ALBUM
The CD-releases
NEW STUDIO ALBUM MIKE BERTOLI AVATAR FEATURING IAN PARRY
Proud to announce the release of Italian Guitarist Mike Bertoli’s Avatar album “The Giant Within” featuring 2 co-written songs I recorded for Mike’s incredible debut now available for streaming on Spotify, Apple, Amazon etc with a cd version on Andromeda Relix records Italy. Fans of Malmsteen/Headless can also enjoy a powerful performance from Göran Edman. So I wish Mike & Friends lots of success with this prog heavy masterpiece & check out the songs via Spotify and thanks as always for your support.
https://open.spotify.com/album/7hkNiDRW5ehxcxkaGCEdhb?si=An1HkGJ1SQeeeoGRhqcSWw&nd=1

Ian Parry’s vocals featured on Ayreon’s Universal Migrator 2022 REMIX – REMASTERS 3 CD BOX
AYREON – Universal Migrator Part I & II 2022 Remixed-Remastered
It is with great pleasure to announce the re-release of Ayreon Universal Migrator 2022 remix & remastered. This 3 CD set includes some amazing vocals from Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Floor Jansen (Nightwish), Neal Morse (Spock’s Beard / Transatlantic), Andi Deris (Helloween), Michael Romeo (Symphony X), yours truly Ian Parry (Elegy / Rock Emporium / Consortium Project) plus many more top-class singers & musicians.
If memory serves me well, I recorded vocals during an afternoon session back in late 1999, on our co-written song “Sleeper Awake” (CD 2. “The New Migrator” part b), with my old Vengeance colleague Arjen Lucassen (some 23 yrs ago). I forgot about the 3 extra unreleased vocal tracks I did, so it’s fantastic these incredible remixes are included on a bonus CD. I’m sure you’ll agree that Arjen has done an excellent job with the remix plus remastering & once again it’s great to be part of Ayreon’s historic musical adventure. I’m sure you’ll wanna add this fantastic Ayreon 3 CD box set to your cd collection & playlists.
You can hear “Sleeper Awake” via the spotify link below & more coming soon. Spotify – The New Migrator
Release Date: 18/11/2022
Track Listing: CD 1 – The Dream Sequencer: 1. The Dream Sequencer / 2. My House On Mars / 3. 2084 / 4. One Small Step / 5. The Shooting Company Of Captain Frans B. Cocq / 6. Dragon On The Sea / 7. Temple Of The Cat / 8. Carried By The Wind / 9. And The Druids Turn To Stone / 10. The First Man On Earth / 11. The Dream Sequencer Reprise
CD 2 – Flight Of The Migrator: 1. Chaos / 2. Dawn Of A Million Souls / 3. Journey On The Waves Of Time / 4. To The Quasar / 5. Into The Black Hole / 6. Through The Wormhole / 7. Out Of The White Hole / 8. To The Solar System / 9. The New Migrator (track includes Ian Parry’s vocal “Sleeper Awake”).
CD 3 – Bonus & Unreleased: 1. Into The Black Hole – Damian Wilson (previously unreleased) / 2. Journey On The Waves Of Time – Ian Parry (previously unreleased) / 3. Out Of The White Hole – Robert Soeterboek (remix) / 4. Dawn Of A Million Souls – Ian Parry (previously unreleased) / 5. Temple Of The Cat – Lana Lane (remix) / 6. Through The Wormhole – Ian Parry (remix) / 7. Into The Black Hole – Lana Lane (previously unreleased) / 8. Carpe Diem (Chaos) – 1992 Home Demo (previously released on Ayreonauts Only) / 9. House On Mars – Instrumental Primal Version (previously unreleased) / 10. Untitled Instrumental (previously unreleased)
“Visions” 2022 REMASTER available on all Digital platforms.
My 4th solo album “Visions” 2022 has be remastered and for the first time is available to streamload.
The album featured members of Queensryche; kamelot; Within Temptation; Vanden Plas; Kingfisher Sky and many more. Check out the link to all digital platforms Spotify, i-tunes; Deezer etc!
https://ianparry.hearnow.com/ian-parry-visions-2022-remaster#nt_base_menu
Ian is proud to announce that he has signed a worldwide license deal with Metal Mind Productions and partners in Japan Bickee Music & MVD in the USA for Rock Emporium 2 “Brute Force”.
After the successful worldwide release of Ian Parry’s 5th solo album “In Flagrante Delicto”, Ian now celebrates his 40th year as a professional singer songwriter with the release of his Rock Emporium 2 “Brute Force” album and a world wide release date for June 2021, by Metal Mind Productions & partners Bickee Music Japan & MVD in the USA. This monumental 2nd instalment from Rock Emporium in a melodic power rock / neo- classical metal style, was produced by Ian & mixed by Engineer / Producer/ guitarist Fabio Calluori at Sonic Temple Studios Italy (Heimdall/Stamina/Sellitto).
Alongside Ian Parry (Consortium Project/Elegy/Vengeance) are musicians/singers out the world of metal & members of well-known bands such as: Beth-Ami Heavenstone (Graham Bonnet band); Timo Somers (Delain); Martin Helmantel (Elegy); Barend Courbois (Blind Guardian); Allan Sorensen (Royal Hunt/Pretty Maids) ; Patrick Rondat (Jean-Michel Jarre/Consortium Project); Patrick Johansson & Svante Henryson (Malmsteen); Kris Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation/Dial); Luca Sellitto (Stamina); Walter Cianciusi, Enrico Cianciusi & Dario Parente (Jeff Tate Band/Headless); Ivar De Graaf (Within Temptation/Kingfisher Sky). Bob Wijtsma (Ex Libris/Ayreon); Jeroen van der Wiel (Odyssice/Rock Emporium 1). Special guest singers; Wade Black (Crimson Glory/ Leatherwolf/ Seven Witches); Stefano Sbrignadello (Stamina) & Ani Lozanavo (Ani Lo Band). More news coming soon.

ETERNITY’S END “THE FIRE WITHIN” featuring guitarist Christian Muenzner & Ian Parry on vocals 2016

Fire Within was released in Europe and Japan via Marquee records in 2016 and contains 10 incredible melodic power metal tracks with the exception of a co-written melodic Hard Rock track “White Lies”. (see review for description).
Progressive power metal gold – 98%
Agonymph, January 14th, 2018
Written based on this version: 2016, CD, Power Prog Records
Everything Christian Muenzner touches turns to
gold, or so it seems. Obscura was one of the very few modern technical
death metal bands I loved, Alkaloid was one of the most unique
progressive metal bands in recent years and ‘The Fire Within’, the debut
album from his progressive power metal band Eternity’s End, contains
some of the best contemporary power metal I have heard in years.
Muenzner appears to be the melodic conscience of most of his bands and
it is that side that of his songwriting personality that is on full
display here. No song here is less than good.
Being a progressive power metal album, ‘The Fire Within’ contains all of
the guitar harmonies, whirlwind guitar solos, memorable choruses,
fantasy lyrics and Symphony X-isms you could wish for, but Eternity’s
End adds a much larger dose of intensity and aggression to the mix. As a
result, the riffs set the record on fire and the choruses sound proud
and strong rather than tepid invitations to sing along. It helps that
Ian Parry sings these songs, as these are his best performances since
his early Elegy days. His clean-but-raw approach is perfect for
Muenzner’s songs and he sometimes reaches heights I didn’t realize he
was capable of reaching.
As good as Parry, keyboard player Jimmy Pitts and the rock solid rhythm
section of Muenzner’s former Obscura buddies Linus Klausenitzer and
drummer extraordinaire Hannes Grossmann are, Muenzner’s riffs are really
what make the record. They have a fat, beefy bottom end, which gives
them a propulsive quality that many modern power metal bands lack. They
are often fast, but Muenzner knows how to apply dynamics do his songs,
often opening up an otherwise dense song with a strong chorus or a
remarkable melodic passage, which is the case in songs like the
excellent ‘Eagle Divine’ or the incredible ‘The Hourglass’.
Songwriting-wise, there is literally nothing to complain about here. The
album has a really pleasant flow, moving back and forth between
gripping, catchy power metal songs like ‘Demonblade’, ‘Moonstruck’ and
the title track and more epic tracks like the monumental closer ‘The
Fall Of The House Of Usher’. The latter feels significantly shorter than
the eight minutes it actually takes to finish and the instrumentals are
nothing short of breathtaking. Halfway through, the relatively
midtempo, eighties hardrock inspired ‘White Lies’ manages to function as
a breather without even getting close to ballad territory.
There is almost too much talent in Eternity’s End, but fortunately, all
of the musicians involved are aware of the fact that the songs are more
important than displays of virtuosity. Sure, there is some incredible
musicianship going on, by Grossmann and Muenzner himself most
prominently, but no single solo triumphs over the immense melodic
qualities of this masterpiece of an album. Anyone whose heart beats
faster upon hearing energetic, yet classy power metal should at least
give Eternity’s End a chance. I can assure you more “chances” will
follow. Here’s to hoping this will be more than a one-off.
Recommended tracks: ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’, ‘The Hourglass’, ‘Eagle Divine’
Originally written for my Kevy Metal weblog

Fitting Title…Because This Album is On Fire! – 99%
Dragonflame1994, March 27th, 2016
Written based on this version: 2016, CD, Power Prog Records
Here’s a little known fact, tech-death legend
Christian Muenzner known for some of the most blistering guitar work
ever written in the greatest tech-death bands to ever form including
Necrophagist, Obscura and Spawn of Possession is also a huge fan of
neo-classical power metal, in his own words he called the style “his
first love” which he wanted to return to for many years now and so the
realization of that dream came about in the creation of Eternity’s End! I
myself am a huge fan of neo-classical power metal, I actually consider
it to be my favorite genre of music and I have been highly anticipating
this album for a couple years now. Let me tell you now that it does not
disappoint in the least bit! If you’re a fan of 80s Yngwie Malmsteen and
90s Symphony X you’ll love this album.
So let me explain to you now why this album will be regarded as one of
the greatest modern neo-classical power metal albums of all time. The
Fire Within has the same line-up as Christian’s last instrumental
neo-classical solo album (Which I personally consider one of the top 5
greatest instrumental solo albums ever), except this time with the
inclusion of the powerful, gritty and driving vocals of Ian Parry, who
is a Dio disciple if I’ve ever heard one, one of the closest to sound
like the grandfather of heavy metal that I’ve heard in many years.
However. I wouldn’t call Parry a Dio clone. Yes, he stays mostly in the
Dio-esque gritty tone, but he is also known to unleash some killer
falsettos at times. His vocal work in the mid-paced, anthemic mini-epic
about Stephen King’s dark fantasy series, aptly titled “The Dark Tower”
is especially fantastic.
Christian’s songwriting is in absolute top shape here, I guarantee it’ll
take only one listen of tracks like “The Fire Within” or “Eagle Divine”
to get stuck in your head with how catchy those choruses are and all
the melodic hooks the songs have. Naturally with neo-classical metal,
the lead work is the focal point here and between Christian’s blazing
fast solos and Jimmy Pitts’ equally astonishing keyboard wizardry, it’s
hard to imagine a fan of shred not being satisfied by this album. Just
listen to the jaw-dropping fretwork displayed on songs like “Moonstruck”
or “Twilight Warrior” and try not to be amazed. Speaking of the
keyboards, aside from the insane solos Pitts does, he also really knows
how to add to the atmosphere of a track as well. Most notably that
synthy intro to White Lies will take you back in time to the days of
Yngwie’s album Trilogy, but also the little orchestral touches to songs
like “Demonblade” or the awesome harpsichord bits in many various songs
enhance the epicness of them.
So I seem to have been neglecting the rhythm section of the band this
entire time (Much like a lot of neo-classical metal seems to do) and I
apologize for this because Muenzner, may be known for his shredding, but
he is definitely a riff machine as well. Very technical and heavy
riffing that has a bit of a tech-death feel to it at times (Hmmm, I
wonder why?) can be heard on almost every song, but my personal favorite
riffs come from the thrash infused “The Fall of the House of Usher” and
the more proggy “Hourglass”, Christian’s riffing might also remind you
of Symphony X guitar legend Michael Romeo occasionally.
Now on to the backbone of the band, the drums and bass. Hannes Grossmann
is widely recognized as one of the most talented drummers in the metal
scene today. His drumming on this album is no different and his
galloping drum patterns and double bass kick fury gives these songs that
special added boost of excitement. Linus Klausenitzer is also a very
competent bassist and while his bass playing may take a bit of a
backseat in this band and not be as adventurous as the tech-death bands
he’s in, he does find a nice groove in the band and add to the intensity
that this upbeat kind of music craves.
Overall this album is Muenzner and company firing on all cylinders, at
all times. Starting with a nice heavy riff and some lightning fast
arpeggios in the title track, this debut album from Eternity’s End
barely slows down from that point on, with just a couple mid-paced songs
and absolutely no cliché power ballads, The Fire Within is, wait for
it….On fire! From start to finish and leaves nothing to be desired if
you’re a fan of shredtastic and riff driven, catchy, speedy, melodic
power metal.
2020 CELEBRATIONS – IAN PARRY’s 30TH STUDIO ALBUM “INFLAGRANTE DELICTO” available Worldwide exclusively by METAL MIND PRODUCTIONS.
It’s with great pleasure to announce the release of my 5th solo album “In Flagrante Delicto”. Out now on Metal Mind records worldwide. Celebrating my 30th studio album with a special Digi-pack CD featuring incredible performances & sincere thx to: Stephan Lill, Patrick Rondat, Casey Grillo, Barend Courbois, Jeroen van der Wiel, Timo Somers & more. To order goto:https://shop.metalmind.com.pl/7334,produkt,pl.html
Another great review from Brave Words Canada. 8 out of 10. Special thanks to Journalist Carl Begai.
http://bravewords.com/reviews/ian-parry-in-flagrante-delicto
In Flagrante Delicto is now available on all Digital streaming platforms. To Goto spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/3SoecAVdvjW2WCY5lzAMaw?si=W7rfs5AXRVOwX_6sxjCDLw
Ian Parry – “In Flagrante Delicto” (official video)

“Happy New Year Everyone”. 2020 Ian celebrates his career with the 21-2-2020 release of his 30th studio album “In Flagrante Delicto” (meaning in the very act of committing a crime). In Ian’s humble opinion, “the crime being plastic waste, with an added touch of fantasy as well as fiction”. 10 hypnotic modern power rock synthesizer/guitar/vocal based songs, this 5th solo album covers a diverse musical style ranging from Yes style synthesizer atmospheres, to Whitesnake/ Foreigner classic rock. There’s even a hint of Rammstein together with a commercial heart felt Bad English/Peter Gabriel style ballad elogently performed by former Jean Michel Jarre guitarist Patrick Rondat. “In Flagrante Delicto” has a powerful lyrical anecdote with melodic power rock chords enhanced by modern synthesizer based tracks. With controversial issues very much in the mainstream media at present about plastic and toxic waste, which Ian addressed in part issues of global pollution back in 2006 in “Visions” his 4th solo album. “Visions of a better future at least”. Astonishingly after more than a decade the challenges humanity faces to this day seem to be becoming progressively bigger. After spending more than a decade (co-) writing and compiling songs to best illustrate these serious issues, Ian sings out a passionate message from the heart and retains the creative edge for a little fantasy for his fans. The message a simple wish to make more people aware of what’s happening in the best way musicians and singers know via their music. Ian once again delivers a great album with the talent and support of his family of incredible musicians; guitarists – Stephan Lill (Vanden plas) & co-writer; Patrick Rondat (Jean Michel Jarre/Elegy/Consortium Project; Timo Somers (Delain/Vengeance ; Keyboard player & Co-songwriter – Jeroen van der Wiel (Rock Emporium/Odyssice; drummers – Casey Grillo (Kamelot/Queensrÿke), Imre Daun (Brian Robertson band/Rock Emporium), Andreas Lill (Vanden Plas); bass guitarists – Barend Courbois (Blind Guardian), Torsten Reichert (Vanden Plas/Ian Parry – Visions) Guido Stocker, plus many more guest musicians performing a selection of 10 masterful tracks.
(see detailed list below).
As an established singer in the world of Rock & Metal with worldwide sales exceeding 200,000, Ian Parry’s almost 40 year career beginning with his first professional band Mono Pacific in 1981 (also featuring Zak Starkey Son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr), has given him the opportunity to work with many well-known artists such as; Kamelot; Elegy; Ayreon; Mob Rules; Royal Hunt; Vengeance; Hammerhead; Valencia; Infinity Overture; Crystal Tears; Von Baltzer & his self-produced 5 album epic rock metal concept Consortium Project.
Now Ian joins forces together with an even more impressive collaboration of world class musicians in a melodic power rock formation performing 10 tracks on his 5th solo album “In Flagrante Delico”. (see tracklist below).
Produced by Ian with 30 albums under his belt “In Flagrante Delicto” has been masterfully mixed by Swedish Engineer/Producer Martin Kronlund (Hammerfall/ Firewind/ Rock Emporium).
Now Ian delivers another memorable “back to the roots” melodic power rock solo album, comprising of 10 self & co-written tracks together with Keyboard player Jeroen van der Wiel & Guitarist Stephan Lill. “In Flagrante Delicto” opens a new chapter in Ian’s phenomenal career combining passion, true facts & raw power synthesizer / guitar based melodic rock album. In Stores from 21-2-2020.

IAN PARRY’S ALL STAR LIVE LINE-UP INCLUDES:
IAN PARRY – Vocals (Rock Emporium/Elegy/Consortium Project/Ayreon/Vengeance/Von Baltzer)
PATRICK RONDAT – Guitar (Jean Michel Jarre/ Consortium Project/ Elegy)

STEPHAN LILL – Guitar (Vanden Plas/ Consortium Project/ Ian Parry-Visions)

JEROEN VAN DER WIEL – keyboards (Rock Emporium/Thirteen/Odyssice)

CASEY GRILLO – Drums (Kamelot/Queensrÿke/Consortium Project/Ian Parry-Visions)

BAREND COURBOIS – Bass (Blind Guardian/Rock Emporium/Vengeance)

Guest musicians
IMRE DAUN – Drums (Rock Emporium/Gypsy Rose/Brian Robertsons The Clan)
ANDREAS LILL – AdditionalDrums (Vanden Plas/ Ian Parry-Visions)
GARRY KING – Additional Drums (Joe Lynn Turner/Rock Emporium)
TIMO SOMERS – Rhythm & Solo guitars (Delain/Rock Emporium/Vengeance)
MARIO ZAPATA – acoustic, rhythm & Solo guitars (Ian Parry – Visions)
ROBERT FINAN – Bass (Ian Parry-Visions)
TORSTEN REICHERT – Bass (Vanden Plas/ Ian Parry-Visions)
GUIDO STÖCKER – additional bass guitar (Bodyguerra)
MARCEL VD ZWAM – additional bass guitar (Consortium Project)
JOYCE MEUWISSEN – Female backing vocals (Ian Parry – Visions)
JOSHUA DUTRIEUX – Keyboards (Consortium Project/Elegy)
ALEXANDRO FREITAS – Co-writer, Keyboards & Portugese spoken voice (Ian Parry – Visions)
IAN PARRY “IN FLAGRANTE DELICTO” album tracks:
- 1. SPACEMAN
- 2. TRAVELLERS (ACROSS THE UNKNOWN UNIVERSE)
- 3. IN FLAGRANTE DELICTO
- 4. FOOL’S PARADISE
- 5. IMPULSE
- 6. INGENIOUS (ballad)
- 7. WISH
- 8. FLY
- 9. THE DAY WE STOP DREAMING (ballad)
- 10. SO FAR SO GOOD
Here’s a link to hear the radio sampler & a taste of what’s to come: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFUmZ8d5WGA&feature=youtu.be
Or visit the homepage from Metal Mind Productions: https://www.metalmind.com.pl/en/ian-parry—new-album-to-be-released-in-february-2020.html
The songs from “In Flagrante Delicto” are sealed together by an array of modernized melodic rock Synthesizer tracks increasing popular in the worlds 80’s & 90’s classic rock music scene.
The album will be released worldwide on 21st of February 2020 by Metal Mind Productions (previously released Elegy, plus Tank, Dougie White (ex-Rainbow) & many more great artists).
Ian will continue celebrating his 30th studio album release in 2020 with a fantastic “Blast from the Past” live tour, featuring a selection of songs from his distinguished career as well as a number of special tribute covers for his loyal fans. This 1 hour and 45 minute live show will include tracks from the many album releases going back more than 20 years, performed by an “All-Star” line-up from the best Rock Metal musicians whom also recorded & performed with Ian in worldwide renowned bands such as; Rock Emporium, Vengeance, Elegy, Consortium Project, Ayreon & also appear on the New 5th solo “In Flagrante Delicto”. Now these phenomenal musicians; Barend Coubois (Blind Guardian), Bob Wijtsma (Ayreon), Sander Zoer (Delain) & Jeroen Van Der Wiel (Rock Emporium) join forces together with Ian to perform a fantastic kick ass live show under the banner “Act Of Crime” tour 2020.
Incidently Ian’s band of brothers live tour musicians also appear in the first video clip from the title track “In Flagrante Delicto” soon to be shown on Ian’s YouTube site! (more news coming soon).
Non-Stop Productions are working together with the Dutch Promoter JBM EVENTS (see contact information for bookings: www.jbmevents.com or e-mail: info@jbmevents.nl) who are now booking a number of selected live shows in Holland, Belgium, Germany & Switzerland commencing September 2020. Plans are in the making for further live shows across Europe.

PENTALOGY
PENTALOGY – Contains 50 remastered tracks taken from the 5 Consortium Project albums in one download via CD BABY!
“I thought it was great to celebrate my birthday remastering 50 of the most powerful tracks from my 5 Consortium Project albums and share Pentalogy with everyone. A special 50 tracks for the price of one album. Hope you like it Cheers”.
ROCK EMPORIUM “SOCIETY OF FRIENDS” OFFICIAL WORLDWIDE DOWNLOAD VIA CD BABY
Non-Stop Productions and Ian Parry are proud to announce the official worldwide download of the debut Rock Emporium Remaster via CD BABY worldwide via Amazon UK, i-tunes and all digital platforms:
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ianparrysrockemporium
This official CD Baby download for Ian Parry’s Rock Emporium album “Society of Friends” contains 2 bonus tracks and the album has been remastered “LOUD N PROUD”.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgKcCfoqe5w
“As always thanks again for supporting our music”.
See the behind the scenes home movie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks22wcqiOvA
ROCK EMPORIUM
DEBUT SINGLE “FALL”| MAY 2016
Ian Parry’s ROCK EMPORIUM Debut Single “FALL” exclusively via CD Baby & partners.
After Ian Parry’s 25th album release “Society of Friends” Ian & Non-Stop Productions are proud to announce the release of the first single “FALL”.
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IAN PARRY’S ROCK EMPORIUM ‘SOCIETY OF FRIENDS’
Release Date: 18th March 2016
A detailed list of musicians performing ‘SOCIETY OF FRIENDS’
Ian Parry – Vocals (Elegy/Ayreon/Vengeance)
Dimitris Goutziamanis – Guitar (Crystal Tears)
Timo Somers – Guitar (Delain/ Vengeance)
Garry King – Drums (Jeff Beck/ Joe Lynn Turner/ Achillea)
Barend Courbois – Bass (Blind Guardian/Michael Lee Firkins/Vengeance)
Jeroen Van Der Wiel – keyboards (Thirteen/ Odyssice)
Guest musicians:
Christian Muenzner – additional Solo guitar (Alkaloid/Eternity’s End)
Thiago Trinsi – additional Solo guitar & orchestral strings arrangement
Peter Jan Kleevens – Keyboards (Consortium Project/ Hammerhead/Monroe)
Kalin Jechev – Keyboards (Consortium Project/Ani Lo)
Harry Den Hartog – additional bass guitar Bad Coh tribute)
Ani Lozanova – Female backing vocals (Ani Lozanova Project)
Produced by Ian Parry
SPECIES
Consortium Project V – ‘SPECIES′ 2011
Ian Parry has signed a 5 album worldwide license deal with Lion Music Finland for the new Consortium Project V “Species” album and the complete 4 album Consortium Project Quadrilogy Remasters, incudling bonus tracks and special guest performances from members of Kamelot, Elegy, Vanden Plas, Halford, Within Temptation and many more.
“Species” is a culmination of brutal and melodic Symfo-gothic-power metal at its best. It is already the 21st worldwide album release from Ian celebrating a career of over 25 years in the world of rock & metal.
Quote Ian: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the Consortium Project V and Quadrilogy albums. It is a challenge this time around to write and produce the best and heaviest of all 5 Consortium albums. I really want to emphasis the fact that in my conceptual story women save the world. This is why I want more involvement from these great female vocalists on Consortium V ‘Species’
A detailed list of musicians performing Species
Ian Parry – lead & harmony vocals (Elegy, Ayreon,Vengeance)
Stephan Lill – guitars (Vanden Plas)
Niels Vejlyt – guitars (Infinity Overture)
Lene Petersen – Female vocals (Infinity Overture)
Casey Grillo – Drums (Kamelot)
Kris Gildenlöw – Bass (Pain of Salvation)
Jens Faber – Bass (Dawn of Destiny)
Veith offenbaecher (Dawn of Destiny)
Special guest:
Markus Teske – Keyboards (Red Circuit)
Introducing newcomers:
Ani Lozanova – Female vocals (Ani Lozanova Project)
Kalin Jechev – Piano & keyboards (Ani Lozanova Project)
Peter-Jan Kleevens – Keyboards (Hammerhead)
Recorded and mixed by Marcus Teske & Ian Parry at the Bazement Studios in Germany.
CHILDREN OF TOMORROW
Consortium Project IV – ‘Children of Tomorrow’ 2007
A detailed list of musicians performing Children of Tomorrow
Ian Parry – lead&harmony vocals (Elegy, Ayreon,Vengeance)
Joshua Dutrieux – Guitar&Keyboards (Elegy)
Ivar de Graff – drums (Within Temptation/Kingfisher Sky)
Judith Rijnveld – Female vocals (Kingfisher Sky)
Joshua Dutrieux – Guitar&Keyboards (Elegy)
Special Guests:
Henk van der Laars – guitars (Elegy)
Lou St Paul – guitar (Winters Bane)
Introducing newcomers:
Erna Auf der Haar – female vocals
Rosita Abbink – female vocals
VISIONS
release date 2006
A detailed list of musicians performing VISIONS
Ian Parry – Vocals, Keyboards
Casey Grillo – Drums (tracks 4, 8, 9, 11)
Joshua Dutrieux – Piano, Keyboards, Guitars (tracks 1, 3)
Alfred van der Zwam – Guitars (tracks 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11)
Stephan Lill – Guitars (tracks 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11)
Mario Zapata – Guitars (tracks 4, 7, 8, 9)
Stefan Weissmueller – Keyboards (additional) (track 7)
Marcel van der Zwam – Bass (tracks 1, 2, 3)
Robert Finan – Bass (tracks 4,8, 9, 11)
Torsten Reichert – Bass (tracks 5, 6, 7)
Ivar de Graaf – Drums (tracks 1, 2, 3), Vocals (backing) (Track 2)
Andreas Lill – Drums (tracks 5, 6, 7)
Judith Rijnveld – Vocals (lead) (tracks 1, 11), Harmony Vocals (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 8, 9)
Rosita Abbink – Vocals (Secondary Lead and Choir) (track 1)
Chris de Rooij – Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 3)
Kyra Dutrieux – Vocals (backing) (track 3)
Joyce Meuwissen – Vocals (harmony and choir) (tracks 4, 9, 11)
Handan Erdogrul – Vocals (Arabic Intro) (track 9)
Christine Wolff – Vocals (additional choir) (tracks 5, 6, 7)
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TERRA ICOGNITA
Consortium Project III – ‘Terra Incognita – The Undiscovered World′ 2000
A detailed list of musicians performing Terra Incognita – The Undiscovered World
Ian Parry – lead &harmony vocals (Elegy, Ayreon,Vengeance)
Stephan Lill – guitars (Vanden Plas)
Casey Grillo – drums (Kamelot)
Joshua Dutrieux – Piano & Keyboards (Elegy)
Jan Bijlsma – bass guitar (Vengeance)
Special Guests:
Mike Chlasciak – guitar (Halford)
Sascha Peath – guitar (Heavens Gate)
Ingeborg Wieten – female vocals (Dutch TV actrice)
Introducing newcomers:
Judith Rijnveld – Female vocals (Kingfisher Sky)
Brenda Davis – Female vocals (Sequel)
Robert Finan – bass guitar (Sequel)
CONTINUUM IN EXTREMIS
Consortium Project II – ‘Continuum in Extremis’ in 2001
release date 2001
A detailed list of musicians performing Continuum in Extremis
Ian Parry – lead &harmony vocals (Elegy, Ayreon,Vengeance)
Patrick Rondat – guitars (Jean Michel Jarre/Elegy)
Thomas Youngblood – guitars (Kamelot)
Stephan Lill – guitars (Vanden Plas)
Günter Wernö – Organ & Keyboards (Vanden Plas)
Jan Bijlsma – bass guitar (Vengeance)
Patrice Guers – bass guitar (Rhapsody)
Dirk Bruinenberg – drums (Elegy/Adagio)
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SHADOWMAN
Release date: 2000
The Songs
1. Through Those Eyes – 04:05
2. Shadowman – 05:20
3. The Palace of Hell (I Dare) – 03:29
4. Wildhearts – 04:23
5. Turn Back the Tide – 06:31
6. Run – 04:29
7. No More War – 04:33
8. Can’t Go On – 04:01
9. Beggars Can’t Be Choosers – 04:41
10. Watch the Wind Blow 04:40
11. Bad Business 04:13
12. Dreamin’ It All 04:30
13. Still the One 04:44
14. Tell Me Why 03:16
15. Only Lies 04:24
01:07:19
CRIMINALS & KINGS
Consortium Project I – ‘Criminals & Kings’ 1999
A detailed list of musicians performing Criminals & King
Ian Parry – lead &harmony vocals (Elegy, Ayreon,Vengeance)
Patrick Rondat – guitars (Jean Michel Jarre/Elegy)
Stephan Lill – guitars (Vanden Plas)
Tamás Szekeres – guitars (Tamas/Omega)
Thomas Youngblood – guitars (Kamelot)
Glenn Barry – bass guitar (Kamelot)
Arjen Lucassen – bass guitar (Ayreon)
Jan Bijlsma – bass guitar (Vengeance)
Barend Courbois – bass guitar (Vengeance)
Tommy Newton – bass guitar (Victory)
Martin Helmantel – bass guitar (Elegy)
Dirk Bruinenberg – drums (Elegy)
Jan Vayne – Grand Piano (Dutch TV celebrity)
ELEGY
The story of Elegy
1992 – 1995
Looking back on the long career of the band, who have sold more than 250,000 albums in more than 30 countries worldwide, the name Elegy might not have been the best one to choose, even though the dictionary’s explanation is rock solid. Considering the ups and downs the band has gone through, the name has covered a lot for the past 17 years. Metal Mind Productions is proud to present a set of 7 albums covering the band’s entire musical history to date:
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THRU’ THE LOOKING GLASS
Release date: 1995
Ian Parry – Vocals, Keyboards
Arjen Anthony Lucassen – Guitars (track 10)
Don v. Splunteren – Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Marcel v.d. Zwam – Bass
René Merkelbach – Keyboards, Vocals (backing)
Ernst v. Ee – Drums
Ian Parry – Producer, Recording, Mixing
Oscar Holleman – Recording, Mixing
ARTISITC LICENCE
Release date:1994
Ian Parry – Vocals
Gwenn Wientjes – Vocals (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10)
Tony Krijnen – Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 2, 4)
Mark Stams – Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 2, 4)
Ton Speyer – Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 2, 4)
John v. Empel – Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 2, 4)
Ruud Howling – Vocals (track 11), Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 2, 4, 11)
Esther Krijnen – Vocals (tracks 3, 6)
Erwin Steylen – Guitars, Vocals
Greg Tuynenburg – Guitars (track 11)
Marcel v.d. Zwam – Bass
René Merkelbach – Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Vocals
Ernst van Ee – Drums, Percussion
Miscellaneous staff
Oscar Holleman – Recording, Mixing
Pieter Klein – Layout
Ian Parry – Producer, Recording, Mixing
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