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After a hiatus of four years since their last album, the band makes a triumphant return with an enthralling assortment of tracks, showcasing their unmatched musical skill and narrative artistry. This album signifies a significant milestone for Vanden Plas as they welcome Alessandro Del Vecchio as their new keyboardist, infusing fresh vigour and creativity into the band's dynamic line-up. Del Vecchio's addition promises to push Vanden Plas's sound to unprecedented levels while staying faithful to their distinctive style. The Empyrean Equation of the Long Lost Things carries on the band's legacy of pushing musical boundaries, melding intricate melodies with thought-provoking lyrics. It follows the footsteps of their acclaimed The Ghost Xperiment series, cementing Vanden Plas's status as a leading force in the progressive rock genre. Guitarist Stephan Lill, who chiefly crafted the compositions on the previous albums, takes sole charge of the music on The Empyrean Equation of the Long Lost Things, while Andy Kuntz contributes the lyrics and vocal lines as usual. Kuntz remarks, "I’ve admired Alessandro since our collaboration for his outstanding Frontiers Allstars project, where numerous renowned rock musicians participated. Though Alessandro couldn't partake in the songwriting for this album due to time constraints, his playing has already enriched the songs and sound with various nuances. The new artistic dynamic is palpable in this production."