Ayreon New Ayreon Release – The Theory of Everything AYREON was born two decades ago Arjen was suddenly and inexplicably overwhelmed by a compulsion to create rock-operas. This was back in the 1990s, the era of grunge and alternative rock, so the idea of releasing a rock opera was unthinkable to most sensible people. Yet history has shown that Arjen’s creative impulse was not only a personal triumph, it spearheaded a whole new era of rock operas. Flash forward to 2010, and Ayreon has won Arjen so much critical acclaim that he can now draw from a vast pool of vocalists and musicians who are eager to work with him. Every artist I contact has to be into Ayreon from the start. Musically, Ayreon albums tend to be characterized by extreme opposites: brutal guitars cut to lighthearted mandolins, classic roaring Hammonds collide with screaming digital synths, and dark death grunts battle angelic celtic voices. People often ask Arjen to name his favorite album, but for him “it’s impossible to say.
ANA POPOVIC THE OFFICIAL SITE Marillion Marillion /mʌˈrɪlˌjən/ are a British rock band, formed in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, in 1979. They are known as the most successful band to emerge from the United Kingdom's 1980s neo-progressive rock scene,[1] having sold 15 million albums worldwide.[2] Line-up and sound changes[edit] History[edit] The Fish era[edit] Formation and early years (1979–1982)[edit] Marillion was formed in 1979 as Silmarillion, after J.R.R. The band name was shortened to Marillion in 1981 to avoid potential copyright conflicts[16] at the same time as Fish and bassist William 'Diz' Minnitt[17] replaced original bassist/vocalist Doug 'Rastus' Irvine an audition at Leyland Farm Studios in Buckinghamshire on 2 January 1981. The group attracted attention with a three-track session for the Friday Rock Show (early versions of "The Web", "Three Boats Down from The Candy", and "Forgotten Sons") and were subsequently signed by EMI. Script for a Jester's Tear and Fugazi (1983–1984)[edit] The Steve Hogarth era[edit]
Porcupine Tree - Official Website Wikipédia Star One With a career spanning more than three decades, composer and multi-instrumentalist Arjen Lucassen has firmly established himself worldwide as driving force in progressive rock. While best known for his rock opera project Ayreon, the multi-talented Dutchman also regularly embarks on musical side projects such as Ambeon, Guilt Machine and Star One. Arjen’s side projects all explore different aspects of his musical personality, with each new release being a creative reaction to the style of its predecessor. Space Metal (2002) Space Metal (2002) The first Star One album, Space Metal (2002) was Arjen’s reaction to his previous project, the relatively soft Ambeon. After releasing the first few Ayreon albums, Arjen had noticed that many others were following in his footsteps and releasing their own rock operas. So with all these singers, why not just call Space Metal an Ayreon album and be done with it? Space Metal Arjen! Victims of the Modern age (2010) Star One - Victims of the Modern Age (2010)
joe satriani - home Steve Rothery Steve Rothery (born 25 November 1959) is an English musician. He is the original guitarist and the longest continuous member of the British rock band Marillion, which is the most successful band to emerge from Britain's 1980s neo-progressive rock scene, having sold over 15 million albums.[1] Outside Marillion, Rothery has recorded two albums as part of the duo The Wishing Tree. He announced the release of an instrumental solo album for September 2014. Biography[edit] Marillion[edit] In 1979, he saw an ad in the music press for a band called Silmarillion that needed a guitarist. Outside Marillion[edit] The Wishing Tree[edit] Solo album The Ghosts of Pripyat (2014)[edit] Style[edit] The British Guitar Academy[edit] Equipment[edit] Discography[edit] With Marillion[edit] Steve Rothery appears on every Marillion release since their 1982 debut single; see Marillion discography With The Wishing Tree[edit] Solo[edit] The Ghosts of Pripyat (forthcoming 2014) Guest appearances[edit] References[edit]
Shunt - The Official Recoil Website Guilt Machine Cover and original artwork by Christophe Dessaigne Logo and layout by Thomas Ewerhard Release dates Germany, Austria, Switzerland: 28 August 2009 Europe: 31 August 2009 North America: 29 September 2009 Released by Mascot Records Editions Limited Edition 32-page Digibook (CD + DVD)Special Edition Digipack 24-page booklet (CD + DVD)Regular Edition Jewel case 24-page booklet (CD only) Guilt Machine Bio Guilt Machine: Jasper, Arjen, Lori (2009) Arjen Lucassen has never been afraid to follow his instincts. Jasper Steverlinck (2009) Arjen’s unwillingness to bow to trends and outside expectations is once again apparent in his latest release, On This Perfect Day, the first album from his new project Guilt Machine. Artistically, Guilt Machine is a deeply personal statement reflecting years of emotional turmoil. Arjen Lucassen - Guilt Machine (2009) “Depression is something I’ve also struggled with for most of my life,” adds Lori Linstruth. Lori Linstruth - guitars and lyrics (2009) Track List 4. Downloads