Avantasia

Avantasia is a symphonic power metal project founded and led by Tobias Sammet, lead singer of German metal band Edguy. Since 2001's fantasy-themed The Metal Opera, Sammet has enlisted a who's-who of European and American metal musicians and singers on his albums. Each set in the Avantasia catalog offers a different concept and narrative articulated by a core group and myriad guests. The Avantasia sound signature comprises extremely melodic symphonic power metal delivered with high production values and stunning vocals and harmonies. 2008's The Scarecrow charted in eight countries, while 2010's The Wicked Symphony did so in a dozen. 2016's Ghostlights was certified gold, and 2019's Moonglow went to number one. Sammet and Avantasia returned in October 2022 with A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society. Three years later, they issued the accessible Here Be Dragons.