Arjen Lucassen, the mastermind behind Ayreon, reflects on his approach to assembling guest musicians for his albums, citing influences from progressive rock giants like Genesis, ELP, Yes, and King Crimson. To mark Ayreon's 30th anniversary, a monumental DVD/Blu-ray release titled 'Dawn of a Million Souls' has been unveiled, featuring a comprehensive retrospective of the project's progressive rock legacy.