"[AVANTASIA is] a Universe of its own...not an all-star project. I don't like [that] term."

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Photo Credit: Kevin Nixon

George Dionne interviews AVANTASIA frontman TOBIAS SAMMET about their latest album Here Be Dragons. The albums was released on February 28, 2025 through Napalm Records.

Joining Tobias Sammet on this album are vocalist Geoff Tate (ex-QUEENSRYCHE), Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN), Tommy Karevik (KAMELOT), Ronnie Atkins (PRETTY MAIDS), Bob Catley (MAGNUM), Adrienne Cowan (SEVEN SPIRES), Kenny Leckremo (H.E.A.T.), and Roy Kahn (ex-KAMELOT).

Highlights include:

-Discussion of the new album
-How AVANTASIA grew from a one-off
-Stories behind the singles
-Recruiting H.E.A.T. vocalist Kenny Leckremo for "Against The Wind"
-Dedicating "Bring On The Night" to Tony Clarkin (MAGNUM)
-European live performances
-The future of EDGUY
-And much, much more!

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