis from Firewind and Outloud for their third and final album, Trinity, which was released in the autumn of 2010 via Napalm Records. On 28 July, Tolkki declared the band's termination, attributing it to personal challenges, lack of promoter interest, and industry obstacles impacting production budgets and live performance opportunities. He highlighted the importance of direct fan interaction for the sustainability of a rock band and expressed gratitude to supporters throughout the band's existence.
Final lineup
- Timo Tolkki – guitar (2008–2010)
- Gus Monsanto – vocals (2008–2010)
- Bruno Agra – drums (2008–2010)
- Magnus Rosén – bass (2009–2010)
- Bob Katsionis – keyboards (2010)
Previous members
- Mike Khalilov – keyboards (2008–2009)
- Justin Biggs – bass (2008–2009)
Guest musicians
- Michael Kiske – vocals
- Tobias Sammet – vocals
- Pasi Rantanen – vocals
- Pasi Heikkilä – bass
- Joonas Puolakka – keyboards
- Mirka Rantanen – drums
- Magdalena Lee – vocals Tears of Magdalena
- Iva Gluhak – vocals
Studio albums
- New Era (2008)
- Age of Aquarius (2009)
- Trinity (2010)
Demo recordings
- Untitled demo (2008)