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. Discography 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 See also Stratovarius External links Kotipelto's website Finnish power metal musical groups Heavy metal supergroups Century Media Records artists Musical groups established in 2001