Veteran rock and melodic metal artist Jeff Scott Soto has just surprised fans with another special addition to his schedule in Brazil. Already known for his extensive career alongside artists such as Yngwie Malmsteen , Talisman , and Journey , the American singer had shows scheduled in the country for May, including collaborations with Eric Martin of Mr. Big , and solo performances. Now, he confirms his participation in Bangers Open Air in São Paulo as a special guest of the Avantasia .
The festival will be held at the Memorial da América Latina, and Jeff's participation is scheduled for May 4th, on the Hot Stage, at 8:10 PM. According to the vocalist, this collaboration with Avantasia has been cultivated over years in conversations with Tobias Sammet , the mastermind behind the supergroup, and is finally coming to fruition at this edition of the event. The announcement was made enthusiastically on social media , reinforcing the unprecedented and special nature of the encounter.
Jeff Scott Soto and the highly anticipated debut alongside Tobias Sammet.
Jeff wrote: “Some people may have noticed that the acoustic show I was going to do in Jundiaí has been moved to May 6th because, after many years of discussion and planning, I am proud to announce that I will finally be joining Avantasia on stage for the first time! They were already scheduled to play at Bangers Open Air on May 4th, with Eric Martin and other singers on vocals, but they squeezed me in to sing with them all! I thank the mastermind behind it all, the great Tobias Sammet, for making this possible, I am very excited about it!”
Jeff Scott Soto has a strong emotional connection with the Brazilian audience, built over several visits to the country. In 2024, he was here for performances with Angra and also to pay tribute to Queen , a band he is a declared fan of. In addition, he participated in the previous edition of Summer Breeze, a festival now called Bangers Open Air.
Confirmation on the Avantasia stage reinforces Soto's prestige on the international scene and promises a unique moment for melodic metal fans who will be present at the festival.
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