Featuring an electrifying and classic progressive rock sound infused with more than enough holiday cheer for the whole family, listeners will enjoy "Flight of the Snow Angels" and all of the timeless tracks on the band's upcoming album, The Magic of Winter, produced by Eric Rachel at Traxeast (Symphony X, Skid Row, Styx) and releasing on November 12, 2015. Pre-order here: http://wizardsofwinter.com/store

See above for the brand new album art, illustrated by renowned artist Ioannis (Styx, Dream Theater, Deep Purple).

When writing "Flight of the Snow Angels", music director/keyboardist Scott Kelly was looking to create a song that could set the right mood as an opener for both their CD and live show. "It had to be upbeat as well as majestic. Multiple ideas entered my mind. One was of snow as it is blown by the wind. The other was a concept taken from the movie City of Angels where the angels were always positioned somewhere up high and "fell" to the earth. Hopefully the visual of angels soaring through a snowy scene is evoked in the mind of the listener."

Guitarist Fred Gorhau adds, "When Scott and I were working on this track, I wanted the guitars to sound like the title - lots of bounce and a majestic feel, and I think that comes across throughout the song. My favorite part of this track is the dramatic arpeggio climb on guitar and keys - it builds quite a bit into a reprise of the intro. This song sets a great mood for me and is a total blast to play."

Catch the WIZARDS OF WINTER on tour!

Hear "Flight of the Snow Angels" and more on tour! The WIZARDS OF WINTER recently announced "An Evening with Wizards of Winter" - a 20-city U.S. holiday tour beginning November 19th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and ending on December 29th in Harrisburg, PA. The WIZARDS OF WINTER will perform an entire set of original holiday music at each stop of their theatrical, family-oriented rock opera experience. See below for a full listing of tour dates.

In addition to music from The Magic of Winter, "An Evening with Wizards of Winter"primarily includes music from the group's previously released original Christmas album,Tales Beneath a Northern Star, which was originally written for this rock opera performance. The libretto and music together take the listener on a journey throughout space and time on the night of Christmas Eve in search of the true meaning of the season.

The WIZARDS OF WINTER also cover select Trans-Siberian Orchestra tracks during the show, including "First Snow", "Queen of the Winter Night", "Christmas Eve in Sarajevo (12/24)", and "Christmas Nights in Blue".

Tickets for "An Evening with Wizards of Winter" are on sale now and available for purchase via www.wizardsofwinter.com/tour-dates/.

"An Evening with WIZARDS OF WINTER" Tour Dates:

11/19 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Parker Playhouse

11/20 - Clearwater, FL @ The Capitol Theatre

11/21 - Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live

11/22 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage

11/27 - Wilkes Barre, PA @ F.M. Kirby Center for Performing Arts

11/28 - Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Theatre

12/3 - Concord, NH @ Capitol Center For The Arts

12/4 - Collingswood, NJ @ Collingswood Scottish Rite Theatre

12/5 - Easton, PA @ The State Theater Performing Arts Center

12/6 - Sugarloaf, NY @ Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center

12/9 - Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse

12/11 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre and Ballroom

12/12 - Kalamazoo, MI @ The Kalamazoo State Theatre

12/13 - Munhall, PA @ Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall

12/16 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

12/17 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

12/18 - Effingham, IL @ Effingham Performing Arts Center

12/20 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall

12/26 - Albany, NY @ The Egg

12/27 - Syracuse, NY @ Crouse Hinds Theater

12/29 - Harrisburg, PA @ The Forum

About WIZARDS OF WINTER: The WIZARDS OF WINTER are an eclectic group of musicians from the NY/NJ/PA tri-state region who perform classical and progressive-influenced rock music woven throughout a theatrical holiday-themed event. While the group's style is undoubtedly inspired by the genius of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), the WIZARDS OF WINTER are far from a TSO tribute band. The the Wizards' original material is very unique and has a broad audience appeal, applied in a more intimate setting.

As a testament to the virtuosity of the group, several original members of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra have joined the WIZARDS OF WINTER on their musical journey. Currently performing with the group are Guy LeMonnier and Tony Gaynor. Tommy Farese and Michael Lanning, also former members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, have performed with the band on occasion as well.

WIZARDS OF WINTER is:

Scott Kelly - Music Director, Keyboards

Steve Ratchen - Bass

Sharon Kelly - Flute, Vocals

Fred Gorhau - Guitar

Mary McIntrye - Keyboards, vocals

Tommy Ference - Drums

TW Durfy - Guitar

Natalia Niarezka - Violin

Guy LeMonnier - vocals

Vincent Jiovino - vocals

Tony Gaynor - Narration

To learn more about the WIZARDS OF WINTER, please visit:

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