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)
Another Day
Vision Divine Lyrics
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Climb a little higher
Find another reason to stay
Ashes in your hands
Mercy in your eyes
If you're searching for a silent
sky...
Look another way
You won't find it here
So die another day
The coldness of this words
The message in his silence,
"Face the candle to the
wind..."
This distance in my voice
Isn't leaving you a choice
So if you're looking for a time
to run away...
You won't find it here
Look another way
You won't find it here
So try another day
They took pictures of our
dreams
Ran to hide behind the stairs
And said maybe when it's right
for you, they'll fall
But if they don't come down
Resist the need to pull them in
And throw them away
Better to save the mystery
Than surrender to the secret
You won't find it here
Look another way
You won't find it here
So try another day
The lyrics of Another Day are a powerful call to action, urging the listener to live another day and continue to climb higher. The song is filled with imagery of searching and seeking, with phrases like "ashes in your hands" and "mercy in your eyes" painting a picture of someone struggling to find their way.
The chorus is particularly impactful, with its repeated refrain that the listener won't find what they're looking for if they keep searching in the same place. Instead, they need to "look another way" and "try another day".
The verses contain more specific instructions, including a warning not to surrender to secrets or give up on dreams. The final lines, "Better to save the mystery / Than surrender to the secret", remind the listener that there is value in mystery and uncertainty, and that they should hold onto that sense of wonder and possibility.
Overall, Another Day is a song that encourages listeners to keep moving forward, even when the path ahead is unclear or difficult. Its powerful lyrics and driving melody make it a favorite among fans of Vision Divine and Dream Theater alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Live another day
Keep going and don't give up, even if life is challenging.
Climb a little higher
Strive to improve and push yourself to be better than you were before.
Find another reason to stay
Look for positivity in life and focus on the things that make you want to keep going.
Ashes in your hands
Your past mistakes and failures may be in your hands, but they can be overcome and you can move forward.
Mercy in your eyes
Be kind and compassionate towards yourself and others, even when things are tough.
If you're searching for a silent sky...
If you're seeking peace or clarity, you won't find it in the current situation.
You won't find it here
The current situation is not conducive to finding what you're searching for.
Look another way
Try a different approach or perspective to find what you're searching for.
So die another day
Don't give up, keep fighting for what you want and what you believe in.
The coldness of this words
There may be a lack of warmth or emotion in the message being conveyed.
The message in his silence,
The things left unsaid can sometimes carry more significance.
Face the candle to the wind...
Confront your problems head-on, even if it's challenging or uncomfortable.
This distance in my voice
There may be some emotional distance between the singer and the listener.
Isn't leaving you a choice
The current situation may feel like there are limited options for moving forward.
So if you're looking for a time to run away...
If you're considering avoiding your problems, now may not be the best time.
They took pictures of our dreams
Others may have expectations or opinions about the things we hope to achieve.
Ran to hide behind the stairs
They may try to avoid confrontation or responsibility when things don't go as planned.
And said maybe when it's right for you, they'll fall
Others may suggest that success will come when the timing is right.
But if they don't come down
Success may not always be guaranteed or easily achievable.
Resist the need to pull them in
Avoid pushing too hard or being overly controlling in the pursuit of your dreams.
And throw them away
Don't give up on your dreams, even if they seem challenging or unreachable.
Better to save the mystery
The unknown or uncertain can sometimes be exciting and worth exploring.
Than surrender to the secret
It's better to keep pushing and trying than to give up without trying to solve the unknown.
So try another day
Keep pushing forward and trying, even if things don't work out the first time around.
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rogelio Pedro
Creo que supera la versión original muy sublime su voz de Luppi
Vagner Brentan
És un borracho !!
sidarkkus
Estai loco, la producción de Prater en ese disco es inigualable.
Ali Reza
good voice
...i very like it..
The Next Kong Hee
Spotify needs this. IAW turns 30, next year.
Hector Soto Carrasco
Me perturban los arreglos que le hacen a la voz de Luppi siendo que el no los necesita
Peter Gonzalez
No es que se los hagan, a él le gusta así, en todas las bandas en las que ha estado suenas así, saludos
Felipe Maldonado
Super de acuerdo, la version live es mucho mejor