Avantasia

German symphonic metal supergroup Avantasia comprises of Tobias Sammet, Sascha Paeth, Miro and Russell Gilbrook. The four musicians have been making music together since the late 90s and have always seemed to have a very clear idea of where they want to take their music. Visionaries to some, the fans have endured the three year hiatus and numerous threats to end the outfit yet they have come through the other side appearing to be more dedicated than ever.

The band shows equal dedication, there is a great sense of a united front onstage and each musician compliments the other well without needing to steal focus. There is an energy surging through the venue as huge instrumental performances are met with raised fists and huge cheers from the ecstatic audience. Tobias taunts and teases the audience throughout the night in order to get the very best reaction from them yet still shows gratitude as they wind towards the final track of the evening, 'Lost In Space'. Now that the group is back on a solid and stable track, I would highly recommend going and seeing this band.