Mayan (stylized as MaYaN) is a Dutch symphonic death metal band founded by vocalist Mark Jansen, guitarist Frank Schiphorst, and keyboardist Jack Driessen.[1] The band features many different vocalists (either full-time members or guests) in a mix of clean vocals, growled vocals, and screams, supported by an instrumentation combining both heavy metal and symphonic metal elements.

Created in 2010, the band has released three studio albums to date, Quarterpast in 2011, Antagonise in 2014 and Dhyana in 2018. The name was chosen by Jansen out of his fascination for the ancient Maya civilization.[1] Lyrical themes include religion, politics, and world events, as well as philosophy, meditation, existence, and inner struggles.

Contents 1 History 2 Line-up 2.1 Timeline 3 Discography 3.1 Studio albums 3.2 Singles & EP's 4 References 5 External links History

On 6 September 2013, Nuclear Blast released a press statement that confirmed that Laura Macrì and Henning Basse, who were guest and tour members for the first album, have become full-time members.[2]

In October 2013, Isaac Delahaye left Mayan to focus on other projects.[3]

On 16 December, the band announced Merel Bechtold (Purest of Pain) as Delahaye's successor for the upcoming two release shows of new album in late January 2014.[4] After these shows, she was made a permanent member.

In 2015, Rob van der Loo left the band to focus on Epica and an upcoming new project. Roel Käller took his place as the bassist. Next to that, George Oosthoek (ex-Orphanage) joined the band as growling vocalist. On 21 June 2017, it was announced that Marcela Bovio, former singer of Stream of Passion and a regular collaborator of the band since 2013, was now a full-time member.[5][6][7]

Vocalist Henning Basse departed the band on July 31st, 2018, citing scheduling conflicts, while remaining a recurring guest.[8]

Line-up Current members Mark Jansen - growled and screamed vocals (2010–present) Frank Schiphorst - guitars (2010–present) Jack Driessen - keyboards, screamed vocals (2010–present) Ariën van Weesenbeek - drums, growled vocals (2010–present) Laura Macrì - clean vocals (2013–present; session: 2011–2013) Merel Bechtold - guitars (2013–present) George Oosthoek - growled vocals (2016–present) Roel Käller - fretless bass (2016–present) Marcela Bovio - clean vocals (2017–present; session: 2013-2017) Former members Sander Gommans - guitars (2010) Jeroen Paul Thesseling - fretless bass (2010-2011) Isaac Delahaye – guitars (2010-2013) Rob van der Loo – fretted bass (2011–2015) Session members Floor Jansen - clean vocals (2011-2014) Simone Simons - clean vocals (2011) Henning Basse - clean vocals (2011–2013, 2018-present); full time member: 2013–2018) Touring members Arjan Rijnen - guitars (2018-current) Adam Denlinger - clean vocals (2018-current) Timeline Discography Studio albums Quarterpast (2011) Antagonise (2014) Dhyana (2018) Singles & EP's The Rhythm of Freedom (single, 2018) Undercurrent (EP, 2018) Metal Night at the Opera (EP, 2018) References ^ a b Eck, Markus (2011). "Mayan – Enttarnung konspirativer Verbrechen". Sonic Seducer (in German). No. 6. Thomas Vogel Media. ^ "MAYAN – have entered the studio again!". ^ "EPICA Guitarist ISAAC DELAHAYE Quits MAYAN". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 14 October 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2018. ^ MaYaN (16 December 2013), MaYaN - Announcement Merel Bechtold (OFFICIAL), retrieved 23 March 2018 ^ "MAYAN: New Album Title, Release Date Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2018. ^ "Marcela Bovio full-time MaYaN member!". MaYaN's official website. Retrieved 23 September 2017. ^ "I've joined MaYaN!". TeamRock. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2017. ^ "MaYaN". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 31 July 2018. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Epica.