Visions Of Atlantis is a symphonic power metal band from Styria, Austria, founded in 2000. The original line-up consisted of Werner Fiedler (guitar), Mike Koren (bass), Christian Stani (vocals), Chris Kamper (keyboard), Nicole Bogner (vocals) and Thomas Caser (drums). Inspiration came both from successful symphonic power metal band Nightwish and from the myth of Atlantis. The equal combination of male and female vocals distinguishes Visions Of Atlantis from Nightwish though and is more reminiscent of Lacuna Coil.
A first demo, Morning In Atlantis was released in 2000. In 2001 they signed with TTS Media Music/Black Arrow Productions, and in 2002 their first album, Eternal Endless Infinity was released. 2003 saw a change in line-up, replacing Christian Stani with Mario Plank and Chris Kamper with Miro Holly. Now with Napalm Records, Visions Of Atlantis released their second album Cast Away in 2004. Since then a few more band members have left and joined. In 2005 Nicole Bogner was replaced by Melissa Ferlaak (formerly with Aesma Daeva) and Wolfgang Koch replaced Werner Fiedler. In 2006 Martin Harb, who already played with Visions Of Atlantis on their tour in Mexico in 2003, replaced Miro Holly.
In September of 2007, Visions Of Atlantis began their first North American tour with Epica.
On the 28th of November 2007 a message was posted on the official Visions of Atlantis website saying that Melissa Ferlaak and Wolfgang Koch have left the band, both citing personal reasons. Following this Visions of Atlantis have announced their ex guitarist Werner Fiedler has rejoined the band. They are currently advertising on their website the position for a female vocalist.
Due to the recent happenings in the band they have cancelled the tour dates with Kamelot and Firewind.
A first demo, Morning In Atlantis was released in 2000. In 2001 they signed with TTS Media Music/Black Arrow Productions, and in 2002 their first album, Eternal Endless Infinity was released. 2003 saw a change in line-up, replacing Christian Stani with Mario Plank and Chris Kamper with Miro Holly. Now with Napalm Records, Visions Of Atlantis released their second album Cast Away in 2004. Since then a few more band members have left and joined. In 2005 Nicole Bogner was replaced by Melissa Ferlaak (formerly with Aesma Daeva) and Wolfgang Koch replaced Werner Fiedler. In 2006 Martin Harb, who already played with Visions Of Atlantis on their tour in Mexico in 2003, replaced Miro Holly.
In September of 2007, Visions Of Atlantis began their first North American tour with Epica.
On the 28th of November 2007 a message was posted on the official Visions of Atlantis website saying that Melissa Ferlaak and Wolfgang Koch have left the band, both citing personal reasons. Following this Visions of Atlantis have announced their ex guitarist Werner Fiedler has rejoined the band. They are currently advertising on their website the position for a female vocalist.
Due to the recent happenings in the band they have cancelled the tour dates with Kamelot and Firewind.
MEMBERS TODAY:
Mario Plank - Male Vocals
Martin Harb - Synthesizer
Michael Koren - Bass
Thomas Caser - Drums
Werner Fiedler - Guitar (2000-2005, 2007-present)
Martin Harb - Synthesizer
Michael Koren - Bass
Thomas Caser - Drums
Werner Fiedler - Guitar (2000-2005, 2007-present)
EX MEMBERS:
Melissa Ferlaak - Female Vocals
Wolfgang "Wops" Koch - Guitar
Nicole Bogner - Female Vocals
Christian Stani - Male Vocals
Miro Holly - Synthesizer
Chris Kamper - Keyboards
