Vanishing Point (band)

Vanishing Point is a progressive metal band based in Melbourne, Australia founded in the early 1990s with Silvio Massaro as the longest serving member. Vanishing Point have a resurgence and have embarked on a campaign to put themselves back in the eyes of the heavy metal world. In the year 2020 Vanishing Point return as a five-piece, with the introduction of drummer Damien Hall and bassist Gaston Chin, and in 2025 there has been a shift in one of the band members with a new member, lead guitarist Ande Falko.

History

Early years and In Thought (1995–1999)

Vanishing Point was established in the early 1990s, featuring guitarist Tommy Vucur, drummer Jack Lukic, and bassist Joe Del Mastro, who had previously played in a band named EYE. In the mid-1990s, vocalist Silvio Massaro and keyboardist Pep Sammartino joined the ensemble, leading to a name change from EYE to Vanishing point.

Shortly thereafter, Andrew Whitehead was added as a second guitarist. The band recorded their debut album, In Thought, in 1996, which was released in Europe by the German label Angular Records in 1997. The following year, it was re-released in Australia by the Melbourne label Metal Warriors, including a bonus track titled Inner Peace, featuring new guitarist Chris Porcianko, who succeeded Andrew Whitehead.

Tangled in Dream (1999–2004)

In 1999, the band had the opportunity to support Yngwie Malmsteen, after which Pep Sammartino left the group amicably to explore other pursuits, leading to Danny Olding stepping in as his replacement. Shortly thereafter, Vanishing Point travelled to Germany to perform at the 2000 Wacken Open Air festival. Later that year, their second album, Tangled in Dream, was released in Australia by Metal Warriors and internationally by the German label LMP. The subsequent eighteen months proved to be a particularly active time for the band.