The Worldbuilders of AVALAND Returnwith a Brand-New Tale: Video Single “Sail On”

What if your favorite fantasy RPG had a soundtrack forged from blazing metal and

cinematic symphonies? When ancient magic awakens, seeing legends and ghosts

emerge from the mist at the borders of reality, AVALAND answers the call. Forged at the

crossroads of power metal and opera grandeur, the band from France doesn’t just write

songs – they combine high-fantasy narrative-wizardry and heroic quests with explosive

riffs and orchestral bombast, creating an immersive metal experience where every track

is part of a larger legend.

In AVALAND’s new single “Sail On” (release date: February 27) we follow an alchemist

who falls into the Realm of Death... yet does not die. Guided by the God of Time who

takes on the disguise of the Ferryman, Charon, he must navigate the depths of Hell,

protected by the Gypsum Flower – a mystical stone, first introduced in the band’s two

previous albums. “This is the first song composed by our guitarist Lucas. He wanted to

record a track to replace my first idea that was too ‘happy’ for what this song is about.

Everyone in the band directly loved it and it was really cool to add the final touch all

together on this song. All the guys in the band and all the people who could listen to the

demo, agree that it’s a really strong track – an epic and dramatic hymn you can’t resist

singing!”, says band leader Adrien.

After two studio albums, a live album, and a European tour with Rhapsody of Fire,

AVALAND’s journey has only just begun. With this first single release, the door opens to

a broader narrative, wider mythology, and much larger fantasy world of a continuous

saga, one that will continue to reveal itself in the months ahead, with further stories

arriving soon.

Born in 2020 from the ambition to be more than a band, AVALAND was conceived as a

fully immersive, theatrical live experience. Drawing inspiration from acts such as The

Alan Parsons Project, Avantasia, Winger, and Savatage – and fueled by a deep love for

80s hard rock – AVALAND blends orchestral arrangements and metal opera storytelling

with dynamic rock and power metal. Adrien G. Gzagg and Jeff Kanji lead the charge

with twin male lead vocals forged from steel and fire, while Lucas Martinez shoots his

barrage of blazing guitar riffs into the foundation of Camille Souffron’s ferocious

basslines and Léo Mouchonay’s war drums that command the thunder and drive the

rhythm. On stage, the band features between two and five voices fueled from within as

well as by varying guests, transforming each performance into a truly magical journey.

Inspired by the lives of the five musicians who quickly learned to channel their

emotions and experiences into compelling stories, the band invites listeners to follow

the ongoing saga of AVALAND that unfolds across albums, songs, and story fragments.

The lore has been brought to yet another dimension of life through monthly lore

chapters published on World Anvil (a platform offering worldbuilding tools that help

create, organize, store, and share world settings).

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