Vanden Plas - 'Postcard To God' (official visualizer video)

Surrounded by a cover like a shield for all the faith
Surrounded by this pain and never ending days
I'm living in a prison but i dare to die outside
That keeps my will alive
And i´m sending out a message
And i´m sending out a prayer
All the voices asking every night
Is there anybody there
Somebody knows, somebody knows

When i pray i can say
All my believing in just one word
When i pray then i may
Sending an unwritten postcard to god

And now you buy me roses
And some needless little things
You're singing me a song
In a tune that no one sings
The longing for these memories
They keep me warm and safe
I throw them in your grave
And i'm sending you a message
And i'm sending you a prayer
All the echoes whisper in my ear
Is there anybody there
Somebody knows, somebody knows

When i pray i can say
All my believing in just one word
When i pray then i may
Sending an unwritten postcard to god

When i pray i can say
All my believing in just one word
When i pray then i may
Sending an unwritten postcard to god - to god

When i pray when i pray

Πριν από τρεις δεκαετίες, τον Οκτώβριο του 1996, οι Vanden Plas κυκλοφόρησαν ακουστικό δίσκο υπό τον τίτλο "AcCult". Μετά από τριάντα χρόνια θα κυκλοφορήσει η συνέχειά του. "AcCult II" ο τίτλος και αναμένεται στα μέσα του πρώτου καλοκαιρινού μήνα.

Οι Γερμανοί progsters υπάρχουν στο heavy metal σύμπαν από το μακρινό 1986! Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει ένδεκα "ολοκληρωμένους" δίσκους, έξι singles, ένα demo, ένα ep, ένα split (μαζί με τους Angra) και τρία live albums.

Δελτίο τύπου: «German progressive metal pioneers Vanden Plas are back with AcCult 2, the highly anticipated acoustic sequel to their 1996 landmark album AcCult.

Building on the innovative concept that first reimagined tracks from their debut Colour Temple in a stripped-down, unplugged setting, this new release revisits select songs from their extensive catalog with fresh acoustic arrangements, offering fans a completely new perspective on the band’s music.

In addition to reworked originals like Far Off Grace, Holes in the Sky, The Ghost Experiment, and You Fly, AcCult 2 features inspired interpretations of classic songs from other artists, including Styx’s Boat on the River and Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters, blending reverence for the originals with Vanden Plas’ signature emotional depth and musical sophistication.

Notably, John Helliwell of Supertramp makes a guest appearance on saxophone on the album’s closing track, You Fly, adding a unique, melodic touch to the album’s finale.

The album showcases the band’s current lineup - Andy Kuntz (vocals), Stephan Lill (guitars), Andreas Lill (drums), Thorsten Reichert (bass), and Alessandro Del Vecchio (keyboards)-whose synergy brings a nuanced warmth to each track.

With AcCult 2, Vanden Plas demonstrates that their progressive sensibilities translate seamlessly into intimate, acoustic settings, creating a compelling experience that resonates both with longtime fans and newcomers alike.»

Band: Vanden Plas
Country of origin: Germany
Location: Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate
Formed in: 1986
Genre: Progressive Metal
Lyrical themes: Existence, Philosophy, History, Religion, Personal
Years active: 1986-present

Visualizer video: "Postcard To God"
Album: "AcCult II"
Type: Full length
Release date: June 12th, 2026
Label: Frontiers Music Srl

Track listing:
1. Far Off Grace
2. Holes In The Sky
3. The Ghost Experiment
4. Boat On The River (Styx cover)
5. Healing Tree
6. Postcard To God
7. Nothing Else Matters (Metallica cover)
8. You Fly (ft John Helliwell)

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

Guest/Session:
John Helliwell Saxophone (track 8)