Epica
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Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen after his departure from After Forever.
Originally formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic influences, Epica later incorporated strong death metal elements into their sound. Starting with their third album, progressive metal influences also became evident. Additionally, the band often incorporates thrash metal and groove metal riffs, black metal elements (particularly in drumming techniques), power metal sections, and influences from Arabic music. Some songs also incorporate electronic elements, djent transitions, and folk metal melodies inspired by Middle Eastern, Chinese, and Celtic traditions.
Epica is also known for its attention to vocal melodies, which contrast with the heavy instrumentation by weaving catchy, sophisticated, and emotionally expressive lines. The band's sound prominently features a combination of soprano vocals, performed by Simone Simons, and growled vocals, provided by Mark Jansen. They primarily write their own lyrics, which explore philosophical, psychological, spiritual, moral, scientific, environmental, socio-political, global, topical, and personal themes. Epica is also recognized for its extensive use of orchestral arrangements and operatic choirs.
In a 2007 interview, Simone said she doesn't want Epica to be compared to Evanescence because they are different musically:[1]
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I would not like to be compared to Evanescence because that is a rock group and is very commercial, and I think Epica still has more metal in it than rock music. Plus the fact that we have some really aggressive male vocals, it's just more complicated and Evanescence is more like pop rock band and Epica really belongs to the metal scene. | 
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Simone posted on her social media accounts that she met Amy Lee at Rockwave Festival in Greece on July 2, 2017, where Evanescence and Epica were performing.
Simone posted:[2]
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We have more in common than we both thought. Both of us have boys, love food, glitter and Nightmare Before Christmas. That is just the short list. It was so nice that our paths have finally crossed and hopefully it will happen again soon. |
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Amy posted:[3]
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Finally met the beautiful @smoonstyle at the show tonight! It's about time! Shared kid pics and glitter. Safe travels Simone, see you down on the road @epicaofficial. |
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Amy and Simone met again when Simone attended Evanescence's Synthesis Live show in Stuttgart, Germany on March 22, 2018.[4]
Simone, Amy and Sharon den Adel of Within Temptation feature in a video clip together at Download Festival 2023 which was posted by Within Temptation.[5]
Band Members
- Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals (2002–present)
- Coen Janssen – keyboards, synthesizers, piano (2002–present)
- Simone Simons – lead vocals (2002–present)
- Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums (2007–present; session member: 2006–2007)
- Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–present)
- Rob van der Loo – bass (2012–present)
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