Avantasia

Active ·1999–present ·Mainz, Germany Power Metal

Current lineup

  • Felix Bohnke Drums 2015–present
  • Miro Rodenberg Keyboards, Orchestrations 2006–present
  • Sascha Paeth Guitars, Keyboards, Orchestrations 2006–present
  • Tobias Sammet Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Orchestrations 1999–present

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Keyboards Additional) Orchestrations Live only Split up
split up 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2025 Here Be Dragons full length —
2022 A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society full length —
2022 A Paranormal Evening with the Metal Hammer Society ep —
2019 Moonglow full length —
2019 More Moonglow - The Rock Hard EP ep —
2016 Ghostlights full length —
2013 The Mystery of Time (A Rock Epic) full length —
2010 Angel of Babylon full length —
2010 The Wicked Symphony full length —
2008 The Scarecrow full length —
2008 Lost in Space (Part 1 & 2) compilation —
2007 Lost in Space (Part 1) ep —
2007 Lost in Space (Part 2) ep —
2002 The Metal Opera Pt. II full length —
2001 The Metal Opera full length —

Latest News

Avantasia release new single 'The Inmost Light' feat. Michael Kiske

Avantasia release new single 'The Inmost Light' feat. Michael Kiske

Sep 23, 2022

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