Composer and multi-instrumentalist ARJEN LUCASSEN has firmly established himself worldwide as driving force in progressive rock. While best known for his rock opera project AYREON, the multi-talented Dutchman also regularly embarks on musical side projects, which explore different aspects of Lucassen's musical personality. As his previous project (GUILT MACHINE’s "On This Perfect Day" 2009) was a relatively relaxed and subtle affair, LUCASSEN's muses responded by urging him to record something loud, heavy and anything but subtle for this new release. Thus it was a perfect opportunity to launch his musical spacecraft towards the galaxy of bombastic sci-fi rock by revisiting his STAR ONE project.

The man has one of the most distinctive voices in modern day Prog Rock, James LaBrie is known for being the vocalist of progressive giants Dream Theater. He joined the trailblazing fivesome in 1992 and has since recorded eleven studio-albums with Dream Theater. Besides being in the spotlight for the Prog Rock force from New York LaBrie has launched an impressive solo career...

The Swedish Band SPIRITUAL BEGGARS featuring guitarist Michael Amott (Arch Enemy, Carcass) and bassist Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy, Witchery) started working with Apollo Papathanasio (Firewind) as a new singer after parting ways with JB (Grand Magus) and finished the recordings of their 7th studio-album at Sweetspot Studio with producer Rickard Bengtsson, who already produced the “On Fire” (2002) and “Demons” (2005) albums and is also known for his work with Arch Enemy, Opeth etc.

In the attic of his grandfather’s house, boxes with books were piling up. Rummaging in those boxes, young Nicolas Chapel found \"Demian\" by Hermann Hesse. \"I was six or seven at the time\", the French allrounder remembers. \"The character of Max Demian was fascinating to me, expressing his thoughts freely in a way I was not able to express myself at the time. When searching for a name for my music, I wanted to name the songs, they are my little \"Demians\", Chapel explains. \"They help me understanding my place in the world\".