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Star One singers and album concept revealed
Arjen has posted another video update to his Youtube channel — this time revealing the singers who appear on the new Star One album Victims of the Modern Age as well as the album concept. For those of you who can't watch the video, here is the info: Star One vocalists Russell Allen (Symphony X) [...]
Star one demo listening party
Those who follow Arjen on Facebook, Myspace or Twitter have probably already heard that the Mastermind is hard at work on what will be a new STAR ONE album. The instrumental demos are completed, and Arjen is now working on lyrics and melody lines. Stay tuned for more! A few weeks ago, Arjen’s former manager [...]
Electric Castle and 01011001 shirts back in stock
Back in stock in the Ayreon store: 01011001 Album print shirt in all sizes Into the Electric Castle shirt in all sizes Sizes are men’s Fruit of the Loom standard T’s in S, M, L, XL, and XXL Get them at the Arjen Lucassen Store while supplies last!
Guilt Machine – third audio preview "Green and Cream"
We’ve just uploaded the full song Green and Cream, the third audio preview from "On This Perfect Day". The song clocks in at 10:32, and highlights the intricate drumming of Chris Maitland (ex-Porcupine Tree). You can find it on the Guilt Machine MySpace. We’ve also uploaded the booklet artwork and lyrics for the song here. [...]
Arjen Lucassen's Guilt Machine – sample song and preorder info
First Guilt Machine song posted If you visit www.myspace.com/guiltmachine you can listen to the first song from the forthcoming Guilt Machine album “On this Perfect Day”. We’ve uploaded the 12-minute song “Twisted Coil” in three parts. Guilt Machine US release date set The US release date for “On this Perfect day” is 29 September 2009. [...]
Arjen Lucassen newsletter #91 – Mascot Records to release Guilt Machine album
Mascot Records to release the Guilt Machine album We’re pleased to announce that Arjen’s new project, Guilt Machine, will be released by Mascot Records. The photo at left shows Arjen and Mascot’s Ed van Zijl formalizing the happy arrangement by signing the contracts. The release date will be announced in a later update. Thanks for [...]
Submit your audio message for Guilt Machine
In this update from the Electric Castle, we’re pleased to announce that this is your chance to submit your own personal material for possible inclusion in Arjen’s new project, Guilt Machine. The songs of Guilt Machine center around the themes of guilt and regret: guilt for past wrongs (real or imagined) and regret for words [...]
Arjen's new project: Guilt Machine
Arjen Lucassen’s Guilt Machine There’s not been much news from us lately, but don’t let that fool you. There has been a bustle of feverish activity going on behind the scenes here at the Electric Castle. With this update from ArjenLucassen.com we’re excited to officially announce the details of Arjen’s new project, Guilt Machine. GUILT [...]
Drummer Chris Maitland guests on Arjen's new project
We’re pleased to announce that Arjen’s new project will feature drummer Chris Maitland (ex-Porcupine Tree). The drum recording sessions took place November 9-12 (listen to a sample). Arjen had this to say about the results: We recorded Chris Maitland’s drums last month at RS 29 (the studio where I recorded drums for the first 5 [...]
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 [...]
