Arjen Lucassen, the mastermind behind countless albums and groundbreaking projects, discusses his collaboration with Simone Simons (Epica) on her solo album “Vermillion.” Arjen shares the story of how this partnership came to life and the unique creative process that shaped the album. He also discusses songwriting and production aspects, explaining how they balanced heavy and atmospheric elements while integrating Simone’s contributions to song titles, themes, and lyrical fragments. Reflecting on the album’s themes, Arjen touches on contemporary issues like AI. Additionally, he talks about composing soundtracks for classic novels and creating albums based on unexpected themes.
Max Cavalera revisits Sepultura’s groundbreaking early albums - Bestial Devastation, Morbid Visions, and Schizophrenia - sharing stories of challenges, influences,…
