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AYREON: New '01011001' Vinyl Release Dates Announced

"01011001", the new rock opera from AYREON — the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen — will be released on vinyl. It will be a triple-album set on clear vinyl. However, the mid-March release date has been postponed. The new (but still tentative) release dates are as follows: German...
March 9, 2008
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STREAM OF PASSION: New Demo Teaser Available

STREAM OF PASSION has posted a demo teaser of one of its new songs 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 ...
March 9, 2008
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AYREON: More '01011001' Chart Positions Revealed

"01011001", the new rock opera from AYREON — the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen — has registered the following chart positions around the globe: The Netherlands: #2 Germany: #18 UK: #26 (Rock/Metal chart) Norway: #42 Hungary: #54 Sweden: #54 U.S.: #68 (Indie chart) Switzerland...
March 2, 2008
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STREAM OF PASSION: Dutch, Belgian Dates Announced

STREAM OF PASSION has announced the following dates: April 11 - Kasteel, - Alphen a/d Rijn, Holland April 12 - Tournai ProgFest - Tournai, Belgium April 13 - Spirit of 66 - Verviers, Belgium April 18 - De Kade - Zaandaam, Holland April 24 - Effenaar - Eindhoven, Holland April 25 - Fenix - Sittard, ....
February 21, 2008
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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Completes Work On HDK Debut

AFTER FOREVER guitarist Sander Gommans — who suffered a seizure last November while en route to a gig — has issued the following update: "First of all, again, I'd like to mention that I really appreciate your great support the past weeks! I know [AFTER FOREVER's decision to take a] break was a surpr...
February 14, 2008
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AYREON: 'Whiplash' Acoustic Session, Interview Posted Online

AYREON mainman Arjen Lucassen was recently interviewed by "Whiplash", a weekly metal show on Belgian national radio Studio Brussel hosted by AFTER ALL guitarist Dries Van Damme. Lucassen was joined by singer Marjan Welman for an exclusive three-song acoustic set. Listen to the chat and the live sess...
February 8, 2008
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AYREON's '01011001' Lands On European Album Charts

"01011001", the new rock opera from AYREON — the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen — has entered the Dutch "alternative chart" at position No. 1 and the overall Dutch album chart at No. 2 — the highest Dutch chart positions so far for any AYREON release! The album also entered th...
February 6, 2008
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AYREON Mastermind, AFTER FOREVER Singer To Perform On Dutch TV

AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen will be joined by Floor Jansen (AFTER FOREVER) and Peter Vink (member of HDK, the side project of AFTER FOREVER guitarist Sander Gommans) this coming Monday (January 28) to perform one of the new AYREON songs on Dutch TV. The program is called "De wereld draait door"...
January 25, 2008
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AYREON: New Audio Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Posted Online

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...
January 25, 2008
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AYREON Mastermind Schedules Dutch In-Store Appearances

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, N...
January 15, 2008
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AYREON: New '01011001' Preview Video Available

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 editio...
January 10, 2008
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STREAM OF PASSION Keyboardist Working On New Songs; Video Available

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...
January 3, 2008
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AYREON: 'Beneath The Waves' Film Premiere Available

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...
January 1, 2008
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AYREON: New Video Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Available

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...
December 28, 2007
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AYREON: New Audio Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Available

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...
December 25, 2007