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Content Introduction Austrian band Visions of Atlantis, featuring Thomas Kather (drums), CEO of Napalm Records, and Clementine, formerly of Serenity and Exit Eden, has released the live album "The Deep and the Dark Live: Symphonic Metal Nights." This album, filled with exemplary symphonic metal tracks and their unique mysterious and exotic feel, is a must-listen for fans of Nightwish and Epica. Visions of Atlantis is a symphonic metal band from Styria, Austria. They made their album debut in 2002 with "Eternal Endless Infinity," attracting significant attention with their Nightwish-esque style?male and female vocals plus symphonic arrangements?and their unique concept of the legend of Atlantis. They later signed with Napalm Records and released their second album, "Cast Away" (2004). However, Nicole Bogner, the band's frontwoman and female vocalist, left the band. They added American soprano singer Melissa Ferlaak and released their third album, "Trinity" (2007). Their tour with Epica was a great success, but Melissa also left after returning home. In 2008, Austrian vocalist Joanna Nieniewska was announced, but she left early the following year. This time, Greek singer Maxi Nil, known for collaborations with On Thorns I Ray and Moonspell, joined the band, and they released two albums, "Delta" (2011) and "Ethera" (2013). However, in 2013, not only the vocalist, but everyone except Thomas Kather left. The band faced a crisis. But Thomas didn't give up. He added French singer Clementine Delaunay and brought back three members who had participated in their first album (though the two returning members soon left again). After all those twists and turns, their sixth album, "The Deep and the Dark" (2018), was released. There are many bands that frequently change members. However, in the symphonic metal genre, where the vocals play a particularly important role, Visions of Atlantis is probably the only band to have had five different vocalists in six albums. But it should be said that all those struggles have paid off. The fifth vocalist, Clementine Delaunay, is a talented woman who was formerly in Serenity and also participated in Kai Hansen's Hansen & Friends. Since 2017, she has also been participating in the superstar symphonic metal band Exit Eden, attracting attention for various reasons. Clementine herself boasts that "The Deep and the Dark" is the strongest album in Visions of Atlantis's history, and there is no doubt that this was not just sales talk. The live album that has just been released is proof of that. Titled "The Deep and the Dark Live: Symphonic Metal Nights," this album, as the title suggests, captures a stage performance centered around songs from "The Deep and the Dark." They've finally found their ideal vocalist, and their absolute confidence in their live performance is evident. Listening to this live album reveals that this band, with nearly 20 years of experience, is currently at their peak. With numerous exemplary symphonic metal tracks and their unique mysterious and exotic feel, this live album encapsulates all of their best qualities. It's a must-listen for fans of Visions of Atlantis and Clementine, as well as fans of European symphonic metal bands like Nightwish and Epica. [Members] Clementine Delaunay (vocals), Christian Duha (guitar), Siegfried Summer (vocals), Herbert Gross (bass), Thomas Kather (drums) [Tracks planned for CD] 01. Intro 02. The Deep and the Dark 03. New Dawn 04. Book of Nature 05. Ritual Night 06. Siegfried's Farewell 07. Lost 08. The Silent Mutiny 09. The Last Home 10. Words of War 11. The Grand Illusion 12. Passing Dead End 13. Return to Lemuria Media reviews and more Austrian band Visions of Atlantis, featuring former Serenity and Exit Eden member Clementine, has released their live album, "The Deep and the Dark Live: Symphonic Metal Nights." This album, filled with exemplary symphonic metal tracks and their unique mysterious and exotic feel, is a must-listen for fans of Nightwish and Epica. (C)RS