Tobias Sammet’s AVANTASIA releases single and video “Creepshow” – Digital Mediaverse

The flagship of rock and metal, AVANTASIAwill release his 10th studio album and debut in Napalm Records«Here Be Dragons«, on February 28. Today, the band releases the energizing first new single, “Creepshow«.

The new song is one of the catchiest songs of the career of AVANTASIA so far, and comes accompanied by an exciting and cinematic video. Guaranteed future success ushers in a new era of AVANTASIA and will be an integral part of the spectacular live performances of AVANTASIA.

In its 25 years of existence, AVANTASIA has become one of the biggest leading forces in metal, with nine previous successful albums (as a number 1 on the charts «moonglow«), sold-out stadium tours around the world and headlining performances at all the major metal festivals. «Here Be Dragons» will exceed all expectations as the most powerful album of AVANTASIA to date.

Tobias Sammet about the single and video:

«’Creepshow‘is a perfect single. It’s short and catchy, and emphasizes a facet of my work that has taken a back seat in my music in recent years. It is happy and the complete opposite of melancholy. And it’s fresh, boisterous and brash: a straight-up anthem. Furthermore, although it may seem reminiscent of my first compositions, I think we have managed to turn the whole song into a characteristic melody of AVANTASIAas we emphasize with the video. We rented a haunted castle in the north of England and spent a night in the world of ghosts and undead creatures. It’s the most vibrant and eccentric music video I’ve ever shot in my entire career, it’s not dead serious, but it definitely has a serious quality! I can’t wait to play ‘Creepshow‘ live on our tour next year, I can already see the whole venue jumping and screaming!

Watch the official video of «Creepshow«:

With absolute essential elements of AVANTASIAsuch as bewitching choruses and elements of theatrical symphonic metal, the multi-talented mastermind and leader Tobias Sammet also surprises fans old and new with a ton of intriguing new soundscapes. «Here Be Dragons» gives an exciting and powerful twist to the famous sound of AVANTASIAwhich has been carefully crafted over a quarter of a century. The new album is the most consistent and concise work of art the band has ever created.

AVANTASIA shows no signs of slowing down – shortly after the release of “Here Be Dragons,” the band will head out on an extensive tour across Europe, promising to offer fans an immersive experience with their biggest, most epic production to date.

Following the great tradition of AVANTASIAthe new album is rich in vivid stories and cinematic atmospheres, not to mention the highest level of music. The opening theme «Creepshow» is without a doubt one of the catchiest songs of his career. This energetic hit from the future welcomes the listener to the new era of AVANTASIA and will be an integral part of the band’s spectacular live performances. On the contrary, the incredible song that gives the album its title, «Here Be Dragons«, is a classic of AVANTASIA and, at almost nine minutes, it is by far the longest on the album. The cinematic, dark soundscapes of «The Witch» captivate and perfectly support the argument of the song. The emotive and multifaceted vocal performances mesmerize in «Avalon«while the heavy metal theme «Against The Wind» is further proof of the versatility of the sound of AVANTASIA. «Here Be Dragons«, balanced and cohesive, is without a doubt the most powerful album of AVANTASIA to date.

The 10 songs were written and composed entirely by himself. Tobias Sammetproduced and recorded by Tobias Sammet along with Sascha Paethmixed by Sascha Paeth and mastered by Michael Rodenberg. The stunning cover art has been created once again by acclaimed British fantasy artist Rodney Matthews. ¡’Here Be Dragons‘marks another masterpiece in the catalog of AVANTASIAleaving fans and critics alike speechless and demonstrating the band’s position as a major force in the world of rock and metal!

«Here Be Dragons» is now available for pre-order in several exciting physical editions, with bonus albums included in select limited formats, such as a 3-CD hardcover art book with 96 pages, over 160 images, drawings by Rodney Matthews and extensive stories that accompany the music and images.

«Here Be Dragons» will be available in the following formats:

• 3CD-Artbook – large format, hardcover book incl. 96 pages, more than 160 photos and extensive stories and liner notes
• 3LP Vinyl Box incl 72 Pages 12» Booklet – strictly limited to 500 copies
• 1LP Glow in the Dark Vinyl incl 12» Booklet – strictly limited to 300 copies – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
• 1LP Yellow/Orange Marbled Vinyl incl 12» Booklet – strictly limited to 300 copies – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
• 1LP Splattered Blue/White Vinyl incl 12” Booklet + Poster + Slipmat – strictly limited to 500 copies – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive ROW
• 1LP Orange incl Booklet of 12
• 1LP Black incl Booklet of 12
• Tape – strictly limited to 100 copies – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
• 2CD Mediabook
• 1CD Digipak
• digital album

Place your order here.

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 – Black Beard
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
23 – Helsinki, Finland – Black Box
25 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
26 – Stockholm, Sweden – Arenan Fryshuset

(Photo – Kevin Nixon)