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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Completes Work On HDK Debut

AFTER FOREVER guitarist Sander Gommans — who suffered a seizure last November while en route to a gig — has issued the following update: "First of all, again, I'd like to mention that I really appreciate your great support the past weeks! I know [AFTER FOREVER's decision to take a] break was a surpr...

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AYREON: 'Whiplash' Acoustic Session, Interview Posted Online

AYREON mainman Arjen Lucassen was recently interviewed by "Whiplash", a weekly metal show on Belgian national radio Studio Brussel hosted by AFTER ALL guitarist Dries Van Damme. Lucassen was joined by singer Marjan Welman for an exclusive three-song acoustic set. Listen to the chat and the live sess...

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AYREON's '01011001' Lands On European Album Charts

"01011001", the new rock opera from AYREON — the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen — has entered the Dutch "alternative chart" at position No. 1 and the overall Dutch album chart at No. 2 — the highest Dutch chart positions so far for any AYREON release! The album also entered th...

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AYREON Mastermind, AFTER FOREVER Singer To Perform On Dutch TV

AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen will be joined by Floor Jansen (AFTER FOREVER) and Peter Vink (member of HDK, the side project of AFTER FOREVER guitarist Sander Gommans) this coming Monday (January 28) to perform one of the new AYREON songs on Dutch TV. The program is called "De wereld draait door"...

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AYREON: New Audio Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Posted Online

A 15-minute audio interview with AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen conducted earlier in the month by Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock is available for download at this location (MP3, 4 MB). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: How long does it take to create such...

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VIRUS IV Signs With THUNDERING RECORDS/MANITOU MUSIC

Belgian power metal band VIRUS IV has inked a deal with Thundering Records/Manitou Music. The group's debut album, "Dark Sun", is scheduled for release later in the year. VIRUS IV features in its ranks singer Magali Luyten of BEAUTIFUL SIN (side project of former HELLOWEEN/MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kus...

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AYREON Mastermind Schedules Dutch In-Store Appearances

AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen will make at least two in-store appearances this month. Joining him for a short acoustic set will be female singer Marjan Welman, whose powerful vocals are featured on the song "E=mc2" on the new AYREON album, "01011001". January 25 - 17:00 - Velvet Music in Breda, N...

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AYREON: New '01011001' Preview Video Available

A preview video for AYREON's upcoming album, "01011001", can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on January 28 via InsideOut Music. AYREON is the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen. The group will make its new rock opera, entitled "01011001", available in three editio...

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DEMIURG: New Album Pushed Back To March; Another Song Posted Online

DEMIURG — the Sweden-based band featuring Rogga Johansson (RIBSPREADER, PAGANIZER) on vocals and guitars, Johan Berglund (THIS HAVEN) on bass, Pär Johansson (SATARIEL) on clean vocals, Ed Warby (GOREFEST, AYREON, HAIL OF BULLETS) on drums and Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, BLOODBATH) on lea...

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AYREON: 'Beneath The Waves' Film Premiere Available

AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, is currently premiering "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of the same name from the upcoming AYREON album, "01011001", which is scheduled for release on January 28 via InsideOut Music...

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DEMIURG: Fourth New Song Posted Online

DEMIURG — the Sweden-based band featuring Rogga Johansson (RIBSPREADER, PAGANIZER) on vocals and guitars, Johan Berglund (THIS HAVEN) on bass, Pär Johansson (SATARIEL) on clean vocals, Ed Warby (GOREFEST, AYREON, HAIL OF BULLETS) on drums and Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, BLOODBATH) on lea...

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AYREON: New Video Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Available

France's Radio Metal conducted an interview with AYREON mainman Arjen Lucassen on November 30, 2007 in Paris. Watch the chat in four parts below. On January 1, 2008, AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, will premiere "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film...

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AYREON: New Audio Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Available

MetalSymphony.com has posted a new audio interview with AYREON mainman Arjen Lucassen. Check it atthis location. On January 1, 2008, AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, will premiere "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of...

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AYREON: 'Beneath The Waves' Film To Debut Online Next Week

On January 1, 2008, AYREON's official web site, Ayreon.com, will premiere "Beneath The Waves", a stunning CGI film produced by Simon van Vegten. The film was made to accompany the song of the same name from the upcoming AYREON album, "01011001", which is scheduled for release on January 28, 2008 via...

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AFTER FOREVER: More Guest Musicians Announced

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers AFTER FOREVER have issued the following update: "[Guitarist] Sander [Gommans] will not be able to do the December shows [after recently suffering a seizure] but we still want to give you a great night with AFTER FOREVER and special guests [on the upcoming tou...