Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA

Over 25 years of remarkable success, AVANTASIA have released nine extraordinary albums (including the #1 album Moonglow), sold out arenas worldwide, and headlined every major metal festival - cementing their place at the top of the genre.

Their new album Here Be Dragons marks another high point and is their most consistent and powerful record to date. In true AVANTASIA fashion, it conjures cinematic atmospheres and brings sweeping stories to life, crafted by exceptional musicians. The opener "Creepshow" sets the bar immediately and is arguably one of the most infectious songs in the band's history - an energetic track that pulls you into AVANTASIA's new era from the very first second and is set to become a fixture in their live shows. The title track "Here Be Dragons", by contrast, is a classically epic AVANTASIA piece, clocking in at nearly 9 minutes and easily the longest on the album. The darkly cinematic soundscapes of "The Witch" grip the listener and perfectly serve the song's storyline. Emotional, layered vocal duet passages enchant on "Avalon", while the confident heavy metal number "Against The Wind" is further proof of AVANTASIA's sonic range.

Here Be Dragons is undeniably AVANTASIA's strongest album yet, distinguished by its balance and cohesion. All ten tracks were written and composed by Tobias Sammet himself.