Credits:

Tobias Sammet'S Avantasia, Avantasia

Description:

Avantasia, the epic metal opera project led by EDGUY singer Tobias Samet, has released its long-awaited new album (sixth album in total), its first in three years. Avantasia" is the most powerful metal opera project band in Europe, and has already gained the No.1 position in terms of name recognition and performance. Their five previous releases have all been big hits, and the group has become so popular in their native Germany that their singles have reached the top 10 of the national charts. All the songs on this album were written by Tobias Samet, and it is the quintessence of melodic power metal rooted in the German tradition, a remarkable work produced in an origin style that recalls the musicality of the first and second albums.Transcending the previous album, the splendid guests include Eric Martin (Vo; Mr. BIG), Biff Byford (Vo; SAXON), Bruce Kulik (G; ex.KISS), Michael Kiske (Vo; UNISONIC), making full use of Tobias Samet's wide range of personal connections, Russell Gilbrock (Dr; URIAH HEEP), Sasha Peet (G; ex.HEAVEN'S GATE) and other big artists never seen before.

Tracklisting:

1 SPECTRES
2 THE WATCHMAKERS` DREAM
3 BLACK ORCHID
4 WHERE CLOCK HANDS FREEZE
5 SLEEPWALKING
6 SAVIOR IN THE CLOCKWORK
7 INVOKE THE MACHINE
8 WHAT`S LEFT OF ME
9 DWELLER IN A DREAM
10 THE GREAT MYSTERY
11 THE CROSS AND YOU
12 DEATH IS JUST A FEELING