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)
The Sin Is You
Vision Divine Lyrics
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[Lyrics: Magnani]
Maybe It's the human nature pushing people to want more
Maybe you just can't get by with what you have, who knows
Once again it's all the same
Then I guess you'll never learn
To live in peace without complaints
I can't stand it anymore
This was not the plan I drew
This ain't what we came here for
Fire in Eden once again
Who will take the blame now?
You took this heaven down, digging your own grave
Fire in Eden once again
Tell me where you run now?
Wherever you may go things won't change
'cause the sin is you...you are the sin
In the end it's all a failure, I can only feel the shame
For the people like you living with no peace, no smiles...
You're the proof that God was right
When he kicked us out of Eden the first time
You'll never learn...
I can't stand it anymore
This was not the plan I drew
This ain't what we came here for
Fire in Eden once again
Who will take the blame now?
You took this heaven down, digging your own grave
Fire in Eden once again
Tell me where you run now?
Wherever you may go things won't change
'cause the sin is you...you are the sin
[May you all be damned! You quickly turned this heaven into the
same hell we all left. There won't be any other chance, and anyway
it would be just useless to try. Go on with your stupidity, see this
new world falling down and be happy, while we all die here!]
The lyrics of "The Sin Is You" by Vision Divine reflect on humanity's constant desire for more than they have and their selfishness, which inevitably leads to destruction. The verses convey a sense of resignation to this fact, with the singer acknowledging human nature's limitations and inability to find contentment without wanting more. However, the chorus takes on a more frustrated and accusatory tone as the singer voices their discontent with the current state of affairs, blaming humanity for the destruction of the paradise they were given. The bridge takes on a more pessimistic tone, with the singer feeling ashamed of humanity's failures and acknowledging that they will never learn from their mistakes.
The lyrics draw heavily on religious motifs, specifically referencing the biblical story of Adam and Eve being expelled from Eden due to their disobedience, which serves as a metaphor for humanity's inherent flaws. The song suggests that humans are inherently sinful, driven by their selfish desires and incapable of learning from their past mistakes. The lyrics take on a somewhat bleak tone, suggesting that humanity is doomed to repeat its mistakes and that there is no hope for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe It's the human nature pushing people to want more
It could be that it is the inherent quality of humans that makes them crave for more things than what they already possess in life.
Maybe you just can't get by with what you have, who knows
It could be that it is difficult for someone to survive with just what they already possess as their needs might amplify or keep changing with the course of their life, and hence it would be hard for one to predict their own wants and requirements.
Once again it's all the same
It seems like it's a consistent pattern or behavior that keeps repeating with the human race.
Then I guess you'll never learn
Assuming that the aforementioned pattern is never going to change or that humans might never alter their ways.
To live in peace without complaints
To exist in harmony and without grudges or dissatisfaction towards anyone or anything.
This was not the plan I drew
This is not how I had envisioned things to work out.
This ain't what we came here for
This was not the goal or intention for which we started this journey.
Fire in Eden once again
A metaphorical phrase referring to the chaos or conflict that has resurfaced yet again and disrupted the earlier state of tranquility or happiness.
Who will take the blame now?
Trying to discern or place the liability on someone for the present state of affairs.
You took this heaven down, digging your own grave
Blaming someone for bringing about the current chaos or turmoil that affected everyone, and how their actions created consequences that will harm them in the long run.
Tell me where you run now?
Asking someone about their escape plan or course of action in the wake of the current situation.
Wherever you may go things won't change
Irrespective of their current location or situation, things will remain constant or might not be any different for them.
'cause the sin is you...you are the sin
Indirectly blaming someone for everything that has gone wrong and suggesting that they are the cause for things not working out as intended.
For the people like you living with no peace, no smiles...
The line suggests that certain people might be living a life full of misery and despair, and they might not be happy with anything at all.
You're the proof that God was right
The God referred to in the line is probably the Christian God who had banished Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden after they had sinned. So, the line is saying that the current situation and such people are proof that God's judgment was right.
When he kicked us out of Eden the first time
A reference to the Biblical story of Adam and Eve's expulsion from paradise. The line suggests that humans were already kicked out of paradise once for their misdeeds, and we are about to be kicked out again.
You'll never learn...
A pessimistic take on the human nature and how humans might never change their behavior or act differently.
[May you all be damned! You quickly turned this heaven into the
An expression of frustration and disappointment with the way things have turned out, as the heaven referred to has transformed into something different that had originally been envisaged
same hell we all left. There won't be any other chance, and anyway
The current situation is similar to hell, and it's unlikely that there will be another opportunity to make amends or set things right.
it would be just useless to try. Go on with your stupidity, see this
new world falling down and be happy, while we all die here!']
Accepting the futility of trying to change anything and urging others to continue with their foolhardiness, even if it causes the new world to crumble and destroy us all.
Contributed by Asher K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pirottino
disco meraviglioso.
@dreamofflowers1590
Meet in the Hell! Hahahaaa....!
@Ueruderutsu
Parece que o Vision Divine esta deixando de lado o power metal...