Artist: MAYAN [EPICA]
Album: DHYANA VINYL (2LP BLACK)

Release date: 2018
EAN/UPS: 727361438814
Media type: LP

“MAYAN introduces a new level of bombast in symphonic death metal!”
METALFAN (NL), Tonnie Westerbeke

“Amazing and breathtaking album - heavy but also full of a light that goes straight to the heart.”
MYROCK (F), Laura Minichino


MaYaN was conceived in early 2010 by versatile musician and EPICA mastermind Mark Jansen and old friend, ex-AFTER FOREVER keyboardist Jack Driessen with the aim to write an album in the style they always really wanted. Mark asked guitarist Frank Schiphorst (SYMMETRY, CHRISTMAS METAL SYMPHONY) to join the fold. Frank has undoubtedly brought a broad range of experience and skills aboard, and when put together with Mark and Jack, an undeniable chemistry takes place producing songs in no time.

Evolving from a project to a real band, MaYaN needed the perfect musicians to help achieve this, and as a logical result EPICA drummer Ariën van Weesenbeek and guitarist Isaac Delahaye joined. Soon guest vocalists Henning Basse (currently FIREWIND), Laura Macrì, Simone Simons (EPICA) and Floor Jansen (currently NIGHTWISH) also became a part of the adventure. Not long later, they were followed by bassist Rob van der Loo (ex-DELAIN).

MaYaN chose The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra to partner with in recording »Dhyana«. This world-renowned symphonic orchestra was founded over 60 years ago and is one of the most respected and recorded orchestras globally. They are known for their work in cinematic features such as the Star Wars saga, Hannibal (2001), and Arrival (2016). They are also known for recording the orchestral parts of DIMMU BORGIR’s album »Death Cult Armageddon«. The orchestra recordings took place in June 2018, and both MaYaN’s 3rd full-length release ‘Dhyana’ and EP ‘Undercurrent’ will see the light of day in September 2018!

Having mostly touring musicians in the band, MaYaN sometimes needs to rotate musicians to be able to continue playing live shows whilst delivering the highest quality on stage. Thus another new member was added to strengthen the tribe: renowned grunter George Oosthoek (ORPHANAGE)! Next to that, backup guitarists for Merel have been found in Arjan Rijnen (REVAMP) and Jord Otto (VUUR, MY PROPANE), who have both already proven their worth live. Los Angeles based vocalist Adam Denlinger takes care of all clean male vocals during Henning’s absence. Adam made his impressive live debut with MaYaN at Graspop Metal Meeting 2017. Marcela had already become part of the family, joining MaYaN for most live shows over the past few years, having now joined as a fully contributing member. MaYaN nowadays is seen as a multi-functional metal dream team featuring the best possible musicians, not to be held back!


2LP (33 RPM):

Side A
01. The Rhythm Of Freedom
02. Tornado Of Thoughts - I Don’t Think Therefore I Am -
03. Saints Don’t Die

Side B
01. Dhyana
02. Rebirth From Despair
03. The Power Process

Side C
01. The Illusory Self
02. Satori
03. Maya - The Veil Of Delusion -

Side D
01. The Flaming Rage Of God
02. Set Me Free

LINE-UP:

Mark Jansen, George Oosthoek | grunts
Henning Basse, Adam Denlinger | clean male vocals
Laura Macrì, Marcela Bovio | clean female vocals
Jack Driessen | keyboards
Frank Schiphorst, Merel Bechtold, Arjan Rijnen, Jord Otto | guitars

Roel Käller | Bass
Ariën van Weesenbeek | drums