Epica

Epica is an atmospheric gothic metal band from Holland, founded by guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen after he left After Forever. The music itself resembles After Forever's style with a combination of operatic singer and black metal riffing, with sephardic pipe organ touches. [1]

Line-up

• Simone Simons – Female Vocals
• Mark Jansen – Guitars, Death Vocals
• Ad Sluijter – Guitars
• Jeroen Simons – Drums
• Coen Janssen – Synths
• Yves Huts – Bass

Discography

• The Phantom Agony (2003)
• The Phantom Agony single (2003)
• Feint single (2004)
• Cry for the Moon single (2004)
• We Will Take You With Us (DVD, 2004)
• Consign to Oblivion (2005)

See also

Related genres

• gothic metal
• progressive metal

Similar bands

• After Forever
• Nightwish
• Tristania
• Within Temptation

External links

• Official site
  • MP3 snippers (from the Official site)