Please note this is a pre-order item due for release 12th September, 2025

Tracklist:

LP 1

1. End Of The World Show
2. The Clock Ticks Down
3. Goddamn Conspiracy
4. The Universe Has Other Plans
5. Shaggathon
6. We’ll Never Know
7. Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus
8. Just Not Today

LP 2

1. Our Final Song
2. Our Weary Soldier Bonus Track
3. Listen to Sabbath Bonus Track
4. Mr. M’s Amazing Plan Bonus Track
5. Die Young Cover Track

What would you do if you knew the world was ending in five months? This profound question lies at the heart of Arjen Lucassen’s latest creation, Songs No One Will Hear. A sonic trip that follows humanity’s final days as a catastrophic asteroid barrel toward Earth, the album blends dark humor, raw emotion, and the chaotic, surreal nature of the end times. Some people panic, some throw parties, others fall apartbut a few find peace amidst the chaos. Its tragic, its absurd, its the soundtrack to the apocalypse.

Songs No One Will Hear is an eclectic masterpiece, drawing from a broad range of stylesrock, prog, pop, electronic, and acousticinfused with both light-hearted moments and deep, emotional intensity. It explores the full spectrum of human emotion, from intense panic to unexpected serenity, with Arjens signature blend of complexity and accessibility. Fans will experience a guitar-driven, modern, and more prog-oriented sound, evoking the energy and feeling of his earlier Ayreon work while maintaining a tight, conceptually focused narrative.

The album features more guitar solos, more female vocals, and a more band-like atmosphere than his previous release, creating a sound that is dynamic and more immediate. This isnt just a collection of songs, its a concept album that encapsulates the final days before the asteroid strikes, full of twists, turns, and a relentless energy that mirrors the impending doom.

Arjen worked tirelessly to produce and record everything himself, capturing the vision of this apocalyptic soundscape from start to finish. Highlights include stunning vocal contributions from Floor Jansen (on “The Clock Ticks Down”) and a wide array of guest performers like Robert Soeterboek, Marcela Bovio, Patty Gurdy on hurdy-gurdy, and Mike Mills narrating a chilling moment of the story.

Songs No One Will Hear is a stunning addition to Arjen Lucassen’s already legendary body of work. Immerse yourself in the final soundtrack of humanity.