Avantasia

Avantasia is a German symphonic power metal supergroup project created by Tobias Sammet, vocalist of the band Edguy. It has been characterised as a rock opera, as it features various vocalists and musicians and it consists of concept albums. The name is a portmanteau of the words "avalon" and "fantasia" ("fantasy") and describes "a world beyond human imagination" (a quotation from the booklet).

The project can be divided into three periods of activity. The first, 1999-2002, saw the release of a self-titled single and two full-length albums with the subtitle The Metal Opera. The second, 2005-2011, consists of the EPs Lost in Space Part I & II and the The Wicked Trilogy, composed of the albums The Scarecrow, The Wicked Symphony and Angel of Babylon. The third period, 2013-2016, begins with the album The Mystery of Time and ends with the Ghostlights release.

History

The Metal Operas (1999–2002)

In Spring 1999, during Edguy's 'Theater of Salvation' tour, Tobias Sammet began to outline his ideas for a metal opera to be realised as a concept album featuring a number of guest musicians. When the tour finished he began collaborating with metal vocalists like Michael Kiske, Andre Matos, Kai Hansen, Rob Rock, David Defeis, Sharon den Adel, Bob Catley and Oliver Hartmann to record the project. At this stage the core band consisted of four members, Sammet on keyboards, Henjo Richter on guitar, Markus Grosskopf on bass and Alex Holzwarth on drums. In 2001, a self-titled single and the first full-length album, The Metal Opera, were released. The project went on hiatus after the release of The Metal Opera Part II in September 2002.

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Avantasia (disambiguation)

Avantasia is a symphonic metal project by Tobias Sammet.

Avantasia may also refer to:

  • Avantasia (song), a single by the band
  • Avantasia (story), a story composed as metal album by Tobias Sammet's Avantasia
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    Avantasia (song)

    Avantasia is the debut single by heavy metal project Avantasia. It's a re-recorded version of Avantasia's original demo EP.

    Track listing

  • "Avantasia" - 05:30
  • "Reach Out for the Light" - 06:34
  • "Final Sacrifice" - 05:03
  • "Avantasia" (Edit Version) - 04:10

    • Demo track listing

  • "Avantasia (demo)"
  • "Reach Out for the Light (demo)"
  • "Final Sacrifice (demo)"

    • Personnel

  • Tobias Sammet (Edguy) - Lead vocals, keyboards
  • Henjo Richter (Gamma Ray) - Guitars
  • Markus Grosskopf (Helloween) - Bass
  • Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody of Fire) - Drums
  • Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween) - Additional vocals
  • David DeFeis (Virgin Steele) - Additional vocals

    • References

  • ↑ allmusic
  • ↑ Tobias Sammet :: Avantasia :: Official Web

    • External links

  • Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
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    Podcasts:

    Avantasia

    ALBUMS

    The Mystery of Time

    Released 2013

    The Flying Opera: Around the World in 20 Days

    Released 2011

    The Wicked Symphony & Angel of Babylon

    Released 2010

    The Wicked Symphony

    Released 2010

    Angel of Babylon

    Released 2010

    Lost in Space, Parts 1 & 2

    Released 2008

    The Metal Opera, Parts I & II: Gold Edition

    Released 2008

    The Scarecrow

    Released 2008

    The Metal Opera, Part II

    Released 2002

    The Metal Opera

    Released 2001
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    Symphony of Life

    by: Avantasia

    Tonight, tonight, tonight
    Heal me, heal me
    Yes in the darkness of the night
    I know there's someone near me
    I can't explain but it's all right
    As long as this won't leave me
    I give to you my sacrifice
    My virgin creed, my passion
    I'm torn in two but all my life, my life
    My life I'll wait for you
    To near me
    And reveal me
    Rush tonight
    We play the darkest of all symphonies
    And in a flash of light
    Then it'll all become the symphony of life
    Of life, my life
    Heal me
    And in the deepness of my dreams
    I know it's you that haunts me
    In blood I swear my purity
    And save my treasures for you
    I give to you my sacrifice
    And lay my burden down
    Am I deranged that all my life, my life
    My life I wait for you?
    To cease me
    And release me
    Rush tonight
    We play the darkest of all symphonies
    And in a flash of light
    Then it'll all become the symphony of life
    Of life, my life
    You haunt me, chase me like a beast
    And with a taste so bittersweet
    You love me, grieve me till I'm mad




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