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2025 . Rock and metal flagship Avantasia unleash their bombastic 10th studio album and Napalm Records debut, Here Be Dragons. Featuring absolute Avantasia essentials such as spellbinding choirs and theatrical symphonic metal elements, multitalented mastermind and frontman Tobias Sammet also surprises fans old and new with plenty of intriguing fresh soundscapes. Here Be Dragons gives the celebrated Avantasia sound that has been carefully crafted over a quarter of a century an exciting and powerful spin. The new album is the most consistent and concise piece of art that the band has ever crafted. In typical Avantasia manner, the new full-length is rich in vivid storytelling and cinematic atmospheres, not to mention the highest level of musicianship. Opening track InchCreepshowInch is without a doubt one of the catchiest songs in their career. The energizing future hit truly welcomes the listener into the new era of Avantasia and will be an integral part of the band's spectacular live shows. In contrast, the incredible title track InchHere Be DragonsInch is a classic Avantasia song and with almost nine minutes by far the longest on the album. The cinematic dark soundscapes of InchThe WitchInch captivate and support the song's storyline perfectly. Emotional, multifaceted vocal performances mesmerize on InchAvalonInch, while the heavy metal number InchAgainst The WindInch serves as further proof of the versatility of Avantasia's sound. Remaining well-balanced and cohesive, Here Be Dragons is undeniably Avantasia's most powerful album so far. Album Tracks 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
