Avantasia, the symphonic power metal project led by mastermind Tobias Sammet, is set to release their tenth studio studio album, Here Be Dragons, via Napalm Records, on February 28, 2025. Marking the band’s debut with the label, the record promises to deliver an exciting evolution of their signature theatrical sound. Here Be Dragons is poised to become one of Avantasia’s most cohesive and powerful releases to date, with the first single expected to arrive “soon.” Pre-orders for Here Be Dragons are available at this location.
Tobias Sammet comments:
“This new album carries the most adventurous and bold spirit my music has had in decades. And it’s rather reckless, fearless, powerful, and uplifting and not introverted at all. While my previous albums allowed me to get a lot off my chest, this time I dove headfirst into the creative flood, crafting ten discrete, musical pictures, that miraculously merged into what I believe is the tightest chapter in AVANTASIA’s history. I did everything exactly how I wanted it, approaching the album with unrelenting determination and a carefree attitude, that was reminiscent of my early days way before the Metal Opera thing, when I felt unstoppable and let instinct just write songs. Right now I’m bursting with energy and can’t wait to unleash Here Be Dragons and then kick off the big tour with our new stage. We’ll present the new material alongside our classics and some rarities in the most spectacular stage show AVANTASIA has ever delivered. An early Merry Christmas, everyone!”
Track List:
01) Creepshow
02) Here Be Dragons
03) The Moorland At Twilight
04) The Witch
05) Phantasmagoria
06) Bring On The Night
07) Unleash The Kraken
08) Avalon
09) Against The Wind
10) Everybody’s Here Until The End
Feature Image Photo Credit: Kevin Nixon
