Allen, Russell & Lande, Jorn

Timo Tolkki is the one tipping the scales: his musical outlook brings a hugely important change and just the right refresh to the project's otherwise well-defined musical groove.

Third album in five years, third bullseye! "The Showdown" is another one-of-a-kind blend of melodic perfection, atmospheric bombast, arrangement dynamics and vocal brilliance from some of the finest voices around.

After the success of their debut "The Battle" (2005), it's more than obvious that you strike while the iron is hot! Following in the footsteps of old hands Joe Lynn Turner and Glenn Hughes and their Hughes Turner Project (2000 –…