Mark Jansen's pre-Epica band After Forever is making a return for a couple of special 25th-anniversary concerts on October 2025, at the iconic 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands.
The announcement for the first show received such a response – selling out very fast – that the band decided to add a second show, which sold out in five minutes, propelling the decision to move it to the venue's main hall, making some extra tickets available.
Earlier this week, Jansen took to social media to share the news, saying, "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 honor 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"
