Stream of Passion is a Dutch progressive metal band with symphonic and gothic influences founded by guitarist and composer Arjen Anthony Lucassen and Mexican singer, violinist, and lyricist Marcela Bovio. They have released four studio albums.
The original Stream of Passion line-up in 2007. Left to right: Alejandro Millán, Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Marcela Bovio, Johan van Stratum, backing vocalist Diana Bovio, and Lori Linstruth.
Stream of Passion performing in 2009.
Arjen Anthony Lucassen is a Dutch singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist musician and record producer best known for his long-running progressive metal/rock opera project Ayreon. Lucassen started his career in 1980 as the guitarist and backing vocalist of Dutch band Bodine as Iron Anthony, before joining Vengeance in 1984. After eight years he left the band, wanting to go into a more progressive direction, and released two years later an unsuccessful solo album entitled Pools of Sorrow, Waves of Joy under the nickname Anthony.
Lucassen with Stream of Passion in 2007
Lucassen at a signature event with Stream of Passion in 2006