Projects
2017 – Ayreon’s Universe
In September 2017 Marcel was part of three phenomenal shows for Arjen Lucassen’s
AYREON’S UNIVERSE, a big show that featured the best of Ayreon.
A lot of the original singers that sang for Ayreon were part of the shows:
- Floor Jansen (Nightwish)
- Mike Mills (Toehider)
- Anneke Van Giersbergen (Vuur, ex-The Gentle Storm, ex-The Gathering)
- Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian) and many more
The show was recorded and has been released on DVD/BluRay in April 2018.
2015 – The Theater Equation
In September 2015 Marcel was part of four phenomenal shows for Arjen Lucassen’s
THEATER EQUATION, a big theater production that featured the music of AYREON.
A lot of the original singers that sang on the album were involved:
- James La Brie (Dream Theater)
- Devon Graves (Psychotic Waltz)
- Mike Mills (Toehider)
- Anneke Van Giersbergen (Vuur, ex-The Gentle Storm, ex-The Gathering)
- Irene Jansen and many more
The Theater Equation 2015 .
2013, 2009 & 2008 – Christmas Metal Symphony
Marcel was involved in the CHRISTMAS METAL SYMPHONY shows 2008, 2009 & 2013.
Several singers were asked to perform their songs with a complete symphonic orchestra and band.
Some of the artists involved:
- Udo Dirkschneider (UDO, ex-Accept)
- Michael Kiske (Unisonic, ex-Helloween)
- Chuck Billy (Testament)
- Joey Belladonna (Anthrax)
- Russell Allen (Symphony X)
- Joacim Cans (Hammerfall)
- Floor Jansen (Nightwish)
- Jorn Lande (Jorn Lande) and many more.
2014, 2013 & 2010 – Channel Zero
For the Belgian metal band CHANNEL ZERO he was asked to play the second guitar during their reunion shows in 2010.
His highlight with the guys was the show at Graspop Metal Meeting festival in front of 45.000 people.
Marcel is on Channel Zero’s DVD “Live at the Ancienne Belgique”as well.
In 2013 and in 2014 he was invited again by Channel Zero to play with them.
2013 & 2012 – Black Widow
He played with Belgian metal band Black Widow at festivals in 2012 & 2013.
This band started around 1981 and their first album “Streetfighter” came out 1984.
2012 – John Macaluso
Together with drummer John Macaluso (Ark, Yngwie Malmsteen, Riot & TNT) he played in THE PHOENIX PROJECT.
They presented songs from all throughout John’s career during a tour in The Netherlands and Belgium.
2011 – Jason Becker’s Not Dead Yet
The Netherlands. A six hour concert to make people aware of ALS, a disease Jason Becker is suffering since 1990.
Marcel played together with former Jason Becker and Cacophony drummer Atma Anur.
Jason watched the entire concert via a live stream. That made this concert unforgettable and special.
1996 – A Tribute To Rush (Working Man)
Signed to the American label Magna Carta during the time of his prog band LEMUR VOICE led Marcel and Gregoor van der Loo (singer Lemur Voice) in contributing their input for a TRIBUTE TO RUSH (Working Man) album where they appear along artists like John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Steve Morse (Deep Purple) and Devin Townsend.
INVITATIONS
Marcel has traveled to many places to play his solo work on stage.
2016-2008 – Tunisia
He has already been six times to Tunisia to play his solo work.
He also performed together with the local band CARTHAGODS and artists like
- Tim “Ripper” Owens (Judas Priest, Iced Earth)
- Paul DiAnno (ex-Iron Maiden)
- Iced Earth.
- Carthagods
For this Tunisian metal band Marcel produced, mixed & mastered and played guitar on their 2015 album Carthagods.
| Carthagods album trailer |
2006 – Thailand
He played three nights at the University in Bangkok (Thailand) with Mats Olausson / R.I.P. (Ark, Yngwie Malmsteen).
2000 – USA
He played a solo show at the Powermad festival in Baltimore (USA) and he also played guest guitars for the band October Thorns at the same festival.
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