AYREON Reveal Spectacular Live Video for ‘Everybody Dies’

Ayreon has revealed the live video for the spectacular rendition of ‘Everybody Dies,’ from the upcoming live release, 30th Anniversary – An Amazing Flight Through Time which is out on 22 May via Music Theories Recordings / Artone.

‘Everybody Dies’ is the second song taken from the album and features the powerhouse vocal performances of Mike Mills (Toehider), Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Wudstik, Maggy Luyten, Marcela Bovio and Irene Jansen. You can watch the video HERE.

Originally released on 2017’s The Source, Arjen Lucassen opens up about the live version of the song, “‘Everybody Dies’ was undoubtedly the highlight for both the crowd and the performers. The stage erupted into absolute mayhem with the most electric energy of the entire set. The interaction between the singers was nothing short of extraordinary, and the band executed the complex, high-octane track with unflappable ease. Not an easy song to play, but they pulled it off!”

In September 2025, Tilburg in the Netherlands was transformed into Ayreon City, as six spectacular shows took over the 013 venue. All 15,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes, with fans traveling from an astonishing 71 countries to witness the latest Ayreon live experience.

For one unforgettable week, Tilburg lived and breathed Ayreon. On stage, the setlist spanned three decades of Ayreon history—from beloved fan favorites to songs never performed live before, with highlights from Arjen Lucassen’s many side projects woven seamlessly into the experience.

The first song release from the spectacle was ‘Loser’ – originally from the 2004 album The Human Equation. The performance included songs from; Into the Electric Castle, The Final Experiment, The Theory of Everything, Universal Migrator, plus gems from Star One and so many more.

Ayreon Mastermind Arjen Lucassen, alongside lead producer and keyboardist Joost van den Broek, assembled a remarkable cast of many fan-favorite Ayreon vocalists that includes; Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Anneke van Giersbergen, Dino Jelusick (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Whitesnake), Maggy Luyten, Heather Findlay, Marcela Bovio, Irene Jansen, Wudstik, Damian Wilson (Arena), Robert Soeterboek, Mike Mills (Toehider) as well as Lucassen himself.

The album also features the musical majesty of Joost van den Broek ( Keyboards), Ed Warby (Drums), Johan van Stratum (Bass), Timo Somers (Guitar), Ferry Duijsens (Electric and Acoustic Guitar), Ben Mathot (Violin), Jeroen Goossens (Flute) and Jurriaan Westerveld (Cello).

Ayreon’s 30th anniversary celebration in Tilburg was a unique moment in time—etched forever into the hearts and minds of those who experienced it live. With this upcoming release, the wider world will finally have the chance to step into the Ayreon Universe and experience the magic from the comfort of one’s own home.

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