Space Metal [2LP/2CD]

by Arjen Anthony Lucassen's Star One, Arjen Anthony Lucassen

Overview

Star One is the latest project from Arjen Anthony Lucassen (the man who almost single-handedly is Aryeon). Lucassen seems to like to assemble groups of musicians to record his works under various band names. Such is the case with this project. The group here has cut loose with their first project, entitled Space Metal. With a title like that, one might expect to hear a more hard-edged version of the space rock sounds of bands like Hawkwind. That is not, however, the case. Instead, Lucassen and his cohorts (Ed Warby, Sir Russel Allen, Damian Wilson, Dan Swano, Floor Jansen, and various guests) make music that is more like a cross between Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Deep Purple. Of course, the neo-symphonic modes for which Lucassen seems to have such a fondness also appear. The result is an intriguing combo that seems a bit contrived and sterile at times, but certainly should please fans of the prog metal genre. ~ Gary Hill

Product Details

Release Date:	04/15/2022
Label:	Inside Out Music
UPC:	0194399833612

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Arjen Anthony Lucassen   Primary Artist,Bass,Guitar,Solina,Vocals,Mellotron,Synthesizer,Instrumental,Organ (Hammond)
Arjen Anthony Lucassen's Star One   Primary Artist
Dave Brock   Guest Artist,Vocals
Russell Allen   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background),Vocals
Dan Swanoe   Guest Artist,Vocals
Gary Wehrkamp   Soloist,Guitar
Erik Norlander   Soloist,Synthesizer
Ed Warby   Drums
Jens Johansson   Soloist,Harpsichord,Synthesizer
Robert Soeterboek   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Damian Wilson   Vocals (Background),Vocals
Floor Jansen   Vocals

Technical Credits

A.A. Lucassen   Producer
Oscar Holleman   Mastering,Sound Technician
David Bowie   Composer
Arjen Anthony Lucassen   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Liner Notes
Angelique Van Woerkom   Photography
Russell Peck   Composer
Andrea Beckers   Photography
Vincent Difate   Cover Painting
Pieter Kop   Assistant