Introduction to Epica Band
Dutch symphonic metal / progressive metal / power metal band Epica with the distinctive Gothic metal grip "Beauty and The Beast" that is mixed of beautiful angelic voices of "mezzo-soprano vocalist" Simone Simons and "death grunts" guitarist Mark Jansen.
Formed in early 2003 when guitarist Mark Jansen decided to leave his band After Forever to start an operatic metal project himself.
After setting up the band's formation, Epica entered Gate Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany with establish a choir (two men and four women) and string orchestra (three violins, two violas, two cellos and bass) to make their ambitious debut album, Phantom Agony.
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Formed in early 2003 when guitarist Mark Jansen decided to leave his band After Forever to start an operatic metal project himself.
After setting up the band's formation, Epica entered Gate Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany with establish a choir (two men and four women) and string orchestra (three violins, two violas, two cellos and bass) to make their ambitious debut album, Phantom Agony.
Photo © by Angelique van Woerkom
Band Info
Formerly known as: Sahara Dust (2002)
Origin: Reuver, Limburg, Netherlands
Genres Symphonic metal, progressive metal, gothic metal
Years active: 2002-present
Labels: Transmission, Nuclear Blast
Associated Band After Forever, God Dethroned, Kamelot, Delain, Sons of Seasons, MaYaN, Hangover Hero
Line Up
Epica Band Members
Simone Simons
Mezzo-Soprano Vocalist
Biography
- Birth name: Simone Johanna Maria Simons
- Stage name: Simone Simons
- Born: 17 January 1985
- Origin: Netherlands
- Genres: Symphonic metal,
gothic metal
- Occupations: Singer-songwriter
- Instruments: Vocals, piano, flute
- Years active: 2002-present
- Labels: Transmission Records,
Nuclear Blast
- Associated acts: Epica, Ayreon, Kamelot,
Primal Fear, Aina, Sons of Seasons,
MaYaN
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Mark Jansen
Rhythm guitars, grunts, screams
Biography
- Birth Name: Mark Jansen
- Born: December 15, 1978
- Genres: Symphonic metal,
progressive metal, death metal
- Occupations: Musician,
songwriter
- Instruments: Guitar, vocals,
keyboards
- Labels: Nuclear Blast
- Associated acts: Epica, MaYaN,
After Forever
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Isaac Delahaye
lead guitarist
Biography
- Birth Name: Isaac Delahaye
- Born: 9 January 1982
Ypres, Belgium
- Origin: Belgium, Ypres
- Genres: Symphonic metal,
melodic death metal, blackened death metal,
progressive metal, thrash metal,
heavy metal
- Occupations: Musician, songwriter
- Instruments: Guitar, bass, vocals
- Labels: Metal Blade, Nuclear Blast
- Associated acts: Epica,
God Dethroned, MaYaN
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Yves Huts
Bass Guitar
Biography
- Birth name: Yves Huts
- Born: May 21, 1979
- Origin: Netherlands
- Genres: Symphonic metal
- Occupations: Musician
- Instruments: Bass guitar
- Year Active: 2002-present
- Associated acts: Epica
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Coen Janssen
Synthesizer, Piano
Biography
- Full name: Coen Janssen
- Born: April 2, 1981
- Origin: Netherlands
- Genres: Death metal,
symphonic metal
- Occupations: Musician
- Instruments: synthesizer, piano
- Years active: 2002-present
- Associated acts: Epica,
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Ariën van Weesenbeek
drums, grunts, spoken words
Biography
- Birth name: Ariën van Weesenbeek
- Born: May 17, 1980
- Origin: Netherlands
- Genres: Death metal,
symphonic metal
- Occupations: Musician, songwriter
- Instruments: Drums, vocals, percussion, keyboards
- Years active: 2007-present
- Labels: Metal Blade
- Associated acts: God Dethroned, Epica, Aborted, MaYaN
MaYaN
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Yves Huts Leaving Epica
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- There are fewer cars than the ubi-quitous Yves Klein-blue minibus taxis. There are cabs aplenty, but many choose to take the popular tuk-tuks, or motorcycle cars, imported from India five years ago. There does not seem to be a single traffic light ...
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- Das Luxemburger EZB-Ratsmitglied Yves Mersch gilt als heißer Anwärter auf den Sessel im sechsköpfigen Führungsgremium der Europäischen Zentralbank (EZB). Auch der Spanier Antonio Sainz de Vicuna und der Slowene Mitja Gaspari haben ihren Hut in den Ring ...
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- Auf der 180,7 Kilometer langen Strecke zwischen Péronne und Roubaix konnte sich Jungels vor dem Belgier Yves Lampaert und den Neuseeländer Tom Scully durchsetzen. Vor den Olympischen Spielen in London stellen wir alle Luxemburger Sportler vor, ...
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Pirates of the Caribbean Medley by Epica
Interview with Mark Jansen
"The Classical Conspiracy" is an album taken from Epica live performance in Hungary. On the album you will find "classic" Epica numbers performed by an orchestra and classic music performed by Epica. Epica is a fantastic band who create a mix of rock, (symphonic) metal and "film music like" compositions with the classic trained voice of the beautiful Simone Simons. I am a big fan of their music and can't wait to put their newest work into the CD player.
Epica already proofed that metal can be mixed with Disney by performing at Disneyland Resort Paris in the past, but this time they add a Disney tune to their CD, a Pirates of the Caribbean Medley. Once I saw this play list for the new European version of the CD I contacted Mark Jansen from Epica and asked him about this project.
Andy: How did you get to the idea of adding a Pirates of the Caribbean Medley?
Mark Jansen: Pirates is a tune that is well known around the world by now. It was a pleasant surprise for the listener to have some scores between the traditional classic pieces we performed. Pirates was spectacular during the live performance. Also on the album it stands out.
Andy: Who transformed the score?
Mark: Yves (Yves huts is the Bass guitar player of Epica)
Andy: Was it difficult to transform the Pirates music to a rock version?
Mark: No, the pieces are very accessible and gives multiple option and possibilities to create something beautiful out of it. Obviously you need the necessary experience, but after all the years we acquired this and are able to put our hands on this classic. There is a rhythm at the end of the medley that gave us some headaches, but we got it done.
Andy: Why can we only find the Pirates Medley on the European version of the new CD?
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Epica already proofed that metal can be mixed with Disney by performing at Disneyland Resort Paris in the past, but this time they add a Disney tune to their CD, a Pirates of the Caribbean Medley. Once I saw this play list for the new European version of the CD I contacted Mark Jansen from Epica and asked him about this project.
Andy: How did you get to the idea of adding a Pirates of the Caribbean Medley?
Mark Jansen: Pirates is a tune that is well known around the world by now. It was a pleasant surprise for the listener to have some scores between the traditional classic pieces we performed. Pirates was spectacular during the live performance. Also on the album it stands out.
Andy: Who transformed the score?
Mark: Yves (Yves huts is the Bass guitar player of Epica)
Andy: Was it difficult to transform the Pirates music to a rock version?
Mark: No, the pieces are very accessible and gives multiple option and possibilities to create something beautiful out of it. Obviously you need the necessary experience, but after all the years we acquired this and are able to put our hands on this classic. There is a rhythm at the end of the medley that gave us some headaches, but we got it done.
Andy: Why can we only find the Pirates Medley on the European version of the new CD?
Read the rest at MouseKingdom
Pirates Of The Caribbean (Live in Miskolc)
Pirates Of The Caribbean (Live in Miskolc)
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Original Release Date: May 19, 2009
Label: Nuclear Blast
Copyright: (c) 2009 Nuclear Blast GmbH
Duration: 6:44 minutes
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