The Finnish metallers were forced to cancel two concerts in France, due toВ lead singer Timo Kotipelto's illness are hoping to get back on the track today in the Spannish city of Bilbao.

The information has ben reveiled by STRATOVARIUS bass player Lauri Porra on a hot telephone line on Tangra Mega Rock.

He said drummer Joerg Michael, who was diagnosed with cancerВ last November, is feeling OK and is now with the band, though he missed his return on stage twice due to the postponed shows in France.

"He did two soundchecks though but really looking to return on stage in front of a crowd." - he said.

LauriВ told us a lot aboutВ the brand newВ STRATOVARIUS albumВ - 'Elysium.

STRATOVARIUSВ  will be the special guest ofВ German legendsВ HELLOWEENВ on 23В and 24В January in Sofia.В В В В В В 

The entire intreview with Lauri PorraВ will be onВ Tangra Metal Shock on Monday at 9 pm CET.

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