Ariën Van Weesenbeek

Ariën van Weesenbeek (born May 17, 1980) is the drummer for the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. Ariën started as a 3 year old smashing furniture with spoons and forks before discovering his dad's drum kit. Inspired by bands like Cream, Ariën took drum classes. He later joined a marching band and at the age of 15 started a band, Pandaemonium. Other bands he joined are Downslide & Conspiracy. Ariën 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 December 3, 2007, Weesenbeek became a full-time member of Epica, taking the place of session drummer Koen Herfst.