Kotipelto
# Kotipelto

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
