AVANTASIA Founder Confirms KISS Drummer, RHAPSODY OF FIRE Drummer And MASTERPLAN Vocalist For Next Album
August 15, 2009, 15 years ago
AVANTASIA founder Tobias Sammet has confirmed drummer Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY OF FIRE), KISS drummer Eric Singer, and MASTERPLAN vocalist Jorn Lande for the next installment of the Avantasia metal opera. He has issued the following update:
“Eric has played on many tracks, but we have composed some more. Problem was, that now he is busy with KISS, they do a new album and they are on tour, and I couldn’t talk him into quitting KISS and getting his priorities straight, haha. Alex has been a long time friend and he's a superb drummer, very different style. Eric is your Cozy Powell kind of thunderous Rock drummer, Alex’ drum work is more nimble and as the remaining songs were quite fast Alex is a great choice. Both drummers are awesome musicians and great guys. And both are members of my extended family. Depending on the amount of coming material there will be maybe a third drummer on the album, who knows? We got a lot of songs and as long as they are great, we will keep producing, people should expect a 10-Disc collection in 2017, haha."
According to Sammet, Jorn Lande is currently in the studio recording vocals for the record. More details will be revealed soon. Pictures from the recording session can be seen in the backstage area on Sammet's official website by registering here.
