Ethera is the fifth studio album by Austrian symphonic metal band Visions of Atlantis. It was released on 25 March 2013. It is the last album to feature Mario Plank on male vocals, Maxi Nil on female vocals, Christian Hermsdörfer on guitars and Martin Harb on keyboards.
Reception
The album received generally positive reviews. Metalstorm.net gave the album a 7 out of 10, stating: "They really push the line here between symphonic metal and straight up heavy metal, the riffs and rhythms are really paramount. High-energy rockers plus some slightly cheesy ballads make for a really nice flow here. It's a classic formula with fun, catchy melodies."[1] Metal-Temple.com gave the album an 8 out of 10, stating: "'Ethera' finds Visions Of Atlantis at their best. What began on their last record has been solidified and perfected here. Front to back this is the best release of their career".[2] metaldivas.wordpress.com gave it 6.5 points out of 10, stating: " In overall, an interesting and pleasant album with some great moments and good vocal lines but somehow it misses its target having little to no variety".[3]
Track listing
No.
Title
Lyrics
Music
Length
1.
"The Ark"
Martin Harb
Harb
4:29
2.
"Machinage"
Harb
Harb
3:33
3.
"Avatara"
Christian Hermsdörfer
Hermsdörfer
4:50
4.
"Vicious Circle"
Hermsdörfer & Maxi Nil
Hermsdörfer
4:28
5.
"Hypnotized"
Nil
Nil
4:20
6.
"Tlaloc's Grace"
Harb
Harb
4:05
7.
"Burden of Divinity"
Joanna Nieniewska
Harb
3:38
8.
"Cave Behind the Waterfall"
Nil
Nil
3:52
9.
"A.E.O.N. 19th"
Harb
Harb
4:09
10.
"Bestiality Vs. Integrity"
Harb
Harb
4:35
11.
"Cleric's Emotion"
Harb
Harb
5:08
Bonus track
No.
Title
Lyrics
Music
Length
12.
"Tlaloc's Grace (Orchestra Version)"
Harb
Harb
4:11
Personnel
Band members
Maxi Nil – vocals
Mario Plank – vocals
Christian Hermsdörfer – guitars
Thomas Caser – drums
Martin Harb - keys
Guest musicians
Fabio D'amore (Serenity) – bass and additional vocals
