Frontiers Records has revealed more details for the upcoming metal opera from ex-STRATOVARIUS guitarist TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON called The Land Of New Hope.

Due out in North America on May 21st (May 17th in Europe), The Land Of New Hope takes place more than 40 years in the future when most of the planet has been destroyed by natural disasters. The title of the opera refers to the safe haven that a small group of survivors seek. The Land Of New Hope is composed by one of the forefathers of the power metal genre, former Stratovarius main songwriter and guitarist, Timo Tolkki.

The album will be available in two formats: a standard CD and a deluxe edition featuring a 30-minute documentary on the making-of the album and two videos.

The Land Of New Hope tracklisting:

'Avalanche Anthem'

'A World Without Us'

'Enshrined In My Memory'

'In The Name Of The Rose'

'We Will Find A Way'

'Shine'

'The Magic Of The Night'

'To The Edge Of The Earth'

'I'll Sing You Home'

'The Land Of New Hope'

The album artwork can be seen below:

For this unique concept album, Timo Tolkki was able to gather some of most accomplished international singers: Michael Kiske (UNISONIC), Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE), Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI), Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X), Sharon Den Adel (WITHIN TEMPTATION) and Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA). Rounding up the lineup of this album are world-renowned musicians Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY OF FIRE) on drums, Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS), Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) and Mikko Härkin (Sonata Arctica) on keyboards, and Tolkki himself taking care of all guitars, bass and production duties.

Check out an album EPK below:

The Land Of New Hope came about as the result of a discussion that began years ago between Timo Tolkki and Frontiers Records President Serafino Perugino. Perugino, a longtime Stratovarius fan, suggested Tolkki return to the original Stratovarius sound in a more symphonic fashion. In August, 2012 Tolkki began work on what would become The Land Of New Hope.

Tolkki explained, "I sort of rediscovered myself musically in the process of making this album. I wrote the story first and started composing the music after that. My aim was to write memorable songs with good melodies that would support the story. In Stratovarius back in the early 90's, I was one of the creators of the power metal genre, so it is only natural that people may associate this music style with me...but on this album you will find lot of dynamics including fully-orchestrated songs that sound very, very big."

With the full support of Frontiers Records and Serafino Perugino's executive production, The Land Of New Hope opens a new chapter in Tolkki's career.

Tolkki added, "The Land Of New Hope is one part of the story, the end of it actually. The story is longer and goes back to the time before this album's concept, so two more metal operas are likely to follow to complete a trilogy. In general, I find the metal opera concept fascinating and logical to me at this point of my career. I love classical music and just like in classical opera, in metal opera you can also create stories and have almost limitless possibilities musically. It is not so easy to stay fresh after a 25 year career, but this album is truly something special."

Check out teasers below: