

At Vance are a German neo-classical power metal band founded in 1998 by guitarist Olaf Lenk and singer Oliver Hartmann and guitarist Olaf Lenk in 1998. Befor they founded At Vance, they also were founders of the AOR band Centers. This band is one of my favourite Power Metal band for a long time. They're propably also the most consistent bands when it comes to their albums. All of their 8 albums (the latest one "Ride the Sky" will be released on 18th of september by AFM Records) feature quality Power Metal. And although one could argue that Chained (2005) and VII (2007) were two of their more lackluster relases, I still think that they haven't released a bad album since their genesis. Olaf Lenk, who is the mastermind of the band, alsways good taste when it comes to musicians, especially singer. All the three singers that were part of the Band (Oliver Hartmann (1998-2002), Mats Leven (2003-2006) and Rick Altzi (2006-Present)) are ecxelent. If you're into Neo Classical Power Metal or Power Metal in generel, you should defenitly chekc them out.
At Vance are:
Rick Altz (Thunderstone, Sandalinas, Frequency) - Vocals
Olaf Lenk (Ex-Centers, Ex-Zed Diago, Ex-Velvet Vipers) - Guitars, Keyboards
Wolfman Black (Justice) - Bass
Alex Landenburg (Axxis, Meakong Delta, Angels's Cry, Ex-Annihilator) - Drums
Notable Ex-Members:
Oliver Hartmann (Hartman, Ex-Empty Tremor, Ex-Centers) - Vocals (1998-2002)
Mats Leven (Amaseffer, Krux, Fatal Force, AB/CD, Ex-Therion, Ex-Abstarkt Algebra, Ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, Ex-Swedish Erotica, Ex-Treat, Ex-Sabbatail, Ex-Dogface, Ex-Pontus Norgen, Ex-Southpaw) - Vocals (2003-2006)
Mat Cross (Firewind, Outloud, Ex-Helloween, Ex-Metalium, Ex-Kingdom Come) - Drums (2005-2006)
Discography:
1999: No Escape
2000: Heart of Steel
2001: Dragonchaser
2001: Centers - Early Works (compilation of songs from Olad's and Oliver's former Band Centers)
2002: Only Human
2003: The Evil in You
2005: Chained
2007: VIII
2009: Ride the Sky