Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the release of “The Epic Works 1991-2015”, a stunning box set collection from the German masters of progressive metal Vanden Plas Official on July 12, 2019.
The box set will include eight studio albums, one EP, a live recording, and a bonus disc (exclusive to the physical edition) entitled “Bonus Treasures,” that will include all unreleased, bonus, rare, and demo tracks from Vanden Plas.
See below for a full list of included albums and watch a trailer for the release here:
Pre-order HERE: http://radi.al/VandenPlasTheEpicWorks
i. “Colour Temple”
ii. “AcCult”
iii. “The God Thing”
iv. “Far Off Grace”
v. “Spirit of Live”
vi. “Beyond Daylight”
vii. “Christ 0”
viii. “The Seraphic Clockwork”
ix. “Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld [Path One]”
x. “Chronicles Of The Immortals (Netherworld II)”
xi. “Bonus Treasures” (Physical Edition Only)
A strictly limited edition of 1500 copies worldwide, this box set includes
a booklet with notes written by Stefan Glas (freelancer ROCK HARD Germany,
editor of UNDERGROUND EMPIRE) and Marco Magin (BREAKOUT Magazine) plus
never-before-seen pictures and band notes for each album.
In addition, Frontiers will make available, for the first time, a selection
of vinyl releases on 2xLP, 180g, gatefold, color vinyl including: “Colour
Temple,” “The God Thing,” “Far Off Grace,” “Beyond Daylight” and “Christ 0."
These will be pressed in very limited runs and then discontinued, so fans will
want to snatch these up quickly.
"We are very proud of the release of our box set "The Epic Works 1991 –
2015", which contains the demos, singles, and studio albums we released during
that period,” says guitarist Stephan Lill. "Lots of time was spent gathering
these releases, that covers almost 25 years, into a very nice package with a
detailed band history, lots of pictures with our fans and us together, and much
more. For us, and I think for our fans too, it is very exciting to follow our
musical development from the melodic power rock style we played in the beginning
of our career to the progressive metal we are known for today. Eight studio
albums, a live release, an acoustic release, and a collection of all the bonus
tracks we did during this period are on display here. The bonus track collection
showcases the other side of Vanden Plas: acoustic versions of songs of our own,
covers of musical influences like Dokken or Kansas, and special treats like a
cut from our rock opera "Ludus Danielis" or the song we wrote for our favourite
soccer club 1. FC Kaiserslautern. It almost seems a bit unreal when you see all
these releases together, considering the fact that at the same time all the band
members were engaged in many theatre productions, like "The Rocky Horror Show"
or "Jesus Christ Superstar", and that we wrote five rock operas as well, which
were performed in several German theatres. I hope our fans will enjoy this
musical journey as much as we did and still do.”
For more than 20 years, Vanden Plas have been flag bearers for intelligent,
intense, progressive metal. Since their debut album, “Colour Temple” up to their
most recent saga, “Chronicles Of The Immortals,” which saw the band collaborate
with Wolfgang Hohlbein, a writer who sold more than 40 million books worldwide,
Vanden Plas have wowed progressive metal fans with their amazing music.
This set is an unmissable occasion to get to know in-depth the abilities
and art of one of progressive metal’s greatest bands.
“Bonus Treasures” tracklist:
1. Kiss Of Death
2. Point Of Know Return
3. Gethsemane
4. Shape Of My Heart
5. Combien De Larmes (How Many Tears - French Version)
6. Raining In My Heart
7. Godmaker (Acoustic Radio Version)
8. Days Of Thunder
9. Fire
10. Ridin' The Wind
11. Eleyson
12. Das Ist Für Euch
Line-up:
Andy Kuntz – Vocals
Stephan Lill – Guitar
Andreas Lill – Drums
Günter Werno – Keyboards
Torsten Reichert - Bass
