After Forever

After Forever was a Dutch symphonic metal band with strong progressive metal influences. Originally formed as a death metal band in 1995 by Mark Jansen and Sander Gommans under the name Apocalypse, they later shifted their sound towards symphonic metal with the introduction of Floor Jansen to the band. The band's signature sound relied heavily on the combination of Floor Jansen's soprano vocals and death growls, often provided by Mark Jansen and Sander Gommans. After Forever also commonly incorporated symphonic elements into their studio albums, being known for their contributions to the symphonic metal genre alongside Nightwish, Within Temptation, and Epica.