German Progressive Metallers Vanden Plas published the official lyric video for the single “Sanctimonarium” taken from their latest studio album, “The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things,” out on April 19, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
The band has confirmed a set of dates next year, in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany, and will head to Atlanta, US, for the Prog Power Festival in September 2025.
The full list of confirmed tour dates is HERE.
Buy/Listen to “The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things” HERE
Vocalist Andy Kuntz describes the new single: “Sanctimonarium” is certainly a treasure trove of progressive metal. Over 10 minutes full of power, virtuosity, melody, vocal hooklines and effective arrangements. Can a fan of this style of music ask for more? The answer is: no!”
In this song, Vanden Plas combines all the ingredients that make Progressive Metal so special and fuse them with a profound allegory about life, death and all the little things between that can shake this construct.
After a hiatus of four years since their last album, the band makes a triumphant return with an enthralling assortment of tracks, showcasing their unmatched musical skill and narrative artistry.
This album signifies a significant milestone for Vanden Plas as they welcome Alessandro Del Vecchio as their new keyboardist, infusing fresh vigour and creativity into the band’s dynamic line-up. Del Vecchio’s addition promises to push Vanden Plas’ sound to unprecedented levels while staying faithful to their distinctive style.
“The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things” carries on the band’s legacy of pushing musical boundaries, melding intricate melodies with thought-provoking lyrics. It follows the footsteps of their acclaimed “The Ghost Xperiment” series, cementing Vanden Plas’ status as a leading force in the Progressive Metal genre.
Guitarist Stephan Lill, who chiefly crafted the compositions on the previous albums, takes sole charge of the music on “The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things,” while Andy Kuntz contributes the lyrics and vocal lines as usual.
Purchase “The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things” here: https://orcd.co/vandenplasteeotllt
Tracklist:
01. The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things
02. My Icarian Flight
03. Sanctimonarium
04. The Sacrilegious Mind Machine
05. They Call Me God
06. March Of The Saints
Lineup:
Andy Kuntz / Vocals
Stephan Lill / Guitars
Andreas Lill / Drums
Alessandro Del Vecchio / Keyboards
Torsten Reichert / Bass
Read our Exclusive Interview with the band here: [Interview] Exclusive interview with Vanden Plas
