• Progressive Rock
• Symphonic Metal

A Rock opera concept solo project by ex-BODINE and VENGEANCE guitarist / keyboard player Arjen Anthony Lucassen. AYREON would make a sizeable impact upon the Rock world and inspire a plethora of imitators internationally. The 1995 debut grandly titled 'The Final Experiment - A Rock Opera' album, a tale of a 6th century minstrel, featured many guests including KINGDOM COME vocalist Lenny Wolf, VAN EE’s Robert Soeterboek, KAYAK singer Edward Reekers, ELEGY’s IAN PARRY and GOREFEST vocalist Jan-Chis De Koeijer. Lucassen’s old comrades in arms Jay van Feggelen of BODINE and Leon Goewie of VENGEANCE would also be in force.

On the musical side drums would be held down by Ernst van Ee of VAN EE and HELLOISE whilst bass was delegated to Q65 man Peter Vink and Jan Bijlsma. FINCH’s Cleem Determeijer provided the elaborate keyboard work. The single, 'Sail Away To Avalon' finds GOLDEN EARRING's Barry Hay on lead vocals and flute. The 'Actual Fantasy' album was issued as a CD-ROM in the Netherlands which included video footage for 'Strangers From Within'...