Dutch multi-instrumentalist and AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen will release his new concept solo album, "Lost In The New Real", on April 23 in Europe (three days earlier in Germany, Austria and Switzerland) via InsideOut Music. CD1: 01. The New Real 02. Pink Beatles In A Purple Zeppelin 03. Parental Procreation Permit 04. When I'm A ...
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InsideOut Music has announced the signing of the progressive metal band HEADSPACE to a worldwide deal. HEADSPACE keyboardist Adam Wakeman (son of YES' Rick Wakeman and member of Ozzy Osbourne's backing band) comments on the signing: "We are so pleased to be joining forces with InsideOut. We have spent a long time making sure that ...
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Dutch multi-instrumentalist and AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen will release his new concept solo album, "Lost In The New Real", on April 23 in Europe (three days earlier in Germany, Austria and Switzerland) via InsideOut Music. The artwork for the two-CD release was created by renowned designer Claudio Bergamin. A video clip of Arjen commenting on ...
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"Crystal Eye", the new album from Dutch hard rock veterans VENGEANCE, can be streamed in its entirety at AOL Music. Released on February 24 in Germany, February 27 in the rest of Europe and due on February 28 in the USA and Canada through SPV/Steamhammer, the effort will be available as a limited-edition ...
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"Barbeque", a brand new song from Dutch hard rock veterans VENGEANCE, can be streamed using the audio player below (courtesy of AOL's Noisecreep). The track comes off the band's new studio album, "Crystal Eye", which will be released on February 24 in Germany, February 27 in the rest of Europe and in March ...
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AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen has enlisted the talents of legendary screen actor Rutger Hauer as the narrator on Arjen's forthcoming solo album. "This is a dream come true," says Arjen. "Rutger is not only one of my favorite actors, he also starred in my all-time favorite sci-fi movie, 'Blade Runner'." Rutger also enjoyed the collaboration ...
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Dutch hard rock veterans VENGEANCE will release their new studio album, "Crystal Eye", on February 24 in Germany, February 27 in the rest of Europe and in March 2012 in the USA and Canada through SPV/Steamhammer. The effort will be available as a limited-edition digipak (including two bonus tracks), standard jewel case and as a ...
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Legendary Dutch rock band VENGEANCE has inked a deal with Steamhammer/SPV. The group's new album, "Crystal Eye", will be made available in Europe on February 27. A North American release will follow in early March. Commented VENGEANCE vocalist Leon Goewie: "We are proud that we have signed with SPV/Steamhammer. We finally found our home and ...
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On May 11, The Age Of Metal conducted an interview with vocalist Russell Allen of New Jersey progsters SYMPHONY X at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. You can now listen to the chat in several parts below. "The End Of Innocence" and "Dehumanized", two brand new songs from SYMPHONY X, can be ...
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"My Turn To Fly", the new video from German hard rockers WICKED SENSATION, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in November 2010 on a former Canadian airforce base and features a guest appearance by the band's "good friend" Andi Deris of HELLOWEEN. "My Turn To Fly" comes off WICKED SENSATION's 2010 "comeback" album, ...
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DJ JC Green of Metal Messiah Radio's "Heavy Metal Thunder" show recently conducted an interview with Dutch composer/multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen of STAR ONE and AYREON. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio):
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Damian Wilson, singer with STAR ONE and AYREON, and frontman with the likes of THRESHOLD, HEADSPACE, RICK WAKEMAN and MAIDEN UNITED, is just about to release his exciting debut solo DVD. This two-disc set, titled "Cheers Lads! 20 Years Of Avoiding A Job", contains a superb recording of the DAMIAN WILSON BAND (DWB) live show ...
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How about giving it up for Arjen Lucassen? The versatile, multi-talented musician hit the target dead center with "Victims of the Modern Age" by assembling a star-studded cast and making an album that flirts with the progressive in all the right places, but always stays rooted in the fundamentals of melodic metal, power of otherwise. ...
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Long-running metal podcast MSRcast, part of Metal Injection Radio, has just released its newest episode, devoting the entire length to Dutch composer/multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen of STAR ONE and AYREON. The episode delves into the brand new STAR ONE album, "Victims Of The Modern Age", as well as touring possibilities, influences, Rock Band, and ...
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"Vanhaa Paskaa" (which literally translates to "old shit"), the new collection of old demo recordings which were originally "self-released" on cassette tape or CD-R format before Lemi, Finland-based metallers STAM1NA signed a deal with Sakara Records, has entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 2. The compilation was ...
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On October 14, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault recently conducted an interview with Dutch composer/multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen of STAR ONE and AYREON. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. "Victims Of The Modern Age", the new album from Lucassen's STAR ONE project, was released via InsideOut Music ...
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"Yhdeksän Tien Päät", the new video from Lemi, Finland-based metallers STAM1NA, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new collection of old demo recordings which were originally "self-released" on cassette tape or CD-R format before the band signed a deal with Sakara Records. Entitled "Vanhaa Paskaa" (which literally translates to "old shit"), ...
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Video footage of Dutch composer/multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen playing a section from the AYREON song "Chaos" can be viewed below. He then explains how he created the guitar sound for the new STAR ONE record, "Victims Of The Modern Age". "Victims Of The Modern Age" can be streamed in its entirety on AOL Music. ...
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A quick look at the limited-edition mediabook version of "Victims Of The Modern Age", the new album from Dutch composer/multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen's STAR ONE project, is available in the YouTube clip below. "Victims Of The Modern Age" can be streamed in its entirety on AOL Music. The CD is being released via InsideOut ...
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"Victims Of The Modern Age", the new album from Dutch composer/multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen's STAR ONE project, is available for streaming in its entirety on AOL Music. The CD will be released via InsideOut Music in North America on October 25, InsideOut Music/EMI in Germany/Austria/Switzerland on October 29 and in the rest of Europe ...
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Infernal Masquerade webzine recently conducted an interview with Dutch composer/multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen of STAR ONE and AYREON. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A video trailer for "Victims Of The Modern Age", the new album from Lucassen's STAR ONE project, can be viewed below. The CD will ...
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Dutch composer/multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen of STAR ONE and AYREON was recently interviewed by the "When Prog And Power Unite" weekly radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A video trailer for "Victims Of The Modern Age", the new album from Lucassen's STAR ONE project, can be viewed below. ...
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Lemi, Finland-based metallers STAM1NA will issue a collection of their old demo recordings which were originally "self-released" on cassette tape or CD-R format before the band signed a deal with Sakara Records. Entitled "Vanhaa Paskaa" (which literally translates to "old shit"), the compilation is being made available in response to an overwhelming demand from fans ...
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A video trailer for "Victims Of The Modern Age", the new album from Dutch composer/multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen's STAR ONE project, can be viewed below. The CD will be released via InsideOut Music in North America on October 25, InsideOut Music/EMI in Germany/Austria/Switzerland on October 29 and in the rest of Europe on November 1. "Victims ...
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"Earth That Was", a brand new song from Dutch composer/multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen's STAR ONE project, is available for streaming using the audio player below (courtesy of AOL's Noisecreep). The track comes off the new STAR ONE album, "Victims Of The Modern Age", which will be released via InsideOut Music in North America on ...
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Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has contributed guest vocals to "Victims Of The Modern Age", the new album from Dutch composer/multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen's STAR ONE project. According to the official ArjenLucassen.com newsletter, "Arjen has been a big fan of Tony Martin's voice for a long time, and is proud to have him singing one ...
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Composer and multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen has released a new video message in which he announces the instrumentalists that perform on "Victims Of The Modern Age", the new album from his STAR ONE project. "Victims Of The Modern Age" instrumentalists: * Ed Warby (AYREON, HAIL OF BULLETS, GOREFEST) - Drums * Peter Vink - Bass * ...
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Composer and multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen has firmly established himself worldwide as driving force in progressive rock. While best known for his rock opera project AYREON, the multi-talented Dutchman also regularly embarks on musical side projects, which explore different aspects of Lucassen's musical personality. As his previous project (GUILT MACHINE's "On This Perfect Day", 2009) was ...
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AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen (also ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE) has completed work on a new STAR ONE album, entitled "Victims Of The Modern Age", for an October release. The CD cover artwork, along with a short video message from Lucassen, can be viewed below. STAR ONE's 2002 album, "Space Metal", debuted at position No. 3 on the ...
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AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen (also ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE) is hard at work on what will become a new STAR ONE album. The instrumental demos are completed, and Arjen is now working on lyrics and melody lines. A few weeks ago, Arjen's former manager Yvette graciously hosted a demo listening party for the people on Arjen's message ...
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