And suddenly, that was it. Our last Avantasia show at Sun and Thunder in Spain before we take a longer break from the stage. It feels a little strange writing this after all the places we’ve been, all the shows we’ve played and all the incredible people we’ve met along the way. Thank you to everyone who has been part of it! Now it’s time to step away from the Avantasia live stage for a while - but who knows what the future will bring. What would you actually like to see from Avantasia when the time comes to return? www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1608758177275832
Today 26 years ago Edguy released the re-recorded version of our debut album SAVAGE POETRY. While the raw original dates back to 1995, the re-recorded version was way more polished and professional - mixed and mastered by Mikko Karmila and Mika Jussila at Finnvox studio, Helsinki. Those years were intense. In 1999 we had just released Theater Of Salvation and while we toured with the album in spring and summer I wrote Avantasia’s Metal Opera 1 & 2. Avantasia recordings took every single day of October and November, they were done in one batch. I stayed in the studio, the Edguys came in early December and we worked on the album until February before Jens and I flew to Finland to mix it. When I came home, I had two days off and went straight back into the studio to spend 4 more months there to finish the Metal Operas and do promotion for Savage Poetry from there. In May and June 2000 I went back to Finland again to have Avantasia mixed before I came home to do more promotion and see the album released on June 25th. In between sessions we played some Edguy shows, such as Sweden Rock or supporting Iron Maiden during their Metal 2000 run with Brave New World. In autumn we flew to Israel to play in Tel Aviv.
It was a crazy time, everything was new, everything was fast paced, and when your in the middle of it, you don’t realize the craziness of the pace. Today I look back at it with a smile on my face. Great times, great memories, I am nostalgic and I can’t wait to hit the stages with the boys again. 5 childhood friends saying farewell to our fans - let’s make a memory and leave a big void!
My hometown: What a blast! Touring the world is amazing, coming home and receiving so much love is the most beautiful thing in the world. You made it a night to remember: THANK YOU! ❤️❤️❤️
A few days have passed, but the wonderful memories remain. What a way to spend an evening in Bulgaria's capital. Thank you for being part of the journey.
Bella Italia, thank you for the warm welcome and hospitality. It was a pleasure to spend this magical evening with all of you. We truly felt at home. Tonight, the journey continues in Sofia!
Czech Republic, you've always been special for me, you always welcome me with open arms and I have always loved you, and will always love you. It's been an amazing experience for us again, another headline show with you girls and boys. This time at Metalfest Pilsen - and WHAT A CROWD! A night to remember!
Děkujeme vám za nádherný večer! Today, next stop: Bella Italia!
While we had a magical time headlining Metalfest in the Czech Republic yesterday, here's a photo from our show at Heavy Week-End in Nancy two days ago. Merci beaucoup, la France!
Tettnang, was für ein Tourauftakt bei Wind und Wetter! That was an intense first show of the summer run and it feels great to have all these fantastic people around me, both on stage and in front of it!
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And suddenly, that was it. Our last Avantasia show at Sun and Thunder in Spain before we take a longer break from the stage. It feels a little strange writing this after all the places we’ve been, all the shows we’ve played and all the incredible people we’ve met along the way. Thank you to everyone who has been part of it! Now it’s time to step away from the Avantasia live stage for a while - but who knows what the future will bring. What would you actually like to see from Avantasia when the time comes to return? www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1608758177275832
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Edguy confirmed for Summer Breeze 2027! www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1719438369538521
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Today 26 years ago Edguy released the re-recorded version of our debut album SAVAGE POETRY. While the raw original dates back to 1995, the re-recorded version was way more polished and professional - mixed and mastered by Mikko Karmila and Mika Jussila at Finnvox studio, Helsinki. Those years were intense. In 1999 we had just released Theater Of Salvation and while we toured with the album in spring and summer I wrote Avantasia’s Metal Opera 1 & 2. Avantasia recordings took every single day of October and November, they were done in one batch. I stayed in the studio, the Edguys came in early December and we worked on the album until February before Jens and I flew to Finland to mix it. When I came home, I had two days off and went straight back into the studio to spend 4 more months there to finish the Metal Operas and do promotion for Savage Poetry from there. In May and June 2000 I went back to Finland again to have Avantasia mixed before I came home to do more promotion and see the album released on June 25th. In between sessions we played some Edguy shows, such as Sweden Rock or supporting Iron Maiden during their Metal 2000 run with Brave New World. In autumn we flew to Israel to play in Tel Aviv.
It was a crazy time, everything was new, everything was fast paced, and when your in the middle of it, you don’t realize the craziness of the pace. Today I look back at it with a smile on my face. Great times, great memories, I am nostalgic and I can’t wait to hit the stages with the boys again. 5 childhood friends saying farewell to our fans - let’s make a memory and leave a big void!
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Fulda, Ihr wart unglaublich, Danke!
My hometown: What a blast! Touring the world is amazing, coming home and receiving so much love is the most beautiful thing in the world. You made it a night to remember: THANK YOU! ❤️❤️❤️
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Some stories deserve a final chapter.
EDGUY
June 25, 2027.
Fulda.
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A few days have passed, but the wonderful memories remain. What a way to spend an evening in Bulgaria's capital. Thank you for being part of the journey.
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Bella Italia, thank you for the warm welcome and hospitality. It was a pleasure to spend this magical evening with all of you. We truly felt at home. Tonight, the journey continues in Sofia!
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Czech Republic, you've always been special for me, you always welcome me with open arms and I have always loved you, and will always love you. It's been an amazing experience for us again, another headline show with you girls and boys. This time at Metalfest Pilsen - and WHAT A CROWD! A night to remember!
Děkujeme vám za nádherný večer! Today, next stop: Bella Italia!
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While we had a magical time headlining Metalfest in the Czech Republic yesterday, here's a photo from our show at Heavy Week-End in Nancy two days ago. Merci beaucoup, la France!
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Tettnang, was für ein Tourauftakt bei Wind und Wetter! That was an intense first show of the summer run and it feels great to have all these fantastic people around me, both on stage and in front of it!
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