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title: "Ad Sluijter"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/ad-sluijter"
genre: "More Metal"
country: "Netherlands"
formed: 1981
---

# Ad Sluijter

**Ad Sluijter** is a more metal band, from Netherlands, active 1981 to present.

Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen after his departure from After Forever. Originally formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic influences, Epica later incorporated strong death metal elements into their sound. Starting with their third album, progressive metal influences also became evident. Additionally, the band often incorporates thrash metal and groove metal riffs, black metal elements, power metal sections, and influences from Arabic music. Some songs also incorporate electronic elements, djent transitions, and folk metal melodies inspired by Middle Eastern, Chinese, and Celtic traditions.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epica_(band)

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Ad Sluijter |
| Genre | More Metal |
| Parent genre | Metal |
| Origin | Goes, Netherlands |
| Formed | 1981 |
| Releases in catalog | 0 |

## Genres

[More Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/other-metal)

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## Official and external links

- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Ad_Sluijter/2902

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/ad-sluijter](https://themetalnet.com/band/ad-sluijter). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt