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Content Introduction German progressive metal pioneers VANDEN PLAS are back with their long-awaited acoustic album, 'AcCult 2', following their landmark 1996 album 'AcCult'. Following the innovative concept of reimagining the songs from their debut album 'Colour Temple' in a simple unplugged sound, this album features a selection of their best tracks reimagined in fresh acoustic arrangements, offering fans a completely new perspective on the band's music. In addition to remade original songs such as "Far Off Grace," "Holes in the Sky," "The Ghost Experiment," and "You Fly," 'AcCult 2' also includes covers of other artists' classics, such as STYX's "Boat on the River" and METALLICA's "Nothing Else Matters," blending respect for the original tracks with VANDEN PLAS's characteristic melancholy and musical sophistication. Additionally, John Heliwell of Supertramp makes a guest appearance on saxophone on the album's final track. This album features the band's current lineup: Andy Kuntz (vocals), Stefan Lil (guitar), Andreas Lil (drums), Torsten Reichert (bass), and Alessandro Del Vecchio (keyboards), and their synergy brings a delicate warmth to each song. With "AcCult 2," Vanden Plas seamlessly blends their progressive sensibilities into an intimate acoustic space, appealing to both long-time and new fans. Alessandro Del Vecchio, producer at Frontiers Records and in high demand with various bands, once again plays keyboards on this album. [Track Listing] 1. FAR OFF GRACE 2. HOLES IN THE SKY 3. THE GHOST EXPERIMENT 4. BOAT ON THE RIVER 5. HEALING TREE 6. POSTCARD TO GOD 7. NOTHING ELSE MATTERS 8. YOU FLY (Ft. John Helliwell) 9. POSTCARD TO GOD (Acoustic Version) bonus track Japan Media Reviews and More German progressive metal pioneers VANDEN PLAS are back with their long-awaited acoustic album 'AcCult 2', a follow-up to their landmark 1996 album 'AcCult'. Following the innovative concept of their debut album, *Colour Temple*, which reimagined songs with a simple unplugged sound, this new album features a selection of their best tracks reimagined in fresh acoustic arrangements, offering fans a completely new perspective on the band's music. In addition to remade originals such as "Far Off Grace," "Holes in the Sky," "The Ghost Experiment," and "You Fly," *AcCult 2* also includes covers of other artists' classics, such as STYX's "Boat on the River" and METALLICA's "Nothing Else Matters," blending respect for the original songs with Vanden Plas's characteristic melancholy and musical sophistication. Furthermore, John Heliwell of Supertramp makes a guest appearance on saxophone on the album's final track. (C)RS
