Vision Divine
Vision Divine is an Italian power/progressive metal band formed in 1998. Read Full Bio ↴Vision Divine is an Italian power/progressive metal band formed in 1998.
Originally a solo project from Olaf Thörsen (born Carlo Andrea Magnani). Soon, Fabio Lione rejoined him after the first Labyrinth period ("No Limits"), and then what was supposed to be a solo project quickly turns into a band, taking its new name from Labyrinth's previous name ("Vision") and from the title that was supposed to be given to Olaf's first solo album ("Divine"). Completing the line up Mat Stancioiu (drums), Andrew McPauls (keyboards) and Andrea "Tower" Torricini (bass).
In its first three years the band released two albums, and started touring (South American Tour in December 2000), where for the first time an Italian heavy metal band got the chance to play (and sold-out) in countries like Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Panama and Mexico.
In 2001, the band started writing and recording the new album, titled "Send Me An Angel", that was released in January 2002. At the end of the same year, Olaf decided to leave Labyrinth, to focus just on Vision and also deciding to stop any rumours from some magazine, pretending to consider Vision as nothing but a "side project". For the same reason Andrew and Mat split from the band and were replaced by Oleg Smirnoff at keyboards (ex Eldritch) and Matteo Amoroso at drums (ex Athena). In 2003 the band started the songwriting for the third album, when Fabio started having some problem regarding the co-existence of his career and Vision Divine related duties. After a few months, they mutually agreed to split. They then proceeded to add new singer Michele Luppi, a vocalist with a previous experience in live performances. With this new line-up they completed the final songs for the album that was to be titled "Stream of Consciousness". The album was released in April 2004.
With a brand new line-up and with renewed ambitions the band canceled any previous deal, deciding to join Scarlet Records for the Italian territory, King Records for the Japanese territory and Metal Blade for the rest of the world. In 2005, the band released "The Perfect Machine", which was recorded at Goldenworks Mixing Suite studio and produced by Stratovarius' leader Timo Tolkki.
In 2006, Andrea "Tower" Torricini left the band for not being able to guarantee full-time dedication to the band[citation needed], and Cristiano Bertocchi replaced him. By September, "The Perfect Machine", according to their website "was immediately described as one of the best Italian metal releases ever, becoming one of Scarlet's all time best-sellers". A new digipack was released containing four bonus tracks. Also, Riccardo "Ricky" Quaggliatto left the band due to personal problems, replaced by new drummer Alessandro Bissa.
In 2007 Vision Divine recorded their album, "The 25th Hour", along with Timo Tolkki and Alessandro Bissa in New Sin Studios. It was released on June 29, 2007.
In April 2008 Vision Divine announced Michele Luppi is no longer singing with Vision Divine, and in May 2008 Olaf Thörsen announced that Fabio Lione rejoined the band as a full-time vocalist.
Vision Divine released their sixth album, "9 Degrees West of the Moon",on January 23, 2009, the first with Lione on vocals after Michele Luppi's departure.
In 2012 Vision Divine signed with EarMusic/Edel Group Records and released their seventh studio album entitled "Destination Set to Nowhere" on September 14, 2012.
In 2016, the band announced drummer Alessandro Bissa decided to peacefully part ways and announced Mike Terrana as the new member.
On April 28, 2018, Fabio had announced his second departure from the band. In December 2018, the band hired formed Derdian singer Ivan Giannini as new lead vocalist. They released their first single called "Angel of Revenge" on 9 December 2018.
Discography
Albums
1999 - Vision Divine
2002 - Send Me an Angel
2004 - Stream of Consciousness
2005 - The Perfect Machine
2007 - The 25th Hour
2009 - 9 Degrees West of the Moon
2012 - Destination Set to Nowhere
2019 - When All The Heroes Are Dead
Demos
1999 - Symmetry - The Official Demo series Vol 3
2002- Colours Of My World
Members
Current members
Olaf Thörsen - Guitar (1998–present)
Andrea "Tower" Torricini - Bass (1999-2006, 2012–present)
Federico Puleri - Guitar (2002–present)
Alessio "Tom" Lucatti - Keyboard (2006–present)
Mike Terrana - Drums (2016–present)
Ivan Giannini - Vocals (2018 - present)
Former members
Fabio Lione - Vocals (1998-2003, 2008–2018)
Alessandro "Bix" Bissa - Drums (2006-2016)
Michele Luppi - Vocals (2003-2008)
Cristiano Bertocchi - Bass (2006-2012)
Andrew Mc Pauls - Keyboard (1999-2002)
Oleg Smirnoff - Keyboard (2002-2005)
Mat Stancioiu - Drums (1999-2002)
Matteo Amoroso - Drums (2003-2005)
Ricky Quagliato - Drums (2005-2006)
Danil Morini - Drums (2005) (session music)
Originally a solo project from Olaf Thörsen (born Carlo Andrea Magnani). Soon, Fabio Lione rejoined him after the first Labyrinth period ("No Limits"), and then what was supposed to be a solo project quickly turns into a band, taking its new name from Labyrinth's previous name ("Vision") and from the title that was supposed to be given to Olaf's first solo album ("Divine"). Completing the line up Mat Stancioiu (drums), Andrew McPauls (keyboards) and Andrea "Tower" Torricini (bass).
In its first three years the band released two albums, and started touring (South American Tour in December 2000), where for the first time an Italian heavy metal band got the chance to play (and sold-out) in countries like Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Panama and Mexico.
In 2001, the band started writing and recording the new album, titled "Send Me An Angel", that was released in January 2002. At the end of the same year, Olaf decided to leave Labyrinth, to focus just on Vision and also deciding to stop any rumours from some magazine, pretending to consider Vision as nothing but a "side project". For the same reason Andrew and Mat split from the band and were replaced by Oleg Smirnoff at keyboards (ex Eldritch) and Matteo Amoroso at drums (ex Athena). In 2003 the band started the songwriting for the third album, when Fabio started having some problem regarding the co-existence of his career and Vision Divine related duties. After a few months, they mutually agreed to split. They then proceeded to add new singer Michele Luppi, a vocalist with a previous experience in live performances. With this new line-up they completed the final songs for the album that was to be titled "Stream of Consciousness". The album was released in April 2004.
With a brand new line-up and with renewed ambitions the band canceled any previous deal, deciding to join Scarlet Records for the Italian territory, King Records for the Japanese territory and Metal Blade for the rest of the world. In 2005, the band released "The Perfect Machine", which was recorded at Goldenworks Mixing Suite studio and produced by Stratovarius' leader Timo Tolkki.
In 2006, Andrea "Tower" Torricini left the band for not being able to guarantee full-time dedication to the band[citation needed], and Cristiano Bertocchi replaced him. By September, "The Perfect Machine", according to their website "was immediately described as one of the best Italian metal releases ever, becoming one of Scarlet's all time best-sellers". A new digipack was released containing four bonus tracks. Also, Riccardo "Ricky" Quaggliatto left the band due to personal problems, replaced by new drummer Alessandro Bissa.
In 2007 Vision Divine recorded their album, "The 25th Hour", along with Timo Tolkki and Alessandro Bissa in New Sin Studios. It was released on June 29, 2007.
In April 2008 Vision Divine announced Michele Luppi is no longer singing with Vision Divine, and in May 2008 Olaf Thörsen announced that Fabio Lione rejoined the band as a full-time vocalist.
Vision Divine released their sixth album, "9 Degrees West of the Moon",on January 23, 2009, the first with Lione on vocals after Michele Luppi's departure.
In 2012 Vision Divine signed with EarMusic/Edel Group Records and released their seventh studio album entitled "Destination Set to Nowhere" on September 14, 2012.
In 2016, the band announced drummer Alessandro Bissa decided to peacefully part ways and announced Mike Terrana as the new member.
On April 28, 2018, Fabio had announced his second departure from the band. In December 2018, the band hired formed Derdian singer Ivan Giannini as new lead vocalist. They released their first single called "Angel of Revenge" on 9 December 2018.
Discography
Albums
1999 - Vision Divine
2002 - Send Me an Angel
2004 - Stream of Consciousness
2005 - The Perfect Machine
2007 - The 25th Hour
2009 - 9 Degrees West of the Moon
2012 - Destination Set to Nowhere
2019 - When All The Heroes Are Dead
Demos
1999 - Symmetry - The Official Demo series Vol 3
2002- Colours Of My World
Members
Current members
Olaf Thörsen - Guitar (1998–present)
Andrea "Tower" Torricini - Bass (1999-2006, 2012–present)
Federico Puleri - Guitar (2002–present)
Alessio "Tom" Lucatti - Keyboard (2006–present)
Mike Terrana - Drums (2016–present)
Ivan Giannini - Vocals (2018 - present)
Former members
Fabio Lione - Vocals (1998-2003, 2008–2018)
Alessandro "Bix" Bissa - Drums (2006-2016)
Michele Luppi - Vocals (2003-2008)
Cristiano Bertocchi - Bass (2006-2012)
Andrew Mc Pauls - Keyboard (1999-2002)
Oleg Smirnoff - Keyboard (2002-2005)
Mat Stancioiu - Drums (1999-2002)
Matteo Amoroso - Drums (2003-2005)
Ricky Quagliato - Drums (2005-2006)
Danil Morini - Drums (2005) (session music)
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Vision Divine Lyrics
1st Day of a Never Ending Day Come on here with me Listen to my words... You don't have…
A Perfect Suicide Two pills: I'll be free, don't you think? Is it the…
A Touch of Evil [Judas Priest cover] You mesmerise slowly Till I cant be…
Alpha & Omega Cold as inhuman light… Tell me why are you calling my…
Angels in Disguise Look around yourself See with eyes of innocence and you wil…
Another Day Live another day Climb a little higher Find another reason…
Apocalypse Coming Hear my distant calling in this lonely night It's my never-e…
Ascension "Here I am… Is this the end you always have been…
Away From You I'm on the run, the air is so cold around I…
Beyond The Sun And Far Away [Music: Magnani, Tordiglione, Lucatti] [Lyrics: Magnani] …
Black & White ...And the, alright Let's play the big game of life and…
Black Mask Of Fear Can you give me some answers I need you to help…
Colors of my World [Music:Smirnoff,Magnani - Melody:Tordiglione - Lyrics:Magnan…
Destination Set To Nowhere [Music: Magnani, Tordiglione, Lucatti] [Lyrics: Magnani] …
Eagle Fly Free People are in big confusion they don't like their constitut…
Essence of Time I shiver ′cause you took my breath away Unknown strange and…
Exodus Promised land, Would you listen to the cry of a lonely…
Eyes of a Child You man, tell me why you are so dour Won?t you…
Fading Shadow Hey there, can't you see me now? I'm here with you Why…
Flame of Hate I have no feelings Nothing to fear All I was dreaming Now lo…
Fly How many times Have I been falling down? Lost in the dark …
Forever Young Another Season has gone, Silver in my hair, I close my…
God Is Dead I assume I'll disappearâ?¦ How dare you to drive me away? S…
Heaven Calling In the air I can only hear the freedom The night has…
Here in 6048 Here, in 6048 Where the future is so real Where everything s…
Here We Die [Music: Magnani, Tordiglione] [Lyrics: Magnani] I left m…
Identities You and me A madman and his Angel to their final…
La Vita Fugge [Music:Smirnoff,Magnani - Melody:Luppi - Lyrics:Magnani] La…
La Vitta Fugge [Music:Smirnoff,Magnani - Melody:Luppi - Lyrics:Magnani] …
Land of Fear If I try to realize the great time we're living…
Mermaids From Their Moons [Music: Magnani, Tordiglione] [Lyrics: Magnani] In the s…
Message To Home [Music: Magnani, Tordiglione] [Lyrics: Magnani] If I cou…
My Angel Died My angel died He passed away tonight… His feathers turned …
New Eden I am the mighty lord of the sky I am the…
Now That You've Gone I wonder where we're going and how we'll survive We all…
Of Light And Darkness Here I am, faced to you Tell me now whatever could…
On The Wings Of The Storm Look for my eyes through the darkness Calling my name to…
Out in Open Space Out of the path of reason Close to the seventh sky There…
Out of a Distant Night Cold as inhuman light… Tell me why are you calling my…
Out of the Maze [Music:Smirnoff,Magnani - Melody:Tordiglione - Lyrics:Magnan…
Pain There's no tomorrow for you, losers And no salvation from my…
Rising Sun Father tell me, you still there, or not? I seem like…
S'i Fosse Foco S'i fosse fuoco, arderei 'l mondo; s'i fosse vento, lo temp…
Send Me an Angel Oh, God where have you gone? Why did you leave me…
Shades [Music:Smirnoff,Magnani - Melody:Luppi - Lyrics:Magnani] Ug…
Stream of Unconsciousness [Music:Smirnoff,Magnani - Melody:Tordiglione - Lyrics:Magnan…
Take on Me [A-ha Cover] Talking away I don't know what I'm to say I'll…
Taste of a Goodbye T's getting cold outside The same as in my life Now that…
The 25th Hour Alone in the dark of a blue cage I struggled against…
The Ancestor's Blood God, powerful God Are your sons getting free? God, uh... Pow…
The Ark [Music: Magnani, Tordiglione, Lucatti] [Lyrics: Magnani] …
The Call Every night they're coming, When my eyes are cloasing and I…
The Daemon you Hide My name was Marielle but you can call me Mary You…
The Dream Maker [Music: Magnani, Tordiglione, Lucatti] [Lyrics: Magnani] …
The Fallen Feather [Music:Smirnoff,Magnani - Melody:Tordiglione - Lyrics:Magnan…
The Final Countdown We're leaving together, But still it's farewell And maybe we…
The House Of The Angels [Music: Magnani, Tordiglione, Lucatti] [Lyrics: Magnani] …
The Killing Speed of Time Everything I loved Disappeared, it's gone Everything I lov…
The Lighthouse [Music: Magnani, Tordiglione] [Lyrics: Magnani] In the n…
The Miracle No, never thought it was simply fantasy, You gotta put all…
The Needle Lies (Spoken:) (Nikki:) "I've had enough and I WANT OUT!" (Dr. …
The Perfect Machine "Therefore, I confirm you a new era for humankind is…
The River Into the folds of time, crossing the great river There is…
The Secret of Life [Music:Smirnoff,Magnani - Melody:Tordiglione - Lyrics:Magnan…
The Sin Is You [Music: Lucatti, Tordiglione] [Lyrics: Magnani] Maybe It…
The Streets of Laudomia For you I'll cross the seven seas Till the gates of…
The Whisper I'm looking through the window, Outside the fog is slowly fl…
Through the Eyes of God My body forsaken, my feelings coming down I'm here with no…
Versions of the Same [Music:Smirnoff,Magnani - Melody:Tordiglione - Lyrics:Magnan…
Violet Loneliness I'm walking in the night How many thoughts are calling me? …
Vision Divine Am I dreaming ? I can't believe it... Can't explain what…
We Are We Are Not [Music:Smirnoff,Magnani - Melody:Luppi - Lyrics:Magnani] My…