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Les commentaires de Mark Jansen sur le split d'After Forever:EPICA mainman/guitarist Mark Jansen recently spoke to Roadie Crew's Thiago Sarkis about the breakup of his former band AFTER FOREVER. Mark was a founding member of AFTER FOREVER and the main songwriter on the band's first two releases, "Prison Of Desire" and "Decipher".
"When I heard about the news, I was sad as well," he revealed. "It's also my baby. I founded the band with Sander Gommans [guitar] and as long as they were doing well, it made me proud too. AFTER FOREVER still has a very special place in my heart. I will never forget all those great years and great memories."
The guitarist believes that AFTER FOREVER's music leaves "a permanent mark on the music scene." "I'm pretty sure the band won't be forgotten," he said. "I noticed many bands already cover AFTER FOREVER songs, which gives me a good feeling."
Remembering his days with the band, he told the Brazilian writer that "I learned a lot in my seven years in AFTER FOREVER. In the beginning, I did bookings, tour management, drove the band bus, loaded in and out all myself. I'm a workaholic and this is the only way to make a band successful. But, of course, the biggest factor was the amazing talent of Floor [Jansen, vocals] in combination with powerful riffs and catchy melodies."
The EPICA mastermind remains hopeful that AFTER FOREVER is not completely gone. "Deep inside I have the feeling that this won't be the total end," he said. "I think there will be a reunion in about some years from now. Mark my words (smiles)."
, mais le groupe se reforme, évidemment sans Floor, mais avec tous les anciens membres (dont Mark Jansen) pour fêter les 25 ans de leur premier album, pour un concert (pour l'instant) l'an prochain.
