One of the top melodic metal bands from Germany, Avantasia, released their new full-length studio album, Here Be Dragons, today. The album, released by Napalm Records, is the 10th album from the band led by Tobias Sammet. In typical Avantasia style, the new album is built on vivid storytelling and cinematic atmospheres, not to mention the top performances of the magnificent playing staff throughout the album!

The energetic opening track, Creepshow, is undoubtedly one of the band’s catchiest songs. The album’s title track, Here Be Dragons (feat. Geoff Tate), is classic Avantasia, and at almost nine minutes long, is the longest song on the album. The emotional and versatile vocal performances of both Tobias Sammet and duet partner Adrienne Cowan enchant on the song Avalon, while the heavier Against The Wind (feat. Kenny Leckremo) serves as proof of the versatility of Avantasia’s sound. Other guests on the album include Michael Kiske, Ronnie Atkins, Bob Catley and Roy Khan.

Here Be Dragons track list:

1. Creepshow
2. Here Be Dragons (Geoff Tate)
3. The Moorlands At Twilight (Mikael Kiske)
4. The Witch (Tommy Karevik)
5. Phantasmagoria (Ronnie Atkins)
6. Bring On The Night (Bob Catley)
7. Unleash The Kraken
8. Avalon (Adrienne Cowan)
9. Against The Wind (Kenny Leckermo)
10. Everybody’s Here Until The End (Roy Chan)

Avantasia’s successful career has seen hundreds of millions of streams, awards, chart-topping singles, sold-out arena tours and headline performances at major festivals, cementing the band’s place at the top of the international metal scene. The band’s tenth studio album is sure to surprise fans old and new, and the Here Be Dragons tour that follows the album will bring their biggest and most spectacular show to European arenas to date.

“I’m full of energy and can’t wait to perform the songs from the new album live! After the release, we’re heading out on a big European tour with a completely new show. In addition to new material and classics, there will be some rarities, and the whole spectacle will be served with the most amazing stage show in Avantasia’s history,” Tobias Sammet enthuses.

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Tobias Samet’s Avantasia is once again on the verge of releasing a new single. The album ‘Here Be Dragons’, which will be released on February 28th, from which so far have been released two singles – Creepshow and Against The Wind, which features H.E.A.T. singer Kenne Leckremo. ‘Here Be Dragons’ will be released by Napalm Records.

The third single from the upcoming album, The Witch, was released on February 13th. The song features Kamelot singer Tommy Karevik.

“The Witch has a mesmerizingly dark and magical feel, which is new to the world of Avantasia. However, the song also has many of our trademark elements and fits the album perfectly. Tommy Karevik from Kamelot did a fantastic job and I can’t wait to sing this song with Tommy on the upcoming tour!”, says Tobias Sammet, continuing:

“During the shows, we transform the stage into a haunted old castle, reminiscent of the ancient building where we filmed the music video for this song. The Witch is a beautifully melodic, powerful anthem filled with scary little details.

Here Be Dragons (2025)

1. Creepshow
2. Here Be Dragons
3. The Moorlands At Twilight
4. The Witch
5. Phantasmagoria
6. Bring On The Night
7. Unleash The Kraken
8. Avalon
9. Against The Wind
10. Everybody’s Here Until The End

Avantasia‘s successful career has resulted in hundreds of millions of streams, awards, number one singles, sold-out arena tours and headline performances at the biggest festivals, cementing the band’s place at the top of the international metal scene. The band’s tenth studio album is sure to surprise old and new fans alike, and the Here Be Dragons tour that follows the album will bring their biggest and most spectacular show to European arenas to date.

“I’m full of energy and can’t wait to perform the songs from the new album live! After the release, we’re heading out on a big European tour with a completely new show. In addition to new material and classics, there will be some rarities, and the whole spectacle will be served with the most amazing stage show in Avantasia’s history,” Tobias Sammet enthuses.

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Melodic metal fans got some good news in December when Avantasia, led by Tobias Sammet, announced that they would be releasing their tenth studio album, ‘Here be Dragons’, on February 28th. The album will be released by Napalm Records. The first taste of the album was given in December when the single ‘Creepshow’ was released, accompanied by a hilarious horror-themed music video.

Now, the album’s second single, ‘Against The Wind‘, is being released, and will be accompanied by a lyric video. The up-tempo power metal song features a guest appearance by H.E.A.T singer Kenny Leckermo.

“Against The Wind is full of speed and powerful melodies. This song attacks you with full force, and tears you along to a better place. This is an empowering song that encourages you to stay true to yourself, and to show the middle finger to those who try to limit you,” Sammet says and continues:
“This is quite a demanding song, especially the singer has to have the full power metal singer’s toolbox. I knew that H.E.A.T’s Kenny Leckermo would have the vocal range needed, and he would be able to handle this task with ease. In all my modesty, I dare say that we sound absolutely fantastic together. I love this song!”

Here Be Dragons track listing:
1. Creepshow
2. Here Be Dragons
3. The Moorlands At Twilight
4. The Witch
5. Phantasmagoria
6. Bring On The Night
7. Unleash The Kraken
8. Avalon
9. Against The Wind
10. Everybody’s Here Until The End

Avantasia’s successful career has resulted in hundreds of millions of streams, awards, number one singles, sold-out arena tours and headline performances at the biggest festivals, cementing the band’s place at the top of the international metal scene. The band’s tenth studio album is sure to surprise old and new fans alike, and the Here Be Dragons tour that follows the album will bring their biggest and most spectacular show to European arenas to date.

“I’m full of energy and can’t wait to perform the songs from the new album live! After the release, we’re heading out on a big European tour with a completely new show. In addition to new material and classics, there will be some rarities, and the whole spectacle will be served with the most amazing stage show in Avantasia’s history,” Tobias Sammet enthuses.

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German band Avantasia, led by Tobias Sammet, announced this month that they have signed a record deal with Napalm Records. So it’s a good time to reveal more details about their upcoming album – Avantasia’s 10th full-length studio album ‘Here Be Dragons’ will be released on February 28th. It promises to be epically enchanting choruses and theatrical symphonic metal elements, as is typical of Avantasia. The first single from the upcoming album will be available for metal fans to enjoy very soon. Pre-orders for ‘Here Be Dragons’ are now live here.

Tobias Sammet says that the upcoming album offers the bravest, most fearless and most audacious music he has written in decades.

“Where previous albums allowed me to unload big weights from my heart, this album is more wild, fearless, powerful, and full of uplifting energy. This time I plunged headfirst into the vortex of creativity, creating ten separate musical descriptions with the same carefree, instinctive attitude that guided me in the early stages of my career. These formed a whole that I think is the tightest chapter in Avantasia’s history,” says Tobias Sammet.

Track-list:
1. Creepshow
2. Here Be Dragons
3. The Moorland At Twilight
4. The Witch
5. Phantasmagoria
6. Bring On The Night
7. Unleash The Kraken
8. Avalon
9. Against The Wind
10. Everybody’s Here Until The End

The album will be available to melodic metal fans just in time for their European tour starting in March.

“I’m absolutely full of energy, and I can’t wait to perform the songs from the new album live! After the release, we’re heading out on a big European tour accompanied by a completely new show. In addition to new material and classics, there will be some rarities, and the whole spectacle will be served up with the most amazing stage show in Avantasia’s history,” Tobias Sammet enthuses.

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Napalm Records and Avantasia have signed a record deal. Founded at the turn of the millennium, the German band led by Tobias Sammet has long been at the top of metal. Proof of this is their numerous awards, chart positions and sold-out stadium tours.

“Avantasia is here again! This year we presented the biggest show in our history, and it serves as a taster of what’s to come. Fueled by the incredible togetherness and great energy that prevailed on our tour, we returned to the studio and channeled everything into creative work. The end result is our strongest and most impressive album yet: Here Be Dragons”, enthuses Avantasia mastermind Tobias Sammet, and continues:

“We are also happy about our new partnership with Napalm Records. Their commitment and deep passion for the world of Avantasia have given us new strength. We are in this together, side by side, bringing this new chapter to life. Avantasia is back, bigger and stronger than ever!”

Napalm Records CEO Thomas Caser is also excited about the upcoming collaboration:

“Tobias is one of the most impressive and prolific artists to ever emerge from this genre. His boundless creative power and unwavering dedication to his craft have given birth to one of the greatest bands in the world. It’s great to help set a new milestone in the career of this band and start the process of releasing their next album together.”