For those of you who can't watch the video, here is the info:

Star One vocalists

Russell Allen (Symphony X)
Damian Wilson (Headspace, Threshold)
Floor Jansen (ReVamp, ex-After Forever)
Dan Swanö (Nightingale, Second Sky, ex-Edge Of Sanity)

Album concept

Here's what Arjen has to say about the concept of "Victims of the Modern Age":

"I based the songs on dystopian and post-apocalyptic sci-fi movies that have made an impression on me throughout my life. Unlike the first Star One album ‘Space Metal,’ where all the songs were set in space, this time most of the songs take place right here on Earth. No, I’m not going to tell you which movies inspired the tracks — that would spoil all the fun! And I do hope that the dark subject matter won’t keep people from enjoying this journey through time to some of the more grim possible outcomes for humanity's future."

Upcoming contests

Over the next few weeks there will be various contests and giveaways in which you will have a chance to win a copy of "Victims of the Modern Age." To participate you'll need to post your entries via Arjen's Message Board. If you don't have an account there already, we encourage you to sign up now so you won't need to spend time doing that when contest time comes around. You can find the Message Board here: http://www.arjenlucassen.com/board

A few weeks ago, Arjen’s former manager Yvette graciously hosted a demo listening party for the people on Arjen’s message board. It was an open invitation, although because of limitations of space, attendance was limited to the first few people who confirmed they could make it.

The 9 attendees got to listen to the demos, munch on assorted goodies, and fill in feedback forms to catalog their reactions to the songs for Arjen. Keep in mind that they heard rough demos — no vocals, no solos — these are the first demos that Arjen puts together just to get the structure and feel of the songs down before starting serious work on lyrics and vocal melodies.

Yvette kindly edited a very short video clip that gives an idea of what happened that day. In this video not only do you get to SEE what happened, you get to HEAR some snippets of the demos as well

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!

Station and streaming info can be found at the RosaFM website.

Our favorite musical mastermind is sure to be unable to resist the temptation to say way too much about his work in progress, so be sure to tune in to get the scoop!

We’ve just uploaded “Michelangelo”, one of the bonus tracks available only on the Limited and Special editions of “On This Perfect Day.” The track is a cover version of the Jimmy Campbell (23rd turnoff) original, and features Arjen on lead vocals. Visit www.myspace.com/guiltmachine to listen!

Guilt Machine pre-orders a success!

Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered copies of “On This Perfect Day” and made our pre-order campaign a fantastic success — in fact, it was the best pre-order campaign in the history of the Mascot Records webshop!

If you placed your order on or before 28 August, it should already be on its way to you. NB! Please direct any questions about your orders to Mascot Records directly (see the email address on your Paypal confirmation email).

All of the copies we originally signed have sold out, but last week we signed a batch of extra copies just to make sure eventual latecomers won’t be left out. If you’ve still not placed your order, hurry over to the Mascot Records store while supplies last.

Enjoy!

If you’ve not preordered yet, it’s not too late to order your signed copy of "On This Perfect Day" from Mascot Records. Be advised that quantities of signed copies are limited!

Lori, Jasper and Arjen signing the Guilt Machine digibook preorders

Note: it is NOT too late to pre-order!

If you visit the new Guilt Machine Myspace site, you can listen to the second preview song from the forthcoming Guilt Machine album "On this Perfect Day". We’ve uploaded the 11-minute song "Perfection?" in three parts. Arjen would love to hear your responses to the track, which you can submit at any of the following:

Arjen’s Myspace :: Arjen’s Facebook :: Arjen @ Twitter :: Email

Guilt Machine preorders!

Thanks to everyone who’s already preordered copies of "On This Perfect Day." If you’ve not preordered yet, you can still order your copy from Mascot Records.

Preorders will be shipped near the release date, and (depending upon your country of residence) should arrive during the week of release (31 August). All pre-ordered copies will be signed by Arjen Lucassen, Jasper Steverlinck & Lori Linstruth. Paypal is the only method of payment accepted.

Note: The prices below are for all countries, and include all shipping, handling, and applicable taxes.

EDITIONS and PRICES
DIGIBOOK LIMITED EDITION CD + DVD
w/ 32-page booklet
25 Euros including applicable taxes, shipping and handling (worldwide!)

DIGIPACK SPECIAL EDITION CD + DVD
w/ 24-page booklet
22 Euros including applicable taxes, shipping and handling (worldwide!)

TRACK LIST

CD (all editions): 

1] Twisted Coil (11:43)
2] Leland Street (8:03)
3] Green and Cream (10:32)
4] Season of Denial (10:22)
5] Over (6:11)
6] Perfection? (10:46)

DVD (Limited and Special editions only):
 
Audio Bonus Tracks:

1] The Stranger Song (L. Cohen) – vocals Jasper (4:53)
2] Michelangelo (J. Campbell) – vocals Arjen (3:23)
3] Fan Messages (8:14)
4] Perfection? – guide vocals Arjen (9:37)
5] Twisted Coil – radio edit (4:17)
6] Pull me out of the Dark – radio edit (Green and Cream) (3:36)
7] Over – radio edit (3:56)
 
Video:
1] Trailer “On this Perfect Day” (4:33)
2] Making of the Trailer (3:44)
3] Interview with Guilt Machine (40:03)

Release dates:

Germany, Austria and Switzerland — 28 August.
Rest of Europe – 31 August.
USA — 29 September 2009.

Guilt Machine is:
Arjen Lucassen: instruments, backing vocals
Jasper Steverlinck (Arid): vocals
Chris Maitland (ex Porcupine Tree): drums
Lori Linstruth (ex Stream of Passion): lead guitar

Our next news update will contain a link to the Guilt Machine promotional trailer, so stay tuned!

From all of us at ArjenLucassen.com, until next time!