So I've discovered a band that I really can't seem to get enough of, and I was wondering if anybody else has heard of them. Ayreon is a progressive metal band, and essentially the only member is Arjen Anthony Lucassen, a former guitarist from the heavy metal band Vengeance. He does the majority of all the music for the albums, as well as some vocals, but what I find most intriguing are the science fiction themed concept albums with the guest vocalists, including such names as Russel Allen of Symphony X, Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, James LaBrie of Dream Theater, and one of my personal favorites, the late Mike Baker of Shadow Gallery.

There's a large list of guest vocalists and musicians on their myspace page, which I'll like below, if anybody is interested.

Arjen 'Ayreon' Lucassen on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

Anybody else a fan?