Avantasia - The Metal Opera (2001/Century Media)
Rating - 8.1

The Glory of Rome--RealAudio

An all-star project, lead up by Tobias Sammet of Edguy. Some of the distinguished guests include David Defeis (Virgin Steele), Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray), Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius), Andre Matos (Angra), Rob Rock, and Markus Grosskopf (Helloween). The result is to be expected: a power/symphonic metal extravaganza, to suit most every fan of the Euro power scene.
Defeis helps to make "Serpents in Paradise" a solid cut, and Rob Rock's vocals help out "The Glory of Rome".
The bass-and-chop moving "Sign of the Cross" is strong, and all of "Breaking Away," "Avantasia," and "The Tower" are good.

TRACK LIST: Prelude/Reach Out for the Light/Serpents in Paradise/Malleus Maleficarum/Breaking Away/Farewell/The Glory of Rome/In Nomine Patris/Avantasia/ A New Dimension/Inside/Sign of the Cross/The Tower

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