Visions of Atlantis announce new album: Pirates II

Photo Credit: Robert Eikelpoth / Photo editing by Blake Armstrong

Visions of Atlantis are continuing with their pirate storyline, which has been working tremendously well for them over the last few years, with the announcement of their new album, Pirates II – Armada out July 5, 2024, via Napalm Records. Following the success of their previous release, Pirates (2022), this new chapter promises to take the group on a higher exploration of the symphonic metal seas. Led by Clèmentine Delauney and captain Michele Guaitoli, the band has unveiled their first single and title track, “Armada,” alongside an official music video. The album promises a hurricane of feelings, from the electrifying rumble of a pirate party to the melancholy melodies of mourning.

The story is described as:

“A new day of sailing begins, the wind on our side, and the sea speaks of recent battles. The air feels fresh – Hypocrisy, greed, envy – hearts of the old world finally disclose their deluded truth. Old leaders are losing ground, their lies are getting worse, and darkness creeps in. Each sunny day hides a coming storm, nature testing our strength for the last battle.

We’ve become pirates as their counterparts, free-spirited and true at heart. Navigating storms that try to make us doubt, we see the light in the darkness. The old truth is fading, making room for a new story. Our destiny is in our hands, in our hearts, in every step we take. Reconnecting with ourselves, we touch the essence of life we share with all creatures. Together, unstoppable, connected to the truth, guided by the sun and storms.

We’ll rule the oceans, the mainland, every street, every house, spreading hope. Our pirate cries will last for centuries, with ancestors humming our tunes, our words sung in the new world we create. Our glory will live on forever. United as one force, one army, under a final ARMADA.”

Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: