Arjen Lucassen reveals new Star One album title and cover

[Sophrosyne31]

This is an amazing release musically, but I just wish that the (outstanding) vocalists wasn't buried in the mix. When you have the best metal vocalists in the world on your record, you shouldn't bury them deep in the mix.. Otherwise, this is great stuff.

[MrGuns95]

Arjen please dont make it harder please dont invite peolple who scream and prevent the quik drums

Thanx

Gonzalo

[patzilla2000]

Always good. Keep up the stellar work!

[Vampire69Romance]

Arjen sometime when you do another Ayreon , my ultimate desire to hear on Ayreon is the Queen Of Metal herself ...DORO Pesch. Please consider this. Thank you for great music.

[madmaxmel]

Nice to hear that new album coming, Arjen=)!

Here finland we had Nightwish, Star One-wordl is fantastic too, i cant wait=)!

[Pellefather]

Finally, Arjen! At long last.. My, have I been waiting... and the answer to that question is of course "YES!". Pay a visit to Copenhagen sometime, cause I never got to see you :(

[ErnilEnNaur]

"Earth That Was" sounds awesome! Looks like we have a great album coming out! Lucassen, you are THE MAN!

[WindKun]

Dan Swano, Damian Wilson, Russel Allen. all the songs are based on Movies, of a post apocalypted or Distopian theme. I worked with Arjen and Damian on my Debut album "Galexia - Galexia" from 07, you can grab it on Amazon MP3 or the jewel case if you are a fan of Ayreon, you'll Love my 1 man band with guest singers, "Galexia". Feat. Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Damian Wilson, Marko eskola, Martyna Halas, and Gordon Tittsworth on Vocals. Along with a bonus track with a song off the upcoming 3rd album.

[Annique]

That album cover is really mesmerizing in a frightening way. Seems like it allude to nuclear war and a cold, overly-technical society, a reality no sensible human being would want to live in.

I really love those kind of movies so I'm really excited about the album.

[ashflower]

AWESSSSOOOOOMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEE­EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*gasp*AAAAAAAA­AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[kraeuterdealer]

I can't help, but the cover reminds me of this Holocaust Memorial in Berlin.

[metabog]

Hah. Judging from the guitar sound and dark as hell tone, I think you should have given Warrel Dane from Nevermore a call. :D

[CoolOwl5]

Wooow, I'm really excited! Totally must buy!

[kuroyama1]

am now saving my money

too bad FYE is useless when it comes to finding your work Arjen.

great cover art plus it sounds great

i cannot wait to hear the whole thing

[waynitag]

Hi Arjen, Im Wayna from Lima and you know I love your music.

Will this album be conceptual? I mean it will be a unique plot?

I cant wait to know more about this..

Cheers

[karaokeguy88]

i consider arjen the mad scientist of prog.

[CreatureofMasquerade]

@karaokeguy88 nobody could've said it better

[RasKiddo]

well this sounds FUCKIN NICE !! \m/

[GenKraid]

Thanks, Arjen! This looks amazing!

[GeneticAsymmetry]

AWESOMEEEEEEE!!!!

[psikopat57]

yepeeeeeee

I'm very happy with this great news!!

I want some badass space metal in my face, your album is as already bought!!

Cheers from France!!!

[philoxmm]

It's awesome!!! Is it octobre already?

[RedPyramidHead666]

sounds very awesome. i want this album and i want it now :)

can i have the picture from your wall ? :D

[TheOvermaster]

If any midterms happen the week this album is out it will not bode well for my marks in said classes.

[FearlessSpinner]

Im overexcited to hear about this album.I hope i will get the same shivers up and down my spine like i had with every previous album you've produced.

Im also expecting this to be as touching as always.

Arjen you are making my day again...and again...and again!

Thanks, Josh

[LuciusMartius]

I want this right now! NOW! I hope it has plenty of references to SciFi in it, and synthesizer riffs, and Solos, andandand.

Arjen, if this will be as great as "Space Metal" and "Flight of the Migrator" i will name my firstborn after you!

[Annique]

@LuciusMartius Lol you're probably safe to get that birth certificate already because this is going to be made of pure WIN.

[wolfman1234]

I don´t know what it is but it´s something about your music that´s really please me! Maybe it´s the melodies or the overall production but your music is so creative and interesting to listen to whatever project your working on.

Keep up the good work man!!! Greetings from Sweden!!

[EldarwenTelrunya]

Klinkt goed! :-D ... Nice sound! :) ...

[dustdust7]

the title for this album could be more subtle, i really like the cover though.

[Valarien777]

Looking forward to this...well worth the wait I am sure! \m/ *V*

[Ikkiku]

Sounds sweet... But I want more Ayreon too. :(

[anguish416]

Can't wait to get my grubby hands on this!! Go Arjen!

How much would it cost me to guest sing or drum on your next album?! :)-

Oh, and please tell me there will be a tour again!

[YotamG1]

Damn Arjen! You don't need Star One right now. It's awesome but WE WANT MORE AYREON! Personally, I would like to have another Ambeon album, too! Can you send me a copy of A Fate of Dreamer? :-)

[metalien2]

Awesome! Arjen, you are the best!

[MrLucassen]

There's no God, there's only Arjen.

[MrKokss]

Yes, yes, yes, finally!

Can't wait Arjen!

[GermanFafian]

Amazing!!!

But then....

What else could we expect from Arjen and Co ? ;)

[lordbaztard]

Holy godamn. That sample sounds really, really godamn good.

Always good to hear more Arjen madness :D

[cdr683]

Heya

Arjen YOU are the amazing artist !

I can't wait to have the finished album in my hands

Based on what I've heard, it's gonna be simply KILLER !

Groetjes

[Fledermaus1313]

Hi Arjen!!

It's so fantastic!! I'm really looking forward to listening to your new Album!! The Preview already sounds awesome! The Cover also looks just great!!

Greetings from Germany

[StevieBB99]

Fantastic!!! It wouldn't be a good year without an Arjen release! Sounds good in the small clip so far, and can't wait for it! YAY!! :-D

[Lapt3qC3r3al3]

OK. Let me see. If what I heard in this clip is going to be heard on the Star One album...COOL! Thought about handbanging even while watching this, but when I buy the real one, damn it, I'll mosh:)). So, as I see, October is going to be the best month since I started listening metal, with Dimmu, Cradle, Evergrey, Devildriver and the last, but should've been first, Star one releasing new albums. Well, too much said. The essence: ARJEN you rock. Greetings from Romania!

[laripsspiral]

Sounds good! Thanks for the update!

[cdr683]

Arjen,

I am so disappointed to not see the ducks in the background !!!

Stay tuned the fingers in the noise ;-)

[ArjenALucassen]

@cdr683 Haha! Hey everybody, this is the amazing artist who created the beautiful frontcover: Chris! Too bad he's a bit weird, he keeps going on about space ducks :-)

[obscurecult]

@cdr683 space ducks! Haha, real great artwork anyway, I'm surprised how it complements the music!

[lappinsilver]

YES! About time Arjen... lol. I am extremely looking forward to this.

[FrankTdrumz]

Who are playing on this album?

[ArjenALucassen]

@FrankTdrumz More updates very soon, Frank!

[FrankTdrumz]

@ArjenALucassen

Awesome. Als je nog een drummer nodig hebt... ;)

[Warthogfan]

@ArjenALucassen Sounded a lot like Peter Vinks bass style and sound to me. Looking forward to this one Arjen. i hope it's as good as the 1st one.

Greeting from nearly the bottom of the world.

Andrew, Tasmania, Australia

[GenKraid]

@FrankTdrumz

Arjen sent this out in a email a few hours ago.

Russell Allen (Symphony X)

Damian Wilson (Headspace, Threshold)

Floor Jansen (ReVamp, ex-After Forever)

Dan Swanö (Nightingale, Second Sky, ex-Edge Of Sanity)

:)

[Oktoklop]

yaaay !!! can't wait ! Love all ur work Arjen :)

[mesensei]

It will be awesome album! Arjen you are the best :D

[Legume666]

I can't wait, love you Arjen *____________*

[billysgeo]

A new STAR-ONE album! EPIC!!!! Can't wait!

[Annique]

NOTHING ABOUT STAR ONE IS STUPID!!

Wow, I knew about this for a few weeks but October! That's pretty freaking fast.

Btw both the audioclips, the album name and art are badass. This is going to be even better than the first, even though it's impossible. Arjen Lucassen just breaks the law of fact like that.

[Metalspace2009]

Yes!

[draconian33]

Sounds really good!!!!

I can't wait!!!

[666zuhair]

hell yeah!!!!



[KemilonOfficial]

The preview is badass !!! The cover rocks too ! Can't wait !!!

[DamnEdge]

WOOHOO!!! You're forgiven Arjen, sounds awesome

[StakerSen]

Now this is the right way to announce an album!

[tmsampaio]

Oh... don't have the words to say how glad i'm! Hope you make a tour down here in South America, especifically here in Brazil! Arjen: you're a genius!

[WilmerWW]

Hey Arjen,

Many thanks! I'm looking forward to it already... can't wait to hear it!! I hope you will tour with Star One again, because when I saw you on October 5th at Lucky & Co in Rijssen, I was mesmerised!!

Greetings, Wilmer

[AntonNidhoggr]

Oh, You have an youtube account also! I should sign up for this channel :-)

[Anfadal]

YES!!! Weer een album om naar uit te kijken!

Ik weet dat je het niet graag doet, maar het zou fantastisch zijn om je weer eens live op een podium te zien en te horen. Misschien bij je 'Ayreon-maatje' Jorn Lande in Breda? Ach, hopen mag altijd, toch? ;-)

De preview klinkt geweldig!

[FaeryLuna]

wow it sounds Great!

[Coowwan]

After a sample like that? All is forgiven!

Seriously though, new star one? That is awesome!

I want to say something, but my excitement and joy is devouring my language skills!

[TheSymmachus]

Hey, great news about the new Star One album. And it is coming as soon as October, which is cool. The sample sounds great, and the album cover is fitting and very imaginative. Keep making great music, because you're certainly good at that.

[jessicareinaldo]

And about the line-up? May you tell us something about it, Mr L.? Or it will be a surprise? :D

[insignificantother]

The new album sounds awesome!! And the album cover mesmerizes me!!

[Decklocation]

Oh God.. I want that big print of The Dream Sequencer artwork.... Huh what? New Star One album? FANTASTIC

[CCVP666]

I didn't liked the first Star One but you sure have come a long way since then, Arjen (tons of side projects and two masterstrokes on Ayreon). Besides, I am sure it will sound better, because that is just the thing that you do: you struggle to get better actually do get better. You are one of the few artists that actually make me eager for a new release. I mean, I listen to prog rock since an early age and prog metal since my teens and I can count in my fingers the artist that are as good as u.

[CCVP666]

@CCVP666

i reached the character limit, so just this is to end it round:

Gluck für sich am seine CD!

Cheers from Brazil, CCVP.

PS: I know you are from the Netherlands, but i don't speak any of the Duch dialects; the closest thing I know to that is German, so I hope it's OK.

[RolandDeschain1]

Gah!!

Must... have... album...

[lauriemonk]

Is Lori playing guitar on the CD?

[thecastlehall]

Yay!!!!!

[JamesHazBeHaiTyme]

I litterally love you. All of ayreon was good and star one keeps my arjen needs topped up nicely :) =] x Keep up the good work man, looking forward to the album. =]

[Linqua2112]

nice! sounds delicious arjen, staying in tuned for the next updates!

[StygiaBand]

I will buy it.

[TheBassioso]

Wow, the little piece of music that I hear sounds fantastic :) /Ken

[unluckyfellow1980]

the artwork is pretty amazing indeed... :-)

sadly talaniel is right, it`s usually pretty hard to get your albums in shops...

It took 3 Years for me to find most of your CD`s, except Actual Fantasy which is still missing... ^^

I`ll be waiting for news... =)

[dargent]

@unluckyfellow1980 Most of them look like they're available from Amazon. At least, they all seem to be on Amazon.co.uk. That's where I got mine from.

[nocturnalconcerto89]

we cannot wait for it!!!

[unicyclepeon]

I'm looking forward to it!

[CelestialTina]

Arjen, I've been waiting for this album for 8 years now, thank you for finally making another Star One! The first one is still one of the coolest records I've ever heard (along with Live on Earth). Your music makes life a little more magical and I love you for it =)

[Sygmoral]

sounds pretty cool yes ^_^

[Wesinhuman]

Oh man! I can't wait for this! Arjen Thank you!

[Gryph717]

YAY! Go Arjen!

Looking forward to this :)

[kopdans]

cannot wait.. wonders if there will be a small tour also like the last one.

[jcdrums1]

Awesome!...I wonder what the line up is...?

[metabog]

*dead from awesomeness* I guess I'm the first victim of Victims of the Modern Age.

[buscobanda]

Hi Arjen, Sounds great! Can't wait for this new Star One album, been a fan of yours since long long time and it's good to see you again Arjen, cheers and hugs from Mexico

[Hogweed2543]

I demand a song based on The Chronicles Of Riddick.. yup, deamaaaand. ;)

Seriously, it's sounding great and the first album was such a great idea and musical experience. October can't come soon enough.

[UnknownRex]

Looking forward to it!

[Gigatless]

(sor. for ma bad english) Thats awesome, Arjen. There are very small piece of musicians that can talk with fans that simple! It makes me respect you not only like genious musician, and also like person. Btw, Im  Im so envy those artist.. How about someday share 1 track before album release and make contest for best album cover?

[frehleyscomic]

cool. i could hear russell allen singing on that track. but a whole album with Jorn Lande singing would be ferocious.

[maynarduz]

Oh dear lord, I had a bit of a reserved expectation concerning the Star-one release but by just hearing these 20 seconds, a wide smile emerged across my face ;)

And my co-workers noted the noise feetdrumming as well haha.

Looking forward!

[valentingavan]

Sounds great, can't wait till the release date :)

[MiiukiSama]

Oh my god!! Awesome (as always) there was the most beautiful 25 seconds in my life... I was specting for your ney project... an there is it! is about to be in my hands!... October There we go!!

Congrats!

[astrozytom2]

Oh, that's great news! I didn't expect the new album before december!! Please stay in touch with us, Arjen, and give us all those little pieces. Like a puzzle and this is always very exciting!!

[Phoenix849]

What is the art in the middle of this video? Not the one on the album atrwork, but that on the wall. I like it a lot.

[onedracma]

dear mr. lucassen

you are my hero.

[ ]'s

[andreasrylander]

Glorious!!! :D

[Asphyx123]

Great =). Finally a new Star One release. Can't wait to listen to the whole album. I really like the preview, sounds awesome. You sir, are a musical genius.

[Eriror]

Yep, definitely looking forward to this! Apology accepted. ;) Anything made by you is worth the wait, haha.

[Arnout1990]

Well I guess it's going to be time for a new personal bank card :D This is going to be great!

[ricardjones]

Epic win!

[adgTributes]

Great news! And sounding great to. Looking forward to this one very much.

[ZeroG83]

Excellent Artwork, mixed with excellent music, & of course, hype....yep, definetly Arjen's work :) --> keep it up :)

[syntheon]

longing...

hoping...

waiting... 

[PainlessSoul]

I really REALLY look forward for this!! The preview was brutal, and... CAN'T WAIT !!!! All your work, Arjen, are true - fucking - masterpiece.

[undiente]

I really love Jef Bertels' stuff, but this cover looks really interesting. With the album's name and that INTENSE sounding short clip it can surely make any prog fan anticipate this album.

Man, I can't wait!

[machinehead2324]

This sounds delicious! I'm left hungry for more :D

[Manny1222]

I WANT TO WIN A HUG! lol And that clip from the album sounds like a trailer coming at me at 100 MPH. It sounds like someone's ass is going to get handed. ahahahha

Freakin' Awesome!

[glnrjoop]

rrrrraawrrrrrr

I wanna hear that live!!!!!

[zpinkLondonBelow]

Looks n sounds promising, may all of your gear and fans stay in tuned O'master! ;o)

[sthofman]

I forgive you, Arjen :P I like it already! The artwork is really cool as well. Can't wait 'til October!

[kebybeby]

Music sounds fantastic...What`s the line up of musicians?

[Ayronna]

Looks like I have to save up some money for the pre-order! It sounds good already (but then again.. I've never heard you make a bad cd imho, so..)

[basilolo]

I want a contest to win a CD! :D I'd love to win some contests finally...

[ArjenALucassen]

You'll get your chance, good luck!

[mvunit3]

AW MAN!!! Just that little taste of those Keys were awesome!!!! Hmm . . . Could the Title of the Album include Sci-Fi Films that I wanted to hear, "Bladerunner" and "Brainstorm"??? :D (maybe even "Silent Running") -MAVIII(prOgulus . c O m)

[ArjenALucassen]

I'm not allowed to tell you yet, damn! But I have a feeling that you won't be disappointed :-)

[mvunit3]

@ArjenALucassen - HAHA! terrible! I had a few ideas of Sci-Fi Films that I should have sent years ago :P I hope you can make it to LA Arjen, I know many will want to see you here :) Youre hillarious and one talented human being, take care! :D

Come visit prOgulus!!! LOTZ of International Fans there ;)

[Wavecaster05]

OMG I cant wait.

[talaniel]

The sample sounds great :-) I hope that the album will be available in my country :-) Well, Ayreon albums are, so hopefully Star One too :-) Or maybe I will finally get my paypal account stuffed with money and order online :-)

[ArjenALucassen]

I'm sure it will be, Talaniel, Century Media are releasing it and I believe they do a good job. Ordering it in our little shop is of course possible as wel, hehe...

[Wrinmokka]

Very clever album cover, I like it. :)

[triptrip]

thats a nasty fkn riff.

[ArjenALucassen]

Thanks Triphop! My fingers still hurt :-)

[markototev]

@ArjenALucassen the pain is surely worth it, though! Hope to see some news around the cast soon (really hoping for Floor and Russell!).

[djeikop]

@ArjenALucassen Arjen! I´m soo looking forward to this, I love your music, but I do have to admit that I´ve got a special thing for the heavy, massive and epic sounds of your Star One project! This is going to be great!!

[Satr1ani]

Chills.... This is gonna be epic!!

[Synthustrial]

coughs coughs, im his biggest fan from america lol jk,

[SpriteBat]

Arjen, you are a genius and a hero to us all. Thanks for all the brilliant work you have done. It seems the inspiration well will never run dry. I can't wait for the CD.

-Your biggest fan in America:

Travis Johnson

[zemborato]

Yay Arjen! I'll certainly stay in tuned!

[ArjenALucassen]

Stop mocking me, you evil one :-)

[PainlessSoul]

@zemborato Haha :D

[facelessone86]

I cried. Need now.

[MrBabou]

WOOO HOOOO!!!! Can't wait! Thanks for the update Arjen!!

[jasonvanvai]

YYYYYEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait!!!!!! Its just to bad that most of America doesn't get exposed to his awesome music. He is such a great and talented musician.

[PanzerPolaris2084hz]

YES! =DDD about time...

[Maddolis]

Honestly, aside from one or two Star One songs all I've heard is ~90% of Ayreon's discography (and Ayreon is undoubtably in my top 10 artists, no question about it)- so this should give me the incentive to check out star one!

[Painjoiker]

FUCK YEAH!!!!

[RandieKenneth]

WE LOVE YOU! <3

[donkeyharlequin]

From what I have heard so far this sound great. I can't wait for the limited special edition.

[kkseer]

I can't wait man! Release it, now!!

NOW!!

[boleto85]

OMFG!!!! :3

[Galley87]

Looking foward to this, I'm quite a fan of Russell Allen. I also have to say that the cover art is brilliant, it already speaks about what the album is. Though I'd still say that 01 was my favourite Arjen album cover.

[Whist75]

Arjen is one of the best Songwriters/Musicians of our time, if not ALL time.

[Synthustrial]

@Whist75 i 2nd that 

[Unflexablegrace]

You are amazing kind sir. 

[rtsownage]

one word: weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeeeee

[quadrupleplay]

You can actually talk to Arjen on Facebook...apparently, when I friended him, he had too many friends, but he still sent me a gracious message assuring me that he wanted to friend me!

There's a bunch of musicians on Facebook if you care to browse...

[Manny1222]

i want to win a hug.

[caquitows]

HELL YEAH!!! :)

[SolarLuna96]

CANNOT WAIT UNTIL OCTOBER...

[WTDjiin]

A God spoke *-*

[txd]

Jizzed in my pants

[chelusdf]

You're the best Arjen, can't wait till october!!! xD

[abimcmarko]

whoever the singers are it doesn't matter... There are a million talented singers out there both famous and infamous and this guy knows how to pick them :) If I could have my five cents I'd say Lande, Damian, Russel and Floor Jansen would be on it ( or at least that's what I hope for :) hehe... ANyhow whoever it is...this will be perfect album becouse it's made by Arjen! Cheers mate for all the things you did so far :))

[Meriliniel]

Sounds so awesome, I'm really curious about it :). I wonder if the similarity to the Holocaust memorial in Berlin on the album cover is intended?

[Krowsnest]

Godly, I cannot wait to find out whose singing on it

Album cover reminds me of the movie Inception too

[yuastnav]

We wanna pre-order! :D

[FelipeMassuia]

AWESOME! Lucassen = GOD!!! 

[Moony1397]

Dear sir, this sounds and looks amazing.

Finally some excitement, I can't wait!!!! =D =D =D =D =D =D =D

[SavageShark]

Heavy!!

[Darkwildchild]

Oh my... I want this!

[Kouban]

Will this album follow Space Metal's theme of songs based on SF movies? And please, please get this album out in the US before Oct. 25 so I can buy it on my birthday!