A 15-minute audio interview with AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen conducted earlier in the month by Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock is available for download at this location (MP3, 4 MB). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: How long does it take to create such ...
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AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen will make at least two in-store appearances this month. Joining him for a short acoustic set will be female singer Marjan Welman, whose powerful vocals are featured on the song "E=mc2" on the new AYREON album, "01011001". January 25 - 17:00 - Velvet Music in Breda, Netherlands January 26 - 17:00 ...
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A preview video for AYREON's upcoming album, "01011001", can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on January 28 via InsideOut Music. AYREON is the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen. The group will make its new rock opera, entitled "01011001", available in three editions: * a regular two-CD edition with a 28 ...
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A video clip of STREAM OF PASSION keyboardist Jeffrey Revet working at his studio on some of the songs for the band's upcoming sophomore album can be viewed below. STREAM OF PASSION members Johan van Stratum (bass), Davy Mickers (drums) and Marcela Bovio (vocals, lyrics, violin) last year announced the addition of Stephan Schultz (guitar), ...
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AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, is currently premiering "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of the same name from the upcoming AYREON album, "01011001", which is scheduled for release on January 28 via InsideOut Music. The "Beneath The Waves" ...
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France's Radio Metal conducted an interview with AYREON mainman Arjen Lucassen on November 30, 2007 in Paris. Watch the chat in four parts below. On January 1, 2008, AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, will premiere "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany ...
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MetalSymphony.com has posted a new audio interview with AYREON mainman Arjen Lucassen. Check it atthis location. On January 1, 2008, AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, will premiere "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of the same name ...
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On January 1, 2008, AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, will premiere "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of the same name from the upcoming AYREON album, "01011001", which is scheduled for release on January 28, 2008 via InsideOut Music. ...
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A new AYREON track, entitled "The Fifth Extinction", has been posted online at this location. The song is divided in two parts due to MySpace limitations (the track is just over 10 minutes long). "The Fifth Extinction" comes off AYREON's new album, entitled "01011001", which is scheduled for release in Europe on January ...
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A video teaser for the forthcoming AYREON album, entitled "01011001", can be viewed below. AYREON is the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen. The group will make its new rock opera, entitled "01011001", available in three editions: * a regular two-CD edition with a 28 page booklet. * a Special Edition: a box containing the ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, will make its new rock opera, entitled "01011001", available in three editions: * a regular two-CD edition with a 28 page booklet. * a Special Edition: a box containing the regular 2CD edition and a bonus DVD. * a Deluxe Limited Edition, a DVD size fold-out case ...
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Two video clips of STREAM OF PASSION working on demo songs for its upcoming sophomore album can be viewed below. STREAM OF PASSION members Johan van Stratum (bass), Davy Mickers (drums) and Marcela Bovio (vocals, lyrics, violin) earlier in the year announced the addition of Stephan Schultz (guitar), Jeffrey Revet (keyboards) and Eric Hazebroek (guitar) ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has revealed the cover artwork for its new album, "01011001", due in Europe on January 28, 2008 (one day later in the U.S.). The track listing for the effort is as follows: CD1 - Y: 01. Age Of Shadows (incl. "We Are Forever') 02. Comatose ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has announced the track listing for its new album, "01011001", due in Europe on January 28, 2008 (one day later in the U.S.). It is as follows: CD1 - Y: 01. Age Of Shadows (incl. "We Are Forever') 02. Comatose 03. Liquid Eternity 04. Connect The Dots ...
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A short video clip of STREAM OF PASSION in the rehearsal studio working on material for the band's sophomore album can be viewed below. STREAM OF PASSION members Johan van Stratum (bass), Davy Mickers (drums) and Marcela Bovio (vocals, lyrics, violin) earlier in the year announced the addition of Stephan Schultz (guitar), Jeffrey Revet (keyboards) ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has revealed the complete list of musicians who appear on the group's new album, "01011001", tentatively due in January 2008. It is as follows: Vocalists: Daniel Gildenlöw (PAIN OF SALVATION) Tom Englund (EVERGREY) Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN) Anneke van Giersbergen (AGUA DE ANNIQUE, THE GATHERING) Jonas Renkse ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has revealed the identities of the three guitarists who play solos on the group's new album: Lori Linstruth, Arjen Lucassen himself, and Michael Romeo (SYMPHONY X). AYREON, has set "01011001" as the title of its new CD, tentatively due in January 2008. More information, including soundclips, is ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has set "01011001" as the title of its new album, tentatively due in January 2008. More information, including soundclips, is available at this location. "01011001" will feature guest appearances by Daniel Gildenlöw (PAIN OF SALVATION), Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN), Steve Lee (GOTTHARD), Bob Catley (MAGNUM), ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has posted audio samples of the next three guest singers who will appear on the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: Daniel Gildenlöw from PAIN OF SALVATION (mp3); Wudstik, a Dutch hip hop and soul artist (mp3); and Marjan Welman of ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has posted an audio sample of the next guest singer who will appear on the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch. Other vocalists scheduled to appear on the CD include Steve Lee (GOTTHARD), Bob Catley (MAGNUM), Anneke van ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has posted an audio sample of the next guest singer who will appear on the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: GOTTHARD frontman Steve Lee. Other vocalists scheduled to appear on the CD include Bob Catley (MAGNUM), Anneke van Giersbergen (THE GATHERING), Jonas ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has posted audio samples (sample#1, sample#2) of the next two guest singers who will appear on the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: Phideaux Xavier and AFTER FOREVER frontwoman Floor Jansen. Other vocalists scheduled to appear on the CD include Bob ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has posted an audio sample of the next guest singer who will appear on the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: MAGNUM vocalist Bob Catley. Other vocalists scheduled to appear on the CD include Anneke van Giersbergen (THE GATHERING), Jonas P. Renske (KATATONIA), ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has posted an audio sample of the next guest singer who will appear on the the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: former THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen, who now fronts her newly formed band AGUA DE ANNIQUE. Other vocalists scheduled to ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has posted an audio sample of the next guest singer who will appear on the the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: KATATONIA frontman Jonas P. Renske. Other vocalists scheduled to appear on the CD include Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN), Tom S. Englund (EVERGREY), ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has posted an audio sample of the next guest singer who will appear on the the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: former MASTERPLAN frontman Jorn Lande. Other vocalists scheduled to appear on the CD include Tom S. Englund (EVERGREY), Ty Tabor (KING'S ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has posted an audio sample of the next guest singer who will appear on the the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: EVERGREY mainman Tom S. Englund. Other vocalists scheduled to appear on the CD include Ty Tabor (KING'S X), Magali Luyten (VIRUS ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has revealed the identity of the next singer who will guest on the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: Liselotte Hegt from DIAL. Other vocalists scheduled to appear on the CD include Ty Tabor (KING'S X), Magali Luyten (VIRUS IV) and Simone Simons (EPICA). A ...
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AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen's webmaster has issued the following update: "For a limited time only we've put up a 10-minute demo track [from the upcoming AYREON album] here for which vocals have not yet been recorded. Ben Mathot of the band DIS plays violin on this track. Ed Warby [GOREFEST], as always, plays ...
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AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has revealed the identity of the second singer who will guest on the band's upcoming album, tentatively due late 2007/early 2008: Simone Simons of EPICA. Simone's recording session for the new AYREON CD took place on July 5 at the Electric Castle studio. An acapella sample of ...
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