Here is a special and mysterious new project featuring Arjen Lucassen, Anneke Van Giersbergen, Floor Jansen, Simone Simons, among others. Countermove is the name of the project and the first trailer has been released through their Facebook page. The only thing we know so far is that it is for a good cause. So, maybe a single for charity? More info should be released soon.

The Countermove Foundation was born in 2014 as an initiative of professional musicians from The Netherlands. The foundation aims to promote music, culture and collaboration between artists in support of charity organizations.

The project Countermove will feature an astonishing guest list:

Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon)

Anneke Van Giersbergen (ex-The Gathering, solo)

Floor Jansen (Nightwish, ReVamp, ex-After Forever)

Simone Simons (Epica)

Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation)

Charlotte Wessels (Delain)

Marcela Bovio (Stream Of Passion)

Daniël de Jongh (Textures)

Jochem Jonkman (Vanderbuys)

Mark Jansen (Epica)

Valerio Recenti (My Propane)

Dianne van Giersbergen (Xandria)

Manda Ophuis (Nemesea)

George Oosthoek (ex-Orphanage)

Caroline Westendorp (The Charm The Fury)

Epic Rock Choir - The Theatre Equation

You can watch the trailer here.

Countermove Recording Sessions: Manda Ophuis of Nemesea in the studio.

Source:

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