Tobias Sammet

Tobias Sammet
Background information
Birth name Tobias Sammet
Born 21 November 1977 (1977-11-21) (age 34)
Fulda, Germany
Occupations Musician, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, keyboard, bass guitar
Years active 1992–present
Associated acts Edguy, Avantasia, Andre Matos, Shaaman, Rhapsody of Fire, Ayreon, Dionysus
Website www.tobiassammet.com

Tobias Sammet (21 November 1977) is the vocalist and primary songwriter of the German Power metal band Edguy, as well as the creator of the metal opera Avantasia and a member of the metal project Final Chapter. He also made guest appearances on the Rob Rock album Holy Hell and the metal opera Aina. Prior to Edguy's Theater of Salvation, Tobias was also their bassist and keyboardist. Afterwards, he decided to focus mainly on singing. He himself enjoys many bands such as AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Tom Petty, Helloween. He has frequently mentioned Bob Catley from Magnum as a prominent vocal influence.[1]

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Discography

Edguy

Avantasia

Other appearances

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