Avantasia release new song ‘Against The Wind’

AVANTASIA have released a brand new song!

The new song, titled Against The Wind, is taken from the veteran power/symphonic metal band’s upcoming new album, Here Be Dragons, which is scheduled to be released in February this year, via Napalm Records. The new song features a guest appearance from Kenny Leckremo of H.E.A.T..

Speaking about the new song, band mastermind Tobias Sammet says, “Against The Wind is an anthemic uptempo rocket that contains a lot of what AVANTASIA stands for. What I especially like about the song is the combination of speed and power, along with an uplifting and elating harmonic and melodic approach. It comes over you with sheer force, but it drags you along to a better place, it gives you strength and encourages you to stay true to yourself in adverse wind and raise the middle finger to those who want to keep you from being yourself. Musically and vocally it’s quite a demanding tune, as you need the full toolkit of a power metal singer, but it’s got some loose kind of JOURNEY feeling also in certain places that require a completely different way of feeling the song. So I was looking for a vocal partner who would have metal skills and quite a range, but also understand the background of singers like Sam Cooke or Steve Perry. And I knew that Kenny Leckremo of H.E.A.T. would be able to pull it off. In all modesty: I think we both sound amazing together here. I love this song!”

Watch the official lyric video for Against The Wind here: 

Here Be Dragons is set for release on February 28th via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.

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