Formed in 2003 by Japanese guitar wunderkind Yoichiro Ishino, Area51 – despite previous collaborations with the likes of vocalist Rob Rock and producer James Borgen – so far have made little if any impact outside the founder’s homeland. That could be about to change with this, the project’s fourth album, thanks to the recruitment of Soilwork drummer Dirk Verbeuren, Symphony X bassist Mike LePond and renowned session keyboard whizz Matt Guillory (best known for his work with James LaBrie’s solo band).