Over 9 years since their previous studio album the Dutch progressive rock band The Aurora Project returns with a brand new studio album entitled “EVOS12” on February 21st, 2025.
“EVOS12” the first of a two album concept, which is not unusual as their previous albums always have been concept albums.
The synopsis of the “EVOS” story: “…After the Dronewars, humanity gathered in massive cities, losing its sense of purpose. The new world’s leaders seized control, deepening the divide between themselves and the people. Nigel Light struggled to survive in the ruins of a city that once valued dreams, freedom, and equality. Far away, on the moon Welda, a young genius made a discovery with the potential to save his world. If only Earth could learn from Welda…”.
To accompany the album the band is currently releasing an #EVOS12 podcast on their social media accounts.
The Aurora Project hail from Katwijk, Netherlands. Formed in 1998, the band members bonded over their love for Magic: The Gathering and progressive rock & metal. Inspired by bands like Rush, Pink Floyd and the Gathering, they create intricate concept albums through extensive jam sessions.
Known for their dynamic live performances, The Aurora Project has played major prog festivals like ProgPower Europe and shared stages with Riverside and Threshold. They continue to push the boundaries of progressive rock.
The first single, “Slave City”, premieres on Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Watch it here.
Pre-order “EVOS12” here and pre-save it here.
Tracklist:
1. Slave City
2. The Movement
3. Have Some Tea
4. The Traveler
5. Freedom of Thought
The line-up of The Aurora Project has returned to a six piece band with the addition of guitarist Alex Ouwehand (Golden Caves). Alex has been a good friend of the band for many, many years and now officially enters the ranks of the band’s line-up.
The Aurora Project hail from Katwijk, Netherlands. Formed in 1998, the band members bonded over their love for Magic: The Gathering and progressive rock & metal. Inspired by bands like Rush, Pink Floyd and the Gathering, they create intricate concept albums through extensive jam sessions.
Their debut album, “Unspoken Words” (2005), received critical acclaim. Then followed up with “Shadow Border” (2009) and “Selling The Aggression” (2013), which explored societal changes brought by the internet and earned rave reviews. After a two-year hiatus, The Aurora Project returned with their fourth album, “World of Grey” (2016).
The band took a break after the sudden passing of rhythm guitarist and lyricist Marc Vooijs in 2014. Deciding not to replace Marc, they based the new album on his ideas, shifting their sound to a more progressive rock style with keyboards and bass filling the void. “World of Grey” delves into themes of control, repression, and the loss of freedom.
Known for their dynamic live performances, The Aurora Project has played major prog festivals like ProgPower Europe and shared stages with Riverside and Threshold. They continue to push the boundaries of progressive rock.
Line-up:
Joris Bol – Drums, percussion
Remco van den Berg – Guitar, backing vocals
Marcel ‘Mox’ Guijt – Keyboards
Dennis Binnekade – Lead vocals
Alex Ouwehand – Guitar, backing vocals
Rob Krijgsman – Bass
Weblinks:
www.theauroraproject.com
www.facebook.com/theauroraproject
