Year : 2026
Style : Melodic Symphonic Power Metal , Male & Female vocals
Country : Austria
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 123 mb
Bio:
Visions of Atlantis is a metal band from Styria, Austria, founded in 2000. Inspiration came both from successful symphonic power metal band Nightwish and from the myth of Atlantis. The equal combination of male and female vocals distinguishes Visions of Atlantis from Nightwish however and is more reminiscent of bands such as Lacuna Coil.Fascinated by the myth of Atlantis, Werner Fiedler, Thomas Caser, Christian Stani and Chris Kamper decided in August 2000 to work out a concept inspired by the secret of Atlantis. Late in summer mezzo-soprano Nicole Bogner joined the project, and this was the birth of Visions of Atlantis. A first demo, Morning in Atlantis was released in 2000.In 2001 they signed with TTS Media Music/Black Arrow Productions, and in 2002 their first album, Eternal Endless Infinity was released.In 2003, the band saw some changes in line-up, replacing Christian Stani with Mario Plank and Chris Kamper with Miro Holly.Now with Napalm Records, which released the band’s second studio effort ”Cast Away“ worldwide in November 2004. To mark the release, Visions of Atlantis produced their first official music video to the track “Lost“, which received significant airplay on VIVA and MTV, and made it possible for the band to present the album. In early 2005, Visions of Atlantis did their tour across Europe, while being supported by labelmates Elis and Celtic rock based band Lyriel.In late 2005, Bogner left the band due to commitments elsewhere.After Nicole left the band, she was replaced by American soprano singer Melissa Ferlaak (formerly with Aesma Daeva) and Wolfgang Koch replaced Werner Fiedler. In 2006, Martin Harb, who already played with VoA on their tour in Mexico in 2003, replaced Miro Holly. In May 2007, VoA released their 3rd album Trinity, mastered at Finnvox studios and recorded at Bavarian Dreamscape Studio. The following autumn brought Visions of Atlantis to the United States, where the band toured together with Epica for 6 weeks and won numerous new fans.Upon returning, the band went through changes in the line-up. On November 28, 2007, a message was posted on the official VoA website saying that Melissa Ferlaak and Wolfgang Koch had left the band, both citing personal reasons. Following this Visions of Atlantis announced a few days later that their ex guitarist, Werner Fiedler, had rejoined the band.After Melissa's departure, Visions of Atlantis not only looked for a replacement for a singer, but also wrote the song material for the fourth album. The band was advertising on their website the position for a female vocalist for several months, and on September 3, 2008, they finally announced that they had found a new female singer; however, her identity wasn't revealed until February 1, 2009, as the 20-year-old Austrian soprano vocalist Joanna Nieniewska.On July 29, 2009, VoA announced that because of health problems, Joanna Nieniewska is no longer in the band but will continue to support VoA behind the scenes.The band announced the replacement vocalist, Maxi Nil from Greece, and was also known for her work with On Thorns I Lay, guest with Moonspell and her former band Elysion.On December 3, 2010, VoA announced the new title of their 4th studio album Delta which was released on February 25, 2011 worldwide.On July 18, 2011, bass player Mario Lochert left the band due to crucial internal differences. In a recent interview Harb said that the band is not planning on replacing him. Instead, they will continue without a bassist as a fixed band member.In August 2011, the band announced the title of their first EP Maria Magdalena, it was released on October 21, 2011.On January 6, 2012, Visions of Atlantis announced on their Facebook and MySpace pages that former singer Nicole Bogner had died at the age of 27 after fighting a severe disease over a long period of time. The band was saddened to have lost their first vocalist and expressed sincere gratitude to Bogner, not only for five years of sharing a musical vision, but also for more than a decade of friendship inside and outside Visions of Atlantis. Without Bogner, the band wouldn't have been born.On January 27, 2012, the band announced the title Ethera for their upcoming album, which was scheduled to be released in 2012. Ethera was released on March 22, 2013. It was the first album with guitarist Christian Hermsdörfer and with no official bassist.Ethera was dedicated to the late Nicole Bogner.On December 6, 2013, Visions of Atlantis announced on their Facebook page that most of the line-up was parting ways with Visions of Atlantis, leaving the only remaining and founding member Thomas Caser on Drums. This decision was mostly because of a desire from the parting members to play their own style of music, whilst the band was orientating to go back to its classic style. Thus, it welcomed back some of its old members : Werner Fiedler (guitars), Chris Kamper (synths), and Michael Koren (Bass). Maxi Nil, was replaced by Clémentine Delauney, and Mario Plank, by Siegfried Samer.
Album:
Just in time for their upcoming European co-headline tour with labelmates WARKINGS, symphonic metal pirates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have announced a new album. "Armada - An Orchestral Voyage" is a masterful interpretation of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's successful most recent album, "Pirates II - Armada", which gained them Top 5 charting positions in Germany and Austria upon its release in 2024. Sailing on through and showing the depth of the music in a whole new way, the album is now reimagined with a completely new instrumental mix on "Armada - An Orchestral Voyage". With it, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS compose themselves to accompany your very own adventures, be that reading or gaming. With the album announcement also comes the first single, the hauntingly beautiful new rendition of "Ashes To The Sea", which follows the gentle notes of the original ballad, sending shivers down your spine.VISIONS OF ATLANTIS singer Clémentine Delauney comments: "We are delighted to present another immersive work with 'Armada - An Orchestral Voyage'. This very first track, 'Ashes To The Sea', is very dear to me because of the original message it carries. In this version, the words fall silent, leaving space for emotions and vibrations to envelop the listener, who is then free to imagine and feel along with the strings and the beautiful orchestral arrangements."Delauney adds about "Armada - An Orchestral Voyage": "With this new instrumental record, we truly wanted to enhance the core of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's sound: symphonic music. When we released 'A Pirate Symphony', the feedback from our fans was enthusiastic. With 'An Orchestral Voyage', we didn't limit ourselves to repeating a winning formula — we aimed to go even further and offer the epitome of a symphonic piece. Still rooted in an orchestral instrumental approach, all the lead melodies have been passionately and skillfully performed by real instruments such as violins, flutes, and even a duduk! This album turns our latest studio release 'Armada' into the most epic journey — the ultimate symphonic soundtrack to any adventure. To be enjoyed on its own, or alongside your favorite book, outdoor hikes, or game nights!"On "Armada - An Orchestral Voyage", the vocal melodies of "Pirates II – Armada" are innovatively played with a vast variety of orchestral instruments, including atmospheric flutes (by Sandro Friedrich),dramatic violin (by Fabio Polo from ELVENKING) and even ancient instruments like the Duduk, allowing the listener to immerse themselves in this beautiful sea of sounds. Vivid soundscapes carry the album like the dramatic waves of the ocean, shifting through multifaceted emotional settings. From the epic opener "To Those Who Choose to Fight" to mid-album highlights such as the hauntingly beautiful single "Ashes To The Sea", and finally to the impactful closing track "Where The Sky And Ocean Blend", this magnificent journey spanning over 12 tracks is not to be missed.This instrumental pirate metal masterpiece was produced, mixed and mastered by VISIONS OF ATLANTIS vocalist Michele Guaitoli. The striking cover artwork crafted by accomplished artist Peter Sallai fits the cinematic atmosphere of the album perfectly."Armada - An Orchestral Voyage" will be available in several exciting editions, with bundles including a thrilling VISIONS OF ATLANTIS adventure game, D20 Dice, and manual, designed for Aureus Aestus by Wyrd Edizioni, and gorgeous A5 character prints, drawn for Aureus Aestus by Mirco Paganessi.
Line-Up:
Clémentine Delauney - Vocals (female) (2013-present) - See also: Melted Space (live), Exit Eden, ex-Serenity, ex-Whyzdom
Michele Guaitoli - Vocals (male) (2018-present) - See also: Future Is Tomorrow, Kaledon, Overtures, Temperance, Ship of Theseus, ex-Hammered
Christian Douscha - Guitars (2017-present)
Herbert Glos - Bass (2017-present) - See also: Dragony
Thomas Caser - Drums (2000-present) - See also: ex-Vipera Aspis
+ guests:
Orchestras: Lukas Knoebl (All, Except 11)
Violins: Fabio Polo (3, 5, 8)
Classical Guitars, Additional Percussions: Michele Guaitoli (All)
Flutes, Duduk, Bagpipes: Sandro Friedrich (All, Except 3, 8)
Ethnic Percussions: Robert Kovacic (4)
Orchestra Arrangements: Simon Edward (11)
Production:
PRODUCED By / At: Michele Guaitoli / The Groove Factory Studio
RECORDED By / At: Lukas Knoebl / Aeonata Studio, Michele Guaitoli / The Groove Factory Studio, Sandro Fredrich / Powerflute Studio, Fabio Polo / Loki Studio
MIXED By / At: Michele Guaitoli / The Groove Factory Studio
MASTERED By / At: Michele Guaitoli / The Groove Factory Studio
PHOTOS By: Robert Eikelpoth
COVER ARTWORK By: Peter Sallai
Tracklist:
01. To Those Who Choose to Fight 02:12 instrumental
02. The Land of the Free 04:33 instrumental
03. Monsters 03:34 instrumental
04. Tonight I’m Alive 04:07 instrumental
05. Armada 04:03 instrumental
06. The Dead of the Sea 07:15 instrumental
07. Ashes to the Sea 03:36 instrumental
08. Hellfire 04:43 instrumental
09. Collide 03:15 instrumental
10. Magic of the Night 04:06 instrumental
11. Underwater 04:15 instrumental
12. Where the Sky and Ocean Blend 07:14 instrumental
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