Symfonia Members: Timo Tolkki (ex Stratovarius) - Guitars Andre Matos (ex Angra) - Vocals Uli Kusch (ex Helloween) - Drums Jari Kainulainen (ex Stratovarius) - Bass Mikko Harkin (ex Sonata Artica) - Keyboards

As legends among the melodic metal community, none of these musicians need introduction. By sheer coincidence, they found themselves living on the same continent, in Scandinavia and decided to join forces and convey their talents in the form of a new melodic metal project entitled SYMFONIA. Honoring the heritage of their previous bands Stratovarius, Helloween, Angra and Sonata Arctica, SYMFONIA is a force no serious melodic metal fan will be able to ignore.

The all-star lineup is gearing up to release their debut full-length. Titled In Paradisum, the ten-track offering was recorded mainly in Finland, mixed and mastered in Italy and produced by Timo Tolkki. The record will be released in North America via Armoury Records on April 19, 2011. Though references to his musical past are obviously there, it would be a mistake to consider SYMFONIA a new version of Stratovarius. Every member of the band brings new color, texture and personality to the music. Angra fans will surely consider this album one of the best episodes for the Brazilian singer since Angel's Cry and Holy Land.