Avantasia – “Avantasia”
From the album: Avantasia: The Metal Opera – Part I

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Why this song doesn’t suck:
Sure, power metal has a tendency to be over the top and corny at times, but if done right it can be some of the most (for lack of a better word) powerful music ever perceived by human earholes. In 1999, Edguy frontman, Tobias Sammet, began writing the songs for what would become his Avantasia side project’s first release, 2000’s aptly titled The Metal Opera. This album contained some of the best power metal to be released in recent memory, my favorite of which happens to be the band’s self-titled track, “Avantasia”. This is power metal done right.

“Avantasia” is big. It’s energetic. And goddamn… it’s just fun to listen to. From the first moment it comes soaring into my speakers, keyboards rocking and drums pounding, I can imagine myself seeing the band playing live on stage in front of me… the whole crowd, including myself, screaming the chorus in unison with Tobias as loud as we can, beers raised above banging heads, a huge grin on my face. Without fail, this songs puts me in a good mood… so hit play and see if it does the same for you.

Official Website: www.tobiassammet.com