V-Gile
Atlam as a pop group was still performing during weddings and many other music occasions. However, the band Atlam was now being associated with rock music as well and this had repercussions on their commercial side of the group. To make distinction between the two, the band decided to hold with the name Atlam for the commercial side of the band while the group performing as rock band was given the name of V-Gile. To strengthen their presence V-Gile appointed as manager Ralph Camilleri.
V-Gile first performance was a Rock Mass which was organized by KDZ at The Stones Discotheque. The music was all composed by Charles Saliba while the lyrics, which was in Maltese were written by Josette Micallef. The same rock mass was performed shortly after again at the Birkirkara Parish Church.
In parallel with the Rock Mass, the band started working on their rock opera Victims. This musical was written by Lawrence Micallef and was based on a genius student who falls victim of the society. The aim of the musical was to create awareness and keep the young generation from the abuses of drugs.
Parts of the rock opera were played in many cultural activities but never performed completely. The opera was recorded in a home build studio with a four track recorder but due to the many overdubs that had to do, the final product was of poor quality. At one time, the opera was almost agreed to be performed under the auspice of Caritas but the band did not reach an agreement since Caritas stressed to change the name of the opera which the band did not agree.
The band replaced Lizio with Anton Scicluna on the bass and later on Edward Mifsud joined on guitars and vocals. Charles Galea on the keyboards left the band due to commitments at his work place and Atlam continued to perform with the following line up:
- Charles Saliba on guitars, keyboards and vocals,
- Edward Mifsud on vocals and guitars,
- Stephen Saliba on percussions and drums
- Anton Scicluna on bass and vocals.
With the following line up Atlam continued to play at the Jerma Palace, Corinthia and two seasons at a local outside restaurant in Rabat.
Atlam and V-Gile performed occassionally after 1995 however the only consistant members were Charles on Guitars and Stephen on Drums. During the past 10 years, Charles kept the name alive and performed many times in Libya. The most notable concert was that in 2009 by the Commonwealth countries where the band played alongside with German and British bands. Atlam were the main band of the evening.
One the facebook, Charles indicated that member of Atlam may team up together to perform once again shortly.