{"id":64,"date":"2022-10-05T20:09:12","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T18:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/?p=64"},"modified":"2026-02-02T17:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:59:43","slug":"visions-of-atlantis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/index.php\/2022\/10\/05\/visions-of-atlantis\/","title":{"rendered":"Visions of Atlantis \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MetalRelease #NewMetalRelease | \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 Austria \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 | Release date: 13052022 | Band: Visions of Atlantis | Genre: Symphonic Metal | Album: Pirates | Label: Napalm Records<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Pirates\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0fLeH63QKjTuh7pr2RbEYj?si=q0s4ajkZSYqY9hI-gW0dQQ&amp;nd=1&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visions of Atlantis<\/strong> is a cornerstone of the Austrian symphonic metal scene. Founded in <strong>Bruck an der Mur<\/strong> in <strong>2000<\/strong>, the band has spent over two decades evolving from a group inspired by the myth of Atlantis into a high-charting &#8220;pirate metal&#8221; powerhouse. They are known for their signature &#8220;dual-vocal&#8221; attack, combining operatic female vocals with powerful male cleans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Band Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Bruck an der Mur, Styria, Austria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formed:<\/strong> 2000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genre:<\/strong> Symphonic Metal \/ Power Metal \/ &#8220;Pirate Metal&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Label:<\/strong> Napalm Records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Core Theme:<\/strong> Nautical tales, mythology, freedom, and self-discovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Turning Point: The Pirate Era<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the band has a long history with many lineup changes, 2018 marked a major creative rebirth with the arrival of <strong>Michele Guaitoli<\/strong> (vocals), joining <strong>Cl\u00e9mentine Delauney<\/strong> (vocals, joined 2013). This &#8220;Pirate Queen &amp; Captain&#8221; duo transformed the band&#8217;s identity, leading to their most successful period to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured Album: <em>Pirates<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Released on May 13, 2022<\/strong>, <em>Pirates<\/em> is the band&#8217;s eighth studio album and the one that truly &#8220;hoisted the flag&#8221; for their current success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Success:<\/strong> It became their first album to hit the <strong>Top 20<\/strong> on the German album charts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sound:<\/strong> A lush mix of heavy orchestration, Celtic\/folk elements, and cinematic atmosphere. It moved away from the more &#8220;dreamy&#8221; themes of previous albums like <em>Wanderers<\/em> toward a darker, heavier, and more rebellious pirate concept.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Tracks:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Master the Hurricane<\/em><\/strong>: An 8-minute epic that showcases their heaviest and most orchestral side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Melancholy Angel<\/em><\/strong>: A catchy, high-energy single that became a fan favorite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Legion of the Seas<\/em><\/strong>: A powerful anthem representing the &#8220;pirate army&#8221; spirit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Clocks<\/em><\/strong>: A folk-infused track that became a live staple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>History &amp; Legacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Founding Years (2000\u20132010):<\/strong> Inspired by early <strong>Nightwish<\/strong>, the band released underground hits like <em>Eternal Endless Infinity<\/em> and <em>Cast Away<\/em>. The era was defined by the late <strong>Nicole Bogner&#8217;s<\/strong> operatic vocals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Struggle (2011\u20132017):<\/strong> The band faced numerous lineup shifts but kept the flame alive with albums like <em>Delta<\/em> and <em>Ethera<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Modern Trilogy (2018\u2013Present):<\/strong> Beginning with <em>The Deep &amp; The Dark<\/em> (2018), they found a stable lineup and a clearer sonic vision.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2024 Expansion:<\/strong> They released the sequel <strong><em>Pirates II \u2013 Armada<\/em><\/strong> on July 5, 2024, cementing the &#8220;Pirates&#8221; saga as a trilogy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Mastery:<\/strong> They are now a major festival draw, having recorded the celebrated <em>Pirates Over Wacken<\/em> (2023) live at Wacken Open Air.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Lineup (2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The band is currently touring the world with their &#8220;Pirates &amp; Kings&#8221; tour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cl\u00e9mentine Delauney:<\/strong> Lead Vocals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michele Guaitoli:<\/strong> Lead Vocals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Christian &#8220;Dushi&#8221; Douscha:<\/strong> Guitars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Herbert Glos:<\/strong> Bass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thomas Caser:<\/strong> Drums (Founding member)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2026 Update:<\/strong> Visions of Atlantis has just released the orchestral companion <strong><em>Armada \u2013 An Orchestral Voyage<\/em><\/strong> (January 2026), featuring full symphonic versions of their latest tracks.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MetalRelease #NewMetalRelease | \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 Austria \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 | Release date: 13052022 | Band: Visions of Atlantis | Genre: Symphonic Metal | Album: Pirates | Label: Napalm Records Visions of Atlantis is a cornerstone of the Austrian symphonic metal scene. 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