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Mark Jansen
Mark Jansen playing at the Hellfest, France, in 2007.
Mark Jansen playing at the Hellfest, France, in 2007.
Background information
Born (1978-12-15) 15 December 1978 (age 45)
GenresSymphonic metal, progressive metal, death metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, keyboards
LabelsNuclear Blast

Mark Jansen, (born 15 December 1978 in Reuver, Netherlands), is a Dutch heavy metal musician.

Career

After Forever (1995–2002)

As guitarist, Jansen founded After Forever with Sander Gommans, and was one of the main songwriters since their debut album Prison of Desire. He left After Forever in 2002, and after his departure the band took a new musical direction.

Epica (2002–present)

Jansen started a new symphonic metal band called Sahara Dust, which was later renamed Epica. His girlfriend at the time, Simone Simons, joined the band in 2003. In both After Forever and Epica, he has performed growled vocals, complementing the vocals of, respectively, Floor Jansen and Simone Simons.

MaYaN

In 2010, Jansen announced that he has formed another band called MaYaN. Unlike his other bands, Jansen sings but does not play guitar. The band released their debut album Quarterpast in spring 2011.

Private Life

Jansen has a master's degree in psychology.[1][2]

Discography

After Forever

Albums

Singles

Epica

Albums

Singles

DVDs

Other releases

MaYan

Studio albums

Guest appearances

Notes and references

  1. ^ "Facebook page". Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  2. ^ "An Interview with Epica's Mark Jansen". Metal Underground. June 16, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2015.

Interviews

New title Vocalist for After Forever
Guitarist for After Forever

1995–2002
Succeeded by
Vocalist for Epica
Guitarist for Epica

since 2003
Incumbent
Vocalist for MaYaN
since 2010
Incumbent