The mystical world of AVALAND returns this year with the fantasy symphonic power metal band’s sophomore full-length, “The Legend of the Storyteller”.
The album is due to be released on March 31st, via Rockshots Records, and follows on from their 2021 debut “Theater of Sorcery”.
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, it’s 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 Avaland’s theatrical universe. Are you ready to be part of “The Legend Of The Storyteller”?”
Meanwhile, Avaland‘s first single in support of “The Legend Of The Storyteller” is entitled “Crimson Tyranny” (feat. Cara, Madie & Zak Stevens).
“This song is the first one I composed for this album. It defines the atmosphere for this new album: darker than “Theater Of Sorcery”, but also more epic, especially with its mighty chorus (with some Blind Guardian influences). It’s a mind-sticking song, beware of this infernal hook “Crimson! Tyranny!”. The title of the song is a tribute to “In the Court of the Crimson King” by King Crimson.” adds Adrien G. Gzagg.
You can watch the lyric video for “Crimson Tyranny” here:
You can also stream the song here: Avaland – Crimson Tyranny (bfan.link)
In additional news, AVALAND will be touring Europe during spring 2023 supporting legendary bands Rhapsody Of Fire and Sortilège. Watch this space for more information.
“The Legend of The Storyteller” Tracklist:
The Vision
Crimson Tyranny
Insurrection
To Be The King
Secret Night
Kingslayer
The Gift
Out Of The Fog
Betrayers
Madness Of The Wise
You’ll Be The Legend
Lies
(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 information, please visit:
Rockshots.eu
Avaland-themetalopera.com
Facebook.com/avaland.metal.opera
Instagram.com/avaland_metal_opera
Twitter.com/AvalandMetal