My World of Music – est. 2013
When two of the biggest names in Dutch rock and metal start working together, the result is guaranteed to be exciting. In this case it is Epica vocalist Simone Simons and none other than Arjen Lucassen, who started working together on Simons' first solo album. The Dutch singer had always wanted to work on such... Continue Reading →
Mascot Records release an EP called 'Christmas Rocks' on November 27th. In a time when jingle bells are the sound of the season, some more rocking songs are welcome, spreading a holiday feeling too. P.O.D., Crobot, Ayreon, 10 Years, Otherwise, Black Stone Cherry and Dragged Under are all songs that will provide a rocking Christmas... Continue Reading →
A release that has carved the moniker Ayreon on the cover artwork is always more than merely a longplayer. Ayreon is the outlet for Arjan Lucassen's creative ideas, already manifested in stellar outputs such as 'Into the Electric Castle', The Human Equation' and some more. The latest album was the 2017 release 'The Source', followed... Continue Reading →
To introduce Arjen Lucassen is like carrying sand to the beach. Not only that the Dutch guitarist was part of the legendary Vengeance, it's his impressive solo career that put him right into the spotlight. With the Ayreon project the multi-instrumentalist released the 'Into the Electric Castle album in 1998, a good moment to celebrate... Continue Reading →
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