UNCUT 2025 INTERVIEW with TIMO KOTIPELTO and JENS JOHANSSON (STRATOVARIUS)

(I already know they are both inverted on the thumb. But thanks for noticing!) Uncut interview with Timo Kotipelto and Jens Johansson (Stratovarius) Interview conducted on March 10, 2025. Few bands in the power metal scene can boast such a consistent and passionate trajectory as Stratovarius. About to land in Brazil for a special show at the 30th anniversary edition of Monsters of Rock, the Finnish band promises a setlist full of classics and surprises for Brazilian fans. In this interview, vocalist Timo Kotipelto and keyboardist Jens Johansson talked about their expectations for the festival, recalled important moments in their career and reflected on the importance of their most recent album, "Survive" (2022). Between laughs and memories, Kotipelto and Johansson also talked about their intense relationship with the Brazilian public, revisited the "Fourth Dimension" (1995) era and shared a little behind the scenes of the band's creative process. In addition, the duo talked about the challenges of maintaining motivation after decades on the road and revealed that new compositions are already taking shape. Check out the full interview! Link to the written version (in Portuguese): https://www.marcelovieiramusic.com.br... Follow me on Instagram: @marcelovieiramusic Thumb by @aleperga