[schema type=”review” name=”Vanden Plas – Chronicles of the Immortals: Netherworld II” description=”Label: Frontiers Records” author=”Sabine van Gameren” pubdate=”2015-11-06″ ]
Vanden Plas is a German formation making Progressive Metal. They originally founded in the 80’s and released a bunch of albums since. “Chronicles of the Immortals: Netherworld II” is number ten in line and it is out now.
Of course listening to an album of which the concept had already a part one and you missed is always interesting. Can you pick it up anyway, or do you feel something is missing? Well from what we can say about this: Don’t worry, it is ok to give this one a chance first. The album is well thought and comes with the sound of Vanden Plas. Some unique look is always a winner and these guys are winning it for their putting their symphonic parts in such a nice place in their mix that it does not overkill the power that is behind it but supports it big time. Then, here and there they may go overboard a bit with bringing the show off a bit too much forward, but if you learn to be patient with it, it won’t bother you much anymore.
“Chronicles of the Immortals: Netherworld II” is a stable release with interesting moments, the band knows very well what they want and are not do too much windowdressing. A fair album that stands on its own.
Line-up:
Andy Kuntz – vocals
Günter Werno – keyboards
Stephan Lill – guitars
Andreas Lill – drums
Torsten Reichert – bass
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Tracklist: 01. Vision 11even – In My Universe 02. Vision 12elve – Godmaker’s Temptation 03. Vision 13teen – Stone Roses Edge 04. Vision 14teen – Blood Of Eden 1 – All Love Must Die 2 – The Rite 3 – This Is The Night 05. Vision 15teen – Monster 06. Vision 16teen – Diabolica Comedia 07. Vision 17teen – Where Have The Children Gone 08. Vision 18teen – The Last Fight 09. Vision 19teen – Circle Of The Devil |
Links:
Vanden Plas Official
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