Good Friendly Violent Fun

The German band Avalon's fourth album is a conceptual work that deals with the different historical personalities and countries of the largest continent of the Earth - Eurasia. It is a unique mixture of European melodic power metal and traditional Asian sounds. Buddhist chants, traditional percussions and indian sitars blend together with powerful metal riffs and progressive minded arrangements. Famous Indian and Asian guest musicians perform on their native instruments and choir arrangements.Avalon's lineup reflects their global viewpoint: charismatic lead singer Chitral Somapala hails from a famous family of musicians in Sri Lanka. On Eurasia he is also featured on Chapman Stick. A newcomer to Avalon is the powerful French drummer Jacques Voutay. German guitarist Sebastian Eder and keyboardist Jens Kuckelkorn are once again accompanied by female bassist Petra H. Delorian. This is a unique and exotic lineup!Eurasia was produced by Sascha Paeth who is responsible for the epic sounds of Rhapsody, Angra, Luca Turilli, and Kamelot. Touring in Europe, Canada, and the USA, Avalon has gained an international reputation supporting bands like Metallica, Hammerfall, Savatage, Angra, Royal Hunt and Motorhead.