Arjen Anthony Lucassen’s latest solo album, the apocalyptic Songs No One Will Hear, is set to be released in a month, on Sept. 12th, 2025 on InsideOutMusic. Following the 2 epic singles “Our Final Song,” and “We’ll Never Know,” Arjen now shares the hard-rockin’ 3rd single titled “Goddamn Conspiracy.”
Arjen on the new single: “That’s right… the new single “Goddamn Conspiracy” from my upcoming solo album is a sharp contrast to the very emotional previous single “We’ll Never Know”! But by now, with me, you know you can expect the unexpected. “Goddamn Conspiracy” takes a semi-humorous look at all the conspiracy theories out there—flat Earth, fake moon landings, and now, in this concept, people who think the asteroid isn’t real. Conspiracy theories are a hot topic in this unsettling age of AI and misinformation, where it’s becoming increasingly difficult to know what’s real and what’s not. Enjoy the ride!”
Fistful Of Metal Magazine (UK):
“Arjen never misses, and this is a critical hit.”
Rock Hard (GER) – 8,5/10
“No one celebrates the apocalypse as compellingly as the mastermind behind Ayreon and Star One. On Songs No One Will Hear, ‘Mr. L’ unfolds his signature multilayered progressive color palette in all its glory — resulting in one catchy tune after another.”
Metal Hammer (GER) – 5/7
“Musically at times beautifully theatrical and stylistically quite diverse, Songs No One Will Hear is, of course, a tightrope walk between kitsch, artistic ambition, and commercial appeal.”
True to his signature style, this album offers an eclectic blend of tracks, moving seamlessly from powerful, epic songs to lighter, more playful ones. At its core, Songs No One Will Hear is bound by a profound concept: what would people do if they only had five months left to live because of an asteroid impact? Expect an emotional rollercoaster, delving into both the light and dark aspects of human nature.
Guiding the album is narration from Mike Mills (Toehider) along with collaborators like Irene and Floor Jansen (Nightwish, After Forever, Kamelot), Robert Soeterboek, Marcela Bovio, and Patty Gurdy, adding depth to the album’s diverse sound!
CD Tracklisting:
1. End Of The World Show
2. The Clock Ticks Down
3. Goddamn Conspiracy
4. The Universe Has Other Plans
5. Shaggathon
6. We’ll Never Know
7. Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus
8. Just Not Today
9. Our Final Song
Tracklisting for the Artbook:
CD Format (Disc 1) – Audio Tracks incl. Narration
1. End Of The World Show
2. The Clock Ticks Down
3. Goddamn Conspiracy
4. The Universe Has Other Plans
5. Shaggathon
6. We’ll Never Know
7. Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus
8. Just Not Today
9. Our Final Song
CD Format (Disc 2) – Audio Tracks excl. Narration
1. The Clock Ticks Down – No Narration
2. Goddamn Conspiracy – No Narration
3. The Universe Has Other Plans – No Narration
4. Shaggathon – No Narration
5. We’ll Never Know – No Narration
6. Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus – No Narration
7. Just Not Today – No Narration
8. Our Final Song – No Narration
CD Format (Disc 3) – Bonus Tracks & Instrumentals
1. Our Weary Soldier – Bonus Track
2. Listen to Sabbath – Bonus Track
3. Mr. M’s Amazing Plan – Bonus Track
4. Die Young – Cover Track
5. The Clock Ticks Down – Instrumental
6. Goddamn Conspiracy – Instrumental
7. The Universe Has Other Plans – Instrumental
8. Shaggathon – Instrumental
9. We’ll Never Know – Instrumental
10. Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus – Instrumental
11. Just Not Today – Instrumental
12. Our Final Song – Instrumental
Blu-Ray Format (Disc 1) – 5.1 Mix – Audio Tracks incl. Narration
1. End Of The World Show – 5.1. Mix
2. The Clock Ticks Down – 5.1. Mix
3. Goddamn Conspiracy – 5.1. Mix
4. The Universe Has Other Plans – 5.1. Mix
5. Shaggathon – 5.1. Mix
6. We’ll Never Know – 5.1. Mix
7. Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus – 5.1. Mix
8. Just Not Today – 5.1. Mix
9. Our Final Song – 5.1. Mix
The album is available as:
● Deluxe 36-page Artbook (incl. 3 CDs and Blu-ray 5.1 surround mix)
● CD Digipak
● 2 LP Gatefold Vinyl (incl. bonus tracks & cover track), offering fans the ultimate immersive experience
● Digital Album
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