September 18, 2015

BOB CATLEY OF MAGNUM JOINS AVANTASIA AGAIN!

After Geoff Tate, Michael Kiske & Jorn Lande, another guest vocalist is confirmed to appear on the forthcoming AVANTASIA album "GHOSTLIGHTS" (January, 29th, 2016): Mr. BOB CATLEY.

Mainly known as the voice on masterpieces such as "On A Storyteller's Night" or "Wings Of Heaven" by British Epic Rock legend MAGNUM, BOB CATLEY has also made himself a name amongst AVANTASIA fans, having appeared on signature tracks such as "In Quest For", "The Story Ain't Over" or "The Great Mystery". Besides Jorn Lande, Michael Kiske and many more, Bob will also join AVANTASIA on the European tour that is going to kick off in March. AVANTASIA have already stated that they'll play over three hours every night and the setlist will contain both, some new material but also a lot of older classic stuff from all eras of the band's history. Tour dates and tickets can be found in the tour section (also for the Hamburg show there are still tickets available here!).

GHOSTLIGHTS TOUR 2016

04.03. BERLIN
05.03. HAMBURG
06.03. BREMEN
08.03. LONDON
09.03. PARIS
11.03. BARCELONA
12.03. MADRID
15.03. FRANKFURT
16.03. PRAGUE
18.03. KAUFBEUREN
19.03. BAMBERG
20.03. OBERHAUSEN
22.03. MILAN
24.03. BASEL - PRATTELN
25.03. BASEL - PRATTELN
27.03. BANSKA BYSTRICA
28.03. BRATISLAVA
29.03. TRÖPOLACH*
31.03. SAARBRUECKEN
01.04. LUDWIGSBURG
02.04. FULDA

* Full Metal Mountain Festival appearance, no 3hrs show! MORE DATES TBA TICKET INFORMATION UNDER "TOUR"

September 13, 2015

MICHAEL KISKE ON NEXT AVANTASIA ALBUM & TOUR!

On January 29th the new AVANTASIA album "GHOSTLIGHTS" will hit the stores: After JORN LANDE & GEOFF TATE a third very special guest can be announced: former HELLOWEEN & current UNISONIC vocalist MICHAEL KISKE. MICHAEL will not only appear on the album, he will also join AVANTASIA on the GHOSTLIGHTS WORLD TOUR 2016 (check www.tobiassammet.com for tourdates).

Tobias comments: "I have been friends with Micha for more than 15 years now. We recently joked when he asked me why he always gets to sing those high range Speed Metal anthems. My answer was quite simple: 'Because I can hardly think of anyone who could possibly do that any better!' The first time I heard Micha on one of my songs was 1999. I was blown away by what he did to stuff like 'Reach Out For The Light' or 'The Seven Angels'. You can convince yourself when we kick off the world tour in March, Micha will join AVANTASIA once again to do the old classics, but also some of the new material which sounds really fantastic; as Avantasia-esque as it gets. I am really suprised we found another time frame to do this tour together, I don't take it for granted as this may be the last tour in a long time. It's so difficult to align all those schedules, you can't imagine. We managed to find a time frame in spring 2016, and we wanna enjoy it to the fullest: I can promise you that we will play more than three hours every night! Old stuff, new stuff, everything! Be there! It may be your only chance to see this particular line up we're putting together, for sure it will be the last Avantasia tour in quite some time at least."

September 11, 2015

GEOFF TATE ON NEW AVANTASIA ALBUM!

In January AVANTASIA's 7th studio album "GHOSTLIGHTS" will hit the stores. After Jorn Lande another guest star can be announced: OPERATION MINDCRIME vocalist GEOFF TATE!

Tobias comments: "I am proud to announce a very special guest today: Mr. Geoff Tate! I have been fortunate enough to meet many amazing classic Metal vocalists. Whenever we've talked about our influence as vocalists the name Geoff Tate was brought up. Throughout his incredible career of more than 30 years Geoff has constantly explored new territory as an artist and vocalist, while he has always managed to maintain this distinctive signature vocal sound that makes him stand out. His contribution sounds nothing but amazing, and you will immediately know why the man had such a huge impact on vocalists and fans around the globe! Enchanting, unique, amazing, progressive in the purest sense of the word! Thank you for joing the Avantasia family, Geoff Tate!"

August 27, 2015

JORN LANDE ON NEW ALBUM & TOUR

The first guest vocalist for the new AVANTASIA album & tour can be announced. Jorn Lande will appear on Ghostlights (out in January).

Tobias: "It is with great pleasure that I can announce the Beast From The North to join forces with Avantasia once again. The STRIKING VIKING: Jorn Lande! We've just finished his vocal recordings and he sounds - what a surprise - KILLER! Jorn is a monster! It is with even greater pleasure to let you know that Jorn is gonna do the world tour next year, kicking off in March! AVANTASIA LIVE - 3 hours every night, from the Metal Opera to the new album Ghostlights. We'll be an epic line up and we'll deliver an epic show! Stay tuned"

Ticket information and European tour dates can be found in the tour section!

August 05, 2015

AVANTASIA CONFIRMED FOR FULL METAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

AVANTASIA have just been confirmed to appear at next year's Full Metal Mountain festival Austria. On March 29th the Metal Opera will hit the stage in Tröpolach.

Tobias says: "We're proud to announce the first ever show of Avantasia in Austria. I was asked a lot of questions these days. Are we gonna play 3 hours and bring the full stage? Well, we'll try to fit in the full stage. We won't be able to play three hours as we'll do during the tour shows, BUT: We are going to play a blasting best-of set nevertheless. I am looking forward to shake the mountain with my Avantasians. Austrians, you better be there!"