Tobias Sammet, idejni vodja zasedbe Avantasia, je razkril, da je band združil moči z založbo Napalm Records. Tobias je trenutno v pripravi materiala za nov album, spomladi naslednje leto pa se bo zasedba podala na evropsko turnejo. Izjava Tobiasa ob podpisu pogodbe:

»Avantasia is back, and with the biggest show we've ever put on during this year's festival season, we've already given you a taste of what's to come. Fueled by the incredible spirit and energy of our tour, we headed back to the studio to channel that momentum into creating our most powerful album yet: Here Be Dragons.

We're also thrilled to announce our new partnership with Napalm Records. Their passion, commitment, and deep love for the world of Avantasia have been truly inspiring and they’re just as enthusiastic as we are to bring this new chapter to life. I couldn’t be more excited about the future. Avantasia is back, bigger and stronger than ever!«