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Ayreon - Unveil New Album Cover Art


After revealing the guest list for the new album, Ayreon's mastermind Arjen Lucassen unveiled today the cover art for the new double release which will be titled The Theory Of Everything. The cover was painted again by Jef Bertels and you can take a look at it below.

New album guest list:

  • Marco Hietala (Tarot, Nightwish, Northern Kings)
  • Janne "JB" Christoffersson (Grand Magus)
  • Keith Emerson (Emerson, Lake & Palmer)
  • Rick Wakeman (Yes)
  • Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil)
  • Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater)
  • Michael Mills (Toehider)
  • Steve Hackett (Genesis)
  • John Wetton (Asia, King Crimson)
  • Sara Squadrani (Ancient Bards)
  • Tommy Karevik (Kamelot and Seventh Wonder)
  • Troy Donockley (Bad Shepherds, Nightwish)




    Source: facebook.com
    Band profile: Ayreon
  • Posted: 05.09.2013 by Angel_Lament


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    05.09.2013 - 18:35
    CobiWan1993
    Secundum Filium
    Wow, that is beautiful! Looking forward to what this mastermind comes up with next. And my wish just came true! Tommy Karevik is singing on here! And alongside prog legends Steven Hackett, Rick Wakeman, and Keith Emerson?! This will be awesome indeed.
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    05.09.2013 - 18:36
    Enissa

    One of the most awesome cover arts I've seen in a while, literally can't wait for this album!
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    05.09.2013 - 18:50
    undi

    Ayreon's artist never disappoints!

    I wish they somehow included big printings of the corresponding cover art within the album.
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    05.09.2013 - 18:50
    Unhealer
    Eclecticist
    Everything is almost perfect so far, let's see what about the actual music
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    05.09.2013 - 18:55
    3rdWorld
    China was a neat
    Not impressed at first look. Was expecting a spacey cover, seems no space theme this time around, atleast in the cover.
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    05.09.2013 - 19:00
    Hallford9000

    The title seems not to resemble the cover, but it's nevertheless beautiful.
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    05.09.2013 - 19:00
    R Lewis

    Ayreon never disappoints. I can't wait for this album!
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    05.09.2013 - 19:19
    Dargor

    I can't see how this album could fail at being awesome. I'm already a huge fan of Lucassen, but damn, look at that guest list! I also happen to be a huge fan of almost every single guests. Especially Karevik, Emerson and Hackett. This is going to be legendary.
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    05.09.2013 - 19:32
    CyberSymphony
    Ollie
    The cover looks great, the guest musician aren't too bad either. Really interested to hear the album now.
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    05.09.2013 - 20:03
    Erik M.

    I'm not too enthusiastic about the guest musicians, but that cover art looks great (and of course the Greek letters (well, partly...)) that are used for the album title).

    In any case I'm looking forward to it seeing as Arjen never made a bad album so far.
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    05.09.2013 - 20:15
    gopherhawk2@gmail.co

    Anyone who bashes this is gonna get bashed.
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    05.09.2013 - 20:47
    cossaisVendeurs

    I like it. Looks like a brighter take on the 01011001 album cover
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    05.09.2013 - 21:19
    PocketMetal

    Bioshock anyone ? it always starts with a lighthouse ....
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    05.09.2013 - 21:49
    Lethrokai

    Written by cossaisVendeurs on 05.09.2013 at 20:47

    I like it. Looks like a brighter take on the 01011001 album cover


    That's exactly what I was thinking. It's like a more colourful version!
    My guess is that this means that it's going to be less heavy and more proggy than 01011001. A look at the guest list would suggest this as well!

    Also, holy shit Mike Mills!
    I'm calling it right now, that guy is going to be the underrated LEGEND of this album. I checked out Toehider, and he is possibly one of the BEST vocalists I have seen in a long time. The guy can do freaking Freddie Mercury, then switch to a James LaBrie style ballad voice, all while keeping his own amazing personality.
    This is the man to look out for guys!
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    05.09.2013 - 22:03
    Zadion

    My gosh I love that album cover.
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    06.09.2013 - 01:23
    LeChron James
    Helvetesfossen
    The guest musician list is further evidence that Therion always has a better guest lineup than Ayreon.
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    06.09.2013 - 01:56
    Azmo Lozmodial

    Mmmmmmmmmm, inspiring!
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    06.09.2013 - 04:14
    Opethian

    My Album of the Year ... me hopes
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    06.09.2013 - 05:13
    The Voyager
    The Table
    The misuse of Greek letters bothers me for some reason. Other than that it's nice.
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    06.09.2013 - 10:40
    Lethrokai

    Written by The Voyager on 06.09.2013 at 05:13

    The misuse of Greek letters bothers me for some reason. Other than that it's nice.

    Yeah, it's kinda weird when you can read Greek and realise that there is only 1 vowel in the whole album title.
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    08.09.2013 - 05:39
    R'Vannith
    ghedengi
    Interesting cover. Looks like Sauron having a day at the beach.
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    10.09.2013 - 18:42
    BORT

    ^-----lol-----^
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    20.09.2013 - 15:32
    Zap
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    Written by PocketMetal on 05.09.2013 at 21:19

    Bioshock anyone ? it always starts with a lighthouse ....

    That's the Theory...
    Get it? The Theory of Everything?
    I shouldn't do puns...
    *backspace backspace backspace*
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