Ayreon From: The Netherlands   Discography: “The Final Experiment” (1995), “Actual Fantasy” (1996), “Into the Electric Castle” (1998), “Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer” (2000), “Universal Migrator Part 2: Flight of the Migrator” (2000), “The Human Equation” (2004), “01011001” (2008)   Ayreon is a project by composer and musician Arjen Anthony Lucassen and can most easily be described as a series of rock operas based on a sci-fi concept Arjen created. Ayreon has had a long string of guest appearances including :   Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) Devin Townsend (Strapping Young Lad) Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth)   Ayreon is a powerhouse of talent and creativity. If you are a fan of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Svatage, or Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar you will dig this. 

Links: www.ayreon.com