The Source 5/2/17

'The Source' (Vid Of The Day) is an exciting new chapter in the Ayreon saga, due to be released on Friday 28th April, with contributions from renowned vocalists like James LaBrie (Dream Theater), Simone Simons (Epica), Floor Jansen (Nightwish), Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian), Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia) and Russell Allen (Symphony X). 2017 will be a particularly exciting year for Ayreon fans thanks to a unique chance to actually see Ayreon live. Limited to three exclusive performances, “The Ayreon Universe” will take place in September in the prestigious 013 venue in Tilburg, Holland. This unprecedented live event features the best of twenty years of Ayreon music, brought to life by a top cast of musicians such as Jansen, Allen and Kürsch plus Damian Wilson (Threshold), Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Jonas Renkse (Katatonia), Anneke van Giersbergen and various others. The reclusive Arjen Lucassen himself (pictured) is also expected to make a rare appearance on stage. The tickets for all concerts – 9,000 in total – sold out within a day, proving once again that the Ayreon magic is still very much alive and kicking.