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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), Yves Huts (bass), Coen Janssen (keyboards, synthesiser), and Ariën van Weesenbeek (drums). They perform a blend of gothic metal and symphonic metal, with influences from 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.
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), Yves Huts (bass), Coen Janssen (keyboards, synthesiser), and Ariën van Weesenbeek (drums). They perform a blend of gothic metal and symphonic metal, with influences from 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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gustavopereti wrote:
Storm The Sorrow is great !!!!!!!!
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matthmartins wrote:
As much as I adore Epica, they'll never be able to top the last 30 seconds of Consign to Oblivion.[2] there's no song that ends like that one!! It's a blast!! :D
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ContactKiller- wrote:
ñ acredito que colocaram Storm The Sorrow com download gratuito. pqp
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distortedguest wrote:
As much as I adore Epica, they'll never be able to top the last 30 seconds of Consign to Oblivion.
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matthmartins wrote:
it's the same website but these samples are different, Kaj! :D
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brunalavigne09 wrote:
Chasing the Dragon <3
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StartSwimming wrote:
Them samples were posted last week already <3 'Tis how I put together that sample of Guilty Demeanor :P
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matthmartins wrote:
More new samples http://www.7digital.com/artist/epica/release/requiem-for-the-indifferent
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ProgShine wrote:
http://progshine.com/2012/02/20/epica-ouca-o-primeiro-single-de-requiem-for-the-indifferent/
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Sigoth wrote:
I think the leak is in two weeks
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matthmartins wrote:
I don't think so :)
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Legume666 wrote:
new album leaked?
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matthmartins wrote:
The next rememorable lines will be: SEND ME TO HEEEEEELL FOR I'M ALREADY FAILIIIN' and ERAAAAAAAAAASE THE PAGE FOR I'M ALONE AND *meow* AILING
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matthmartins wrote:
KEEP WATCHING YOUR HANS IN EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENOSEN. [2] hahahaha
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nDroae wrote:
KEEP WATCHING YOUR HANS IN EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENOSEN.
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brockscence wrote:
VOTE! >> http://www.last.fm/music/Epica/+images/74513558
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Smoontjes wrote:
EPICA <3
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Sigoth wrote:
The real problem is I don't understand why it sounds very more low like the other epica albums. Sascha did on every epica album a good mixing and mastering. Every epica album has the same loud volume.I don't like it, when I use Mp3gain to make the songs louder. Because if I do this the songs will begin to rush. And I can't enjoy music with rushing noise.
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Davie_UCF wrote:
"I hate it when I must turn my speakers up and down for every album" And you're the reason bands/labels choose to ruin albums in this loudness war. Just use volume leveling on the player you use if you must.
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Wx12Girl wrote:
Storm the Sorrow *-----*
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18 Feb 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/epica
Hi everyoneWe've added lot of showdates so check out if Epica
is coming to you this summer!In March Epica will embark on a
UK-tour together with ReVamp (with Floor Jansen). Be sure to get
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