AYREON Mastermind Arjen Lucassen Featured In New Metal Express Radio Interview
October 27, 2013, 10 years ago
Metal Express Radio's Mike Burgess recently spoke with AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen in a lengthy interview about the new album The Theory of Everything. Hear them chat about the entire process from the early ideas, writing, recording, producing and working with prominent names like Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT), Keith Emerson (ex-EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER) and Steve Hackett (ex-GENESIS).
The Theory Of Everything title track is now streaming below:
The Theory Of Everything 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.
Check out the official trailer below:
