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AYREON's LUCASSEN Talks 'Timeline'; Video Available

A six-minute interview with AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen can be viewed below. He introduces vocalist Jasper Steverlinck (ARID),who is featured on the new track "Epilogue: The Memory Remains" from the recently released AYREON 3CD + DVD compilation album entitled "Timeline" Arjen Lucassen previou...

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STREAM OF PASSION Confirmed For Holland's MONSTERS OF MARIAHEIDE

STREAM OF PASSION has been confirmed for the Monsters Of Mariaheide festival, set to take place January 17 in Mariaheide, Holland. For more information (in Dutch),go to this location. STREAM OF PASSION recently inked a deal with Napalm Records. The band has posted several new demo teasers on its My...

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AYREON: 'Timeline' 3CD+DVD Compilation Due In November

Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen has completed work on a new AYREON 3CD + DVD compilation album entitled "Timeline". "I've been asked many times before to release an AYREON compilation album, but it just didn't feel right to present fragmented bits of story by lifting individual songs out of...

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THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT Parts Ways With Touring Keyboardist

Dutch metallers THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT have announced the departure of touring keyboardist Carsten Altena. Commented Altena: "A few days ago I made a decision. As of 2009 I'm leaving THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT as a live member. It was a difficult decision. Things are going extremely well for the band: t...

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STREAM OF PASSION Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

STREAM OF PASSION has inked a deal with Napalm Records. Commented the band: "From the beginning, we had a very good feeling about all negotiations and talking to the nice people of Napalm; now it's the time to let you all know that a new chapter in the STREAM OF PASSION history is about to ...

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STREAM OF PASSION To Support EPICA In Holland

STREAM OF PASSION will support EPICA on October 16 at Paard van Troje in Den Haag, Holland. As previously reported, STREAM OF PASSION has posted several new demo teasers on its MySpace page. STREAM OF PASSION members Johan van Stratum (bass),Davy Mickers (drums) and Marcela Bovio (vocals, lyrics, v...

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GALEXIA: New Tracks Featuring AYREON, THRESHOLD Members Available For Purchase

GALEXIA, the project led by Orange, Connecticut-based musician Kenneth Joseph Spaziani, has released two singles off its upcoming debut album, which will be issued in August/September via Astral Sun Records. Each single is available for purchase in high-quality MP3 format. The two singles are "Rose...

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AYREON's ARJEN LUCASSEN Interviewed In Latest SPV Podcast

The fourth episode of the SPV podcast is now available. The podcast is hosted by "Freeman" and it features music, news, tour dates and more, from all the artists in the SPV and InsideOut family. The podcast is available on iTunes or you can view/listen to it on SPV's YouTube channel .This episode fe...

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AYREON: Another Audio Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Posted Online

An audio interview with AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen conducted by Search & Destroy from Mexico is available for streaming at this location (scroll down to bottom of the page to locate the audio player). AYREON's new album, "01011001", registered the following chart positions around the globe...

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AYREON: Part Two Of New Audio Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Available

UK's heavy metal podcast and 'zine Ragnarok Radio has posted part two of a very special set of two shows that feature Arjen Lucassen of AYREON fame. In this episode, Arjen talks about his side project STAR ONE, the structuring of the AYREON albums and his plans for the future. Download the podcast a...

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AYREON Vs. AVANTASIA: 'Elected' EP Samples Available

Audio samples from "Elected" a collaboration between Arjen Lucassen AYREON and Tobias Sammet (AVANTASIA) are available at this location. On January 25, 2008 the rock operas of Lucassen and Sammet, respectively AYREON's "01011001" and AVANTASIA's "The Scarecrow", were released simultaneously. The mus...

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In The Studio With AYREON Mastermind ARJEN LUCASSEN; Video Available

Holland's FaceCulture visited AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen at his Electric Castle studio where he explained how he worked on the track "The Fifth Extinction". The song appears on the fifth and latest AYREON CD, titled "01011001", and is very interesting because it features appearances by no less...

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STREAM OF PASSION: Another Demo Teaser Posted Online

STREAM OF PASSION has posted another new demo teaser dubbed "Demo 04" on the band's MySpace page. As previously reported, STREAM OF PASSION has scheduled the following dates: April 11 - Kasteel, - Alphen a/d Rijn, Holland April 12 - Tournai ProgFest - Tournai, Belgium April 13 - Spirit of 66 - Vervi...

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AYREON: Part One Of New Audio Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Available

UK's heavy metal podcast and 'zine Ragnarok Radio has posted part one of a very special set of two shows that feature Arjen Lucassen of AYREON fame. In this episode, Arjen talks about how he got into music, wearing wigs and why Planet Y is called Planet Y. Download the podcast at this ...

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EDGUY, AYREON Masterminds Collaborate On ALICE COOPER Cover

On January 25, 2008 the rock operas of Arjen Lucassen and Tobias Sammet, respectively AYREON's "01011001" and AVANTASIA's "The Scarecrow", were released simultaneously. The music press, always eager for a story, called this event the "Clash of the Titans," gleefully portraying the two musicians as b...