Dutch symphonic/gothic metal band founded in 2002 under the name Sahara Dust by guitarist and composer Mark Jansen (ex-After Forever) and guitarist Ad Sluijter. On the same year they were joined by keyboardist Coen Janssen, vocalist Helena Michaelsen (ex-Trail Of Tears) and drummer Iwan Hendrikx. After a short period, Michaelsen and Hendrikx were replaced by Simone Simons and Jeroen Simons and the band released their demo Cry For The Moon. In early 2003 the band changed the name to Epica.
Tracks
A
Beyond The Matrix - The Battle
09:08
B
Beyond The Matrix - The Battle (Orchestral Version)
09:08
Releases
Formats
Vinyl
Labels
Nuclear Blast
Countries
Germany
years
2018
Members
Simone Simons (2),Yves Huts,Mark Jansen (2),Ariën Van Weesenbeek,Ad Sluijter,Coen Janssen,Jeroen Simons,Rob van der Loo,Isaac Delahaye