ARJEN LUCASSEN Premieres Video For "Pink Beatles in a Purple Zeppelin" - Watch It Now!

Multi-instrumentalist ARJEN LUCASSEN has posted a NEW video for the track "Pink Beatles in a Purple Zeppelin," taken from his recently released concept solo album, 'Lost In The New Real'. The video was mainly shot where ARJEN grew up, near the sea in Holland. In regards to the video, ARJEN comments: "It's a very 'Dutch' clip, windmills and all! So you could say this clip goes back to my roots, also musically. It features many visual links (at least 10!) to the bands and albums that I grew up listening to. Peace, man!"

To watch "Pink Beatles in a Purple Zeppelin", click on the PLAY button below:

Featuring artwork created by ARJEN andrenowned designer Claudio Bergamin, plus an appearance by legendary actor Rutger Hauer as the album's narrator, 'Lost In The New Real' is a double-CD that tells the story of Mr. L, a 21st century man who was cryo-preserved at the moment of clinical death from a terminal disease. The album begins as Mr. L is being revived at a point in the distant future, when technology has advanced enough to cure his disease. Mr. L finds himself in a world that has drastically changed -- to the point that the line between what's real and what's not is no longer clear.

The tracks on disc 1 follow Mr. L's emotional journey as he is confronted with both serious and comical aspects of the "New Real" and desperately tries to decide if he can find a meaningful place within it. Disc 2 is a mix of tracks that are part of the concept but didn't fit on disc 1, plus cover songs related to the concept.

The track-listing for this epic concept album is as follows:

Lost In The New Real (disc 1):

1. The New Real

2. Pink Beatles In A Purple Zeppelin

3. Parental Procreation Permit

4. When I'm A Hundred Sixty-Four

5. E-Police

6. Don't Switch Me Off

7. Dr Slumber's Eternity Home

8. Yellowstone Memorial Day

9. Where Pigs Fly

10. Lost In The New Real

Lost In The New Real (disc 2):

1. Our Imperfect Race

2. Welcome To The Machine (PINK FLOYD cover)

3. So Is There No God?

4. Veteran Of The Psychic Wars (BLUE OYSTER CULT cover)

5. The Social Recluse

6. Battle Of Evermore (LED ZEPPELIN cover)

7. The Space Hotel

8. Some Other Time (ALAN PARSONS PROJECT cover)

9. You Have Entered The Reality Zone

10. I'm The Slime (FRANK ZAPPA cover)

Related links:

Arjen Lucassen's Official Site!

Arjen Lucassen on Facebook

Arjen Lucassen on Facebook

MARTYR To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Special Home Town Show!

Dutch heavy Metallers MARTYR will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with a special night in their hometown Utrecht. An exclusive show will be held on the 8th of September at Club Tivoli De Helling with fans, friends and special guests.

Performances from the cult classic repertoire from the very first MARTYR demo tapes until the current 'Circle Of 8' album will be presented on stage by various artists including MARTYR.

And what is more special: these cult classic tunes will be brought in the own style of the bands playing. Bands performing with MARTYR will be: Nicolaj Ruhnow (Tokyo Blade), Izegrim (one of Holland's premiere Death/Thrash Metal bands), Gloria Victis (upcoming NEW Dutch Metal act containing MARTYR's road crew members) and one more band yet to be announced.

The evening will be presented by Angel, former DJ of Vara's Vuurwerk (one of Holland's most famous Metal radio shows on Dutch public radio in the 80's). DJ Liselotte 'Lilo' Hegt (Arrow High Voltage Radio), a Metal Market and an after party will complete this special event. Make sure to experience this special night and join the tribute to Dutch Heavy Metal at its finest!

The event starts at 19:00 CET on the 8th of September in the Club Tivoli in De Helling, Utrecht, Netherlands (www.tivoli.nl)

MARTYR tour dates:

28-04-2012: MARTYR + RUA at Azotod in De Meern, NL
05-05-2012: MARTYR at Bevrijdingsfestival "Kabaal Am Gemaal" in Wageningen, NL
11-05-2012: MARTYR + Lord Volture + Support at De Bazart in Den Haag
15-06-2012: MARTYR + Neckbreak Nation + Anger Needs Direction at Estrado in Harderwijk, NL
29-06-2012: MARTYR + JAGUAR (UK) + Burn- Little Devil in Tilburg, NL
30-06-2012: MARTYR + JAGUAR (UK) at Rebelstar De Meester in Almere, NL (MM13)
01-07-2012: MARTYR + JAGUAR (UK) at Club Negasonic in Aalst, Belgium
07-07-2012: MARTYR - Asterisk at Leeuwarden, NL (Into The Grave Fest Warm Up Show)
08-09-2012: MARTYR 30th anniversary + Izegrim + Gloris Victis + Nicolaj Ruhnow (Tokyo Blade) at Tivoli De Helling in Utrecht, NL
13-10-2012: MARTYR + Edge Of Insanity at JV Blanko in Emmen, NL
26-10-2012: MARTYR at Club Slowianin, in Szczecin, Poland (Helloween Metal Night - Szczecin Metal Meeting)
27-10-2012: MARTYR at Musikzentrum in Hannover, Germany (Metalshock)

Related links:
MARTYR on Metal Blade Records
MARTYR's Official Site
MARTYR on Facebook

Holland's Vengeance Reveal Album Artwork & Tracklisting for "Crystal Eye"!

Dutch Hard Rock legends Vengeance will release their NEW studio album "Crystal Eye" on February 24th in Germany, February 27th in Europe and in March 2012 in the USA/Canada through SPV/Steamhammer.

The album will be available as a limited edition digi-pak incl. 2 bonus tracks, standard jewel version and download.

- TRACKLISTING (Digipak):

1. Me And You 04:02
2. Bad To The Bone 04:51
3. Barbeque 03:31
4. Shock Me Now 03:28
5. Five Knuckle Shuffle 04:10
6. Desperate Women 04:03
7. Whole Lotta Metal 04:11
8. Promise Me 03:43
9. Crystal Eye 06:13
10. Missing 04:51
11. Jans End Piece 01:16
12. Paint This Town 03:25 (bonus track)
13. Barbeque - radio edit 03:35 (bonus track)

- TRACKLISTING (Jewel Case)

1. Me And You 04:02
2. Bad To The Bone 04:51
3. Barbeque 03:31
4. Shock Me Now 03:28
5. Five Knuckle Shuffle 04:10
6. Desperate Women 04:03
7. Whole Lotta Metal 04:11
8. Promise Me 03:43
9. Crystal Eye 06:13
10. Missing 04:51
11. Jans End Piece 01:16

Related links:
Official site of Vengeance
SPV Steamhammer