Visions of Atlantis Storms the International Charts with Pirates II – Armada!

The pirates of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have topped the charts worldwide, reaching #5 on the Official German Album Charts, #5 on the Official Austrian Album Charts, #4 on the UK Rock Charts, #30 on the UK Official Sales Charts, #16 on the Official Swiss Album Charts, #2 on the US Hard Music Album Charts, #3 on the Canadian Hard Music Album Charts and #39 on the French Physical Album Charts – to only name a few – with their new album, Pirates II – Armada.

This album continues and expands on the success of Pirates (2022), which charted in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK, USA, Canada, and various other positions in Europe upon its release. Furthermore, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS conquered the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, the Sabaton Cruise, ProgPower USA, Bloodstock Festival UK, and several other festivals, as well as a 2023 North American headline tour. This fall, the band will embark on 33 shows all over Europe – the biggest headline tour of their promising career so far. Brace yourself and prepare for this unique symphonic metal spectacle!

Visions Of Atlantis state:

“Thank you, Sailors, worldwide for joining our mighty ARMADA!”

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."

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. 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

Experience VISIONS OF ATLANTIS on tour in 2024:

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 / Proxima (venue upgrade)
• 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:

• 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