AVALAND is an Epic and Symphonic Metal Opera, created and composed by Adrien G. Gzagg, who was born in 1998 in Grenoble, France. Inspired by fantasy, alchemy, legends, and history, Adrien envisioned Avaland as a series of interconnected stories set in a magical realm he named Avaland. Each album narrates a different chapter from this fantastical universe, covering key moments across various timelines.

Adrien's musical journey began early, influenced by The Alan Parsons Project. As a teenager, his curiosity was piqued by his father's vinyl collection, which introduced him to legendary bands like Yes, Deep Purple, Genesis, and Journey. These discoveries eventually led him toward hard rock and heavy metal, with Avantasia, Ayreon, and Savatage becoming his primary inspirations.

Avaland's debut album, Theater of Sorcery (2021), introduced the world to Adam Wilstorm and set the stage for Adrien's ambitious vision of epic metal storytelling. In 2023, Avaland released their second album, The Legend of the Storyteller, which serves as a darker and heavier prequel to the debut. This album tells the story of a cursed storyteller whose magical tales shape and disrupt the world around him. It features a range of guest artists, including Zak Stevens (ex-Savatage/TSO), Madie (ex-Nightmare/Faith In Agony), Jens Ludwig (Edguy), Ivan Castelli (Lionsoul), and Bruno Ramos (Sortilège/ex-Manigance).

The band’s current lineup includes Adrien G. Gzagg as lead vocalist and composer, Christophe Feutrier on guitars, Lucas Martinez on guitars, Camille Souffron on bass guitar and contrabass, and Leo Mouchonay on drums. Known for their dynamic live performances, Avaland has toured alongside acts like Rhapsody of Fire, captivating audiences with their theatrical and immersive metal operas.

With their unique fusion of symphonic power metal and elaborate storytelling, Avaland continues to carve a distinct niche, earning a growing global fanbase and solidifying their place as a force within the symphonic metal scene.