Vanden Plas - 'Sanctimonarium' (official lyric video)

I´m watching the trains from the attic
And painting a face on the moon
By 7 a.m. he was sitting beside me
11 lines he wrote his wife before his suicide
Don´t tell me your reason my friend
I know it´s the call of the end that surrounds you
Or maybe you were just scared of life´s untold serenade

SANCTIMONARIUM
If God hates us He answers to our prayers
SANCTIMONARIUM
If God hates us He answers to our prayers

I am not in the spirit to take you with me
And I don´t want to scare you to death
I´ll sing you an ayre of the saintly transition
Please let me go instead of thee
And drink the wine of immortality
You ask for the reason my friend
It´s just the erosion of time that surrounds me
My somber street serenade tells of what I’m so afraid

SANCTIMONARIUM
If God hates us He answers to our prayers
SANCTIMONARIUM
If God hates us He answers to our prayers

You ask me - Where do we go
I tell you - Little I know - too little I know

Charon paint me a bridge into the rainbow
I´ll pay you with a bit of stardust
To lay me down inside the thantaphoric blueberryfield
I´ve called you
To be my never-ending circle
You are the answer for my searching
So tell me why you will not take me away
Not take me away

In your darkest hour, your wish was my command my friend
If you´d grant my sweet desire to be human just for one day


A wicked prayer murders innocence
In this nefarious Elysium
SANCTIMONARIUM
If God hates us He answers to our prayers

A wicked prayer murders innocence
In this nefarious Elysium
SANCTIMONARIUM
Your life feels good when death lies in the air

Μία... ενδεκάδα "ολοκληρωμένους δίσκους συμπλήρωσαν φέτος οι Vanden Plas. Φέρει τον τίτλο - σιδηρόδρομο "The Empyrean Equation of the Long Lost Things" και κυκλοφόρησε την άνοιξη μέσω της δισκογραφικής εταιρείας Frontiers Music Srl.

Οι Γερμανοί progsters υπάρχουν στο heavy metal σύμπαν από το μακρινό 1986! Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει ένδεκα "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: "Sanctimonarium"
Music: Stephan Lill
Lyrics: Andy Kuntz
Video produced by: Wayne Joyner

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