Visions of Atlantis

The pirate armada of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS is ready to start a new battle on July 5, 2024 via Napalm Records. With their new opus Pirates II - Armada a new symphonic, cinematic, dramatic, and heavier than ever adventure is about to begin. Emotions, depth, richness of sound - not only a record, but a true hurricane of feelings is what VISIONS OF ATLANTIS is delivering with the second chapter of the Pirates-saga, finally proving that the band is mature and ready to claim the crown of Symphonic Metal. The magnificent chants of the pirate Queen Clémentine Delauney and of the brave captain Michele Guaitoli tell tales of strength, of resistance, and resilience.

All-time highest charting in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK, USA, Canada, and various other charting positions in Europe, their previous album Pirates set the bar as high as where the Jolly Roger waves on the masthead. After having sailed across the European seas in numerous successful tours over the past 2 years - they crossed the ocean and reached the shores of North- & South America both as headliners and allied with Delain. But not only that: the major European festivals were conquered too, with the live performance at Wacken even being immortalized with the spin-off release Pirates Over Wacken. Furthermore, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS conquered the 70.000 Tons of Metal, the Sabaton Cruise, Progpower USA, Bloodstock Festival UK and several other festivals over the 2 years with the first chapter of Pirates. But now the time has arrived for their next adventure: Pirates II - Armada takes everything that was achieved with the first chapter and exponentially pushes it further.

The first single and title track “Armada” immediately states how driving, rich, and banging the hymn of a pirate army could be. Never before VISIONS OF ATLANTIS pushed their metal attitude that far. In a journey where the listeners can’t resist joining the “Armada” and facing their own battles, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS will put you in front of the “Monsters” inside of you, with catchy melodies destined to endlessly stick in your mind, to be sung forever. The uplifting “Tonight I’m Alive” surprises and captivates the party rhythm of a pirate-party of the last night before combat with the electrifying rumble of the hurricane, a unique and new facet of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS showcasing their talent. The burning flames of “Hellfire” enchant you; the sweetness of delicate melodies accompany you “Underwater”. The cinematic adventure of the over 7-minute masterpiece “The Dead of the Sea” makes you smell the salt of the sea, and makes you feel - in every melodic twist and cinematic orchestral hit - the cannons firing and the battle raging. With your hand on your heart, a tear will shed while mourning under the melody of “Ashes to the sea”.

Produced by Felix Heldt, mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, orchestrated by Lukas Knoebl and Simon Edward, with the stunning cover artwork of Blake Armstrong, who also took care of bringing the fantastic photos of Robert Eikelpoth into the universe of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, Pirates II - Armada will reach the stages this summer to find its ultimate level in the headline tour, or better the headline ‘cinematic live experience’ this fall in Europe. VISIONS OF ATLANTIS is back, and your only choice is to join their ARMADA!