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Vision Divine Reunite with Michele Luppi and Oleg Smirnoff for New EP 'A Clockwork Reverie'

Published: March 16, 2026

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The Italian progressive power metal band returns to its classic sound with the EP A Clockwork Reverie, marking the reunion with vocalist Michele Luppi and keyboardist Oleg Smirnoff.

Gino Alache

Gino Alache

Music Journalist & Editor of Rockum

Italian progressive power metal veterans Vision Divine are entering a new chapter with the upcoming EP “A Clockwork Reverie”, scheduled for release on May 22 via Scarlet Records.

The release marks an important moment for the band, as it follows the return of acclaimed vocalist Michele Luppi and longtime keyboardist Oleg Smirnoff, reuniting key members of the lineup that helped define the band’s signature sound in the progressive and power metal scene.

With “A Clockwork Reverie”, Vision Divine aim to reconnect with the musical identity that first established them as one of the most respected acts in European melodic metal. The EP blends the band’s traditional elements, soaring melodies, technical musicianship and emotional songwriting, with the modern production approach heard in their more recent releases.

The material was produced by Olaf Thorsen and Michele Luppi, mixed by Simone Mularoni and Luppi at Domination Studio, and mastered by Luppi at MiLu’s RockLab II.

The EP also features cover artwork by Augusto Silva, further reinforcing the visual identity surrounding the release.

With the return of Michele Luppi and Oleg Smirnoff, A Clockwork Reverie represents more than just a new release for Vision Divine. It signals a renewed connection with the band’s musical roots while reaffirming their place within the progressive and power metal landscape.

For longtime fans, the EP promises to capture the spirit that made Vision Divine one of the most distinctive voices of the European melodic metal scene.

“A Clockwork Reverie” tracklist:
Sator Rotas
A Clockwork Reverie
18 (It Feels Like Heaven)
Andromeda
Identities (2026 version)
God Is Dead (2026 version)
The 25th Hour (2026 version)

Total running time: 34:02


Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist


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