The band has confirmed a set of dates next year, in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany, and will head to Atlanta, US, for the Prog Power Festival in September 2025. The full list of confirmed tour dates is HERE.

Vocalist Andy Kuntz describes the new single: “Sanctimonarium” is certainly a treasure trove of progressive metal. Over 10 minutes full of power, virtuosity, melody, vocal hooklines and effective arrangements. Can a fan of this style of music ask for more? The answer is: no!”

In this song, Vanden Plas combines all the ingredients that make progressive metal so special and fuse them with a profound allegory about life, death and all the little things between that can shake this construct. 

After a hiatus of four years since their last album, the band makes a triumphant return with an enthralling assortment of tracks, showcasing their unmatched musical skill and narrative artistry. 
 
This album signifies a significant milestone for Vanden Plas as they welcome Alessandro Del Vecchio as their new keyboardist, infusing fresh vigour and creativity into the band’s dynamic line-up. Del Vecchio’s addition promises to push Vanden Plas’s sound to unprecedented levels while staying faithful to their distinctive style.
 
“The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things” carries on the band’s legacy of pushing musical boundaries, melding intricate melodies with thought-provoking lyrics. It follows the footsteps of their acclaimed “The Ghost Xperiment” series, cementing Vanden Plas’s status as a leading force in the progressive rock genre.
 
Guitarist Stephan Lill, who chiefly crafted the compositions on the previous albums, takes sole charge of the music on “The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things”, while Andy Kuntz contributes the lyrics and vocal lines as usual.
 
Vanden Plas remains faithful to their signature style: progressive rock infused with elements of elegy, melody, and metallic and epic influences. Furthermore, it’s evident that Vanden Plas is embracing a “back to the roots” direction.
 
With its fusion of technical prowess and emotional resonance, “The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things” is poised to captivate audiences worldwide. Drawing inspiration from the imagery suggested by the lyrics’ concept, this album could be likened to the band rediscovering a lost jewel in the music universe after navigating through challenging experiences and losses.

Vanden Plas is a band, a trademark an institution with its very own style that has developed over decades. Distinctive, unmistakable, grand!
 
“The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things” Tracklist:

1.    The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things
2.    My Icarian Flight
3.    Sanctimonarium
4.    The Sacrilegious Mind Machine
5.    They Call Me God
6.    March Of The Saints

Line Up:
Andy Kuntz – Vocals
Stephan Lill – Guitars
Andreas Lill – Drums
Alessandro Del Vecchio – Keyboards
Torsten Reichert – Bass