Vision Divine
Formed: 1998
From:
Massa,
Italy
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Vision Divine News
Below is our complete Vision Divine news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Angra Announces Guest Vocalist For 70K Tons Cruise
After the departure of vocalist Edu Falaschi, Brazilian power/progressive metal band Angra has announced that Rhapsody of Fire/Vision Divine tenor Fabio Lione will be the guest vocalist at the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise that departs from Miami on January 28, 2013 and returns on February 1, 2013.
In a post on the band's official website it reads: "Fabio Lione will be the guest vocalist for the next Angra concert to be held in the "70,000 Tons Of Metal". The ship "Majesty Of The Seas" will leave Miami on January 28 towards the Caribbean for 5 days and 4 nights with 2,000 fans on board. The world's biggest floating Heavy Metal Festival will feature 40 bands including, Evergrey, Gotthard, Týr, Helloween and Kreator."
Vision Divine Posts New Music Video
Italian metal band Vision Divine, featuring Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire) and Olaf Thörsen (Labyrinth), posted a new music video for the song "Mermaids From Their Moons." The song appears on the band's latest album "Destination Set to Nowhere" (see review at this location). The album drops in North America on September 18, 2012 through Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records.
Check out "Mermaids From Their Moons" here:
Vision Divine Announces U.S. Release Date
Italian power/progressive band Vision Divine, founded by guitarist and songwriter Olaf Thorsen (Labyrinth) and singer Fabio Lione (Rhapsody Of Fire), announced that the album "Destination Set To Nowhere" will drop in North America on September 18, 2012 via Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records. The album is also scheduled for release in Europe through Germany's EarMusic/Edel Group Records on September 14, 2012.
Featuring 11 tracks, the saga of "Destination Set To Nowhere" follows a man’s journey through outer space. He, along with other like-minded individuals, fled the earth out of social-political frustration. Together they eventually locate a new planet to inhabit where they could truly live out their visions of peace. Slowly though, they revert to the same ideologies they meant to leave behind. The only escape is to set out again, one man leaving alone: destination set to nowhere.
Comments Olaf Thorsen of the offering: “We are sure this album will finally give us the chance to show all of our potential; we worked hard on it in order to give the best possible album. In the end, we went even beyond our expectations thanks to the excitement and the good vibes we got from starting this adventure.”
The track list for "Destination Set To Nowhere" is as follows:
1. S´io Fosse Foco
2. The Dream Maker
3. Beyond The Sun And Far Away
4. The Ark
5. Mermaids From Their Moons
6. The Lighthouse
7. Message To Home
8. The House Of The Angels
9. The Sin Is You
10. Here We Die
11. Destination Set To Nowhere More...
Vision Divine Streaming New Track
Italian power/progressive band Vision Divine, founded by guitarist and songwriter Olaf Thorsen (Labyrinth) and singer Fabio Lione (Rhapsody Of Fire), is streaming the new song "Mermaids From Their Moons" from the band's forthcoming seventh studio release "Destination Set to Nowhere." The album is scheduled for release through Germany's EarMusic/Edel Group Records on September 14, 2012.
As previously announced, "Destination Set to Nowhere" is a concept album which takes place in space, starting from the social-political troubles everybody is experiencing in every-day life. It follows a man on his journey through open space, after having left the earth together with like-minded people. They set out to search a new home, a new planet to make everything better, to live their vision of peace. Finally, after a long journey, a new planet to call home has been found. But slowly, the crew falls back into the same old routines. The new found heaven has turned into the same hell they all wanted to leave behind. The only way to escape is to set out again, one man leaving alone – destination set to nowhere.
The track list for "Destination Set to Nowhere" is as follows:
1. S'io Fosse Foco
2. The Dream Maker
3. Beyond the Sun and Far Away
4. The Ark
5. Mermaids from Their Moons
6. The Lighthouse
7. Message to Home
8. The House of the Angels
9. The Sin Is You
10. Here We Die
11. Destination Set to Nowhere
Check out "Mermaids From Their Moons" here: More...
Vision Divine Signs With EarMusic/Edel, New LP
Italian power/progressive band Vision Divine, founded by guitarist and songwriter Olaf Thorsen (Labyrinth) and singer Fabio Lione (Rhapsody Of Fire), announced that the band has signed with Germany's EarMusic/Edel Group Records and will release its seventh studio album "Destination Set to Nowhere" on September 14, 2012.
According to the press release: “Destination Set To Nowhere” is a melting pot, a perfect mix of all the styles the band has crossed and experimented with over the years. The concept album is kept in their well-known style, spiced up with a futuristic twist. The high-class production adds up to the unbelievably driven sound.
The concept of “Destination Set To Nowhere” takes place in space, starting from the social-political troubles everybody is experiencing in every-day life. It follows a man on his journey through open space, after having left the earth together with like-minded people. They set out to search a new home, a new planet to make everything better, to live their vision of peace. Finally, after a long journey, a new planet to call home has been found. But slowly, the crew falls back into the same old routines. The new found heaven has turned into the same hell they all wanted to leave behind. The only way to escape is to set out again, one man leaving alone – destination set to nowhere.
Thorsen had the following comments on the album: “We are sure this album will finally give us the chance to show all of our potential, and we worked hard on it in order to give the best possible album. In the end, we went even beyond our expectations, and I must admit it’s also thanks to the excitement and the good vibes we got from starting this adventure.” More...
Elvenking Announces Czech Shows
Italian power metal band Elvenking has issued the following update:
"2010 will be a great year for ELVENKING, with the new album on the way and a lot of live appearances on European (and maybe beyond stages). To start with, we announce two new live dates in Czech Republic with Vision Divine and Mob Rules:
March 12th, Prague - Music Hall Exit Chmelnice
March 13th, Brno - FAVAL music circus"
Drummer Zender comments, “We cannot wait to be back to Czech Republic! We love the fans over there and the promoters are wonderful guys!” More live dates to be announced soon.
Vision Divine Part Ways With Singer Michele Luppi
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thörsen, have issued the following statement:
"Michele Luppi is no longer singing with VISION DIVINE."
"Beside any speculation which could be done regarding the truth behind all this, we simply believe it was the right time to both make the right choice. We wish Michele all the best with his future and we thank him for the great time we had together."
"The new singer will be announced on May 1st."
"We'd like to specify that the band will respect any scheduled activity, and nothing will be delayed."
"Thanks for your support and see you soon on stage."
Elvenking Announce More Tour Dates
Italian folk metallers ELVENKING have scheduled the following tour dates:
Mar. 01 - Mozzate, Italy - Motorock AS (w/ OVERTURES)
Apr. 19 - Prato, Italy - Siddharta
Jun. 20 - Moraro, Italy - Morarock 2008 (w/ VISION DIVINE)
Sep. 26 - Atlanta, GA - ProgPower USA IX
ELVENKING's new album, "The Scythe", was released in Europe in September 2007 via AFM Records.
Vision Divine Update Live Schedule
Italian melodic metallers VISION DIVINE have updated their live schedule as follows:
February
2 - Rock Planet - Pinarella di Cervia (Ra), Italy
16 - Lucille - Verona, Italy
March
2 - ITALIAN GODS OF METAL - Milano, Italy
13 - Jail Break - Roma, Italy
29 - Siddharta - Prato, Italy
June
20 - Morarock 2008 - Moraro (Gorizia), Italy
Vision Divine Announce South American Dates
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thörsen, have announced the following live dates in South America:
Nov. 09 - Curitiba, Brazil - Opera Rock
Nov. 10 - Asunciòn, Paraguay - Club Aleman
Nov. 15 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Novedades *
Nov. 17 - Lima, Peru - Onuba *
Nov. 18 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Roxy Club *
* with ALMAH
Vision Divine Cancel South American Tour
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thörsen, have posted the following message on their official web site:
"We are sorry and shocked for what just happened. Without any [notice], and even worse, after many promises from third parties who were managing the tour, we discovered just now, once arrived in the USA, that the Latin tour won't take place because of too many problems with flight tickets and many other things that are even impossible to be explained. We are simply shocked and surprised by seeing how things have been managed. We feel ripped off as surely should feel those who already bought tickets to our shows. We are also gonna sue somebody for what happened, but this won't change the mess. More...
Vision Divine Chilean Tour "Suspended"
Italian progressive metallers VISION DIVINE have posted the following message at their official website:
"The shows in Chile are temporarily suspended. We will update you as soon as we have exact news. This is not a decision from the band of course, but it’s something about the producer, who’s not cooperating with the rest of the countries in order to make things happen in the best way. We can’t tell more at the moment, but we’re trying to solve the problem somehow. Sorry for the inconvenience. Of course you will be updated here, through the website, and newsletter."
In more upbeat news, Vision Divine have announced a chat session with new bassist Cristiano Bertocchi. The chat is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22nd at 9 PM (Italian time). For any questions email maximus@visiondivine.com.
