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There are at least two bands called Epica:

1. Epica is a symphonic metal band from The Netherlands, founded in 2003 by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen after his departure from After Forever. The band currently consists of Simone Simons (vocals), Mark Jansen (guitars, vocals), Isaac Delahaye (guitar), Rob van der Loo (bass), Coen Janssen (keyboards, synthesiser), and Ariën van Weesenbeek (drums). They perform symphonic metal, with influences from death, progressive and power metal.

In early 2002, Jansen left After Forever and began looking for musicians to start a new musical project, initially named Sahara Dust. In late 2002, the band recruited Helena Iren Michaelsen (former singer with Trail of Tears and singer with Imperia) as its frontwoman, but shortly afterwards she was replaced by the then unknown mezzo-soprano Simone Simons, Jansen’s girlfriend at the time. The band’s line-up was completed by guitarist Ad Sluijter, drummer Jeroen Simons, bassist Yves Huts and keyboard player Coen Janssen. Their name was changed to Epica, inspired by Kamelot’s album, Epica.

Epica then assembled a choir (made up of two men and six women) and a string orchestra (three violins, two violas, two cellos, and a double bass) to play with them. Their debut album, The Phantom Agony, was released in late 2003.

Their second release, Consign to Oblivion, was influenced by popular beliefs about Mayan culture.
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  • EsTeBaNBlood

    this band start to suck very hard ¬¬

    18 May 1:12am Reply

  • brockscence

    Design Your Universe ♥ Best album [3]

    15 May 2:06am Reply

  • nDroae

    Consign to oblivion ~ We have captured Time so Time made us all hostages, without Morrissey ~~~

    13 May 9:55pm Reply

  • frozen77heart

    ajsñdkfñadslkfñj The phantom agony *-*

    10 May 10:38pm Reply

  • Oscar_Morten

    Design Your Universe ♥ Best album [2]

    10 May 8:49pm Reply

  • Guuy

    Design Your Universe ♥ Best album and music

    10 May 8:37pm Reply

  • maxsuxx

    Epica \m/

    9 May 1:53am Reply

  • rustandsoul

    V yes, but in the REAL setup and the sound of choir and orchestra were more upfront in Retrospect which I found impressive, actually really impressive. For me, songs from DYU were played the best IMO in Retrospect. Like you, I also wish Our Destiny were played, I like the choir parts there.

    7 May 5:03am Reply

  • Oscar_Morten

    rustandsoul: But all the songs there were played with orchestra and choir (as they were composed). And even being Requiem For The Indifferent not as good as the previous one, for me Requiem's songs are the best played live. Not only in Retrospect, when I saw them live, I felt the same.

    4 May 12:09pm Reply

  • shodan21

    vv ... again? =|

    4 May 3:04am Reply

  • rustandsoul

    @Oscar_Morten: Storm the sorrow was very haunting and powerful when it was played with orchestra and choir. Otherwise I just find it just okay. For me the highlights were Twin Flames which brings tears to my eyes, as well as when they played the orchestral medley until Retrospect track. But, the live performance of Design Your Universe really brings chills to my nerves. I also cried during the last seconds of the song. It was truly epic.

    3 May 3:07pm Reply

  • Bollyflan

    Check it out guys! a fanpage dedicated to Simone's best bits! https://www.facebook.com/bigtitginge

    3 May 10:21am Reply

  • Guuy

    Reino do Paraíso *-* ♥

    2 May 7:57pm Reply

  • Oscar_Morten

    But I'd like to listen to Our Destiny live, i'm sure that song is stunning live...

    1 May 1:04pm Reply

  • Oscar_Morten

    Monopoly On Truth, Serenade Of Self-destruction and Storm The Sorrow live are freaking amazing, when I saw them live, these songs left me speachless (Serenare the most) and now that I'm listening the Retrospect full audio, I'm still thinking these songs are the best live.

    1 May 1:03pm Reply

  • Muthafuckin

    Awesome concert in Indonesia \m/ [2]

    1 May 10:48am Reply

  • Caravanheart

    Awesome concert in Indonesia \m/

    30 Apr 2:22pm Reply

  • Clandestine-Ene

    Deter The Tyrant should never leave the setlist : s Storm The Sorrow should also stay and well yeah obviously Serenade of Self-Destruction. That would be enough RFTI imo :D

    30 Apr 8:26am Reply

  • michael_yatesy

    lol, we have a smart alec. I think it was obvious I was hoping for a Draconian cover? *poker face*

    28 Apr 6:14am Reply

  • nDroae

    vv YES. EXCELLENT. \m/ ಠ益ಠ \m/

    27 Apr 9:50pm Reply
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