A1: Welcome To The Shadows (5:05) A2: The Wicked Rule The Night (4:25) A3: Kill The Pain Away (3:43) B4: The Inmost Light (3:26) B5: Misplaced Among The Angels (5:16) B6: I Tame The Storm (3:52) C7: Paper Plane (3:53) C8: The Moonflower Society (5:14) C9: Rhyme and Reason (4:41) D10: Scars (4:13) D11: Arabesque (10:10)
"A Paranormal Evening With The Moonflower Society" is the captivating LP from Avantasia, released by the renowned label Nuclear Blast. This album takes listeners on a fantastical journey through symphonic and power metal landscapes, blending epic storytelling with powerful melodies and virtuosic performances. Each track showcases Tobias Sammet?s visionary songwriting, featuring an impressive lineup of guest vocalists who bring unique character to every song. The production quality is top-notch, immersing fans in a world where fantasy meets musical mastery.
Avantasia, founded by Tobias Sammet (also known for his work with Edguy), has become one of the most celebrated projects in modern rock and metal. Since its inception in 1999, Avantasia has achieved international acclaim with chart-topping albums like "The Metal Opera," "Ghostlights," and "Moonglow." Their ambitious concept albums are praised for their grandiose arrangements and star-studded collaborations.
Nuclear Blast stands as one of the leading heavy music labels worldwide, supporting legendary acts such as Nightwish, Slayer, Sabaton, and Epica. Known for their commitment to high-quality releases across genres like metalcore, death metal, power metal and more?Nuclear Blast continues to shape the global heavy music scene.
If you already love Tobias Sammet's Avantasia, you'll love this album. It has a different album flavor of the spooky variety from the opening track on, hence the album title and near Halloween release. The album does feel a bit short though with most songs clocking in at just over & under 4 minutes, but what they lack in length they make up for in catchy chorus hooks.