{"product_id":"4562387208302","title":"Tobias Sametz Avantasia Moonglow [regular edition CD (includes bonus track \"Hear","description":"Product Description\nContent Introduction Avantasia, led by the sonic magician Tobias Sammet, returns with their new album \"Moonglow,\" featuring new guest vocalists Candice Night, Hansi K?rsch, and Mille Petrozza. This magnificent new album is a grand musical tapestry that encompasses everything from metal and classical music to Celtic and gospel music. Avantasia, led by Tobias Sammet, returns with their new album \"Moonglow.\" Avantasia is Tobias's solo project, and at the same time, an all-star heavy metal band. Tobias had the idea while on tour with Edguy, sitting on a bus, \"I wish Michael Kiske, Kai Hansen, and Marcus Grosskopf would play with me again. That's it, I'll make it happen myself.\" That vision culminated in the Avantasia project and two albums: \"The Metal Opera\" (2001) and \"The Metal Opera Pt. II\" (2002). In addition to the three aforementioned members, the album featured an all-star lineup on an unprecedented scale, including former Stratovarius member Timo Tolkki, Impellitteri's Rob Rock, and Magnum's Bob Catley. With its beautiful and grand style rooted in classical music, truly befitting the name \"metal opera,\" Avantasia became a major topic of conversation. Avantasia originally began as a project concept. Gathering such a star-studded lineup was no easy feat. It wouldn't have been surprising if it had been short-lived. However, four years after \"The Metal Opera Pt. II,\" in 2006, Tobias announced the revival of Avantasia. In 2008, they released their third album, \"The Scarecrow.\" This album features appearances from Alice Cooper, Jorn Lande, Eric Singer, and Rudolf Schenker. Furthermore, that same year they embarked on their first tour, including a headlining gig at Wacken Open Air, and even came to Japan. In April 2010, they simultaneously released two albums, \"The Wicked Symphony\" and \"Angel of Babylon,\" forming a trilogy with \"The Scarecrow.\" Their 2013 album, \"The Mystery of Time (A Rock Epic),\" featured appearances from Ronnie Atkins of Pretty Maids and Joe Lynn Turner, as well as a full orchestra. This further evolved album charted on the US Billboard charts. Their subsequent 2016 album, \"Ghostlights,\" broke chart records in various European countries and again charted on Billboard, solidifying their immense popularity. And now, the newly released album \"Moonglow\" is, according to Tobias, an album that he was able to create \"without being rushed by deadlines, and at his own pace until he was satisfied.\" As he says, \"every detail in the background is meticulously crafted,\" and it is a masterpiece that offers new discoveries with every listen. In addition to Avantasia regulars such as Michael Kiske, Jorn Lande, Geoff Tate (formerly of Queensr?che), Eric Martin, and Ronnie Atkins, Candace Night, Hansi K?rsch of Blind Guardian, and creator Mille Petrozza make their first appearances! As is typical of German artists, it is strongly rooted in classical harmonies, but it has also absorbed Celtic music, blues, and gospel music, resulting in a grand musical tapestry. The dark and emotional lyrics, which are said to have autobiographical elements, sing of a sense of alienation from the world. And the beautiful yet eerie artwork is by the renowned Swedish children's book author, Alexander Jansson. Everyone is sure to be drawn into Tobias's dark and beautiful world, where everything comes together to create a unique atmosphere. Tobias fans, and anyone who loves heavy metal, will undoubtedly be moved by \"Moonglow.\" [Includes Japanese liner notes\/lyrics translation] [Members] Tobias Sammet (vocals, bass, keyboards) Sascha Peet (guitar, bass) Felix Bohnke (drums) Oliver Hartmann (additional lead guitar) Michael Rodenberg (keyboards, piano orchestration) \u003cguest vocals\u003e Candice Night (Blackmore's Night) *First appearance Hansi K?rsch (Blind Guardian) *First appearance Mille Petrozza (Creator) *First appearance Michael Kiske (Helloween, Unisonic, Pumpkins United) Eric Martin (MR.BIG) Ronnie Atkins (Pretty Maids) Jorn Lande Geoff Tate (formerly of Queensr?che) Bob Catley (Magnum) [CD Track Listing (tentative)] 01. Ghost in the Moon 02. Book of Shallows (feat. 03. Moonglow (feat. Candace Night) 04. The Raven Child (feat. Hansi Kirsch, Jorn Lande, Mille Petrozza) 05. Starlight (feat. Ronnie Atkins) 06. Invincible (feat. Geoff Tate) 07. Alchemy (feat. Geoff Tate) 08. The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (feat. Ronnie Atkins, Jorn Lande, Eric Martin, Bob Catley, Geoff Tate) 09. Lavender (feat. Bob Catley) 10. Requiem for a Dream (feat. Michael Kiske) 11. Maniac (feat. Eric Martin) [Flashdance movie theme [Michael Sembello] cover] 12. Heart (bonus track) Media reviews and more Avantasia, led by the sonic magician Tobias Sammet. This masterful album, featuring new guest vocalists Candice Night, Hansi K?rsch, and Mille Petrozza, is a grand musical tapestry that encompasses everything from metal and classical to Celtic music and gospel music. 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