Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Arjen Anthony Lucassen (born 3 April 1960) is a Dutch singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist musician and record producer best known for his long-running progressive metal/rock opera project Ayreon. Lucassen started his career in 1980 as the ...
is a Dutch multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is most known as the creator of
progressive metal
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rock
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* Rock (geology), a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids
* Rock music, a genre of popular music
Rock or Rocks may also refer to:
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* Rock, Caerphilly, a location in Wales ...
opera
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Ayreon
Ayreon is a musical project by Dutch songwriter, singer, musician and record producer Arjen Anthony Lucassen. Ayreon's music is described as progressive rock, progressive metal and power metal sometimes combined with genres such as folk, electro ...
.
Over the years, Lucassen created various bands and musical projects. Overall, he has released seventeen studio albums in project or bands in which he was the leader and main creative force: two solo albums, eight for Ayreon, one for
Ambeon
Arjen Anthony Lucassen (born 3 April 1960) is a Dutch singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist musician and record producer best known for his long-running progressive metal/rock opera project Ayreon. Lucassen started his career in 1980 as the ...
, two for
Star One
Star One was an Indian pay television network based in Mumbai. It was launched on 1 November 2004 and was it owned by Star TV and distributed worldwide by Fox International Channels. In November 2006, Star One was launched in the UK on Sky.
S ...
, one for
Stream of Passion
Stream of Passion is a Dutch progressive metal band with symphonic and gothic influences founded by guitarist and composer Arjen Anthony Lucassen and Mexican singer, violinist, and lyricist Marcela Bovio. They have released four studio albums.
In ...
, one for
Guilt Machine
Guilt Machine is a musical project by Dutch musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen, owner of other musical projects such as Star One (band), Star One, Ayreon and Ambeon. The project's debut release, ''On This Perfect Day'', was released in August 2009.
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, and one for
The Gentle Storm
The Gentle Storm is a Dutch musical project by singer and lyricist Anneke van Giersbergen and composer and musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen, founder and leader of other musical projects such as Star One, Ayreon, Guilt Machine and Ambeon. The duo ha ...
. He was the guitarist in two studio albums by rock band
Bodine (as Iron Anthony), and in six studio albums by rock band
Vengeance
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*Vengeance (concept) or revenge, a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance
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* ''Vengeance'' (1930 film), action adventure film directed by Archie Mayo
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, and also released
a cover album without any artist credited. Both Bodine, Vengeance and Stream of Passion released albums without Lucassen.
Solo
Studio albums
Cover albums
Ambeon
Studio albums
Singles
Ayreon
Studio albums
Live albums/DVDs
EPs
Singles
Compilation albums
The Gentle Storm
Studio albums
EPs
Guilt Machine
Studio albums
Star One
Studio albums
Live albums/DVDs
Stream of Passion
Studio albums
Live albums/DVDs
Singles
With Bodine
Studio albums
With Vengeance
Studio albums
EPs
Singles
Compilation albums
Guest appearances
References
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Discographies of Dutch artists
Rock music discographies
Heavy metal discographies