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Epica
Hailing from the small Dutch village of Reuvel, symphonic metal band Epica was
founded in 2002 by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen, a former member of After
Forever. He joined forces with Ad Sluijter (guitar), Ivan Hendrickx (drums),
Coen Janssen (keyboards) and Yves Huts (bass), and was soon joined by singer
Helena Michaelsen, soon replaced by 17-year-old mezzo-soprano Simone Simons.
Just two weeks before the recording of their first demo, a further change in
personnel took place, with drummer Ivan Hendrickx being replaced by Jeroen
Simons. Finally launched, the band entered t...
