Epica
Formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic tendencies, later Epica have incorporated into their sound strong death metal influences. Starting from the third album, even progressive metal attitudes have become evident. In addition, the band often uses thrash metal and groove metal riffs, black metal passages (mostly in the drum technique), power metal moments and references to Arabic music. Some songs also have electronic shades, dent transitions and folk metal melodies derived from middle eastern, Chinese and Celtic traditions.
Epica is also known for the attention to the vocal lines that, in contrast to the heavy context, weave very catchy, easy to hold, sophisticated and emotional melodies. In the band's sound the use of female vocals and male growls, performed by Simone Simons and Mark Jansen respectively, is fundamental. They primarily write their own lyrics, which often deal with philosophical, psychological, spiritual, moral, scientific, environmental, socio-political, global and topical and personal themes. Epica is also known for their wide use of orchestra and opera choirs.
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Epica – Live At Paradiso 4K
Initially recorded in 2006 at the beautiful Paradiso venue in Amsterdam, the performance has become shrouded in legend; often scheduled for release, it somehow never saw the light of day – until now!
After being hidden away in a dark drawer for more than 16 years, ‘LIVE AT PARADISO’ is finally ...
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OMEGA ALIVE
The worldwide streaming event brought to life by 75 artists and crew members, a show that became the biggest concert event in the band's 19-year-long history.
Originating out of the necessity to perform for their fans during the pandemic lockdown, Epica spent half a year tirelessly working on th...
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Retrospect 10th Anniversary - Part 1
The show was filmed with 10 high-definition cameras and is edited, mixed and mastered by Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES) at Split Second Sounds.
»Retrospect« was captured in March 2013 during the band’s very special sold-out tenth anniversary performance in front of thousands of ecstatic fans at Klokg...
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Retrospect 10th Anniversary - Part 2
The show was filmed with 10 high-definition cameras and is edited, mixed and mastered by Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES) at Split Second Sounds.
»Retrospect« was captured in March 2013 during the band’s very special sold-out tenth anniversary performance in front of thousands of ecstatic fans at Klokg...
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In Retrospect With Epica
In depth interviews with all members of the band.
