New Dawn (2011)

Fascinated by the myths surrounding legendary Atlantis, the band Visions of Atlantis was formed in 2000. After completing their first demo CD, it took less than a year before the band found a label in Black Arrows/TTS. The company released the first full-length album, “Eternal Endless Infinity“, in Europe and later worldwide.
Fueled by the positive feedback, the band not only toured with bands like Lacuna Coil, Nightwish, or Edenbridge but also played at festivals across Europe, Latin America and Asia, including the Busan Rock Festivals in front of more than 20,000 spectators. In the summer of 2003, singer Mario Plank joined Visions of Atlantis and became an important part in the characteristic VoA sound with his heavier, yet still very melodic vocal style. Furthermore, the band signed a recording deal with the well-known Austrian label 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 on their first European tour alongside Epica.
In 2005 and 2006, Visions of Atlantis worked hard on new material and played gigs with the likes of Elis, Nightwish, and Edenbridge.
In May 2007, the third album “Trinity“ was released by Napalm Records. The artwork was designed by the renowned Anthony Clarksson, who had already made himself a name in the metal-scene by working for Exodus and Blind Guardian, among others.
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.
The remaining members continued their work and in 2008 and 2009, Visions of Atlantis not only looked for a replacement for Melissa Ferlaak (ex-Aesma Daeva, Echoterra), but also wrote the song material for the fourth album “Delta“, which will be released worldwide via Napalm Records at the end of February 2011.
With the extraordinary Greek female vocalist Maxi Nil, known for her work with Moonspell and her former band Elysium, the band was not only once again complete, but her addition added a unique touch to the new material.
As with “Trinity”, Visions of Atlantis entered the Dreamsound Studios in Munich (Germany) in the middle of 2010 to record the “Trinity” successor under the supervising eyes of the producing team consisting of Mario Lochert and Jan Vacik. After months of hard work in the studio, “Delta“ was completed in November 2010!
The elaborate and detailed orchestral arrangements mixed with the powerful and diverse guitar work, and the captivating vocal lines make “Delta“ a perfect mix between the already existing trademarks of the band and new courageous elements.
The result offers also highly varied, yet tight album.
Nearly 4 years after the release of "Trinity", Visions of Atlantis returns with new songs for their awaiting fans.
The first sounds of "Delta" prove that it was well worth the wait. As unrelenting masters of their craft, the band delivers a how-to of symphonic metal and refines their sound without losing their hard-earned identity. Once again, Visions of Atlantis uses heavy guitars and driving drums to build the foundation upon which to showcase sonorous orchestral melodies and sweeping vocal lines.
Whether romantic ballads such as "Reflection" or catchy hits like "New Dawn" and "Elegy of Existence", Maxi Nil is able to prove her talents as a first-class vocalist. The supporting role of Mario Plank's aggressive vocal accents places a finishing and unique touch to the tracks.
Dreamscape Studios (Serenity, Edenbridge) provided for an immaculate production, which not only emphasizes the power of the songs, but also allows the fine details to shine through. "Delta" presents Visions of Atlantis at its best and is an impressive symbiosis.

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