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AYREON mainman Arjen Lucassen has uploaded guide vocal versions of ‘Phase 1: Singularity’, ‘Phase II: Symmetry’, ‘Phase III: Entanglement’, and ‘Phase IV: Unification’. These versions were sent to the singers who sang on their latest album, The Theory Of Everything, which was released October 28th on InsideOut Music. These versions are ones featuring Wilmer Waarbroek.
‘Phase 1: Singularity’:
‘Phase II: Symmetry’:
‘Phase III: Entanglement’:
‘Phase IV: Unification’:
InsideOutMusicTV has posted online a new trailer for AYREON‘s new Album “The Theory Of Everything”, including interview footage from the DVD, check it out below. The album came out on October 28th, via InsideOut Music. Order now: http://smarturl.it/ayreonIOM
Also check out HERE the recent chat which Tarja Virmakari had with Arjen Lucassen.
Interview by Tarja Virmakari – Proofread: Diane Parkes
AYREON is the flagship musical project by Dutch composer and multi-instrumentalist Arjen Anthony Lucassen. The musical style of Ayreon draws mainly from heavy metal and progressive rock, but also incorporates aspects of other genres such as folk, classical and electronica, resulting in the unique “Ayreon sound”. The new album, The Theory Of Everything” came out on October 28th, via Inside Out Music, and it has already gained Album Chart entries in many countries worldwide.
Just a couple of days ago Tarja Virmakari had a chance to have a long and interesting chat with Arjen. He spoke about a completely revamped conceptual universe for Ayreon. Gone are the complicated story lines featuring sci-fi, aliens and time-travel; in their place is a real-world drama set in the here and now. Arjen told also about the inspirations he had while creating this masterpiece of four epic tracks, divided in 42 segments, which is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy… but Tarja and Arjen talked also about many other Album details too, so please join to the conversation here below.
To buy the album go here (Europe) or here (America+rest of the world)
AYREON Mastermind Arjen Lucassen has revealed that Ayreon’s new album, The Theory Of Everything, has gained new album charts entries.
Says Arjen:
Wow… even more chart entries this week for the new Ayreon album! Added are: Norway # 26, Sweden # 46, Swedish Hardrock chart # 3 and # 19 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart in the USA! Takk, tack and cheers 🙂
The Theory Of Everything is available in the following formats:
– Ltd. Deluxe Artbook (2CD, DVD + Bonus 2CD) includes a 48-page perfect binding LP-sized book with plenty of artwork, the bonus DVD with a making of feature, full length interviews and the recording session time lapse footage and in addition all tracks as instrumental versions on 2CDs
– Special Edition 2CD+DVD Mediabook
– Gatefold black 2LP+2CD incl. Booklet with additional artwork
– Standard 2CD Jewelcase
– Digital Download
Lineup:
Vocalists (in order of appearance):
JB (GRAND MAGUS) as The Teacher
Sara Squadrani (ANCIENT BARDS) as The Girl
Michael Mills (TOEHIDER ) as The Father
Cristina Scabbia (LACUNA COIL) as The Mother
Tommy Karevik (KAMELOT, SEVENTH WONDER) as The Prodigy
Marko Hietala (NIGHTWISH) as The Rival
John Wetton (ASIA, KING CRIMSON) as The Psychiatrist
Instrumentalists:
Ed Warby – drums
Rick Wakeman (YES) – keyboards
Keith Emerson (EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER) – keyboards
Jordan Rudess (DREAM THEATER) – keyboards
Steve Hackett (GENESIS) – lead guitar
Troy Donockley (BAD SHEPHERDS, NIGHTWISH) – Uilleann pipes and low flute
Arjen Anthony Lucassen -electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar, mandolin and keyboards.
More information at https://www.facebook.com/ArjenLucassenOfficial
AYREON Mastermind Arjen Lucassen has revealed that Ayreon’s new album, The Theory Of Everything, has entered the album charts in many European countries.
Says Arjen:
“All hell is breaking loose! The album also just entered the album charts in Germany # 21, Austria # 37, Finland # 28, Switzerland # 41, Belgium Wallonia # 37 and Belgium Flemish # 58! More to come. Thank you all for the great support, it’s amazing!”
The Theory Of Everything is available in the following formats:
– Ltd. Deluxe Artbook (2CD, DVD + Bonus 2CD) includes a 48-page perfect binding LP-sized book with plenty of artwork, the bonus DVD with a making of feature, full length interviews and the recording session time lapse footage and in addition all tracks as instrumental versions on 2CDs
– Special Edition 2CD+DVD Mediabook
– Gatefold black 2LP+2CD incl. Booklet with additional artwork
– Standard 2CD Jewelcase
– Digital Download
Lineup:
Vocalists (in order of appearance):
JB (GRAND MAGUS) as The Teacher
Sara Squadrani (ANCIENT BARDS) as The Girl
Michael Mills (TOEHIDER ) as The Father
Cristina Scabbia (LACUNA COIL) as The Mother
Tommy Karevik (KAMELOT, SEVENTH WONDER) as The Prodigy
Marko Hietala (NIGHTWISH) as The Rival
John Wetton (ASIA, KING CRIMSON) as The Psychiatrist
Instrumentalists:
Ed Warby – drums
Rick Wakeman (YES) – keyboards
Keith Emerson (EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER) – keyboards
Jordan Rudess (DREAM THEATER) – keyboards
Steve Hackett (GENESIS) – lead guitar
Troy Donockley (BAD SHEPHERDS, NIGHTWISH) – Uilleann pipes and low flute
Arjen Anthony Lucassen -electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar, mandolin and keyboards.
‘The Theory Of Everything’:
Official album trailer:
NIGHTWISH has checked in with the following update on the band’s Official Facebook Page:
Marco appears as ”The Rival” on the new album from Ayreon titled ”The Theory Of Everything”.
The man himself says: When Arjen (Lucassen) asked me if I was interested in doing a role on his latest Ayreon concept album, I immediately said yes. It´s great that someone still does independent prog, rock and metal albums of quality totally out of the mainstream. I have, and I´ve been listening to previous albums of Ayreon myself a lot!
Marco has also been a long time member of ”Raskasta Joulua” (Heavy Christmas) project in Finland. There´s plenty of other familiar faces from Finnish metal scene in the project also. They are starting their shows in Finland within two weeks. Here´s the link to their new video ”Tulkoon Joulu” (Let Christmas Come):
Click image to watch the video
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 