Vanden Plas - 'Boat On The River' (Styx cover)

Take me back to my boat on the river
I need to go down, I need to come down
Take me back to my boat on the river
And I won't cry out any more
Time stands still as I gaze In her waters
She eases me down, touching me gently
With the waters that flow
Past my boat on the river
So I don't cry out anymore

Oh the river is wide
The river it touches my life
Like the waves on the sand
And all roads lead to Tranquillity Base
Where the frown on my face disappears
Take me down to my boat on the river
And I won't cry out anymore

Oh the river is deep
The river it touches my life
Like the waves on the sand
And all roads lead to Tranquillity Base
Where the frown on my face disappears

Take me down to my boat on the river
I need to go down
Won't you let me go down?
Take me back to my boat on the river
And I won't cry out anymore
And I won't cry out anymore
And I won't cry out anymore

Πριν από τρεις δεκαετίες, τον Οκτώβριο του 1996, οι Vanden Plas κυκλοφόρησαν ακουστικό δίσκο υπό τον τίτλο "AcCult". Μετά από τριάντα χρόνια κυκλοφορεί η συνέχειά του. "AcCult II" ο τίτλος και "βγήκε" μόλις σήμερα.

Οι Γερμανοί progsters υπάρχουν στο heavy metal σύμπαν από το μακρινό 1986! Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει δώδεκα "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: "Boat On The River"
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)