The pirates of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are about to take listeners on their heaviest symphonic adventure yet with their new studio album, entitled PIRATES II – ARMADA, set for release on July 5, 2024 via Napalm Records. The new successor to their high-charting previous release, Pirates (2022), is set as high as the waves cresting the Jolly Roger – taking everything that has been achieved to date to another level. With the second chapter of the pirates’ saga, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS prove that they are more than ready to claim the crown of symphonic metal.  

Today, the crew centred around pirate queen Clèmentine Delauney and brave captain Michele Guaitoli unveil their first single and title track, “Armada”, together with an official music video that draws the listeners into the exciting universe of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. With this track, the band pushes its metal attitude farther than ever before! The track immediately show how driving, rich, and banging the hymn of a pirate army could be.           

Ship’s log:         

July 5, 2024; High Seas  

A new day of sailing begins, the wind on our side, and the sea speaks of recent battles. The air feels fresh – Hypocrisy, greed, envy – hearts of the old world finally disclose their deluded truth. Old leaders are losing ground, their lies are getting worse, and darkness creeps in. Each sunny day hides a coming storm, nature testing our strength for the last battle.

We’ve become pirates as their counterparts, free-spirited and true at heart. Navigating storms that try to make us doubt, we see the light in the darkness. The old truth is fading, making room for a new story. Our destiny is in our hands, in our hearts, in every step we take. Reconnecting with ourselves, we touch the essence of life we share with all creatures. Together, unstoppable, connected to the truth, guided by the sun and storms. 

We’ll rule the oceans, the mainland, every street, every house, spreading hope. Our pirate cries will last for centuries, with ancestors humming our tunes, our words sung in the new world we create. Our glory will live on forever. United as one force, one army, under a final ARMADA.”

Pre-Order PIRATES II – ARMADA HERE

Emotions, depth, richness of sound. Not only a record, but a true hurricane of feelings is what VISIONS OF ATLANTIS delivers with the new album, PIRATES II – ARMADA. On a journey in which listeners face their own battles and cannot resist joining the “Armada”VISIONS OF ATLANTIS will have listeners facing the “Monsters” inside them, with catchy melodies destined to endlessly stick in their mind. The uplifting “Tonight I’m Alive” surprises and captivates with the rhythms of a pirate party on the eve of combat, with the electrifying rumble of a hurricane – a unique, uncharted showcase of talent from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. The burning flames of “Hellfire” enchant the listener before the sweetness of delicate melodies accompany them “Underwater”. The cinematic adventure of 7-minute-plus masterpiece “The Dead of the Sea” conjures the salty scent of the sea, making the listener feel – in every melodic twist and theatrical orchestral hit – the cannons firing and the battle raging. Listeners will shed a tear while mourning under the melody of “Ashes to the Sea”.

PIRATES II – ARMADA track listing:

1. To Those Who Choose to Fight

2. The Land of the Free

3. Monsters

4. Tonight I’m Alive

5. Armada

6. The Dead of the Sea

7. Ashes to the Sea

8. Hellfire

9. Collide

10. Magic of the Night

11. Underwater

12. Where the Sky and Ocean Blend

PIRATES II – ARMADA will be available in the following formats:

=>Deluxe Boxset – incl. 1-CD Digisleeve, framed Backdrop, Pendant, BONUS 7″ Vinyl incl. exclusive songs: Side A: “One Last Hope”, Side B: “Underwater” (Acoustic Version) – (Napalm Mail Order Only, Limited to 500)

=>2-CD Earbook ( CD1: PIRATES II – ARMADA / CD2: PIRATES II – ARMADA – Orchestral Version) (Napalm Mail Order Only, Limited to 500)

=>2-LP Gatefold Marbled FIRE (including exclusive Vinyl Bonus Track: “Stormy Waters”) + 7″ VINYL “Armada”incl. Side A: “Armada”, Side B: “Armada” (Orchestral Version) OCEAN BLUE (Napalm Mail Order Only, Limited to 300)

=>2-LP Marbled MOONLIGHT OCEAN (including exclusive Vinyl Bonus Track: “Stormy Waters”)

=>2-LP Gatefold BLACK (including exclusive Vinyl Bonus Track: “Stormy Waters”)

=>Music Cassette (Napalm Mail Order Only)

=>1-CD Digisleeve

=>Digital Album

[Deluxe Box Set]

[2-CD Earbook]

PIRATES II – ARMADA features stunning cover artwork by Blake Armstrong, who is also responsible for bringing the fantastic photos of Robert Eikelpoth into VoA’s universe. Produced by Felix Heldt, mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, and orchestrated by Lukas Knoebl and Simon Edward PIRATES II – ARMADA will reach stages this summer, continuing on to deliver a truly cinematic live event this fall in Europe. VISIONS OF ATLANTIS is back, and your only choice is to join their Armada!

Experience VISIONS OF ATLANTIS on tour in 2024:

North American tour:

w/ Korpiklaani, Illumishade

04.08.24 US – Reading, PA / Reverb

04.09.24 US – New York City, NY / Gramercy Theatre

04.10.24 US – Boston, MA / Brighton Music Hall

04.11.24 CA – Montreal, QC / La Tulipe

04.12.24 CA – Ottawa, ON / Brass Monkey

04.13.24 CA – Toronto, ON / Phoenix Concert Theatre

04.14.24 US – Pontiac, MI / The Crofoot

04.15.24 US – Milwaukee, WI / Turner Hall

04.17.24 US – Minneapolis MN, MN / Skyway Theatre

04.18.24 CA – Winnipeg, MB / Park Theatre

04.19.24 US – Regina, SK / The Exchange

04.20.24 US – Edmonton, AB / Starlite Room

04.21.24 US – Calgary, AB / Dickens

04.23.24 CA – Vancouver, BC / Rickshaw Theatre

04.24.24 US – Seattle, WA / El Corazon

04.25.24 US – Portland, OR / BossaNova Ballroom

04.26.24 US – San Francisco, CA / DNA Lounge

04.27.24 US – Los Angeles, CA / 1720

04.28.24 US – San Diego, CA / Brick By Brick

04.29.24 US – Phoenix, AZ / The Nile

05.01.24 US – Denver, CO / Gothic Theatre

05.02.24 US – Lincoln, NE / The Bourbon Theater

05.03.24 US – Joliet, IL / The Forge

05.04.24 US – Pittsburgh, PA / Mr Smalls Theatre

05.05.24 US – Baltimore, MD / Baltimore Soundstage

Visions of Atlantis Present Armada

w/ Illumishade

19.09.24 AT – Vienna / Szene

20.09.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra

21.09.24 CZ – Zlin / Masters of Rock Cafe

22.09.24 CZ – Prague / Meet Factory

24.09.24 PL – Warsaw / Hydrozagadka

25.09.24 DE – Berlin / Frannz

26.09.24 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle

27.09.24 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser

28.09.24 DE – Essen / Turock

29.09.24 DE – Frankfurt / Das Bett

01.10.24 NL – Haarlem / Patronaat

02.10.24 NL – Tilburg / O13

03.10.24 BE – Kortrijk / DVG Club

04.10.24 UK – London / The Dome (venue upgrade)

05.10.24 UK – Manchester / Rebellion

07.10.24 UK – Bristol / Exchange

09.10.24 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne

10.10.24 FR – Toulouse / Metronum

11.10.24 ES – Barcelona / Sala Boveda

12.10.24 ES – Madrid / Sala Revi Live

13.10.24 PT – Lisbon / RCA Club

14.10.24 ES – Vitoria / Urban Rock Concept

15.10.24 FR – Paris / Petit Bain

16.10.24 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle

17.10.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7

18.10.24 CH – Wil / Gare de Lion

19.10.24 IT – Milan / Legend Club

21.10.24 DE – Nürnberg / Hirsch

22.10.24 DE – Cham / L.A.

23.10.24 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann

24.10.24 AT – Wörgl / Komma

25.10.24 IT – Roncade / New Age

26.10.24 AT – Graz / PPC

Festivals:

17.05.24 DE – Wir leben Laut / Loburg

02.06.24 CZ – Metalfest Open Air / Plzen

14.06.24 RO – BikeFest / Mangalia

29.06.24 SK – ROCK POD KAMENOM / Snina

05.07.24 DE – Castle Rock / Mülheim an der Ruhr

07.07.24 SE – Time To Rock Festival / Knislinge

18.07.24 FI – John Smith Rock Festival / Laukaa

10.08.24 DE – Das Grosse Treffen / Aach

23.08.24 DE – Rock im Hinterland / Obrigheim

24.08.24 DE – Lammer Open Air / Braunschweig

07.09.24 DE – Bongert Open Air / Brüggen

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are:

Clémentine Delauney – Vocals

Michele Guaitoli – Vocals

Christian Douscha – Guitars

Herbert Glos – Bass

Thomas Caser – Drums

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