Vanden Plas

A progressive German metal band whose lineup has been consistent since their founding in 1986, Vanden Plas combine the creativity of progressive rock with the aggression of metal and the vivid dynamism of the theater in their live performances. Debuting in 1994 with Colour Temple, the band went on to release a string of increasingly ambitious albums, including 2014's Chronicles of the Immortals and 2019's The Ghost Xperiment, both of which were double LPs that relied on ace musicianship, elaborate arrangements, and the operatic vocals of Andy Kuntz to help punctuate their intr...