Virgin Steele - Visions of Eden

Theli · **Posted:** Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:28 pm

Finally some news on this album, it's been cocking for ages now so it better be great.

Quote:

The new VIRGIN STEELE Album is truly on schedule! David is literally one day away from completing all mixing and mastering, and I can now honestly tell you with complete confidence that it will be out in September. The name of the album is to be...VISIONS OF EDEN, and it is quite Epic. It is I believe the Group's longest album to date, clocking in at 79 minutes and 57 seconds. We hope you will enjoy it. More information, track listing etc., will appear in the weeks ahead...

Thanks for all your Faith, Support, Belief and Patience!

BY THE GODS & GODDESSES,

VS HOME OFFICE
Mark Gorman

79:57

, they couldn't fill those two last seconds, huh?

Ness · **Posted:** Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:02 am

can't wait.

MetalStorm · **Posted:** Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:22 am

Look great.Hope it's just as good as the TMOHAH and The House Of Atreus albums.

The Silent Man · **Posted:** Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:47 am

Finally! is all I can say.

leee · **Posted:** Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:35 am

lol, I thought this band died in like 88 or something......

EpicMetalFan30 · **Posted:** Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:13 am

Great news. Cool album title. Now who will be first to find out news about the album cover?

The Silent Man · **Posted:** Fri Jun 16, 2006 2:48 pm

leee wrote:

lol, I thought this band died in like 88 or something......

Actually, they have only gotten better since.

The_Voice · **Posted:** Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:43 pm

Hey this is great!!!

Ness · **Posted:** Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:09 am

EpicMetalFan30 wrote:

Great news. Cool album title. Now who will be first to find out news about the album cover?

http://208.203.139.97/news.asp

go there

The_Voice · **Posted:** Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:21 pm

Yeah ive seen the new cover, something about it makes me feel strange things in my vagina.

OldSchool · **Posted:** Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:08 pm

As far as I'm concerned, this will probably be the biggest musical event of 2006. In recent months I've come to the conclusion that Virgin Steele pisses on 99.999% of all metal bands. From very high above.

I like the cover, I like the titles, and I like that they're only 11 of them. I longed for an album more focused on songs from them, but retaining the quality of the last five. This one will be great I'm sure.

Metalhead_Bastard · **Posted:** Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:11 pm

@ 1st post-3 seconds.

Theli · **Posted:** Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:00 am

Here's for everyone who may have for some reason missed the link above:

Tracklist:
01. Immortal I Stand (The Birth Of Adam) - 6:33
02. Adorned With The Rising Cobra - 9:40
03. The Ineffable Name - 7:49
04. Black Light On Black - 7:03
05. Bonedust - 6:10
06. Angel Of Death - 8:37
07. God Above God - 7:13
08. The Hidden God - 6:51
09. Childslayer - 5:22
10. When Dusk Fell - 6:57
11. Visions Of Eden - 7:16

Edited to add tracklengths.

The Silent Man · **Posted:** Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:43 am

Thats a big ass sword.

I cant wait for this, definately in my top 3 most anticipated albums of the year.

Im also glad to see its only 11 tracks. Im not a huge fan of random interludes on CDs, Intros and Outros are acceptable.

For the most part I like the song names. Bonedust sounds like it might be a heavy one. It almost sounds as cool as Bonestorm.. In fact, VS should change their name to Bonestorm and Defeis should go by the allias of Thrillhouse.

The_Voice · **Posted:** Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:56 am

I dont know, i just think Immortal I Stand is going to be a kick ass tune, i mean just imagine Defeis Screaming ala "Agony And Shame" Immortal I Stand!!!, anyways im really expecting to hear this.

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:38 pm

Childslayer!

The_Voice · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:20 am

DevotedWalnut wrote:

Childslayer!

Yeah that sounds cool too.

thedirtyporthole · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:53 pm

I really love this band. As much as I liked the House of Atreus discs, I am really hoping this album is more reminiscent of Invictus. That album is very high up on my all time great albums list.

OldSchool · **Posted:** Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:58 am

I'm listening to this right now and let me tell you this isn't Invictus part 2. Not by a long shot.

I can only pray to all Defeis' Gods that this is not a finalized version. Songs seem good, but wtf? The keyboard is the main instrument, very much in front, while the guitars are barely audible and lack strength and energy. Defeis' voice is not what it can be either. There's some very good material here but it's being completely ruined by this softcore production.

I would be horribly disapointed but there's a glimpse of hope from their homepage:

Quote:

ANNOUNCEMENT:
We can proudly announce that The New VIRGIN STEELE album is finally done! Those of you who already received the Promo copies, please kindly understand that this was not the final finished version. It has now been finalized, and is complete and much stronger, and heavier than what appeared on the Promo version. And yes... it will be released on September 8th. Stay tuned here for a Synopsis of this Work in the days ahead.

We thank you sincerely for your understanding, belief and support...

VS HOME OFFICE
Mark Gorman

I really really hope this mp3 I have was made from one of those unfinalized promos. Otherwise would be tragic.

Goat · **Posted:** Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:51 am

Jesus, that horse looks skinny. Maybe it's just the sword.

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