Ayreon is the long-running concept project led by Dutch multi-instrumentalist Arjen Anthony Lucassen, noted for narrative, guest-filled rock operas and genre-blending progressive albums since 1995.

Ayreon albums are typically concept records or rock operas featuring many guest vocalists and instrumentalists, spanning progressive rock, metal, folk and electronic influences. Key albums frequently cited in reviews include Into The Electric Castle, The Human Equation and 01011001.

Ayreon is Arjen Anthony Lucassen's multi-genre, guest-filled concept project praised for its rock-opera scope and strong songwriting. Reviews highlight several high points — Into The Electric Castle, The Human Equation and 01011001 — while noting occasional unevenness. Overall the reception on DeBaser is enthusiastic, with repeated praise for arrangements, cast and ambition.

For:Fans of progressive rock/metal, concept albums and rock operas; listeners who enjoy multi-artist, narrative-driven records.

 I'm seriously starting to think that Arjen Anthony Lucassen enjoys making all his listeners feel a sense of total inadequacy and smallness in the face of his (master)works, because let's face it, since "The Final Experiment" in 1995, Mr. Ayreon has really had very few missteps, whether due to the great artistic depth of this man or because he found the perfect recipe for composing progressive rock/metal.

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 Arjen Anthony Lucassen. This is the name of the genius.

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 We are in the twenty-second century. The entire human race has been wiped out by atomic wars in the year 2084.

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