Avantasia is a German supergroup and rock opera project created by Tobias Sammet, lead vocalist of the power metal band Edguy. Conceived in 1999, Avantasia blends the theatricality of opera with the driving force of heavy metal, and it has featured a wide array of guest vocalists and musicians over the years. Avantasia's sound is noted for its grandiose, epic compositions, which often incorporate elements of symphonic metal, power metal, and hard rock. The project is renowned for its conceptual albums that tell intricate and fantastical stories, akin to high-flying tales of yesteryear, making Avantasia one of the preeminent names within the rock opera subgenre.

Over the years, Avantasia has released a string of successful albums and has become a fixture in the power metal scene. With recent releases such as "A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society" and "Moonglow," the project has continued to weave intricate narratives through its music, keeping fans both old and new spellbound with each new chapter. Albums like "The Mystery of Time" and the companion pieces "The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel of Babylon" have further cemented Avantasia's reputation for crafting expansive musical universes. The project's ability to harness the talents of various artists to tell a cohesive, overarching story is emblematic of Tobias Sammet's visionary approach and has made Avantasia a beloved entity among rock opera enthusiasts around the globe.

Genres

Fantasy Metal

German Metal

German Power Metal

Gothic Symphonic Metal

Metal

Opera Metal

Power Metal

Speed Metal

Symphonic Metal

Related Artists

Sabaton

Nightwish

Powerwolf

DragonForce

Sonata Arctica

Helloween

Stratovarius

Blind Guardian

Edguy

Within Temptation

Epica

Ayreon

Latest Release

A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society

Avantasia

Album - 11 Tracks - Released October 21, 2022