Timo Kotipelto and Jorg Michael out of Stratovarius

Though I can see how this would upset hardcore strat fans, I personally see this as a good thing. I never cared for Tokipelto's vocals, infact I think that sometimes his singing often ruins what could have been amazing songs. I really hope that they get a new singer who is a bit more talented. Tolki is a better vocalist than Tokipelto IMO but I think they can do better.
 
According to Tolkki, he and Kotipelto got into a physical altercation three weeks ago. Originally, Tolkki had stepped in to break up a fight between drummer Michael and Kotipelto, but after the latest episode, both he and Kotipelto realized that they would not be able to carry on working together. Tolkki says that the fight was due to Kotipelto wanting to have more involvement in the songwriting process as well as more say in the band's business affairs.

From blabbermouth.

I'd pay 5 bux for a video of that, with some Rhapsody playing in the background.