What would you do if you knew the world was ending in five months? Arjen Anthony Lucassen offers the soundtrack to humanity’s final days with the apocalyptic solo album Songs No One Will Hear, due on Sept. 12th, 2025, on InsideOut Music.
Thirteen years after his last solo album, Lost In The New Real, Arjen is back with a new solo release: Songs No One Will Hear. True to his signature style, this album offers an eclectic blend of tracks, moving seamlessly from powerful, epic songs to lighter, more playful ones. At its core, Songs No One Will Hear is bound by a profound concept: what would people do if they only had five months left to live because of an asteroid impact? Expect an emotional rollercoaster, delving into both the light and dark aspects of human nature.”
Guiding the album is narration from Mike Mills (Toehider) along with collaborators like Irene and Floor Jansen, Robert Soeterboek, Marcela Bovio, and Patty Gurdy, adding depth to the album’s diverse sound.
Today, Arjen has shared “We’ll Never Know (feat Floor Jansen)”, the second single taken from the album. Talking about the track, he shares: “We’ll Never Know is by far the saddest and most emotional track on my new solo album. It’s about a loving couple who are expecting a little baby girl, their dream finally coming true. But now, with the end of humanity near, they’ll never get to meet her. They wonder… what kind of person would she have become? I felt that Floor, being a mommy herself, would be the perfect singer for this song. Luckily, she loved the lyrics and the song and connected with it immediately. She put her heart and soul into it as you can clearly hear!”
Pre-order the album here.
Arjen says this about the song track: “Our Final Song” is the 15-minute epic finale of the
album, blending an eclectic mix of musical styles and shifting seamlessly between powerful, dramatic sections and lighter, more introspective moments. As the end draws near, people facing their final hours experience a wide range of emotions like anger, regret, and peace. Many gather on Sanctuary Island to sing one last song together. And in true Ayreon fashion… there’s a sneaky little epilogue. You’ll have to figure that part out yourself!”
The album is available as:
- Deluxe 36-page Artbook (incl. 3 CDs and Blu-ray 5.1 surround mix)
- CD Digipak
- 2 LP Gatefold Vinyl (incl. bonus tracks & cover track), offering fans the ultimate immersive experience
- Digital Album
CD Tracklisting:
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
9. Our Final Song
Tracklisting for the Artbook:
CD Format (Disc 1) – Audio Tracks incl. Narration
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
9. Our Final Song
CD Format (Disc 2) – Audio Tracks excl. Narration
1. The Clock Ticks Down – No Narration
2. Goddamn Conspiracy – No Narration
3. The Universe Has Other Plans – No Narration
4. Shaggathon – No Narration
5. We’ll Never Know – No Narration
6. Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus – No Narration
7. Just Not Today – No Narration
8. Our Final Song – No Narration
CD Format (Disc 3) – Bonus Tracks & Instrumentals
1. Our Weary Soldier – Bonus Track
2. Listen to Sabbath – Bonus Track
3. Mr. M’s Amazing Plan – Bonus Track
4. Die Young – Cover Track
5. The Clock Ticks Down – Instrumental
6. Goddamn Conspiracy – Instrumental
7. The Universe Has Other Plans – Instrumental
8. Shaggathon – Instrumental
9. We’ll Never Know – Instrumental
10. Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus – Instrumental
11. Just Not Today – Instrumental
12. Our Final Song – Instrumental
Blu-Ray Format (Disc 1) – 5.1 Mix – Audio Tracks incl. Narration
1. End Of The World Show – 5.1. Mix
2. The Clock Ticks Down – 5.1. Mix
3. Goddamn Conspiracy – 5.1. Mix
4. The Universe Has Other Plans – 5.1. Mix
5. Shaggathon – 5.1. Mix
6. We’ll Never Know – 5.1. Mix
7. Dr. Slumber’s Blue Bus – 5.1. Mix
8. Just Not Today – 5.1. Mix
9. Our Final Song – 5.1. Mix
