Oliver Hartmann

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Oliver Hartmann (born 1970, Rüsselsheim) is a German metal vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer who performed in various acts, either as part of a choir, or solo. He is best known for his role as founder of the band At Vance (together with Olaf Lenk) and his guest appearances on albums of several prominent metal bands, including Freedom Call and Edguy. He performed in both parts of the metal opera Avantasia, in which he played the role of Pope Clement VIII, and in Aina's metal opera Days of Rising Doom.

Hartmann began his career as guitarist in several local bands but since the age of 18 concentrated more on his singing. He played among others in bands as Hanz Damf, Tuned, and Centers, the latter with which he made his first international appearances. His first success he reached with At Vance, in which he sang from 1999 to 2002. Since his leaving At Vance on personal grounds, he concentrated mostly on his solo career and on studio recording. So far he has recorded two solo albums, Out in the cold, which was released in 2005 on the Italian Frontiers Records label, and on which he also plays guitars and keyboards, and Home, which was released in early 2007. Hartmann currently also sings in Italian band Empty Tremor, which was a support act for Dream Theater during a 2004 tour in Italy^[1]. He also supported TOTO during 2006 tour in Europe.