
Avantasia – Here Be Dragons (Deluxe Edition) – 3CD Review
3rd March 2025 0 By Jon DeauxWhen I first saw the title Here Be Dragons, the latest offering by Avantasia I thought, Oh great, another fantasy metal album. You know, the usual—dragons, wizards, some mysterious guy in a cloak standing on a mountain, looking like he’s waiting for a bus that’s never gonna show up. But then I gave it a listen, and let me tell you, this thing hits harder than a dragon with a personal vendetta.
The vocal power in this music is strong enough to rattle your windows, and the sound is so intense that I’m surprised my speakers didn’t file a noise complaint. However, it’s not all about fire and fury; songs like Ravenblack and The Call of the Banshee are steeped in mystery and shadowy allure.This Deluxe Edition is where it really gets you. It’s like when you order a burger, and they throw in fries and a milkshake for free. Acoustic versions, orchestral arrangements—because, you know, sometimes you want your metal to sound like it belongs in a haunted opera house.If you enjoy music that is theatrical, epic, and showcases a wide vocal range—more than an entire season of Britain’s Got Talent—then this is for you. If that’s not your style, you might prefer your lo-fi indie playlist.
Score 9/10 .
Track List
CD 1
- Creepshow
- Here Be Dragons
- The Moorland At Twilight
- The Witch
- Phantasmagoria
- Bring On The Night
- Unleash The Kraken
- Avalon
- Against The Wind
- Everybody’s Here Until The End
CD 2
- Return To The Opera
- Against The Wind (Piano Version)
- Bring On The Night (80s Version)
- Creepshow (Extended Version)
- Reach Out For The Light (Live 2024)
- Lost In Space (Live 2024)
- Promised Land (Live 2024)
- Farewell (Live 2024)
CD 3
- Creepshow (Instrumental)
- Here Be Dragons (Instrumental)
- The Moorland At Twilight (Instrumental)
- The Witch (Instrumental)
- Phantasmagoria (Instrumental)
- Bring On The Night (Instrumental)
- Unleash The Kraken (Instrumental)
- Avalon (Instrumental)
- Against The Wind (Instrumental)
- Everybody’s Here Until The End (Instrumental)
Label – Napalm
Release – 28th Feb 2025For all things Avantasia, click HERE and to purchase the album, click HERE
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