Avantasia

The Profile

Avantasia is a German metal opera project created by Tobias Sammet (Edguy). Debuting with The Metal Opera (2001), it blends power/symphonic metal and hard rock with a rotating cast of high-profile guests across concept-driven albums.

Founded by Tobias Sammet in Germany; features frequent guest vocalists such as Michael Kiske, Jørn Lande, Roy Khan, and Alice Cooper; notable releases include The Metal Opera (2001), The Scarecrow (2008), The Wicked Symphony and Angel of Babylon (2010), The Mystery of Time (2013), Ghostlights (2016), and Moonglow (2019).

DeBaser’s Avantasia reviews praise the early Metal Opera blaze, then track the project’s shift toward a hard rock-infused power metal. Highlights include towering suites, sticky choruses, and marquee guests (Kiske, Lande, Cooper). Some cuts are called formulaic, yet overall verdicts stay warmly positive. Best entry points: The Metal Opera and The Scarecrow.