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Epica is a symphonic metal band from The Netherlands, founded in 2003 by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen subsequent to 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, synthesizer), and Ariën van Weesenbeek (drums).
In early 2002, Mark Jansen left After Forever due to creative differences and began looking for musicians to integrate a new musical project, initially named Sahara Dust. In late 2002, the band courted Helena Iren Michaelsen (former vocalist of Trail of Tears and current vocalist of Imperia) as its frontwoman, but shortly after she was replaced by the then unknown mezzo-soprano singer 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 along with them. Their debut album, The Phantom Agony, was produced by Sascha Paeth (known for having previously produced albums for bands such as Angra, Rhapsody of Fire, and Kamelot) and was released in late 2003.
In early 2002, Mark Jansen left After Forever due to creative differences and began looking for musicians to integrate a new musical project, initially named Sahara Dust. In late 2002, the band courted Helena Iren Michaelsen (former vocalist of Trail of Tears and current vocalist of Imperia) as its frontwoman, but shortly after she was replaced by the then unknown mezzo-soprano singer 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 along with them. Their debut album, The Phantom Agony, was produced by Sascha Paeth (known for having previously produced albums for bands such as Angra, Rhapsody of Fire, and Kamelot) and was released in late 2003.
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Consign to Oblivion
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The Divine Conspiracy
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Design Your Universe
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The Score: An Epic Journey
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Shoutbox
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pep_i wrote:
hmm 2009.divine your universe does sit on top.with leaves eyes njord and hammer fall no sacrifice no victory......
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Arlindo-88 wrote:
amazing new album...
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phoenix_wright wrote:
Tides of Time is so romantic XD
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strickenlament wrote:
DYU is definitely in top albums of 2009 <3
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Okita-chan wrote:
Love them *_* Obsessive Devotion especially *_*
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Escapistt wrote:
my best Symphonic metal..only gothic..hehe
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SilverBarron wrote:
I think Design Your Universe is top 1 for 2009 although can't take away anything from the other good releases in 2009 (Hordes of Chaos, The 13th Floor, When Death Comes, The Classical Conspiracy, Necropolis) etc
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monikgtr wrote:
Design Your Universe, one of the best 2009 albums <3
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tsudduth24 wrote:
Unleashed is friggin hot
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Brks223 wrote:
The best Symphonic&Gothic Metal band!!
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AlexNordan wrote:
классная группа
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LadyMetalify wrote:
Thew New CD Dising Your Universe,is Very, Very Good!!!
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Princess0fMetal wrote:
Epica is amazing in concert! [2]
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The_Fenix wrote:
pretty awesome
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chts91 wrote:
"Cry for the moon"! ^^
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Plummad wrote:
I felt depressed after I heard Design Your Universe because I knew I would have to wait a couple of years for the next album! [2]
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Liadz wrote:
"Don't forget you're able to, design your own universe <3" The psychopath next door.
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SilverBarron wrote:
I felt depressed after I heard Design Your Universe because I knew I would have to wait a couple of years for the next album!
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Sequi2112 wrote:
Design Your Universe is their most progressive and heavy album and in my opinion it is one of the best symphonic albums ever.
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Nahras wrote:
Epica's Design Your Universe is just an awesome song.
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Events
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Jan
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Epica, Trail of Tears, Morning
Bibelot, Dordrecht, Netherlands
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Jan
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Epica
P60, Amstelveen, Netherlands
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| 30 attendees
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Jan
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Epica
Hedon, Zwolle, Netherlands
3 shouts
| 17 attendees
News
European tour kick-off!
13 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/epica
At the moment we're teaming up for our European headline tour to promote our new album "Design Your Universe"! We can't wait to play our new songs allover Europe, especially after the overwhelming res. …
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