The 2023 live EP Live at the AFAS Live was recorded in Amsterdam on January 27, 2023. It features the current long-standing lineup of Epica:
Simone Simons: Lead vocals
data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Mark Jansen: Rhythm guitar and harsh vocals
Isaac Delahaye: Lead guitar and backing vocals
Coen Janssen: Keyboards, synthesizers, and piano
Rob van der Loo: Bass guitar
Ariën van Weesenbeek: Drums and additional harsh vocals
Special Guest Performers
The recording features a notable collaboration on the track "Rivers":
Apocalyptica: Provided cello accompaniment
Note on "The Symphonic Synergy": Epica returned to the AFAS Live in September 2024 for two special "Symphonic Synergy" shows. While these are separate from the 2023 EP, they featured the same core band members plus guests such as Charlotte Wessels, Myrkur, and Marcela Bovio.
