It was the first album with guitarist Christian Hermsdörfer and with no official bassist. On January 27, 2012, the band announced the title Ethera for their upcoming album, which was scheduled to be released in 2012. Without Bogner, the band wouldn't have been born. The band was saddened to have lost their first vocalist and expressed sincere gratitude to Bogner, not only for five years of sharing a musical vision, but also for more than a decade of friendship inside and outside Visions of Atlantis. On January 6, 2012, Visions of Atlantis announced on their Facebook and MySpace pages that former singer Nicole Bogner had died at the age of 27 after fighting a severe disease over a long period of time. In August 2011, the band announced the title of their first EP Maria Magdalena, it was released on October 21, 2011.ĭeath of Nicole Bogner and Ethera (2012-2013) Instead, they will continue without a bassist as a fixed band member. In a recent interview Harb said that the band is not planning on replacing him. On July 18, 2011, bass player Mario Lochert left the band due to crucial internal differences. On December 3, 2010, VoA announced the new title of their 4th studio album Delta which was released on Februworldwide. The band announced the replacement vocalist, Maxi Nil from Greece, and was also known for her work with, guest with Moonspell her former band.ĭelta and "Maria Magdalena" EP (2010-2011) On July 29, 2009, VoA announced that because of health problems, Joanna Nieniewska is no longer in the band but will continue to support VoA behind the scenes. The band was advertising on their website the position for a female vocalist for several months, and on September 3, 2008, they finally announced that they had found a new female singer however, her identity wasn't revealed until February 1, 2009, as the 20-year old Austrian soprano vocalist Joanna Nieniewska. Joanna Nieniewska and Maxi Nil (2008-2009)Īfter Melissa's departure, Visions of Atlantis not only looked for a replacement for a singer, but also wrote the song material for the fourth album. Following this Visions of Atlantis announced a few days later that their ex guitarist, Werner Fiedler, had rejoined the band. On November 28, 2007, a message was posted on the official VoA website saying that Melissa Ferlaak and Wolfgang Koch had left the band, both citing personal reasons. Upon returning, the band went through changes in the line-up. The following autumn brought Visions of Atlantis to the United States, where the band toured together with Epica for 6 weeks and won numerous new fans.ĭeparture of Melissa Ferlaak and Wolfgang Koch (2007-2008) In May 2007, VoA released their 3rd album ], mastered at Finnvox studios and recorded at Bavarian Dreamscape Studio). In 2006, Martin Harb, who already played with VoA on their tour in Mexico in 2003, replaced Miro Holly. Official Visions of Atlantis logo New singer and 3rd studio album (2005-2007)Īfter Nicole left the band, she was replaced by American soprano signer Melissa Ferlaak (formerly with ) and Wolfgang Koch replaced Werner Fiedler. In late 2005, Bogner left the band due to commitments elsewhere. In early 2005, Visions of Atlantis did their tour across Europe, while being supported by labelmates Elis and Celtic rock based band Lyriel. To mark the release, Visions of Atlantis produced their first official music video to the track “Lost“, which received significant airplay on VIVA and MTV, and made it possible for the band to present the album. Now with Napalm Records, which released the band’s second studio effort ”Cast Away“ worldwide in November 2004. In 2003, the band saw some changes in line-up, replacing Christian Stani with Mario Plank and Chris Kamper with Miro Holly.Ĭast Away and Nicole's departure (2004-2005) In 2001 they signed with TTS Media Music/Black Arrow Productions, and in 2002 their first album, Eternal Endless Infinity was released. A first demo, Morning in Atlantis was released in 2000. Late in summer mezzo-soprano Nicole Bogner joined the project, and this was the birth of Visions of Atlantis. History Eternal Endless Infinity and Line-up changes (2000-2004)įascinated by the myth of Atlantis, Werner Fiedler, Thomas Caser, Christian Stani and Chris Kamper decided in August 2000 to work out a concept inspired by the secret of Atlantis.
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