Genre(s):
Progressive Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Existence, Philosophy, History, Religion, Personal
Origin:
Germany (Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate)
Formed In:
1986-present
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Torsten Reichert Bass (1986-present)
See also: ex-Abydos, ex-Odious
Andreas Lill Drums (1986-present)
See also: Missa Mercuria, ex-Abydos, ex-Section A
Stephan Lill Guitars (1986-present)
See also: Missa Mercuria, ex-Abydos, ex-Red Circuit, ex-Consortium Project (live)
Günter Werno Keyboards (1986-present)
See also: Missa Mercuria, D.C. Cooper, Place Vendome, ex-Angra (live), ex-Kamelot (live), ex-Consortium Project (live)
Andy Kuntz Vocals (1986-present)
See also: Missa Mercuria, ex-Abydos, ex-Amaseffer, ex-Lady Blush
Live musicians:
Current
Mischa Mang Vocals (additional) (2006)
See also: Kaisers Bart, Mang / Mischa Mang, ex-Dreamscape, ex-Ivanhoe
Additional notes:
Vanden Plas has maintained a steady lineup throughout its existence through mutual band management and steady involvement in local musical projects, such as the theater.

Contributed the song "Keep On Running" for the 1991 Maxi-Single of the same name, which consists of 4 songs recorded by various German singers and songwriters to honor the soccer club 1.FC Kaiserslautern. Vanden Plas' song, co-written and co-performed by the soccer players' wives and girlfriends, was reissued on the 2010 "Let's Go Betze / FCK Top Hits" compilation.


Discography:
Vanden Plas - Double A Side [single] - 1986
Vanden Plas - Days Of Thunder [demo] - 1991
Vanden Plas - Fire [single] - 1992
Vanden Plas - Colour Temple [full-length] - 1994
Vanden Plas - Das Ist Für Euch [single] - 1994
Vanden Plas - AcCult [ep] - 1996
Vanden Plas - En Tournée [split] - 1996
Vanden Plas - Des Hauts, Des Bas [single] - 1996
Vanden Plas - The God Thing [full-length] - 1997
Vanden Plas - Inside Of Your Head [single] - 1999
Vanden Plas - Far Off Grace [full-length] - 1999
Vanden Plas - I Don't Miss You [single] - 2000
Vanden Plas - Spirit Of Live [live album] - 2000
Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight [full-length] - 2002
Vanden Plas - Christ Φ [full-length] - 2006
Vanden Plas - The Seraphic Clockwork [full-length] - 2010
Vanden Plas - Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld (Path 1) [full-length] - 2014
Vanden Plas - Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld Ii [full-length] - 2015
Vanden Plas - The Seraphic Live Works [live album] - 2017
Vanden Plas - The Ghost Xperiment - Awakening [full-length] - 2019

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Vanden Plas - Fire [single] - 1992 by amebix
Vanden Plas - Colour Temple [full-length] - 1994 by Хогги
Vanden Plas - AcCult [ep] - 1996 by Хогги
Vanden Plas - The God Thing [full-length] - 1997 by Хогги
Vanden Plas - Far Off Grace [full-length] - 1999 by Хогги
Vanden Plas - Spirit Of Live [live album] - 2000 by Хогги
Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight [full-length] - 2002 by Хогги
Vanden Plas - Christ Φ [full-length] - 2006 by gorg
Vanden Plas - The Seraphic Clockwork [full-length] - 2010 by Shoegazer
Vanden Plas - Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld (Path 1) [full-length] - 2014 by Samaritianin
Vanden Plas - Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld Ii [full-length] - 2015 by gm_user
Vanden Plas - The Seraphic Live Works [live album] - 2017 by necroscum
Vanden Plas - The Ghost Xperiment - Awakening [full-length] - 2019 by necroscum