The long-awaited second part of Edguy main man Tobias Sammet's all-star project, Avantasia, will be released in North America in October. A few words from Tobias:
"I am proud to say that in between touring and sleeping a bit I managed to finish the last chapter of my huge dream. It was really exciting to get back into the story after having been away from the world of Avantasia due to some little 'touring around the globe' (which still hasn't found an end, and hopefully it won't so soon, you guys rule...).
I am proud of it, and I really get a good mood while listening to the tapes right now. It sounds mature and big. We have a great combination of ballads and fast tracks, epic and groovy stuff and easy going piano sounds. It features everything and it's full of different moods. It unites a lot of different styles of rock and of course heavy metal that I personally like. I think I was crossing some borders without losing the roots of where I come from. And although it sounds experimental here and there, don't be afraid, I don't go grunge or trendy or hip or hop or whatever, it's a typical piece of me. You'll have to listen to it and gimme your opinion. I am curious and I am in love with this album. Truly!
Okay, I'll be off for a couple of weeks now, have to go to Japan, Australia and Canada for some Edguy touring.
Love & cheeerzz, Tobias"
Part II's line-up is similar to the first part. Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween), Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray), André Matos (ex-Angra), Henjo Richter (Gamma Ray), Markus Großkopf (Helloween), Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody), David de Feis (Virgin Steele), Sharon Den Adel (Within Temptation), Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius), Bob Catley (Magnum), and Eric Singer (Kiss) will be making appearances on the album.
The track listing for AVANTASIA's The Metal Opera, Part II is as follows:
1. The Seven Angels
2. No Return
3. The Looking Glass
4. In Quest For
5. The Final Sacrifice
6. Neverland
7. Anywhere
8. Chalice Of Agony
9. Memory
10. Into The Unknown
www.tobiassammet.com
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Shame about the October release date - in Europe it'll be out in August 26th so we'll just have to get it on import....
"I am proud to say that in between touring and sleeping a bit I managed to finish the last chapter of my huge dream. It was really exciting to get back into the story after having been away from the world of Avantasia due to some little 'touring around the globe' (which still hasn't found an end, and hopefully it won't so soon, you guys rule...).
I am proud of it, and I really get a good mood while listening to the tapes right now. It sounds mature and big. We have a great combination of ballads and fast tracks, epic and groovy stuff and easy going piano sounds. It features everything and it's full of different moods. It unites a lot of different styles of rock and of course heavy metal that I personally like. I think I was crossing some borders without losing the roots of where I come from. And although it sounds experimental here and there, don't be afraid, I don't go grunge or trendy or hip or hop or whatever, it's a typical piece of me. You'll have to listen to it and gimme your opinion. I am curious and I am in love with this album. Truly!
Okay, I'll be off for a couple of weeks now, have to go to Japan, Australia and Canada for some Edguy touring.
Love & cheeerzz, Tobias"
Part II's line-up is similar to the first part. Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween), Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray), André Matos (ex-Angra), Henjo Richter (Gamma Ray), Markus Großkopf (Helloween), Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody), David de Feis (Virgin Steele), Sharon Den Adel (Within Temptation), Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius), Bob Catley (Magnum), and Eric Singer (Kiss) will be making appearances on the album.
The track listing for AVANTASIA's The Metal Opera, Part II is as follows:
1. The Seven Angels
2. No Return
3. The Looking Glass
4. In Quest For
5. The Final Sacrifice
6. Neverland
7. Anywhere
8. Chalice Of Agony
9. Memory
10. Into The Unknown
www.tobiassammet.com
*********
Shame about the October release date - in Europe it'll be out in August 26th so we'll just have to get it on import....
