"Pirates over Wacken" CD by Visions Of Atlantis

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In 2022, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS set sail once again for a symphonic journey with their eighth album Pirates. For the first time in their 22-year history, they entered the Top 20 of the German album charts. Free like the seven untamed seas, the symphonic metal band unleashed their rebellious side and delivered their most confident and honest album to date. On this journey, they played extensive Tours across the USA and Europe, as well as numerous festival shows. To capture the new era of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS as pirates for their fans, the band recorded their performance at the legendary Wacken Open Air in the summer of 2022 - now available as their third live release, Pirates Over Wacken, which will be released on March 31, 2023, via Napalm Records.

Featuring songs from Pirates as well as fan favorites like 'A Life Of Our Own,' 'The Silent Mutiny,' and 'A Journey To Remember,' the Wacken Open Air provided the perfect stage for this live release. VISIONS OF ATLANTIS enchanted the enthusiastic audience with their new set, consisting of eleven tracks that celebrate freedom and regained self-confidence. The multinational band starts off with their majestic single 'Master The Hurricane' from their last studio album. The captivating 'Clocks' makes the heart of every symphonic metal fan beat faster and stays in their heads for days. The million-streamed hit 'Heroes Of The Dawn' and the Pirates album opener 'Pirates Will Return' are perfectly balanced mixtures of dramatic choirs, heavy orchestrations, and devoted vocal parts that invite sing-alongs. The captivating soundscapes and hauntingly beautiful melodies guide the fans through their powerful discography and transport them back to an unforgettable day at the Wacken Open Air. VISIONS OF ATLANTIS concludes the concert with their latest hit single 'Melancholy Angel' as well as 'Legion Of The Seas' - showcasing their hardest side while never losing their unique sense for dreamy, symphonic melodies. The album showcases the true strength of the band live on stages around the world. The band always manages to add new components to the new and old songs. Pirates Over Wacken is the perfect taste of what awaits VISIONS OF ATLANTIS in 2023 with extensive Tours across Europe and the USA!