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Visions of Atlantis
12+ albums
symphonic metalPower metalFemale fronted metalGothic Metalmetal
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Visions of Atlantis is an Austrian symphonic metal band formed in Styria in 2000. The band was reportedly influenced by the Finnish symphonic metal group Nightwish, the myth of Atlantis, and in later years a recurring pirate theme in several albums. Visions of Atlantis was formed in August 2000 by Werner Fiedler, Thomas Caser, Christian Stani, and Chris Kamper, who developed a concept inspired by the legend of Atlantis. Later that year, mezzo-soprano Nicole Bogner joined the group, and the band released a demo titled "Morning in Atlantis" in 2000. In 2001, the band signed a record deal with TTS Media Music/Black Arrow Productions. Their debut album, "Eternal Endless Infinity", was released in 2002. In 2003, the lineup changed, with Stani replaced by Mario Plank and Kamper replaced by Miro Holly. In 2004, Visions of Atlantis signed with Napalm Records and released their second studio album, "Cast Away", in November of that year. A music video was produced for the track "Lost", which received airplay on VIVA and MTV. The song "Lemuria" from the album was later used during medal ceremonies at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics in Daegu. In early 2005, the band toured Europe with Elis and Lyriel. Later that year, Bogner left the band. After Bogner's departure, American soprano singer Melissa Ferlaak (formerly of Aesma Daeva) joined as vocalist, and Wolfgang Koch replaced Fiedler on guitar. In 2006, Martin Harb replaced Holly on bass. In 2007, the band released their th
