Edguy / Avantasia / Tobias Sammet

[Kalata]

The 2nd single ''Against The Wind'' is definitely an improvement. Classic Tobi and old school power metal ideas. I dig it, the riffing and the catchy chorus (the vocal melody saves it). The calm and short middle parts replaces some harmonies. Nothing new, but enjoying enough. Both singles are similar in this regard, which is perfectly normal. Their longer stuff is usually curious.

 

[Poto]

The 2nd single ''Against The Wind'' is definitely an improvement. Classic Tobi and old school power metal ideas. I dig it, the riffing and the catchy chorus (the vocal melody saves it). The calm and short middle parts replaces some harmonies. Nothing new, but enjoying enough. Both singles are similar in this regard, which is perfectly normal. Their longer stuff is usually curious.

This is quite good. Should have been with Kiske though.

 

[Kalata]

The new album is solid, there are no bad songs IMO. As a whole it works pretty well, although the material blends into one, but that's the genre's style. I enjoy it, more than the half of it which is good. Like the previous album.

The singles are catchy and worked enough. The title track is a 9 minute song with a great melancholic chorus and lots of vocals (calm parts) but no melodic interlude and a very short solo, it has a Queensryche vibe.
''The Moorlands At Twilight'' is a typical Tobi/Kiske collab, nice and memorable enough, more of the same. ''Phantasmagoria'' is an awesome short rocker, probably my favorite song on the album, such a memorable vocal ideas. ''Bring On The Night'' brings a Nightwish-esque (like the 3rd single)/80's slower vibe, while ''Unleash The Kraken'' has a more metal vibe. ''Avalon'' (with Adrienne) is beautiful with its symphonic melodies (plus longer solo) - and the closer (''Return To The Opera'') is a classic Helloween/Gamma Ray/Edguy power metal. It could have been an opener, it's a great closer, like the title track or Avalon would be. Oh, and the ballad ''Everybody's Here Until The End isn't bad.

Overall, the choruses shine, as we'd expect and that's the real strength.

 

[Poto]

I have listened to some of the song, but I struggle to get through the album so far..

 

[KidInTheDark666]

I've heard the album two times now, and it's... kinda disappointing. I'm a bit surprised since I was a big fan of A Paranormal Evening the moment it came out. This new one sounds like watered down Edguy. Speaking of Edguy, now would be a good time to resurrect that band.

 

[Abas]

Here's a good earworm - especially that last chorus

 

[Sabawish]

I've got into Avantasia alot lately after knowing a handful of songs and being a casual fan and here are some thoughts

• Wicked symphony, let the storm desceng upon you , dying for an angel, the story aint over , blood red rose, spectres, scarecrow, the witch are all top tier songs
• How on earth are they only playing the camden roundhouse in London when Sabaton are playing the 02 arena(im a fan of them but still!?)
• Curious how this works financially as they play mostly small to mid size venues and i'm counting 9 musicians on the current tour, is he from a well off family/ works a normal job when not touring ect?

They absolutely deserve to be bigger, at least Brixton/Hammersmith sized. I'm enjoying their output more than anything post reunion Maiden

 

[Sth2112]

I've heard the album two times now, and it's... kinda disappointing. I'm a bit surprised since I was a big fan of A Paranormal Evening the moment it came out. This new one sounds like watered down Edguy. Speaking of Edguy, now would be a good time to resurrect that band.

Wacken 2027, they have a 30th anniversary then. I bet my cat it will happen

 

[Poto]

Curious how this works financially as they play mostly small to mid size venues and i'm counting 9 musicians on the current tour, is he from a well off family/ works a normal job when not touring ect?

I can't imagine Tobias Sammet working a normal job. I think he lives in his "Mysteryhausen" studio and reads countless thesauri when not touring. And then Jørn Lande and Michael Kiske take him out for a walk on occasions.

He only leaves the studio for longer periods when he goes on tour.

 

[Poto]

Watching some live videos from the ongoing tour, Kenny Leckremo is like seeing a young Bruce. From hairstyle, clothes and stage manners. And he has a great voice and energy.

 

[Sth2112]

• Curious how this works financially as they play mostly small to mid size venues and i'm counting 9 musicians on the current tour, is he from a well off family/ works a normal job when not touring ect?

They absolutely deserve to be bigger, at least Brixton/Hammersmith sized. I'm enjoying their output more than anything post reunion Maiden

Their booking fee is bigger than normal. And no I’m pretty sure Toby is a full time musician, having written 20 albums give you some songwriter royalties.

 

[Kalata]

I've heard the album two times now, and it's... kinda disappointing. I'm a bit surprised since I was a big fan of A Paranormal Evening the moment it came out. This new one sounds like watered down Edguy. Speaking of Edguy, now would be a good time to resurrect that band.

Sounding like Edguy is expected, right. Not different power metal after all.

Watching some live videos from the ongoing tour, Kenny Leckremo is like seeing a young Bruce. From hairstyle, clothes and stage manners. And he has a great voice and energy.

Kenny Leckremo, indeed. He looks and sings like 80's Bruce and young Kiske. Very good vocalist, H.E.A.T. are a cool glam-esque band. I'm curious to hear some Maiden covers from him.