Bio
Maggy Luyten is a Belgian vocalist, songwriter and vocal coach active in the rock and metal scene. With a versatile vocal range and a dynamic stage presence, she combines technical skill with emotional expression. Her work has contributed to a variety of international projects within the heavy music genre.
Though born in Belgium, her career found its foundation in Germany, which remains a strong anchor in her artistic journey.
She gained international recognition through her work with acts such as Ayreon, Beautiful Sin, Nightmare and Epysode, standing alongside renowned artists like Floor Jansen, Hansi Kürsch, Daniel Gildenlöw, Tom Englund, Anneke van Giersbergen...
Her unique vocal signature - combining melodic clarity with raw intensity - has earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase worldwide.
Maggy’s voice has been described as “powerful and rocking” (Ever Metal) and “outstanding” for both clean vocals and aggressive textures. Whether in studio or on stage, she channels a feminine force that resonates with power and vulnerability, strength and soul.
Her breakthrough came in Aachen, where she joined the progressive project Over Us Eden. The demo, produced by Uli Kusch (ex-Helloween, Masterplan), led to the creation of Beautiful Sin. Their debut album The Unexpected (AFM Records, 2006) established her as a rising force in the German power/progressive metal scene. Tracks from the album appeared on Nuclear Blast’s Beautiful Voices Vol. 2 and Vol. 3, introducing her voice to an international audience.
She later joined Beyond the Bridge, a Frankfurt-based progressive metal band featuring Herbie Langhans (Avantasia, Firewind) and performed across Europe with her own bands The Prize and Virus IV, sharing stages with legends such as the Scorpions.
In 2008, Maggy appeared on Ayreon’s 01011001 (InsideOut Music/SPV), recorded alongside many of the scene’s most respected singers, including Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian). She returned years later for the spectacular Ayreon Live productions; large-scale shows that brought together thousands of fans from over 70 countries and appeared again for the Ayreon 30th Anniversary - An Amazing Flight Through Time (2025).
Her connection with Germany deepened through Flaming Row, the international progressive rock project led by Martin Schnella, featuring a.o. Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon) and Léo Margarit (Pain of Salvation, Epysode). Maggy performed lead vocals in both English and German on the double concept album, reflecting her artistic and cultural bond with the country.
Her reputation grew further when she fronted the French heavy metal band Nightmare (2015–2019). Their album Dead Sun (AFM Records) was produced by Joost van den Broek (Epica, Powerwolf, Ayreon) and supported by two European tours including major festivals such as Hellfest, 70.000 Tons of Metal, Wacken Cruise, Metaldays, Sabaton Open Air...
recent & CURRENT Projects – Live & Studio
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ROCK JUSTICE - Launched in 2025 with Bas Maas (Doro, After Forever). Their debut album is scheduled for release in 2026.
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FLAMING ROW - International progressive rock project by Martin Schnella, featuring a.o. Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon) and Léo Margarit (Pain of Salvation, Epysode). Maggy’s bilingual performances (English and German) highlight her vocal range and emotional depth.
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AYREON – Featured on 01011001 (2008); appeared in Ayreon Universe Live (2017), Ayreon Live – Beneath the Waves (2023), and Ayreon 30th Anniversary – An Amazing Flight Through Time (2025).
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CAROUS’ELLE - Solo acoustic tribute project featuring different repertoires (Autrement Piaf, Hard Rock Acoustic Party). Blending voice, piano and guitar, this intimate show is designed for smaller local venues.
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AKOUSTIK TRHILL - Acoustic duet with Christophe Godin, paying tribute to Hard & Heavy Rock classics in a stripped-down, soulful format.
PAST COLLABORATIONS
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BEAUTIFUL SIN - Lead vocalist on The Unexpected (2006), with Uli Kusch (ex-Helloween, Masterplan) and Jørn Viggo Lofstad (Pagan’s Mind, Jorn).
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NIGHTMARE - Fronted the band from 2015 to 2019; Dead Sun (2016, AFM Records).
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EPYSODE - Key contributor on Obsessions (2011) as vocalist, melody writer and vocal coach, alongside members of Pain of Salvation, Gnô, Masterplan and Ayreon.
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BEYOND THE BRIDGE – Joined the German prog-metal band in 2014, touring with Serenity and opening for Fish (Marillion).
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THE PRIZE - Formed in 2020 with Christophe Godin, Ivan Rougny and Aurel Ouzoulias (Mörglbl). Their debut album The Prize (2022) includes the singles Blood Red Ink, Funhouse Mirror, Backstreet Chronicles and Scarier than You. They also appeared on TF1’s Game of Talents with a metal version of My Way and performed across Europe: Cosmo Apocalypse Fest (GR), Kraken Metal Fest, Female Metal Event (NL), Guitare en Scène and more.
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MAGGY & FRIENDS: In 2018, Maggy gathered long-time collaborators (incl. Kelly Sundown, Steven Segarra, François Brisk, Yves Campion) to perform acoustic reinterpretations of Nightmare tracks, opening for Kip Winger in Grenoble.
Coaching & Mentoring
Offstage, Maggy is the founder of Myriad Voice, a vocal coaching studio dedicated to empowering rock and metal singers. Her approach - direct, passionate and experience-based - helps artists grow their voice, their confidence and their presence. She also runs workshops, Studio Bootcamps and mentorships for both emerging and professional performers.
What's next
With a continually evolving career and a solo project in development, Maggy Luyten remains active in creating music both on stage and in the studio, engaging audiences through her artistic approach and vocal work.