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"The Memory Remains" preview video
To herald the European release of Timeline (Germany 7 November, Europe 17 November), we’ve uploaded a preview of Epilogue: The Memory Remains. The video features interviews with Arjen and vocalist Jasper Steverlinck, as well as some glimpses of the recording process. Enjoy!
Arjen's 12-string Takamine on ebay
Arjen’s Takamine EF-381C Autumn cleaning continues here at the Castle, and the Takamine 12-string that Arjen’s used on every Ayreon album so far needs a new home. Interested parties can find the ebay listing here.
Ayreon Fanmeet: 11 October P3 (NL)
Ayreon Fanmeet Oct 11 Hey ho, it’s time again for the Ayreon Fanmeet! Just like last year, a group of Arjen’s fans in the Netherlands have organized a special meeting for Ayreon fans. And just like last year, one very tall guest is likely to show up for a quick mingle Date: 11 October, 2008 [...]
Ayreon essay contest with prizes :-)
[Edit: This contest is now closed. The winners have been posted here.] If you’ve not yet got your copy of the new Ayreon album 01011001 vinyl edition or the Elected EP, here’s your chance to get a free copy. Just enter your essay by 30 June, 2008 and hope the judging panel likes your turn [...]
In the studio with Arjen
How do you approach recording a rock opera, anyway? A few weeks ago the FaceCulture.nl film team visited the Electric Castle to get some answers to this very question. In this series of video interviews, Arjen explains the recording process of the new album 01011001, using the song The Fifth Extinction as an example. The [...]
New Ayreon EP – with a special surprise…
Just an advance notice for the five nine of you who read this blog At the end of April, Arjen will be releasing an EP with something rather special: A (funny!) cover version of Alice Cooper’s Elected in which Arjen shares vocal duties with arch rival Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia). There will also be two [...]
