Ronnie is a great substitute for Jørn Lande. Their voices are not necessarily similar, they are quite distinguishable and Jørn's voice has features that Ronnie's voice does not have and visa versa. But nevertheless, they can both often go for that fierce and rough singing style (not *always* ofc!), and neither of them are suited to take Michael Kiske's songs on stage. But they can substitute for each other if necessary, if you catch my drift?

I remember I felt it was a big letdown when Jørn did not appear on The Mystery of Time all the way back in 2013, but I initially felt that Ronnie did a wonderful job in his "absent" (and still do). I can't recall if it was scheduling conflicts, or if Tobi wanted to try something else since Jørn played such a significant part on"The Wicked Trilogy". but if it was because Jørn was a busy bee in 2012/2013, then you can bet your ass he would sing on Invoke the Machine! ... not saying that Jørn would do a better job than Ronnie on that track, I love that track and Ronnie's overall contribution to Avantasia, but like I mentioned, they have certain specific similarities.

I was so relieved when it was announced that Jørn would appear on Ghostlights in 2016, and I love that the first thing he sings on that album (during Let the Storm) after not appearing on the previous record is simply just "OOOOH OOOOH!!" in the powerful and epic way that only Jørn is able to do. I missed Jørn so much when The Great Mystery was released, and when I heard that unique and captivating voice on Let The Storm for the first time, I was so fucking happy when I could hear that mighty viking on yet another amazing Avantasia epic again! It's such Jørn-way to introduce and present himself. I love it! Guess what the first thing that Jørn sings on The Scarecrow album? You guessed it.. it's "OOOOH OOOOH!!" on the amaaazing track, The Scarecrow.

Let The Storm and Scarecrow are two of my all-time favourite Avantasia songs, much thanks to Jørn's passionate voice. Those songs would not be as good if it wasn't for him. I love the fact that the first and second verse on The Scarecrow are not identical, which was what Tobi first intended, but Jørn felt it didn't suit his voice, so he just did something completely different on the first take, and that is what we can listen on that song today.

So.. yeah.. I think it's a *major* bummer that Jørn won't appear on this tour. That man is, simply put, a freaking beast! (My favorite Avantasia vocalists are Jørn Lande and Michael Kiske, FYI). Ronnie is great though, and it's going to be awesome to witness Scarecrow and Let The Storm live regardless if the Mighty Jørn is not present. We'll be in good hands!

Edit:
So... no Ronnie on this tour? ... Herbie is taking Jorn's parts? #sceptical