Year : 2026
Style : Progressive Metal
Country : Germany , Italy
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 111 mb
Bio:
Vanden Plas is a German progressive metal band,based in Kaiserslautern and founded in the mid-1980s. In 1991, they recorded the song "Keep On Running" as an anthem for the local national league football club FC Kaiserslautern, and did the same in 1994 with "Das ist für euch" ("This Is for You All"). All of its members have been involved in theatre projects and rock musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar, The Rocky Horror Show, Little Shop of Horrors, and Evita.In 2004, vocalist Andy Kuntz released an ambitious solo project under the name Abydos. A musical, based on Andy Kuntz's solo project, premiered on 2 February 2006, at the Pfalztheater in Kaiserslautern.On 31 March 2006, the band released a concept album entitled Christ 0, loosely based on Alexandre Dumas, père's book The Count of Monte Cristo.The band's last album to date, The Seraphic Clockwork, was released on 4 June 2010 (Europe) and 22 June 2010 (USA).Album Chronicles of the Immortals – Netherworld (Path 1), made in collaboration with fantasy author Wolfgang Hohlbein, was released on 21 February 2014 (Europe) and 24 February 2014 (USA).
Album:
German progressive metal pioneers VANDEN PLAS are back with AcCult 2, the highly anticipated acoustic sequel to their 1996 landmark album AcCult. Building on the innovative concept that first reimagined tracks from their debut Colour Temple in a stripped-down, unplugged setting, this new release revisits select songs from their extensive catalog with fresh acoustic arrangements, offering fans a completely new perspective on the band’s music.In addition to reworked originals like Far Off Grace, Holes in the Sky, The Ghost Experiment, and You Fly, AcCult 2 features inspired interpretations of classic songs from other artists, including Styx’s Boat on the River and Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters, blending reverence for the originals with VANDEN PLAS’ signature emotional depth and musical sophistication. Notably, John Helliwell of Supertramp makes a guest appearance on saxophone on the album’s closing track, You Fly, adding a unique, melodic touch to the album’s finale.The album showcases the band’s current lineup - Andy Kuntz (vocals), Stephan Lill (guitars), Andreas Lill (drums), Thorsten Reichert (bass), and Alessandro Del Vecchio (keyboards) - whose synergy brings a nuance warmth to each track. With AcCult 2, VANDEN PLAS demonstrates that their progressive sensibilities translate seamlessly into intimate, acoustic settings, creating a compelling experience that resonates both with longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Line Up:
Andy Kuntz - Vocals (1986-present) - See also: Missa Mercuria, ex-Abydos, ex-Amaseffer
Torsten Reichert - Bass (1986-present) - See also: ex-Odious
Stephan Lill - Guitars (1986-present) - See also: Missa Mercuria, ex-Red Circuit
Andreas Lill - Drums (1986-present) - See also: Missa Mercuria, ex-Abydos, ex-Section A
Alessandro Del Vecchio - Keyboards - See also: Chalice of Sin, Edge of Forever, Eleventh Hour, Enemy Eyes, Faithsedge, Jorn, Level 10, Silent Force, Sunstorm, The Grandmaster, Vanden Plas, Verde Lauro, Dragon's Cave (live), Brunorock, Hardline, Killer Kings, Kraemer, Lovekillers, Mayank, Moonstone Project, Poison Rose, SoleDriver, T3nors, The Big Deal, Voodoo Circle, ex-Eden's Curse, ex-Ronnie Romero, ex-Fury n Grace, ex-Axe, ex-Frontiers All Stars, ex-Lionville, ex-Glenn Hughes (live), ex-Matt Filippini (live), Archon Angel
Tracklist:
01. Far Off Grace
02. Holes In The Sky
03. The Ghost Experiment
04. Boat On The River
05. Healing Tree
06. Postcard To God
07. Nothing Else Matters
08. You Fly (ft. John Helliwell)
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