Interview with Mark Jansen ,vocal & Yves Huts Bass player from Epica

JZ: Epica is so popular in the middle east can you tell us why you use an oriental instrument in your songs ?

Mark Jansen: We just want to give our music a new touch and to make something deferent and I think oriental music is great and very old …

JZ: Have you ever played in an Arabic country before ?

Mark Jansen: We had a show in Tunisia few years ago , it was so great being there

JZ: How does it feel for Epica to have a show in Dubai ?

Mark Jansen: That will be cool , we wish to play over there , I think it will be fun ….

JZ: What is the latest news from Epica?

Mark Jansen: We are working now on our new album and hopefully it will be ready the end of this year ….

Intrviewer: Fawaz Kanaan form JorZine.com