"Against The Wind" is an anthemic uptempo rocket that contains lot 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!
Listening to this song feels like it's a personal gift. Killer vocals, my favorite overly fast tempo, and visible lyrics that completely reflect my personal philosophy of life. So I'll learn it in no time lol. Thank you, Your Musical Wizardry, for gifting us this gem on St. Anthony's Day(at least in my country we celebrate this holiday today). Have a great weekend and take care!
Tobias and his army of Avantasians strike again! Simply amazing and, to be honest, quite expected from thee most creative rock and rollers in the world!!! Bravo!!
My favorite band has evolved into pure perfection! I feel proud and happy to have discovered your music from the beginning! Thank you for your magic, Avantasia! It's a killer song! Tobias Sammet + Kenny Leckremo: 100% perfection!"
@@Alex_Lan_85 No, in my opinion, not at all. This song doesn't sound like Space Police-Defenders of the Crown, Age Of The Joker, Tinnitus Sanctus or albums like Savage Poetry, Hellfire Club, Rocket Ride, Mandrake etc. I think my ears don't hear the same way as yours. But all good, I love Edguy! And your comment could be flattering for Tobias.
It's just my opinion :) guitars remind me the Space Police era. Some vibes of Shadows Eaters/Sabre and Torch. Toby himself said that he wrote the album in the "old style" way. But that's it, again, just my opinion :)
As a first listen, I love it ! I like the emotionnal singing that makes it really unique and the chorus that repeats the word Against two timest. Good job Avantasia !
Just me or someone else doesn't think that is just a coincidence the first single be a song that great part of the fanbase wouldn't like and now they come with an awesome power metal, with such message?
Sou um grande fã desse artista chamado Tobias Sammet. Acompanho a carreira dele desde o início com o Edguy. E pra mim, ele é um músico completo. Porém, tenho que admitir que já não me empolgo tanto com coisas novas do Avantasia.
This! When Guy Fieri said _“We're takin' you on a road rockin' trip down to Flavortown, where the gravitational force of bacon warps the laws of space and time.”_ I was sold
The most ardent critics will say and comment again that the best albums are M.O. and in fact they are, but we cannot forget that more than 20 years have passed in relation to these "monster albums" and that we must be grateful for what Tobias has given us today, in my case I really like this theme.
"Against The Wind" is an anthemic uptempo rocket that contains lot 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!
It's a beautiful song and it fits perfectly into my life in this moment, Against the wind I'm going my way!
I love how this song captures the essence of The Metal Opera! Thank you Avantasia! You rock my world!!
Soo exciting 🎉🎉
This one should clearly be feat Kotipelto haha
I felt so happy hearing this. It's beautiful 😍. The power in it 💪
It's always a great day when new Avantasia gets released!
Mystery of Time and Metal opéra vibes
Super, schnell und melodisch, so höre ich Avantatasia am liebsten
Listening to this song feels like it's a personal gift. Killer vocals, my favorite overly fast tempo, and visible lyrics that completely reflect my personal philosophy of life. So I'll learn it in no time lol. Thank you, Your Musical Wizardry, for gifting us this gem on St. Anthony's Day(at least in my country we celebrate this holiday today). Have a great weekend and take care!
I can already hear Tobi saying "Mr Kenny Leckremooooo" live after he sang his part of the song
🎤Against the wind we run
to every place under the sun...🎤
Whoopsies!! Wrong band!! 😁
Together we forget the sorrow...
It's forever GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONEEEEEEEE!!! 🤣🤣🤣
We were young and strong and still runnin' agaaaaaaaainst the wind~
Whoops. Also wrong band.
Tobias and his army of Avantasians strike again! Simply amazing and, to be honest, quite expected from thee most creative rock and rollers in the world!!! Bravo!!
Avantsia Forever!
it's like a Rocket-Ride era song with an avantasian-twist to it! I love it
Great song !👏🏼 congratulations Tobias and team Avantasia 👊🏼
Great song. Tobias' compositions are unique. Edguy and Avantasia have been among my favorites for years. I'm looking forward to the album.
Kenny Leckremo 's vocal is amazing!
Excellent song. Good old fashioned rock with the fresh Avantasia twist
I saw Edguy in London 2009 and H.E.A.T were supporting. Followed them ever since.
This is beautiful 🤘
But H.E.A.T's Black Night remains as their best duet. Haha
@@robsonb7358hmm 😂
This is my first week in my new job and I'm felling fighting against the wind, because this journey is just starting.
Saudações do Brasil 🌎🟢🟡
Perfeição! Avantasia é vida♥️
Great song! Catchy chorus and amazing duet! 🥰🤘
Grande Avantasia,nos vemos en Madrid
Sonata Arctica and Stratovarius are very proud of you.
1:26 my favorite part, be yourself and happy to be so against what other people may think of you. Thank you again Toby and Avantasia.
Power metal by Avantasia? Omg it's christmas all over again.
Fantastic!!!!!
the anticipation of the concert grows from day to day...c u in zurich
Wieder gute Arbeit von Rodney Matthews :)
Wow, this rocks! It's reminiscent of Avantasia's greats, like The Scarecrow (both song and album). I can't wait for the next album!
Kenny Leckremo arrasandooooo
👋😊
black diamond, angel, againts the wind, eagle heart, what band is that 😅
My favorite band has evolved into pure perfection! I feel proud and happy to have discovered your music from the beginning! Thank you for your magic, Avantasia! It's a killer song! Tobias Sammet + Kenny Leckremo: 100% perfection!"
Evolved into full-Edguy mode.
@@Alex_Lan_85 No, in my opinion, not at all. This song doesn't sound like Space Police-Defenders of the Crown, Age Of The Joker, Tinnitus Sanctus or albums like Savage Poetry, Hellfire Club, Rocket Ride, Mandrake etc. I think my ears don't hear the same way as yours. But all good, I love Edguy! And your comment could be flattering for Tobias.
It's just my opinion :) guitars remind me the Space Police era. Some vibes of Shadows Eaters/Sabre and Torch. Toby himself said that he wrote the album in the "old style" way. But that's it, again, just my opinion :)
@@Alex_Lan_85
Man. Calling this edguy is so inaccurate.
@@Rob-b2q8p ok
Great music!!!there is a vibe of the 2 metal operas😊
Amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️Cant wait to hear this live🙏🏻🇨🇱
Love the song! It has some Shadow Eater vibes, right?
As a first listen, I love it ! I like the emotionnal singing that makes it really unique and the chorus that repeats the word Against two timest. Good job Avantasia !
Perfection! 💖
Wow! Wow! Wow! I love this song and the lyrics are AMAZING!
Just me or someone else doesn't think that is just a coincidence the first single be a song that great part of the fanbase wouldn't like and now they come with an awesome power metal, with such message?
Absolutely fantastic single! Can't wait for the whole album 🔥🤘
I'm very excited to see more of this album. Really hope It's gonna be a power metal fest
Majestic 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Don't you tell me what to be
Through my eyes you cannot see... isto é perfeição!
I clicked this so fast once I saw the name I love Avantasia
The animation between the cover and the track is pretty insane ! Nice song
Yesssssss and yeeeaaaaahhhh, go volume up.🤘☺️🤘
Perfect the video and fantastic the song.👌☺️🤘
Amazing! Can’t wait for full album and tour 💕
Classic 🎉 cheers from Iowa, metal will never die
I love it!!! Wonderful song!! Stunning musical composition! Avantasia now, always and forever!💫🤘💫
This is VERY lovely! 💕
Such a good song~
Leckremo es la crema. 😀
What a great song, what great lyrics, what great singers, can‘t what til Luxembourg 🤟🤟🤟
Wooow im quite impressed!!!! you Tobbie do a great job. please come to mexico again
Awesome! Felt the power of this song since the first rift 🤘🏻🎸
What a chorusss....... what a chorusss... This is Toby's prime on melodic stuff!!! Congrats!!!
0:43 "Here we go!
We go all the way
Do we need the pain?
Waking up in a black tomorrow
I've been there before
was it all wasted time?!"
Sou um grande fã desse artista chamado Tobias Sammet. Acompanho a carreira dele desde o início com o Edguy. E pra mim, ele é um músico completo. Porém, tenho que admitir que já não me empolgo tanto com coisas novas do Avantasia.
Guy is a lyrical mastermind
This! When Guy Fieri said _“We're takin' you on a road rockin' trip down to Flavortown, where the gravitational force of bacon warps the laws of space and time.”_ I was sold
looks like mystery of time, great.
I can’t believe he did it again… this might be one of their best yet
Great song
Grandioser Vorgeschmack!!!!
Loving this! ❤❤❤❤❤
This is Avantasia 🤟
This is so fucking awesome!
great song, more one 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Am 24.3. in Hamburg bin dabei Karten sind schon lange geholt 👍👍👍
Sounds like Sonata Arctica circa 2003. Absolutely love it.
The most ardent critics will say and comment again that the best albums are M.O. and in fact they are, but we cannot forget that more than 20 years have passed in relation to these "monster albums" and that we must be grateful for what Tobias has given us today, in my case I really like this theme.
Great Music!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸
I love the chrous!
Finally something real and fresh in heavy metal!!! It's shaping up to be a great album. 🤘🤘🤘
Full power Avantasia
This is a great new song from one of my favorite heavy metal bands
I'm loving rhe Edguy vibes on the singles so far ✨
Love it! Now this is what power metal should sound like! Great melodies.
Ein absolutes Brett...
Awesome!
Excellent!
Perfection 🎉
Holy sh!t thats perfection!
Excelente!!!
Sensacional ! Avantasia nunca decepciona ! Tobias magnífico como sempre ! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥
Gostei ❤ Vou comorsr o CD no lançamento.
realy nice song!
Avantasia ❤🇧🇷🇩🇪
power avantasia
Old school of germany power metal
What a fantastic song
0:30 in and Stratovarius intesified, I LOVE YOU TOBI !
Phoenix
YES! 🩵
Também achei.
So many tie ins to the scarecrow with these singles, I wonder if this is a continuation of the story there of some sort?
Well done once more, Thanks Tobi! This one sounds a lot like SONATA ARCTICA to me.
Avantasia immer ein Garant für geile Musik. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
So beautiful❤
👋😊
😁🤘🤘🤘 sehr geil!
Great song!!
The lyrics reminds me of Sonata Arctica and Martin & la talpoj 🎸
The beginning sounds like flag in the ground
Welcome power metal!Raising the desire to listen to the album, it reminds me of the old days
Flag in the ground intro ❤
avantasia forever!
Tobias never disappoints. Legendary as ever!
F I N A L L Y ! ❤❤❤❤
Perfect song 🤘🤘🤘
Very good! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽