The 400 best rock and metal songs of 2025 in one playlist; check it out here
In recent years, Wikimetal has always dedicated a good portion of its space to promoting new bands, rock and metal releases, and…
Avantasia returns to São Paulo with a high-level show featuring classics and a great reception for their new album.
Returning to Brazil for the second time that year, Avantasia delivered another high-quality show in São Paulo…
Tobias Sammet celebrates Andre Matos at Avantasia's show in Brazil: "Best singer in Latin America"
Tobias Sammet paid tribute to Andre Matos during Avantasia's show in Brazil, held in São Paulo last Saturday, the 29th. The German musician was a personal friend and… Continue Reading →
Avantasia Interview: Tobias Sammet talks about returning to Brazil, Andre Matos and more
We interviewed Tobias Sammet, leader of Avantasia. The vocalist talked about the show in Brazil, Andre Matos, the band's future, and much more.
Avantasia announces a single show in Brazil; Tickets on sale now.
Avantasia returns to Brazil in November with a single show from their Here Be Dragons tour. The band will perform in São Paulo…
Avantasia crowns the final night of Bangers Open Air 2025
The third and final day of Bangers Open Air delivered a closing as memorable as the festival itself. Continue Reading →
Bangers Open Air: Check out the photos from the third day of the festival.
Sunday at Bangers Open Air featured performances by Black Pantera, Paradise Lost, Kerry King and of course,…
Avantasia explores new horizons with 'Here be Dragons'.
Tobias Sammet's new Avantasia album is set to shake up the metal opera world with its dynamic concept and…
Rock and metal releases of the week: Architects, Avantasia, Deafheaven and more
This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Architects, Avantasia, Deafheaven and more. Continue Reading →
Avantasia releases cinematic music video featuring Kamelot vocalist.
Avantasia releases new video 'the Witch', via Napalm Records. Features a special appearance by Tommy Karevik, vocalist of Kamelot.
Avantasia: Tobias Sammet talks about special guest appearances on the new album
Avantasia, Tobias Sammet's metal opera, talks about some of the guest appearances on his new album, which will also be featured on Bangers…
Avantasia releases lyric video for 'Against The Wind'
Watch the new lyric video from Avantasia, who will be at Bangers Open Air 2025 at the Memorial da América Latina. Continue Reading →
Saxon is the most anticipated act at Bangers Open Air 2025 according to Wikimetal readers.
Wikimetal asked its readers who they are most excited to see at Bangers Open Air. Check out the results here.
Avantasia releases music video for “Creepshow”, the first single from their new album.
Avantasia has released the first single from their album 'Here Be Dragons', the song "Creepshow", accompanied by a music video.
Rock and metal releases of the week: Dream Theater, Avantasia, Arch Enemy and more.
This playlist features the week's rock and metal releases. Listen here to new music from Dream Theater, Avantasia, Arch Enemy, and more. Continue Reading →
Avantasia announces the release date of their new album.
Avantasia's tenth album, 'Here Be Dragons', now has a release date. The announcement was made through social media…
Tobias Sammet's Avantasia signs contract with Napalm Records.
Tobias Sammet's Avantasia has signed a contract with Napalm Records for their new album. The band is coming to Brazil for…
Tobias Sammet promises to make the piano 'ignite' on the new Avantasia tour.
Tobias Sammet shares all the news on his social media, much to the delight of his fans, including his new album, tour, and his upcoming visit to Brazil. Continue Reading →
Summer Breeze Brazil: After Avantasia and classics, Parkway Drive dominates the second day.
Last Sunday, the 30th, the Summer Breeze Brasil festival also featured Testament, The Winery Dogs, and Kreator; see the summary…
[CLOSED] Summer Breeze Promotion: Win a kit with CDs and DVDs of the festival's attractions
Want to win CDs from Blind Guardian, Testament, Avantasia and more? To enter, participate in the contest on Wikimetal's Instagram!
Tobias Sammet's Avantasia releases music video for "Kill The Pain" featuring Floor Jansen of Nightwish
“It sounds a bit like 80s pop, but it also reminds me of Nightwish, and in the end it sounds like Avantasia,” said Tobias Sammet. Continue Reading →
Avantasia releases album 'A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society'; listen now
Avantasia released this Friday, the 21st, the album 'A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society', the successor to Moonglow (2019).
This playlist features new releases of the week: Avantasia, Arctic Monkeys, Architects, and more!
This playlist features the week's new rock and metal releases. This week we have Avantasia, Arctic Monkeys, Architects, and more!
Avantasia announces new studio album and Tobias Sammet reveals: "My best songs"
Avantasia officially announced their new studio album this Tuesday, the 28th. The album will be released in the second half of 2022. Continue Reading →
Avantasia reveals the name and details of their new album: "It shows my power metal side."
Tobias Sammet finally revealed the name of Avantasia's new album and answered fan questions about the record.
Avantasia's new album combines "the best of both worlds" with Edguy, says Tobias Sammet.
Avantasia's new album doesn't have a release date yet, but Tobias Sammet has revealed some details about its sound…
Tobias Sammet of Avantasia, on Michael Kiske: "He truly belongs in Helloween."
Tobias Sammet, leader of Avantasia, commented on his years of partnership with Michael Kiske. Continue Reading →
Avantasia announces new album featuring members of Kreator, Helloween and Magnum
Moonglow is the name of Avantasia's new album, which will be released on February 1st by Nuclear Blast…
Video: Jorn Lande and Geoff Tate sing with Avantasia
Check out the performances. The Avantasia show in Switzerland on the 27th featured special performances by vocalists Geoff…
Avantasia releases new music video, “Draconian Love”
Scenes from a concert in Brazil: Avantasia released today the music video for the song "Draconian Love," from Tobias Sammet's latest album, "Ghostlights." The video features scenes from the last… Continue Reading →