![]() All the vocalists can be heard on this track as well, from Sammet to Kiske to Kai Hansen and also Andre Matos. While the second part is not as strong as the first, it has the best song and that would be “The Seven Angels.” This 14 minute epic boasts many ebbs and flows with a strong chorus in the first part to the scolding choirs in the middle, and then they have uplifting piano output that would not sound out of place on a Savatage record. It is also imperative to mention how marvelous it is to hear Michael Kiske on these tracks. It is a great closer and is the climax of the first part of the story. The last song, “The Tower”, features some intense vocal background that flows to a wailing solo with a strategic use of the violin. From the lighthearted, uplifting opener in “Reach Out for the Light” to the kitschy-like song with a wonderful chorus in “Farewell”, there are a lot of standouts. The first part is the strongest of the two as there a wealth of favorites. Thankfully, they do as both albums bring strong power metal that will rattle you to the bone. With the packaging being exemplary, the songs have to match up with it. The two extra tracks are a radio edit of “Avantasia”, which is pointless, but a cool live version of “Sign of the Cross” performed by Shaman with Sammet is included. Furthermore, there a bunch of pictures of Sammet’s mug, him with the band, and also an extensive interview with him talking about the guest musicians and the process of making the albums. Inside are a bunch of pages filled with Sammet's comments on all the songs found in the opera and both acts of the story written out. Brushed, golden letters adorn the front, but on the inside is where the extras shine. The albums come in a set shaped like a book with a surface that is supposed to be weathered like one has just found a relic. The Golden Edition of these albums further adds to the aura of the epic. The best part is he succeeded with the concept and the combination of a cool story, great cast, and memorable songs, making this a winner. After all, gathering a bunch of musicians within the power metal realm and making a huge epic spanning two albums while dubbing it “The Metal Opera” speaks to how motivated and how creative he is. Tobias Sammet could be described as an adventurous person. ![]()
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