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Timo Tapio Tolkki (born March 3, 1966) is best known as the former guitarist, songwriter, and producer of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius. He left Stratovarius in 2008 and formed a new band, Revolution Renaissance. He is also involved in Project Strato, a side project featuring former Stratovarius members. To this day, with his tenure extending for more than twenty years, Tolkki was the longest standing member of Stratovarius before his departure.

Guitar World magazine ranked him in the top 50 fastest guitar players in the world.

ALBA


Timo Tolkki
Classical Variations And Themes 2​:​Ultima Thule
2024, ,
Power Metal
Timo Tolkki
Saana Warrior Of Light Pt 1 (Journey To Crystal Island)
2008, ,
Rock Opera
Timo Tolkki
Hymn To Life
2002
Stratovarius / Timo Tolkki
Stratovarius Demos
1995, CDr, T&T
Timo Tolkki
Classical Variations And Themes
1994
Ariadna Project
Novus Mundus
2017
Chaos Magic
Chaos Magic
2015
Allen - Lande
The Great Divide
2014, ,
Arena Rock/Hard Rock
Timo Tolkki's Avalon
Angels Of The Apocalypse
2014, ,
Power Metal/Symphonic Metal
Timo Tolkki's Avalon
The Land Of New Hope - A Metal Opera
2013
Stratovarius
2in1: Infinite / Intermission
2012, ,
Heavy Metal/Power Metal
Purtenance
MCMXCI-MCMXCII
2012
Symfonia
In Paradisum
2011
Revolution Renaissance
Trinity
2010
Revolution Renaissance
Age Of Aquarius
2009
Vision Divine
9 Degrees West Of The Moon
2009, ,
Power Metal/Progressive Metal
Revolution Renaissance
New Era
2008
Infernoise
The Chainsaw's Law
2008
Vision Divine
The 25th Hour
2007
Waltari
Early Years
2006, 2xCD, Comp, RM, Spe, Stupido Records, ,
Funk Metal/Hardcore/Punk/Heavy Metal/Alternative Rock/Doom Metal
Stratovarius
Elements - Pt. 1 & 2 - Complete Edition -
2006, ,
Power Metal/Symphonic Rock
The 69 Eyes
Motor City Resurrection
2005, ,
Garage Rock/Hard Rock/Punk/Glam
Stratovarius
Stratovarius
2005, ,
Power Metal
Stratovarius
Maniac Dance
2005
Vision Divine
The Perfect Machine
2005
Stratovarius
Intermission / A Million Light Years Away
2003, CD, Album + CD, Single + Comp, Nuclear Blast, ,
Prog Rock/Heavy Metal/Power Metal
Stratovarius
Elements Pt.1
2003
The 69 Eyes
Framed In Blood: The Very Blessed Of The 69 Eyes
2003, ,
Goth Rock/Glam
Stratovarius
Elements Pt.2
2003, ,
Power Metal/Heavy Metal
Stratovarius
I Walk To My Own Song
2003
Stratovarius
Eagleheart
2002
Stratovarius
Intermission
2001, ,
Power Metal
HammerFall / Stratovarius
I Want Out / Hunting High And Low
2000, Cass, Comp, Mystic Production
Stratovarius
Infinite
2000, ,
Heavy Metal/Power Metal
Stratovarius
Hunting High And Low
2000
Stratovarius
Destiny
1998, CD, ,
Heavy Metal/Power Metal
The 69 Eyes
Call Me
1997, CD, Single, Promo, Gaga Goodies, ,
Hard Rock/Goth Rock/Heavy Metal
Hundred Years
Skyhook
1997, CD, Album, Noise Records
The 69 Eyes
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
1997, ,
Garage Rock/Hard Rock/Glam
Stratovarius
Visions
1997
Stratovarius
Will The Sun Rise?
1996, CD, Single, RM, T&T, ,
Heavy Metal
Stratovarius
Father Time
1996
Stratovarius
Episode
1996
Ei Siis / On Siis
Letut Ja Rocka
1995, CD, Album, Fazer Records, ,
Hard Rock
The 69 Eyes
Savage Garden
1995, ,
Hard Rock/Garage Rock/Glam
Hundred Years
Hundred Years
1995
Stratovarius
Fourth Dimension
1995, ,
Heavy Metal/Power Metal
The 69 Eyes
Deuce
1994, 7", Single, Red, 1 + 2 Records
The 69 Eyes
Never Too Loud!!!
1994, 7", Single, Ultra Under Records, ,
Garage Rock/Hard Rock
Corporal Punishment
Into The Nerve Of Pain
1994
Stratovarius
Dreamspace
1994, ,
Power Metal
The 69 Eyes
Music For Tattooed Ladies & Motorcycle Mamas Vol. 1
1993, CD, EP, Gaga Goodies, ,
Hard Rock/Garage Rock/Glam
Hundred Years
Year In - Year Out
1993, CD, Album, Bluelight Records
Kyyria
Kyyria
1993, CD, EP, Not On Label
Waltari
Pala Leipää = Ein Stückchen Brot
1993, CD Sony DADC, ,
Funk Metal/Hardcore/Punk/Heavy Metal/Alternative Rock
Corporal Punishment
Profaned Relics
1992, CD, Album, Spinefarm Records
Stratovarius
Twilight Time
1992, ,
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
Stratovarius
II
1992
Purtenance
Crown Waits The Immortal
1991
Funebre
Children Of The Scorn
1991
Capital Crime
The Perfect Crime
CD, EP, Not On Label
Ring Of Fire
Battle Of Leningrad
2014, ,
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
Dreamtale
World Changed Forever
2013
Abhorrence
Completely Vulgar
2012
Disgrace
Vol. 2
2011
Revolution Renaissance
Age Of Aquarius
2009
Protected Illusion
1989-1991: Watching The Wake
2008, CD, Comp, Marquee Records
Twilightning
Into Treason
2004, CD, Single, Spinefarm Records, Spinefarm Records, ,
Heavy Metal
Twilightning
Delirium Veil
2003, ,
Power Metal
Amorphis
The Karelian Isthmus
2003
Stratovarius
Elements Pt.2
2003
Is Pain
1999
1999
Kyyria
Blessed Ravings
1998
Edguy
Vain Glory Opera
1998, CD, ,
Heavy Metal/Power Metal
Antidote
Mind Alive
1996, CD, Album, Bluelight Records
Různí
A Tribute To Judas Priest Legends Of Metal Vol. II = トリビュート・トゥ・ジューダス・プリースト レジェンド・オブ・メタルVol.2
1996, ,
Heavy Metal
Dementia
Dementia
1995, CD, Album, Plutonium (2)
Amorphis
Privilege Of Evil / The Karelian Isthmus
1995, ,
Death Metal/Doom Metal
Kyyria
Only Eyes Behind
1994, CD, Single, Zen Garden Records, Zen Garden Records
Sunday Prize
Fetus
1993, LP, Album, Cupid Records (2)
Steel
Little Wing
1993, 7", Steel (4)
Juhlavammat
Juhlavammat
1993, CD, Album, Any Major Dude, ,
Indie Pop
Protected Illusion
Autumn Arrives
1993, Cass, Real Illusion Records
Amorphis
Split LP
1993, Cass, S/Sided, Promo, Not On Label (Amorphis Self-released)
Amorphis
Privilege Of Evil
1993
Tulipäähippiäinen
Olutmuki / Me Skaliinit
1992, 7", Single, Tulipäät
Disgrace
Grey Misery
1992
Protected Illusion
Sandman´s Store
1991, 7", Öpstone Productions
Amorphis
Amorphis
1991
Protected Illusion
Festering Fairytales
1990, Cass, Album, Promo, Real Illusion Records
N.O.E. Panic
Once You'll Die Anyway
1990, Cass, S/Sided, O.E.M.P
Abhorrence
Abhorrence
1990
Defection
War Of Losers
1987, Cass, S/Sided, Not On Label
Stratovarius
Survive
2022, ,
Power Metal
Stratovarius
Black Night
2022
Stratovarius
Polaris Live
2016, CD, Album, RE, Victor, ,
Power Metal
Stratovarius
Best Of
2016
Stratovarius
Unbreakable
2013, CD, EP, Ear Music
Stratovarius
Elysium
2011, ,
Power Metal
Stratovarius
Darkest Hours
2010
Revolution Renaissance
Trinity
2010
Stratovarius
Polaris + Live
2010
Stratovarius
Intermission
2001
Stratovarius
A Million Light Years Away
2000, ,
Speed Metal/Heavy Metal/Power Metal
Stratovarius
Infinite Visions
2000
Stratovarius
The Chosen Ones
1999
Stratovarius
S.O.S.
1998
Stratovarius
Visions Of Europe (Live!)
1998
Stratovarius
The Kiss Of Judas
1997, CD, Single, Promo, T&T
Stratovarius
Black Diamond
1997
Stratovarius
Wings Of Tomorrow
1995
Stratovarius
Break The Ice / Lead Us Into The Light
1991, 7", Single, Bluelight Records, ,
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
Stratovarius
II
1991, ,
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
Stratovarius
Fright Night
1989
Stratovarius
Future Shock
1988
Stratovarius
The Past And Now
1997
Chaos Magic
Chaos Magic
2015
Revolution Renaissance
Age Of Aquarius
2009
Timo Tolkki
Saana Warrior Of Light Pt 1 (Journey To Crystal Island)
2008, ,
Opera/Neo-Classical/Symphonic Rock/Hard Rock
Stratovarius
Stratovarius
2005
Stratovarius
Elements Pt.1
2003
Stratovarius
Elements Pt.2
2003
Stratovarius
Twilight Time
2002, ,
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
Timo Tolkki
Hymn To Life
2002, ,
Symphonic Metal
Stratovarius
Fright Night
2002
Stratovarius
Fourth Dimension / Father Time
2001, CD, Comp, RM, Unofficial, Agat Company Ltd.
Stratovarius
Visions / Episode In The East
2001, CD, Album, RE, RM, Unofficial, Agat Company Ltd.
Stratovarius
Twilight Time / Black Diamond
2001, CD, Album, RE, RM, Unofficial, Agat Company Ltd., ,
Power Metal/Heavy Metal
Stratovarius
Intermission
2001, ,
Prog Rock/Heavy Metal/Power Metal
Stratovarius
Infinite
2000
Stratovarius
Infinite Visions
2000
Stratovarius
The Chosen Ones
1999
Stratovarius
Destiny
1998, ,
Heavy Metal
Timo Tolkki
Classical Variations And Themes
1997
Stratovarius
Visions
1997
Stratovarius
Dreamspace
1997
Stratovarius
Episode
1996, ,
Power Metal
Stratovarius
Fourth Dimension
1995
Stratovarius
Dreamspace / S.O.S.
CD, Comp, RE, RM, Unofficial, Agat Company Ltd., ,
Power Metal
Stratovarius
The Past And Now

KOMPILACE +


Antidote
Total
1994
Deluded By Lesbians
Umami
2023, CDr, Album, Dig, Deluded By Rock Records, Bagana B District
Moravius
Moravian Bravery
2023, CD, Album, Not On Label (Moravius Self-released)
Shin Nal Sae*
해금 Haegeum In Melodies
2023, LP, Album, Ltd, Gat, Vinyl Farm
Davide Laugelli
Out Of The Nightmare
2023
Chrysalïd
Back On The Streets
2022, 16xFile, FLAC, Album, Not On Label (Chrysalïd Self-released)
Infidel Rising
The Chronicles Of Inspiration Vol. I
2021, CDr, EP, Ltd, Not On Label (Infidel Rising Self-released), ,
Heavy Metal/Progressive Metal/Power Metal/Symphonic Metal
Timo Tolkki's Avalon
The Enigma Birth
2021
Heleno Vale's Soulspell
The Second Big Bang
2020, ,
Power Metal/Symphonic Metal
Wings Of Destiny
Ballads
2020
Timo Tolkki's Avalon
Return To Eden
2019
Purtenance
Crown Waits The Immortal
2018
Marius Danielsen's Legend Of Valley Doom
Legend Of Valley Doom Part 1
2015, ,
Power Metal
Savage Wizdom
A New Beginning
2014
Place Vendome
Thunder In The Distance
2013, ,
Hard Rock
Kotipelto & Liimatainen
Blackoustic
2012
Novella
Novella
2011, CD, Album, Redhouse FMP
Арктида
Сквозь Столетия
2011
Různí
Rock Tribune 98 Free CD-Sampler
2010, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Rock Tribune Magazine, ,
Folk Rock/Prog Rock/Death Metal/Black Metal/Heavy Metal/Thrash/Hard Rock/Garage Rock
Různí
With Us Or Against Us Vol. XII
2010, CD, Comp, Promo, Napalm Records, ,
Stoner Rock/Black Metal/Heavy Metal/Thrash/Hard Rock/Goth Rock
Tobias Sammet's Avantasia
The Metal Opera Part I & II Gold Edition
2008, CD, Album + CD, Album, Enh + Comp, AFM Records
Různí
Dynamit Vol. 61
2008, CD, Comp, RockHard
Skylark
Fairytales
2008
Guitar Heroes*
12 Donkeys
2007, CD, Single, Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Finland) Oy, Epic, ,
Heavy Metal
Ari Koivunen
Fuel For The Fire
2007, ,
Heavy Metal
Různí
Guitar Heroes
2007, ,
Heavy Metal
Různí
The Metalway Festival 2006
2006, CD, Comp, Promo, Car, Heavy Rock, ,
Heavy Metal/Power Metal
Dúo Kalevala
La Lucha de Clases En La Música Para Piano y Guitarra Vol. 1
2006, CD, Album, Enh, Tlaxcalli Records
Fratres
Fratres
2006, ,
Heavy Metal
Dreamtale
Difference
2005, ,
Heavy Metal/Power Metal
Různí
Suomirokkia 8
2003, 2xCD, Comp, Poko Rekords, ,
Alternative Rock/Hard Rock/Pop Rock/Heavy Metal
Různí
Dynamit Vol. 39
2003, CD, Comp, RockHard
Gimmel
Kaksi Kertaa Enemmän
2003, ,
Pop Rock
Různí
Monsters Of Metal (The Ultimate Metal Compilation)
2003, 2x DVD, ,
Speed Metal/Death Metal/Stoner Rock/Black Metal/Heavy Metal/Thrash/Hard Rock/Goth Rock/Classic Rock
Různí
The Very Best Of Hard Rock Ballads
2002, CD, Comp, Spinefarm Records, ,
Hard Rock
Thunderstone
Thunderstone
2002
Tobias Sammet's Avantasia
The Metal Opera Pt.II
2002
Různí
Metal Dreams Vol. 4
2002
Různí
Off Road Tracks Vol. 51 Spezial
2001, CD, Comp, Promo, Metal Hammer, Nuclear Blast, ,
Grindcore/Industrial/Death Metal/Symphonic Rock/Black Metal/Heavy Metal/Thrash/Hardcore
Různí
Soundi 2001
2001, CD, Comp, Promo, Soundi, ,
Alternative Rock/Rock & Roll/Industrial/Pop Rock/Punk/Heavy Metal
Různí
Metal Rocks
2001, 2xCD, Comp, Spinefarm Records, ,
Heavy Metal/Goth Rock/Trance/Gothic Metal/Doom Metal/Death Metal/Power Metal/Melodic Death Metal/Black Metal/Hard Rock/Folk Rock/Prog Rock/Viking Metal/Folk Metal/Symphonic Rock/Speed Metal
Tobias Sammet's Avantasia
The Metal Opera
2001
Různí
Off Road Tracks Vol. 29
2000, CD, Comp, Promo, Metal Hammer, ,
Rock & Roll/Industrial/Death Metal/Symphonic Rock/Heavy Metal/Hardcore/Hard Rock/Goth Rock
Různí
Dynamit Vol. 20
2000, CD, Comp, RockHard
Různí
Metal Dreams Vol. 2
2000, CD, ,
Symphonic Rock/Goth Rock/Hard Rock/Heavy Metal/Gothic Metal/Symphonic Metal/Power Metal
Různí
Millenniumliitto
1999, 2xCD, Comp, Spinefarm Records, ,
Heavy Metal/Gothic Metal/Power Metal/Melodic Death Metal/Industrial/Black Metal/Symphonic Metal
Různí
The Best Heavy Metal Compilation
1999, CD, Comp, NEMS Enterprises, ,
Heavy Metal/Symphonic Rock/Speed Metal/Hard Rock
Různí
Holy Dio (A Tribute To The Voice Of Metal: Ronnie James Dio)
1999, ,
Heavy Metal
Různí
Metalliliitto: Volume 2
1998, CD, Comp, Spinefarm Records
Různí
Hard Rock N°17
1998, CD, Comp, Promo, Hard Rock, ,
Symphonic Rock/Hard Rock/Prog Rock/Heavy Metal
Různí
Dynamit Vol. 14
1998, CD, Comp, RockHard, ,
Alternative Rock/Grindcore/Prog Rock/Speed Metal/Death Metal/Heavy Metal/Goth Rock
Různí
Metalliliitto
1997, CD, Comp, Spinefarm Records, ,
Viking Metal/Black Metal/Heavy Metal/Gothic Metal/Melodic Death Metal/Power Metal/Symphonic Metal
Různí
Dynamit Vol. 7
1997, CD, Comp, RockHard, ,
Thrash/Punk/Hard Rock/Doom Metal/Heavy Metal
Různí
Bonus CD 7: Finnish Rock
1997, CD, Comp, Promo, Äänitealan Yhteismarkkinointi
Různí
The Finnvox II
1997, CD, Comp, Finnvox, ,
Pop Rock/Ambient/Schlager/Special Effects/Euro House/Heavy Metal/Classic Rock
Moon Cakes
Intimidate
1997, CD, Album, Megamania, ,
Alternative Rock/Indie Rock
Darkwoods My Betrothed
Autumn Roars Thunder
1996, ,
Black Metal/Viking Metal
Waltari
So Fine!
1994
Big Woody Garrett* With Doobie Twisters
Mr. Boogie Woogie Nighthawk
1992, CD, Album, Bluelight Records
Viides Piiri
Punainen Taivas
1991, 7", Not On Label
Amorphis
Disment Of Soul
1991
Häiriköt
Moukarimies EP
1990, 7", EP, Ltd, W/Lbl, Not On Label (Häiriköt Self-released)
Sentiment
Promotional CD 2004
CDr, Promo, Not On Label
Různí
Heavy Metal
CD, Promo, NEMS Enterprises, Masterdisc (6)
Waltari
Torcha!
Různí
Nuclear Blast Soundcheck Series - Vol. 29
2002, CD, Comp, Enh, Nuclear Blast
Různí
Nuclear Blast Defcon One 2002 Sampler
2002, CD, Comp, Nuclear Blast America, ,
Death Metal/Black Metal/Heavy Metal/Thrash/Goth Rock
Různí
Let The Hammer Fall Vol. 10
2002, Cass, Comp, Metal Hammer
Různí
RockHard N°7
2002, CD, Comp, Enh, Promo, RockHard
Různí
Psychosonic! Volume 32
2002, CD, Comp, Enh, Promo, Psycho!
Různí
Mystic Art Vol. 18
2002, CD, Comp, Promo, Mystic Art, ,
Death Metal/Black Metal/Heavy Metal/Thrash
Různí
Classic Rock 1
2002, CD, Comp, Promo, Classic Rock (8)
Různí
News From Dr. Blast - Vol. 6
2001, CD, Smplr, Nuclear Blast, ,
Grindcore/Black Metal/Death Metal/Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
Různí
In The Name Of Metal Vol.2
2001, Cass, Comp, Promo, Dark Angel Records, ,
Heavy Metal
Holy Mother / Various
Toxic Rain / Best Of A.B.S. Records
1998
Různí
Stahlmaster Vol.3
1997
Různí
Silent Crying - Volume 2
1996, CD, Comp, T&T
Různí
Shark Rare, Heavy & New
1995, 2xCD, Comp, Shark Records (2), ,
Heavy Metal
Různí
Compilation Vol II
1994, CD, Comp, Promo, Major Records International, Aaarrg Records, Shark Records (2), C&C, Atom H,
Různí
Union Metal Forces Volume 3
CD, Comp, Union Metal Forces
Funebre
Children Of The Scorn
2018
Purtenance
Crown Waits The Immortal
2016
Marius Danielsen's Legend Of Valley Doom
The Legend Of Valley Doom Part 1
2015, ,
Power Metal
Ring Of Fire
Battle Of Leningrad
2014
Gimmel
Kaksi Kertaa Enemmän
2003
Různí
Monsters Of Metal (The Ultimate Metal Compilation)
2003, DVD, ,
Speed Metal/Death Metal/Stoner Rock/Black Metal/Heavy Metal/Thrash/Hard Rock/Goth Rock/Classic Rock
Tobias Sammet's Avantasia
The Metal Opera Pt.II
2002
Tobias Sammet's Avantasia
The Metal Opera
2001, CD, Album, Unofficial, AFM Records (2)
Tobias Sammet's Avantasia
The Metal Opera
2001
Různí
Holy Dio (A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio)
2000, 2x CD, ,
Heavy Metal
Amorphis
The Karelian Isthmus
1998
Amorphis
Disment Of Soul
,
Death Metal
Edguy
Vain Glory Opera