Rock and metal flagship, Avantasia, has inked a record deal with Napalm Records. Led by vocalist Tobias Sammet, Avantasia’s celebrated sound has been perfected throughout more than 25 years of existence, and the band’s success story has so far featured #1 chart entries, gold awards, hundreds of millions of streams, worldwide sold-out arena tours as well as headline shows at all major metal festivals.

Having cemented the band’s standing as a leading force in the metal scene over the years, Avantasia is not showing any signs of slowing down. The band has an extensive European arena tour scheduled for spring 2025, promising to deliver fans an immersive experience through their biggest and most epic production ever. Stay tuned for information about Avantasia’s Napalm Records debut coming soon and get your tickets for the “Here Be Dragons” tour now.

Tobias Sammet comments: “Avantasia is back, and with the biggest show we've ever put on during this year's festival season, we've already given you a taste of what's to come. Fueled by the incredible spirit and energy of our tour, we headed back to the studio to channel that momentum into creating our most powerful album yet: Here Be Dragons. We're also thrilled to announce our new partnership with Napalm Records. Their passion, commitment, and deep love for the world of Avantasia have been truly inspiring and they’re just as enthusiastic as we are to bring this new chapter to life. I couldn’t be more excited about the future. Avantasia is back, bigger and stronger than ever!”
 
Thomas Caser, Napalm Records Managing Director adds: "Tobias Sammet is one of the most influential and prolific artists this genre has ever produced. With his boundless creativity and unwavering dedication, he has created one of the most spectacular bands in the world with Avantasia. We are thrilled to set another milestone in the band's history together and are ready to push the upcoming Avantasia album worldwide at full throttle! Welcome, Tobi!"

2025 tour dates:

March
14 - Hamburg, Germany - Sporthalle
15 - Brussels, Belgium - AB Box
16 - Paris, France - Olympia
18 - Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg - Rockhal
20 - Berlin, Germany - Columbiahalle
21 - Bamberg, Germany - Brose Arena
22 - Bochum, Germany - RuhrCongress
24 - London, England - The Roundhouse
26 - Tilburg, Netherlands - O13
28 - Stuttgart, Germany - Schleyerhalle
29 - Prague, Czech Republic - Forum Karlin

April
1 - Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra
2 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
4 - Munich, Germany - Zenith
5 - Frankfurt am Main, Germany - Jahrhunderthalle
6 - Cologne, Germany - Palladium
8 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
9 - Zurich, Switzerland - The Hall
11 - Barcelona, Spain - Razzmatazz
12 - Madrid, Spain - Vistalegre

(Photo - Kevin Nixon)