First things first...I`m a big fan of Avantasia since the very beginning. I own every single album of Avantasia (and Edguy) and i`ve been on every tour of Avantasia...But.... what was that? I`m downright shocked about this performance! Sorry, but this is the worst Avantasia-Show i have seen - a burning piano won`t help either. :( Keys, Drums and Bass are solid as usual (nice to see Schlächter on bass). New guitarist....meh...he didnt hit the solos (he surely can play guitar, no doubt about that, but the solos didnt sound as they used to) - The hitman is sorely missing. Tommy on stage - a dream for me...and then...dying for an angel...:( not his kind of song, besides that that is the most boring song of all. Sad. Tommy with the right song would have been a blast, for sure. Reach out for the light...Adrienne did a good job, sure. But...no, sorry. No Kiske (and no Matos (RIP))... Lucifer Solo Tobi? Great song, but hell NO. No Jorn, no lucifer...so promised land. I do have the feeling Avantasia is getting a more Tobi-focussed singer project and that kills the Avantasia style. We all know is the mastermind. But the biggest thing on Avantasia always has been the several singers - often in a single song. I dont wanna sound like a "everything in the past was better"...but...yeah, i think that is the way it is. No Jorn, no Kiske, no Sommerville, no Olli Hartmann, .... Besides the fact that this setlist could have been one of 2016. I love all this songs, but not a single new one?
Dude abandoned Edguy now he's alone in this avantasia no one can stand the same thing anymore, the same group of singers making a fruit salad that people can't handle anymore, drink
Worst line-up ever. Same setlist as always, over and over and over again... please, Tobias, cut the shit off! Bring Edguy back... you need to breath some fresh air
He's one of the most recognizable and integral voices on their records yet his label has to play politics and won't allow him to tour with Avantasia. It sucks.
I have always loved Avantasia and went so several concerts over the years. Personally, I love the songs with Jorn Lande, the best heavy singer out there, with Tobias writing songs that fit him like a tailor-made suite. For me it's not the same without him. Oliver Hartmann is also gone, so I will remember Avantasia how they used to be and listen to the older performances.
Yeah, a lot of talent on that stage for sure, but just not the same with so many missing key figures. Good to see Dirk Schlachter back in action though! I miss Gamma Ray.
Thanks for a great show Tobi!! It was great to see Dirk Schlachter on bass(from Gamma Ray)!! Can anyone tell me who the other guitarist is besides Sasha Paeth?
I hope Chiara stays in the band, I didn't know she was hired for this concert, she sings so well, both opera and lead vocals, I want to see more of her participation from now on
Thanks for the upload! The setlist was kinda ...meh. I mean, I love The story ain't over, Promised Land and Dying for an Angel. But the rest was a weird selection of songs. But anyway, Hail Tobi!
