Interview with Arjen Lucassen — “It’s been a lifelong dream to do rock operas.”

If there is one thing we can count on, it’s for Arjen Lucassen to be one of the most productive musicians in metal music history. The songwriter is now even releasing two albums on May 17th, 2024, “Live Beneath the Waves,” the live album of the AYREON shows in September 2023, and LUCASSEN & SOETERBOEK’S PLAN NINE‘s “The Long-Lost Songs.” We chatted with Arjen about both releases and what other projects he’s been working on.

Interview by Laureline Tilkin