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melodies derived from Middle
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elements in the band's next album, while
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In a 2007 interview, Jansen described his departure from After
Forever as coming as a shock to him at the time, with the news of his dismissal being delivered to him by fellow band members shortly before a band rehearsal. At the time of his dismissal, the band were preparing to participate in a
441:. Jansen first met Simons in the chatroom on After Forever's website, when he was searching for a singer for a side project, with the then-16 year old Simons making a positive impression after singing to him over the phone during their first telephone conversation.
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in 2003, who was Jansen's girlfriend at the time. The band's line-up was completed by guitarist Ad
Sluijter, drummer Jeroen Simons, bassist Yves Huts, and keyboard player Coen Janssen. The name was later changed to Epica, inspired by
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Forever in 2002 as a result of creative differences with the rest of the band. Prior to his departure, he had intended to further explore complex interactions between classical instruments, choruses in Latin and
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spiritual, moral, scientific, environmental, socio-political, global and topical and personal themes, and the band is also known for their wide use of orchestra and opera choirs.
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influences have also become evident. In addition, the band often uses
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moments and references to Arabic music. Some songs also have
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