The Phantom Agony
Epica
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Epica is a Dutch symphonic gothic metal band founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen subsequent to his departure from After Forever.
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 Michaelsen (from Trail of Tears) as its frontwoman, but shortly after 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. The name was later changed to Epica, inspired by Kamelot's eponymous album.
Epica then assembled a choir (made up of two men and four women) and a string orchestra (three violins, two violas, two cellos and a upright bass) to play along with them. Still under the name Sahara Dust, they produced a two-song demo entitled "Cry for the Moon" in 2003. As a result, they were signed to Transmission Records.
Official website:
http://www.epica.nl
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