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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)."

Pierre a écrit : ↑

05 févr. 2009, 18:00

Bah dans deux ans, ils sortiront l'album de la reformation

Il aura tout de même fallu attendre plus de 15 ans , 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.

Dear After Forever fans,
2025 marks a monumental milestone: 25 years since After Forever left a timeless footprint on the world of symphonic metal with their debut album ‘Prison of Desire’.
Its 2001 successor, ‘Decipher’, pushed their music even further, fusing progressive elements with a heavier sound that helped shape the symphonic metal of today. These two releases marked the start of a wonderful journey - one that took the band to international stages and into the hearts of fans all over the world.
After five successful albums, the sextet’s journey came to an end in 2009. Despite that, their music has lived on, continuing to inspire the next generations of musicians and fans alike. With a loyal following, still passionate about the band’s musical legacy, the time has come to bring back to life - and to the stage - the music from these two records that started it all.
Even though After Forever is a closed chapter for the group’s original singer, Floor Jansen, members of the original lineup - Mark Jansen, Sander Gommans, Luuk van Gerven and André Borgman - have joined forces with vocalist Angel Wolf-Black (SheWolf), guitarist Bas Maas (After Forever/ Doro), and keyboardist Jeffrey Revet (Stream of Passion) to honour and celebrate the band’s cherished music and its lasting impact, in an unforgettable live experience.
Join us as we revisit old hits, revive the energy, and celebrate the legacy of After Forever!
Feel free to let us know which songs you’d like to hear

Mais naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan !!!
La FO-LIE ! Putain avec Mark Jansen et tout con...

Dommage, sans Floor Jansen. J'espère qu'il y aura une tournée en plus de ce concert !