Vanden Plas - 'The Sacrilegious Mind Machine' (official lyric video)

Searching the dark side of the moon
Have all of my gods scaped into the great unknown

Sundown on Friar´s lantern fields
And tonight after falling asleep
I want to know who surrogates my dreams

Again I see burning planets fall
Gory feathers starting to dance in the wind
With me and my sins

This Arcane Sacrilege buried under the seal of a silent memory
The empyrean fool cries a river of tears on his burning fantasy
A Sacrilegious Mind Machine

Sandman replaces the children´s toy
To feast on their innocence - leave them paranoid
Fated driftsand in their eyes
Awaiting the thief of your dreams
The keeper of some long-forgotten things
He returns when the sun goes down
Spies your visions and paradigms
Then he steals all the dreams in the night

This Arcane Sacrilege buried under the seal of a silent memory
The empyrean fool cries a river of tears on his burning fantasy
A Sacrilegious Mind Machine

Cold is the river
Flows in the still of night - mysterious wise and...
Old is the river - a very dangerous mind
Gold is the river - like glowing moon oneiroids - the clouds cannot hide
They´re shining on so all this somber fabric´s glowing

The overlord of the darkness
He pays a wergild for a dream
And he´s inflaming them all there - down in the lantern fields
We´re on a sempiternal sleepwalk
A sentimental dream for finding Shadowland
Dream on my poor oneiric hero
We´ll join the black parade and we won´t come back again

Where are we now - Where are we now
Dream Interstellar universe - Where are we now
Dream Interstellar universe - Where are we now

This Arcane Sacrilege buried under the seal of a silent memory
The empyrean fool cries a river of tears on his burning fantasy
The Sacrilegious Mind Machine

Μία... ενδεκάδα "ολοκληρωμένους δίσκους θα συμπληρώσουν φέτος οι Vanden Plas. Φέρει τον τίτλο - σιδηρόδρομο "The Empyrean Equation of the Long Lost Things" και αναμένεται στην "καρδιά" της άνοιξης μέσω της δισκογραφικής εταιρείας Frontiers Music Srl.

Οι Γερμανοί progsters υπάρχουν στο heavy metal σύμπαν από το μακρινό 1986! Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει δέκα "ολοκληρωμένους" δίσκους, έξι singles, ένα demo, ένα ep, ένα split (μαζί με τους Angra) και τρία live albums. Νέο μέλος του συγκροτήματος είναι ο πληκτράς Alessandro Del Vecchio, ο οποίος εντάχθηκε στους Vanden Plas πέρυσι...

Δελτίο τύπου: «Vanden Plas, the German progressive metal powerhouse, has been a stalwart presence in the music scene since their formation in the mid-1980s. With a name derived from a prestigious Belgian luxury car manufacturer, the band has consistently delivered a luxurious sonic experience to their dedicated fanbase.

In 2019 and 2020, Vanden Plas embarked on an ambitious project, releasing the two parts of "The Ghost Xperiment." These albums showcased the band's continued evolution, combining intricate compositions, thought-provoking lyrics, and the powerful, emotive vocals of frontman Andy Kuntz.

In 2022, Vanden Plas treated their fans to a thrilling live record, capturing the essence of their dynamic stage performances and reaffirming their status as one of the premier acts in progressive metal.

Looking ahead to 2024, anticipation is building for Vanden Plas's upcoming studio album, slated for release via Frontiers. Touted as the prog-metal event of the year, this album promises to push the boundaries of their musical prowess and deliver an exciting new chapter in the band's storied career.

Vanden Plas continues to captivate audiences with their technical proficiency, engaging storytelling, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of the progressive metal genre.

With a rich discography and a reputation for delivering powerful live performances, Vanden Plas remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of progressive metal. The upcoming studio album is set to solidify their legacy and further establish them as pioneers in the genre.»

Band: Vanden Plas
Country of origin: Germany
Location: Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate
Formed in: 1986
Genre: Progressive Metal
Lyrical themes: Existence, Philosophy, History, Religion, Personal
Years active: 1986-present

Lyric video: "The Sacrilegious Mind Machine"
Album: "The Empyrean Equation of the Long Lost Things"
Type: Full length
Release date: April 19th 2024
Label: Frontiers Music Srl

Track listing:
1. The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things
2. My Icarian Flight
3. Sanctimonarium
4. The Sacrilegious Mind Machine
5. They Call Me God
6. March Of The Saints
7. They Call Me God (Acoustic Version - Bonus Track Japan)

Line-up:
Andy Kuntz - Vocals
Stephan Lill - Guitars
Andreas Lill - Drums
Alessandro Del Vecchio - Keyboards
Torsten Reichert - Bass