The Alchemy Project

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The music of Epica is "epic, grand and majestic" and some of them is "more subdued and introspective." [96] The band is also known to have progressive tendencies. [104] A gothic atmosphere and sentimentality is also present in their music. [90] [96] EPICA: 'Never Enough' Video Available". www.blabbermouth.net. 4 August 2007 . Retrieved 2014-07-14. EPICA: 'Unleashed' Video Released". www.blabbermouth.net. 25 September 2009 . Retrieved 2014-07-14. On September 1, 2017, the band released their first EP The Solace System during the second North American leg of the tour. The EP features 6 songs that were planned and recorded but never included in The Holographic Principle. [63] a b c d "Epica - The Quantum Enigma - Chronique - La Grosse Radio Metal - Ecouter du Metal - Webzine Metal". Lagrosseradio.com. 28 April 2014 . Retrieved 21 March 2020.

The Miner [feat. Asim Searah (DAMNATION PLAN),Niilo Sevänen (INSOMNIUM),Roel Van Helden (POWERWOLF)] On May 31, 2016 Epica confirmed [60] the title of the band's new album: The Holographic Principle, that was released on September 30, 2016. In an interview with Spark TV the band's singer Simone Simons discussed the complex nature of the album, explaining that the band used more "real, live instruments" than in previous albums and that this album is "one of [the band's] most ambitious offerings to date". [61] The band announced previously that the album would be released as part of their performance at the second edition of Epic Metal Fest, [62] but later revised this, stating it would be released a day earlier. [19]

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After that, a calmer composition is necessary. What Epica present is the epic ‘The Miner’, a seven-minute song that sees Asim Searah (Damnation Plan), Niilo Sevänen (Insomnium) and Roel van Helden (Powerwolf) bring their considerable talent to a stunning piece that concludes the EP in fine style. EPICA Releases Official Visualizer For New Single 'Rivers' ". Blabbermouth. 22 January 2021 . Retrieved 22 January 2021. Their former guitarist Ad Sluijter having described the band as "a bridge between power metal and gothic metal." [99] Vocalist Simone Simons has expressed a preference for the group to be described as symphonic metal [100] though the founder of the group Mark Jansen notes that they do not mind being called gothic metal. [101] Mark Jansen having described the band also as "symphonic death metal" and a bridge between death metal and symphonic metal. [102] [103] Dutch veterans of symphonic metal, Epica, recently celebrated their twentieth anniversary with a sold-out show and livestream event at 013 in Tilburg, the location of their first ever performance. Since 2002, the band has released eight albums and toured all over the world. Friday, November 11, they will release one of their most unique creations to date, The Alchemy Project. The album features some of the most impressive songs yet from Epica’s current lineup of Simone Simons (clean vocals), Mark Jansen (harsh vocals, rhythm guitars), Coen Janssen (synth, piano), Arien Van Weesenbeek (drums), Isaac Delahaye (lead, rhythm, acoustic guitars), and Rob Van Der Loo (bass). The Alchemy Project was co-written and performed with diverse guests spanning from extreme metal performers like Fleshgod Apocalypse, Niilo Sevänen (Insomnium) and Björn ‘Speed’ Strid (Soilwork) to melodic masters like Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), keyboard legend Phil Lanzon (Uriah Heep), and Roel van Helden (Powerwolf). The result is a seven song EP that is creative and dramatic, as well as ambitious in scope. Epica could record an album of Karol G covers and no one would bat an eye. So the fact that the band is collaborating with musicians from Shining, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Soilwork, Aborted, Insomnium, Uriah Heep, Seventh Wonder, Myrkur, Powerwolf, and God Dethroned should surprise no one. That it makes it sound so effortlessly Epica-like, though — well, that’s something different.

The band announced on July 17, 2019 that a Gold Edition of their album Design Your Universe would come out on 4 October 2019 in support of its tenth anniversary, along with a tour. [66] [67] Omega and The Alchemy Project (2020–present) [ edit ] Simone Simons performing with Epica in 2023Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA will release "The Alchemy Project" on November 11 through Atomic Fire Records. EPICA's New Album Will Likely Be Delayed By Coronavirus Pandemic". Blabbermouth. 30 March 2020 . Retrieved 17 May 2020. See Epica's Lavish Video for New Song "Abyss of Time" ". Revolver Magazine. 9 October 2020 . Retrieved 9 October 2020. Musical style [ edit ] The contrast between Simone Simons' operatic vocals and Mark Jansen's death grunts is a feature of Epica's music. The seven songs on "The Alchemy Project" were co-written and performed with the following renowned guest musicians:

EPICA's New Album Is 'Recorded, Mixed And Mastered' ". Blabbermouth.net. 2 September 2020 . Retrieved 13 December 2020. Zed, Natalie. "Epica – Requiem for the Indifferent review". Heavy Metal. About.com . Retrieved 5 October 2012. Epica weren’t joking around when it came to celebrating their twentieth anniversary. In this year alone, they’ve released remastered versions of two hard-to-find live albums from their earliest of days ( We Will Take You With Us and Live at Paradiso), they completed a world tour, and they delivered an excellent livestream of their sold-out twentieth anniversary show featuring opening band Sahara Dust (which is really just Epica under their original name playing some old classics). As 2022 ends, it seems Epica aren’t finished with what has certainly been a flurry of activity. Epica’s final offering of the year comes in the form of the The Alchemy Project, and it's not just some half-baked EP. EPICA Announces 'Omega Alive' Global Streaming Event". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 29 April 2021 . Retrieved 17 May 2021.

The Miner feat. Asim Searah (Damnation Plan), Niilo Sevänen (Insomnium) & Roel van Helden (Powerwolf) EPICA Releases Music Video For New Single 'Freedom - The Wolves Within' ". Blabbermouth. 27 November 2020 . Retrieved 27 November 2020. SCHWEIZER HITPARADE - MUSIK-DVD TOP 10 24.11.2013". hitparade.ch. Archived from the original on 2014-07-19 . Retrieved 2014-07-14. a b c "Epica The Divine Conspiracy Review and Interview at Musical Discoveries". Musicaldiscoveries.com . Retrieved 14 January 2023. EPICA - EDGE OF THE BLADE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)' ". youtube.com (EPICA channel) . Retrieved 2017-07-21.