NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 31, 2023
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Rockshots Records – Out Now! New Video “To Be The King” ft. Pierre Carabalona (Eltharia) & Jens Ludwig (Edguy)
New Album “The Legend of the Storyteller” Out Now!
+ Tour Dates w/ Rhapsody of Fire
Album Guests Zak Stevens (ex-Savatage/TSO), Madie (ex-Nightmare/Faith In Agony), Pierre âCaraâ Carabalona (Eltharia),
Ivan Castelli (Lionsoul), Angèle Macabiès, Jens Ludwig (Edguy), Bruno Ramos (Sortilège/ex-Manigance)
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Fantasy symphonic power metal band France’s Avaland is celebrating the release of their sophomore full-length “The Legend of the Storyteller” out now as of March 31st, 2023 via Rockshots Records with their new music video “To Be The King” featuring guest vocals from Pierre Carabalona (Eltharia) and guitar from Jens Ludwig (Edguy).
The band comments:
“We feel this is another great anthem track on the album and had the most sound in the roots of âEdguy traditionsâ, and itâs why we had to ask Jens Ludwig to make a solo on it. Itâs such an honour to him a part of it as the band has been one of our influences in heavy metal. He did a great job!”
We also like to say welcome to an epic, symphonic and bombastic album for a 1H trip to the magical world of Avaland!”
Watch and listen to “To Be The King” ft. Pierre Carabalona (Eltharia) and Jens Ludwig (Edguy) – https://youtu.be/VOmm4aHhe_4
Compared to Avaland‘s debut album, the band’s next full-length âThe Legend Of The Storytellerâ is heavier and is a much more epic power metal record full of anthems upon anthems for fans to chant to as they are taken on a journey over twelve theatric tracks. The record also hears double vocal duties from Adrien G. Gzagg and Jeff Kanji along with album guests that include Zak Stevens (ex-Savatage/TSO), Madie (ex-Nightmare/Faith In Agony), Pierre âCaraâ Carabalona (Eltharia), Ivan Castelli (Lionsoul), Angèle Macabiès, Jens Ludwig (Edguy) and Bruno Ramos (Sortilège/ex-Manigance).
Lead by Adrien G. Gzagg (Autor/Composer/Lead Singer/Synths and Orchestrations), the album’s storyline is a prequel to the band’s first album “Theater of Sorcery” as he explains further:
“This album, as the first one, is a journey, a trip out of our world, into the universe of Avaland. We enjoy seeing Avaland as a great saga, as a movie, or series. We feel like listening to Avaland is like watching Game Of Thrones, The Lord Of The Rings, or reading comics, itâs an escape from everyday life. For this album, we took a lot of inspiration from Game Of Thrones and Arthurian Myths. We love fantasy and mythologies and we also find ourselves having a great fascination for alchemy and esoterism. Time is also a great subject, it’s mystical⦠in fact, time will be at the center of this saga. This new opus is showing a heavier and darker atmosphere of Avalandâs theatrical universe. Are you ready to be part of âThe Legend Of The Storytellerâ?”
Avaland is recommended for fans of Savatage, Angra, Avantasia, Symphony X, and Queen.
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Album order –Â https://bit.ly/StorytellerCDâ
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Digital –Â https://bfan.link/the-legend-of-the-storytellerâ
Previous single:
“Crimson Tyranny” (feat. Cara, Madie & Zak Stevens) –Â https://youtu.be/InA_q25NMm4â
“Betrayers” (feat. Madie (ex-Nightmare/Faith In Agony) – https://youtu.be/W8odyjY8_U8â
“Kingslayer” – https://youtu.be/vKUTuIXYGKkâ
Tour Dates – Avaland w/ Rhapsody of Fire:
14/04/23 – Leipzig, DE – Hellraiser
15/04/23 – Rockslide Festival – DK (Avaland no gig – just meet and greet)
16/04/23 – Hamburg, DE – Logo
18/04/23 – Lublin, PL – TBC
19/04/23 – Warsaw, PL – Proxima
20/04/23 – Vienna, AT – Viper Room
21/04/23 РZlin, CZ РMOR Caf̬
22/04/23 – San Dona, IT – Revolver
23/04/23 – Milano, IT – Legendâ
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Track Listing:â
1. The Vision – 2:03
2. Crimson Tyranny – 6:45
3. Insurrection – 4:42
4. To Be The King – 4:34
5. Secret Night – 3:24
6. Kingslayer – 4:10
7. The Gift – 4:48
8. Out Of The Fog – 5:11
9. Betrayers – 5:23
10. Madness Of The Wise – 5:27
11. Youâll Be The Legend – 5:17
12. Lies – 10:29
(Bonus Track – La Folie Du Sage)
Album Length: 1:02:19
Avaland is:
Adrien G. Gzagg (Autor/Composer/Lead Singer/Synths and Orchestrations)
Jeff Kanji (Lead Singer/Additional Voices and Guitars)
Lucas Martinez (Guitars)
Camille Souffron (Bass)
Leo Mouchonay (Drums)
For more info:
âRocâkshots.euâ
âAvaland-themetalopera.comâ
âFacebook.com/avaland.metal.operaâ
âInstagram.com/avaland_metal_operaâ
âTwitter.com/AvalandMetalâ
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