Atlantean Kodex | ms

Almost nothing certain is known about this enigmatic outfit from the northern forests of the kingdom of Vilseck, Bavaria, Germany. Formed around 2006 by Trummer and Kreuzer, the band quickly managed to become the centre of the new European epic metal movement. Their "The Pnakotic Demos", released in 2007, was praised by journalists and fans all over the world as one of the best Epic Metal albums ever. Rooted deeply in the sound of Bathory, old Manowar, Solstice and Manilla Road, Atlantean Kodex deliver an heavy mixture of dramatic hymns, harmonic twin guitars and melodies, telling tales of lost worlds...

Kodex aka Matthias Billan, is known as one of the latest and greatest artists to come out of the Hardstyle world in Vienna. At a young age he was fueled by an urge to create electronic dance music, his main influences coming from the sounds of early hardtrance and eurodance. After experimenting with other styles he quickly developed a taste for the harder styles. From the young age of 17 his skills were starting to develop to a higher level and Kodex decided to focus entirely on his music and locked himself down in the studio to perfect his skills...