Tobias Sammetin johtama rock ooppera Avantasia on julkaissut ensimmäisen singlen ”The Raven Child” tulevalta ”Moonglow”-albumilta. Kappaleessa laulavat Sammetin lisäksi Jorn Lande sekä Blind Guardianin Hansi Kürsch.
Levy ilmestyy 15.2.2019. Mukana on jälleen nimekäs kaarti vierailijoita, Kûrschin ja Landen lisäksi mm. Bob Catley (Magnum), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Geoff Tate (ex-Queensryche), Candice Night (Blackmore’s Night), Mille Petrozza (Kreator) sekä Michael Kiske (Helloween). “Moonglow” on ennakkotilattavissa linkistä.
Avantasia nähdään Tukholmassa toukokuussa 2019.
Tobias Sammet kommentoi uutta singleä seuraavasti:
We have never been a typical radio band with two-and-a-half-minutes hit singles, so even though some music industry friends thought we are nuts, it’s not a weird move to go with ’Raven Child‘ if you ask me. The song showcases the variety of Avantasia, many aspects of what defines my sound, songwriting and musical journey. It’s a trip to a dark and fantastic world, with Celtic elements, heavy elements, anthemic vocal lines, Gregorian chants, a canon type choir and I am sure, many of our fan understand and appreciate the song. Yes, it may be a Heavy Radio song and not a Commercial Radio song, but at this point it’s a good start to give long-time Avantasia fans an idea of what to expect if they get the new Avantasia album.
Kansi ja kappalelista:
1. Ghost In The Moon
2. Book Of Shallows
3. Moonglow
4. The Raven Child
5. Starlight
6. Invincible
7. Alchemy
8. The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
9. Lavender
10. Requiem For A Dream
11. Maniac
Bonus:
12. Heart
Lähde: Avantasia