| 词条 | Angels of the Apocalypse |
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| name = Angels of the Apocalypse | type = studio | artist = Avalon | cover = Angelsoftheapocalypse.jpg | alt = | released = May 16, 2014 (Europe) May 20, 2014 (North America)[1] | recorded = 2013-2014 | venue = | studio = | genre = Symphonic power metal | length = 50:23[2] | label = Frontiers Records | producer = Timo Tolkki | prev_title = The Land of New Hope | prev_year = 2013 | next_title = | next_year = }}Angels of the Apocalypse is the second full-length album by Timo Tolkki's metal opera project Avalon, released on May 16, 2014 in Europe and four days later in North America.[1] It is the second part of the trilogy created by Tolkki, with the previous album The Land of New Hope being the third part of the story[3] As with the previous effort, several heavy metal singers were invited to play the characters of the story of the album, with female vocalist Elize Ryd of Amaranthe reprising her role and Floor Jansen (Nightwish, ReVamp) playing the main character.[4] The rest of the cast includes Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra), David DeFeis (Virgin Steele), Simone Simons (Epica), Caterina Nix[5] (solo Chilean singer who is having her debut album produced by Timo Tolkki[6]) and Zachary Stevens (ex-Savatage, Circle II Circle).[6] Background and recordingThe album started to be composed in August 2013 in Greece, to where Timo travelled to seek inspiration.[6] On October 2013, Timo Tolkki launched a news website for the project in which he announced the album, which was provisionally titled Avalon II.[7] Tolkki also announced he would be working with former Stratovarius bandmates Tuomo Lassila (drums) and Antti Ikonen (keyboards).[8][9] In late January, Tolkki revealed the name of the album and the remaining singers.[5] Timo also announced that there will be a contest for guitar and keyboard players, with the winners getting a chance to perform a solo with him in one of the songs.[5] Once again, the artwork was created by French artist Stanis W. Decker. Timo stated he created some songs with a specific singer in mind.[6] The title-track will clock around 10:00.[6] He also described the music of the album as "darker and heavier" than its predecessor, which was necessary due to the "Apocalyptic scenes described in the lyrics".[6] Track listing{{tracklist| all_writing = Timo Tolkki except Garden of Eden, composed by Nicolas Jeudy | extra_column = Guest Vocalist | total_length = 50:23[2] | title1 = Song for Eden | extra1 = Fabio Lione | length1 = 0:46 | title2 = Jerusalem is Falling | extra2 = Fabio Lione | length2 = 5:19 | title3 = Design the Century | extra3 = Floor Jansen[6] | length3 = 4:25 | title4 = Rise of the 4th Reich | extra4 = David DeFeis | length4 = 4:43 | title5 = Stargate Atlantis | extra5 = Fabio Lione | length5 = 3:51 | title6 = The Paradise Lost | extra6 = Floor Jansen | length6 = 4:16 | title7 = You'll Bleed Forever | extra7 = Floor Jansen | length7 = 5:45 | title8 = Neon Sirens | extra8 = Zachary Stevens | length8 = 4:42 | title9 = High Above Me | extra9 = Caterina Nix, Elize Ryd, Simone Simons | length9 = 5:20 | title10 = Angels of the Apocalypse | extra10 = Floor Jansen, Caterina Nix, Elize Ryd, Simone Simons | length10 = 9:07 | title11 = Garden of Eden | extra11 = (instrumental) | length11 = 2:10 }} Personnel
References1. ^1 {{cite web|title=TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON: 'Angels Of The Apocalypse' Album Details Revealed|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/timo-tolkkis-avalon-angels-of-the-apocalypse-album-details-revealed/|work=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=11 March 2014|date=11 March 2014}} 2. ^1 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/angels-of-the-apocalypse/id855374719 Angels of the Apocalypse] at iTunes 3. ^{{cite web|title=Interview with Timo Tolkki|url=http://www.metaltraveller.com/en/gigs/timo_tolkki/interview.html|work=Metal Traveller|accessdate=11 May 2013|date=April 2013}} 4. ^{{cite web|title=Floor Jansen is the main vocalist on Avalon II, the album and European tour planned for May 2014|url=http://avalonopera.com/floor-jansen-main-vocalist-avalon-ii-album-european-tour-planned-may-2014/|work=Avalon Opera.com|accessdate=9 December 2013|date=9 December 2013}} 5. ^1 2 {{cite web|title=Timo Tolkki’s Avalon reveals the album title and the rest of the cast|url=https://www.facebook.com/avalonopera/posts/256227711222016?stream_ref=10|work=Timo Tolkki's Avalon official profile|publisher=Facebook|accessdate=28 January 2014|date=28 January 2014}} 6. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 {{cite web|title=Timo Tolkki’s Avalon - More Angels Of The Apocalypse Artwork, Album Details Revealed|url=http://www.bravewords.com/news/219307|work=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|accessdate=11 March 2014|date=11 March 2014}} 7. ^{{cite web|title=Launch of AVALON II|url=http://avalonopera.com/launch-of-avalon-ii/|work=Avalon Opera.com|accessdate=23 October 2013|date=5 October 2013}} 8. ^{{cite web|title=Tuomo Lassila Videogreeting|url=http://avalonopera.com/tuomo-lassila-videogreeting/?fb_action_ids=575338389182066&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%22575338389182066%22%3A611630588895449%7D&action_type_map=%7B%22575338389182066%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D|work=Avalon Opera.com|accessdate=28 October 2013}} 9. ^{{cite web|title=Keyboardist Antti Ikonen joins Avalon line up and the Recordings of the new Avalon album start|url=http://avalonopera.com/keyboardist-antti-ikonen-joins-avalon-line-recordings-new-avalon-album-start/?fb_action_ids=586839744698597&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%22586839744698597%22%3A210704392442661%7D&action_type_map=%7B%22586839744698597%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D|work=Avalon Opera.com|accessdate=22 November 2013|date=22 November 2013}} External links
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