Ariën van Weesenbeek (born 17 May 1980) is a Dutch drummer who plays for the symphonic metal band Epica and the symphonic death metal band MaYaN, both created and led by guitarist Mark Jansen.

Ariën van Weesenbeek
Background information
Born (1980-05-17) 17 May 1980 (age 43)
Waalwijk, Netherlands
OriginNetherlands
GenresDeath metal, symphonic metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Drums, vocals, percussion, keyboards
Years active1995–present
Websitewww.arienvanweesenbeek.com

Van Weesenbeek started as a 3-year-old smashing furniture with spoons and forks before discovering his dad's drum kit. Inspired by bands like Cream, he then took drum classes. He later joined a marching band and at the age of 15 started a band, Pandaemonium, and joined others such as Downslide & Conspiracy. He studied at the Conservatorium of Rotterdam where he met Isaac Delahaye who also joined God Dethroned.

Van Weesenbeek joined God Dethroned in 2003. In 2007 he recorded the drumming parts for the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica's album The Divine Conspiracy. On 3 December 2007 Weesenbeek became a full-time member of Epica, taking the place of session drummer Koen Herfst.

Van Weesenbeek possesses a Bachelor of Music.[1]

Discography edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Members". Epica. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
Preceded by Drummer for God Dethroned
2001–2008
Succeeded by
New title Drummer for HDK
since 2005
Incumbent
Preceded by Drummer for Epica
since 2006
New title Drummer for MaYaN
since 2010