EPIC MIND

Epic Mind biography
Epic Mind was formed in 2008 by Raoul Van Oosten (guitars) and Nathaniël SONNEVELD (bass) after terminating the band SERENDIPITY, with Folkert VAN BLOM (drums) and Leon VONK (vocals) joining in 2009 and 2012, respectively. The band focused on playing live and, in 2014, reached the semi-finals of the Metal Battle. At that time focus was shifted towards writing songs, and the recording process for the debut album was started early 2015. During the final stages of recording, in 2016, co-founder Nathaniël Sonneveld passed the torch as a bass player to Jari STOPPELENBURG. Over the years the music had changed from mainstream rockish music to distinguishable progressive metal and, because no suitable members to take up vocals and keyboards had been found until this point, the decision was made to continue as a power trio.

"Through the labyrinth", the full-length debut album of the Dutch progressive metal band Epic Mind is out now. With 8 hard-hitting songs including a 20-minute epos, Epic Mind successfully delivers the full progressive metal-package: heavy guitar riffs, catchy bass lines, thumping drum patterns, versatile vocals and a touch of keyboards. The songs vary from delicate to intense, with technical and mind-blowing riffs along the way. A must-hear for fans of bands like DREAM THEATER, THRESHOLD, AYERON and PAIN OF SALVATION.