Here are all six Epica members for you, the first 3 are origina, the other 3 joined over time, but the lineup hasn't changed since 2012 Simone Simons - lead soprano Mark Jansen (band founder) - rhythm guitar, growls Coen Janssen (co-founder) - keyboards, piano, also responsible for orchestral and choir arrangements Isaac Delahaye - lead guitar, sometimes additional growls in live performances Rob van der Loo - bass Arien van Weesenbeek - drums People only talked about Mark, but this song was mainly written by drummer Arien. In Epica it's not all about one man, other members write music too. It's just that Mark is the mastermind, but some songs are mainly written by drummer, some by bassist, etc., with some additional contributions from the rest of the band. Lyrics are only written by Mark and/or Simone.
7:50 absolutely love this breakdown Epica - ascension dream state Armageddon (lyric video with footage from the live show) it will be heavy and atmospheric and epic. Black metal breakdown awaits you 😉
Mark (guitar /harsh vocals) does play Ibanez, he wrote the lyrics for this, music by Arien (drums). You've see Sir Joost van den Broek, he is the guy playing the keys and piano in the Ayreon videos you've seen, he's produced the last 3 EPICA albums, this album "The Quantum Enigma" being the first of those. Another from this album is "Unchain Utopia", check out the version from the 2021 Omega Alive virtual concert. Also you have seen Sharon Den Adel in her band Within Temptation.
Isaac, the guitarist on the right, used to play an Ibanez Darkstone with a headstock which is not generally associated with Ibanez guitars. He still used it in some music videos in 2016, but then he fully switched to using two 7-string Les Pauls for all of his performances. You have mostly reacted to Epica´s longer tracks so far.
I have a Darkstone (6 string), it's surprisingly different to most other Ibanez guitars, the neck is very Gibson like, it has the Gibson scale length 24 3/4 inches and a relatively slim C shape neck, completely different to the wide shallow neck that you would find on most Ibanez guitars, I love it 🙃
Needless to say what a great band Epica is. About Joost van den Broeck , he is producer ,composer ,arranger and mixer for many metal bands ,like Epica ,Powerwolf ,Blind Guardian and many more .He was a member of After Forever ,the band Floor Jansen sang in . He is the right hand of Arjen Lucassen (CO producer of Ayreon concerts ) and you will have seen him there too . He is the guy on the keyboards .
One of their feel good songs 😄 Always lifts my spirit! Another upbeat one is : Beyond the Matrix Some super ballads to check out : Tides of Times; Rivers (ft Apocalyptica or the à capella version); Once upon a Nightmare On a side note : you may want to take a look at MaYaN (side project [bit heavier] of a number of Epica members) song Rebirth from Despair
Isaac plays a Black GIBSON Les Paul 7 string guitar. His other one is also Gibson Les Paul 7string guitar (His main guitar) Mark Jansen plays an IBANEZ RGA7 and S7. Rob Van Der Loo plays a lot of different Basguitars: Dingwall D-Roc Hellboy; Conklin 7string; conklin Rob van der Loo 9string;Warwick custom 6string fretless; Grand Stick (Purpleheart); Lindert guitar-bass; MusicMan Bongo 5string
This is my favourite Epica song, and very lucky to get to see them live next month (in Amsterdam) with live orchestra and choir! … btw my fav Dutch singer is Anneke van Giersbergen, different, but amazing voice. Suggestion for you … Devin Townsend (with Anneke) Awake live . Now I am off to listen to your tunes ❤ … if you ever make it to Scotland, I will be there
also anneke sang a song with floor and marcela bovio at an ayreon concert called valley of the queens. its an amazing ballad th-cam.com/video/TbebO5BZi-I/w-d-xo.html
Here are all six Epica members for you, the first 3 are origina, the other 3 joined over time, but the lineup hasn't changed since 2012
Simone Simons - lead soprano
Mark Jansen (band founder) - rhythm guitar, growls
Coen Janssen (co-founder) - keyboards, piano, also responsible for orchestral and choir arrangements
Isaac Delahaye - lead guitar, sometimes additional growls in live performances
Rob van der Loo - bass
Arien van Weesenbeek - drums
People only talked about Mark, but this song was mainly written by drummer Arien. In Epica it's not all about one man, other members write music too. It's just that Mark is the mastermind, but some songs are mainly written by drummer, some by bassist, etc., with some additional contributions from the rest of the band. Lyrics are only written by Mark and/or Simone.
And Rob certainly contributed with some great tracks.
7:50 absolutely love this breakdown
Epica - ascension dream state Armageddon (lyric video with footage from the live show) it will be heavy and atmospheric and epic. Black metal breakdown awaits you 😉
Another great short Epica song from the Pandemic times. A studio live for their Stream event.
Epica - Victims of contingency (Omega Alive)
Mark (guitar /harsh vocals) does play Ibanez, he wrote the lyrics for this, music by Arien (drums).
You've see Sir Joost van den Broek, he is the guy playing the keys and piano in the Ayreon videos you've seen, he's produced the last 3 EPICA albums, this album "The Quantum Enigma" being the first of those.
Another from this album is "Unchain Utopia", check out the version from the 2021 Omega Alive virtual concert.
Also you have seen Sharon Den Adel in her band Within Temptation.
Isaac, the guitarist on the right, used to play an Ibanez Darkstone with a headstock which is not generally associated with Ibanez guitars. He still used it in some music videos in 2016, but then he fully switched to using two 7-string Les Pauls for all of his performances. You have mostly reacted to Epica´s longer tracks so far.
I have a Darkstone (6 string), it's surprisingly different to most other Ibanez guitars, the neck is very Gibson like, it has the Gibson scale length 24 3/4 inches and a relatively slim C shape neck, completely different to the wide shallow neck that you would find on most Ibanez guitars, I love it 🙃
Thanks for your reaction, I really enjoyed it.
Needless to say what a great band Epica is. About Joost van den Broeck , he is producer ,composer ,arranger and mixer for many metal bands ,like Epica ,Powerwolf ,Blind Guardian and many more .He was a member of After Forever ,the band Floor Jansen sang in . He is the right hand of Arjen Lucassen (CO producer of Ayreon concerts ) and you will have seen him there too . He is the guy on the keyboards .
One of their feel good songs 😄 Always lifts my spirit! Another upbeat one is : Beyond the Matrix
Some super ballads to check out : Tides of Times; Rivers (ft Apocalyptica or the à capella version); Once upon a Nightmare
On a side note : you may want to take a look at MaYaN (side project [bit heavier] of a number of Epica members) song Rebirth from Despair
❤🔥Epica - Requiem for the Indifferent
Epica rocks🤘🔥🤘
Not Dutch but my father was.😏
🥰🥰Big hugs from a Canadian Dear🇨🇦
Isaac plays a Black GIBSON Les Paul 7 string guitar. His other one is also Gibson Les Paul 7string guitar (His main guitar)
Mark Jansen plays an IBANEZ RGA7 and S7.
Rob Van Der Loo plays a lot of different Basguitars: Dingwall D-Roc Hellboy; Conklin 7string; conklin Rob van der Loo 9string;Warwick custom 6string fretless; Grand Stick (Purpleheart); Lindert guitar-bass; MusicMan Bongo 5string
Next Epica song - Ascension dream state armageddon 🤘
Yes please. 🔥 absolutely explosive song. for me it's probably the best of the group at the moment
Both guitar players are playing 7 string, Mark his Ibanez and Isaac his 7 string Gibson Les Paul (yes there was a very limited run of them)
GUYS EPICA HAS MANY MORE SONGS LIKE THIS IT TAKES TIME TO GET HOOKED SO GO FISHING 🎣
dont forget the lead singer from within temptation !!! best duet ever.... with the other dutch woman :)
This is my favourite Epica song, and very lucky to get to see them live next month (in Amsterdam) with live orchestra and choir! … btw my fav Dutch singer is Anneke van Giersbergen, different, but amazing voice. Suggestion for you … Devin Townsend (with Anneke) Awake live . Now I am off to listen to your tunes ❤ … if you ever make it to Scotland, I will be there
I will be there too. Only first night.
Great reaction. Your new subscriber wintersun Alex ❄️🤘👍
hey chris hey sam 🐕
also anneke sang a song with floor and marcela bovio at an ayreon concert called valley of the queens. its an amazing ballad th-cam.com/video/TbebO5BZi-I/w-d-xo.html
Fany that you say sir Joost is knighted bij ore King
Can you guys please react to Ring X Ring by Billlie. The whole song has a Tritons that constantly plays in the background and it’s so good.
No mate, you're not Dutch. You're American with Dutch heritage.
Sharon den adel is within temptation's singer.
You guys are amazing. I would love to watch your reaction to Pareidolia by Elena Siegman.
Reaction ateez halazia💥