A conversation with Arjen Lucassen (Simone Simmons/ Ayreon/ Star One et.al)

Arjen Lucassen, the mastermind behind countless albums and groundbreaking projects, discusses his collaboration with Simone Simons (Epica) on her solo album "Vermillion." Arjen shares the story of how this partnership came to life and the unique creative process that shaped the album. He also discusses songwriting and production aspects, explaining how they balanced heavy and atmospheric elements while integrating Simone’s contributions to song titles, themes, and lyrical fragments. Reflecting on the album's themes, Arjen touches on contemporary issues like AI. Additionally, he talks about composing soundtracks for classic novels and creating albums based on unexpected themes.
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[@---do2qd]

Guilt machine was such a killer project. They should release a follow up

[@hartyewh1]

Jesper is solo touring, Arid seems to be gone and he hasn't released anything new in 6 years. He'd probably be available.

[@frank1963]

Only just saw this interview. I think it’s a good interview. Thank you for sharing. 🇳🇱

[@hidraaegi]

Any chance to made interviews with : prong, flotsam & jetsam,death angel, exodus, destruction,sodom, grave digger, kreator, taime downe faster pussycat , danny liker (anthrax,nuclear assault & new book) , Don Dokken,Mick ,Pilson or Lynch, Ratt : Pearcy,Croucier or Blotz, Lita, - Uriah Heep ,Jeff Waters (Annihilator) , Phill Ridd (Sacred Reich) Mike Muir (Suicidal T.) - Cronos or Mantas (Venom Venom Inc) Dee Snider, - Eddie Ojeda or Jay Jay French(Twisted Sister) - - Chris Caffery (Savatage ,TSO,Spirits of Fire) - Rudy Sarzo - Ynwie - Bobby or Ray Fates Warning - Lizzy Borden Vescera ex Ynwie , Holmes from WASP, Armored Saint,Zlozower,Mark Weiss,Def Leppard,Motley, Flotsam,Overkill,Anthrax, Vanderberg STRYPER , Stryper ,etc

[@ScarsandGuitarspodcast]

I’ve spoken to a lot of those for the show; Tom Sodom, George Lynch, all the Venom blokes (not Cronos), Phil Colleen, John Corabi, Michael Sweet and a few from Anthrax. Plenty more