As I see this is the common section for all topics in English, so let me create the topic about this great band.
EPICA was founded in 2002 by Mark Jansen, a guitarist that has just left another Dutch band After Forever. It was founded under the name "Sahara Dust" and released a demo under such a name. Then, in 2003 under the name of EPICA, they released their debut album : "The Phantom Agony". It was a maaaajor success. To say short, not many bands release a DVD after only 1 album, but Epica did.)) I think the big thank goes to Simone Simons, her outstanding appearance and attractiveness made the band very popular ^^. But not to forget about music! It was awesome and really a little breakthrough. The topics of lyrics were... serious (read them and comments... kekeke ), as they were going to be in the future albums, too.
So, Epica in my opinion is the great band, with the most "wide" lyrics i've ever seen... i mean, these lyrics last from whole world and universe, to the very depths of our mind (well... sometimes there's something very unpleasant inside.. =\). To mention my heavy favorite song, its undoubtedly "MOTHER OF LIGHT" from a 2005's album. From other songs, i like "Feint" (especially middle part, about "this black page in history..." *closes eyes and sings* ), "Blank Infinity" and i'd say half from songs from latest album "design Your Universe" ^^
That's it. I hope I'm not only one here who likes them. What do you think of them, and what album/songs you like the most?)
Band info:
* Simone Simons – mezzo-soprano vocals
* Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, grunts, screams
* Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar
* Yves Huts – bass guitar
* Coen Janssen – synthesizer, piano
* Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums, grunts, spoken words
Discography:
* 2003: The Phantom Agony
* 2005: Consign to Oblivion
* 2007: The Divine Conspiracy
* 2009: Design Your Universe
Official site www.epica.nl
EPICA was founded in 2002 by Mark Jansen, a guitarist that has just left another Dutch band After Forever. It was founded under the name "Sahara Dust" and released a demo under such a name. Then, in 2003 under the name of EPICA, they released their debut album : "The Phantom Agony". It was a maaaajor success. To say short, not many bands release a DVD after only 1 album, but Epica did.)) I think the big thank goes to Simone Simons, her outstanding appearance and attractiveness made the band very popular ^^. But not to forget about music! It was awesome and really a little breakthrough. The topics of lyrics were... serious (read them and comments... kekeke ), as they were going to be in the future albums, too.
So, Epica in my opinion is the great band, with the most "wide" lyrics i've ever seen... i mean, these lyrics last from whole world and universe, to the very depths of our mind (well... sometimes there's something very unpleasant inside.. =\). To mention my heavy favorite song, its undoubtedly "MOTHER OF LIGHT" from a 2005's album. From other songs, i like "Feint" (especially middle part, about "this black page in history..." *closes eyes and sings* ), "Blank Infinity" and i'd say half from songs from latest album "design Your Universe" ^^
That's it. I hope I'm not only one here who likes them. What do you think of them, and what album/songs you like the most?)
Band info:
* Simone Simons – mezzo-soprano vocals
* Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, grunts, screams
* Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar
* Yves Huts – bass guitar
* Coen Janssen – synthesizer, piano
* Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums, grunts, spoken words
Discography:
* 2003: The Phantom Agony
* 2005: Consign to Oblivion
* 2007: The Divine Conspiracy
* 2009: Design Your Universe
Official site www.epica.nl