The series of teaser trailers on a “new metal opera” album called Land of New Hope, which began early last month from Frontiers Records has been revealed to be Timo Tolkki’s Avalon in a new trailer. Check the trailer below.

Tolkki was most prominently known for his work in Stratovarius as well as founding both Symfonia and Revolution Rennaissance.

The album Land of New Hope features guest appearances from Russell Allen [Symphony X], Michael Kiske [Unisonic/Ex-Helloween], Sharon Den Adel [Within Temptation], Elize Ryd [Amaranthe/Kamelot], Rob Rock [Rob Rock/Impellitteri], Tony Kakko [Sonata Arctica], Jens Johansson [Stratovarius], Derek Shrenian [Dream Theater] and Alex Holzwarth [Rhapsody of Fire].

The release date for the album: May 17, 2013 [EU], May 21, 2013 [North America].

The year is A.D. 2055 and planet Earth has almost been destroyed by a series of earthquakes, tsunamis and natural catastrophes. A small group of survivors leave on a quest to find a sacred place called The New Land Of Hope.