Vocalist Michael Kiske (KISKE / SOMERVILLE, ex-HELLOWEEN) is featured in a new interview discussing his involvement with EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA. An excerpt is available below.

Q: Recently it was announced that you'll also be touring with Avantasia in December. What are your thoughts and expectations of being part of this extravaganza?

Michael: "I really don't know what to expect at all! Everybody tells me it'll be fun, so that's what I expect. Am thinking about getting myself a nice small full-HD camera for it. I am happy to get around again and especially to finally get to South America, because I never have been there before."

Q: Incredibly, your ex-Helloween mate Kai Hansen is also part of the worldwide touring metal opera. After so many years, what are you looking forward to the most about sharing the stage with Kai once again?

Michael: "Sharing the stage with Kai again .... after over 20 years! Also that Amanda is part of it is fun, because I like her very much."

Q: Many Avantasia and metal-fans in general are very excited to have the opportunity to see you on stage and to have the chance to hear you sing these amazing Avantasia anthems. What are your thoughts... are you excited to take the stage and join in the energy of those shows with them?

Michael: "Sure! But as I said, I don't really know what to expect, I just wait and see what happens. For me personally this is also another chance get more live routine back for UNISONIC next year after almost 17 years of no live playing."

Click here for the complete interview.

The Avantasia tour schedule is as follows:

November

30 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7

December

1 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
3 - Lichtenfels, Germany - Stadthalle *
4 - Kaufbeuren, Germany - All Karthalle *
5 - Stockholm, Sweden - Arenan
8 - Tokyo, Japan - Shinagawa Stella Ball
10 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador
13 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - CTN
15 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - venue tba
18 - Fulda, Germany - Esperantohalle *
19 - Essen, Germany, Grugahalle *

* Due to the fact that this is not a regular or annual tour but an extensive Avantasia-event and experience, the show start for Avantasia will begin promptly at 8:00PM. Tickets for the German dates are available at Metaltix.com.

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