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	Epica - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band which puts emphasis on the use of operatic elements, also employing death grunts and song passages in the Latin language.
		Epica then assembled a choir — made up of six men and six women — and a strings orchestra — three violins, two violas, two cellos and a double bass — to play along with them.
		Epica's third album — The Score ~ An Epic Journey — was released in September 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Epica (457 words)

	.: Metal Storm - Epica - Consign To Oblivion - review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In fact, before the band name was changed to Epica, Mark Jansen’s project was called Sahara Dust, which gives away quite a lot about the personality of this still young man. He loves to travel a lot and all the influences that he encounters somehow find their way into his music.
		On that album, I found the grunts to be quite annoying after a while, but I never got that feeling on ‘Consign to Oblivion.” Overall, this song is very powerful, and it basically shows us exactly what Epica stands for as a band.
		The album mixes wonderful orchestral parts with harder sounds in a perfect sequence that, in conjunction with elaborated lyrics, results in a perfectly organised trip on a set of concepts that invites to reflection.
	metalstorm.ee /bands/review.php?id=3649&band_id=epica&... (3169 words)

	Epica: album reviews and ratings
		Epica is a band that is fond of contrasts.
		Epica should never rush their sound, but 'Consign To Oblivion' does unfortunately feel a little bit strained, and the result isn’t quite as satisfying as before.
		Nevertheless, Epica have far from lost their magic touch and 'Consign To Oblivion' is nothing like a bad album.
	www.musicfolio.com /modernrock/epica.html (880 words)

	Get Ready to ROCK! Review of CD album by Dutch Gothic metal band Epica called We Will Take You With Us
		Epica’s debut album ‘The Phantom Agony’ was released in June 2003 and its entry in the Dutch charts quickly established the band as one of the rising stars of the Dutch metal scene.
		Largely as a result of their quick success, the band were invited to perform a partly acoustic session for the ‘2 meter sessies’, a music program on RTL Nederland, which has hosted sessions by numerous bands over the years including names as big as Radiohead and The Counting Crows.
		In one sense it is a live album, but it is a live album performed in a studio and without an audience.
	www.getreadytorock.com /reviews/epica.htm (588 words)

	KAMELOT Epica reviews and MP3
		While this may not define your own personal vision of a concept album, this is what it is to the group in their own words and I would venture to guess many of their listeners.
		Epica is Kamelot's most mature album, with a strong combination of power, agression and melody.
		There are the typical Kamelot songs on this album with the orchestrations of Miro giving a certain depth to their power metal, with the wonderful and inspired choruses, all performed by Roy Khan.
	www.progarchives.com /Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=7014 (2993 words)

	Metal-Rules.com
		EPICA is an album that shares common ground with these, but they have taken things further with a feel from both the music and lyrics that tops what they’ve done in the past.
		When I first heard the album I was taken a bit by surprise with the journey that the music takes you on.
		There are other guests on the album like the voice of Ian Parry (Elegy) appears in the interlude 'Dawn', and classical singer Mari (Titania) performs the female lead on Helena's Theme as well as several parts throughout the album.
	www.metal-rules.com /review/viewreview.php?band=Kamelot&album=Epica (708 words)

	PROGRESSIVEWORLD.NET: REVIEWS BY MARCEL HASTER
		Even Epica have heroes in music, given the fact the band owes their name to the title of a Kamelot album.
		Epica just is a band that from the start met with the greats in the "female fronted Gothic Metal" and here this is confirmed once again.
		Note: the album will be available in several formats and if you have the right equipment, the SACD is highly recommended, as you get to hear the album in a 5.1 mix.
	www.progressiveworld.net /epica2.html (735 words)

	Kamelot - Epica \| sputnikmusic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Epica to date is probably Kamelot’s best work, containing it’s share of hard hitting Power Metal music with awesome ballads and well profound lyrics.
		Epica begins with 1:07 second long Prologue which grows into the next track, Center Of The Universe, through strange samples and static that give off a very fairy-like feel to it.
		The songs overall structure is a bit weaker then the other tracks on the album, but still manages to create a perfect closure to part one of this two part concept album story line.
	musicianforums.com /sputnik/album.php?reviewid=4410&genreid=50&... (1753 words)

	Sonic Cathedral Zine - Epica / Consign To Oblivion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Epica’s songs have so far concentrated on the strength of the individual, confidence in personal ability and the need for overcoming imaginary boundaries.
		However, the main problem with the album is none of these points, but the embarrassing lack of development that Epica have shown in their songwriting.
		Consign To Oblivion should have been an album of eleven great tracks, not merely eleven good tracks, and it really shows that the band should be given the chance to develop their music and experiment.
	www.soniccathedral.com /zine/news.php?newsid=34 (931 words)

	RockReport.be :: Album Reviews
		Talented female singer Mari, who will release an album with her own ‘opera metal’ band Titania in 2003, plays the role of Helena, the love interest of the main character.
		Ear catchers of the album are the single “Center Of The Universe”, the aforementioned quite heavy “Descent Of The Archangel”, the very melodic “Lost & Damned” and the Eastern influenced “The Mourning After”.
		A very interesting and superb album in short, that will suit to be a terrific New Year present for a lot of you.
	www.rockreport.be /review.asp?id=101 (479 words)

	Metal Invader ( Epica - The Phantom Agony [featured album] ) Review. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Dutch band EPICA is the child of Mark Jansen (known from his previous band AFTER FOREVER) who is surrounded by ex - CASSIOPEIA members Ad Sluijter (guitar) and Jeroen Simons (drums) and by bassist Yves Huts (ex — AXAMENTA).
		EPICA are taken up the challenge to create music of a ‘higher’ value that is build upon the combination of what is understood as ‘classical music’ and heavy metal in general.
		EPICA appear to be influenced by THERION (even at a subconscious level) something that is noticeable in two ways: First of all the music, which brings in mind works like “Vovin” and “Deggial” at certain times, and secondly the fascination with “exotic” cultures especially from the Arab and the South American worlds.
	www.metal-invader.com /db/reviews-251.html (326 words)

	The Darkest Hours - Interview Epica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Epica means a place in the universe where you can find the answers of all questions.
		So I'm very happy that they've chosen me! With Epica (because Epica is even more important) I want to tour all over the world and meet new people and visit other cultures.
		Epica is our priority and all other things are of less importance right now.
	www.thedarkesthours.com /interviews/interviewepica.htm (1265 words)

	Articles - Epica (album) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Epica is a full-length album released in 2003 by the Metal band Kamelot.
		The album is loosely based on Faust written by Goethe.
		The album also inspired the naming of the band Epica after its release.
	www.mafox.com /articles/Epica_%28album%29 (128 words)

	Epica MP3 Downloads - Epica Music Downloads - Epica Music Videos
		Clearly patterned on Jansen's former band, Epica fuses his deathly croaking with the angelic tones of a classically trained mezzo-soprano named Simone Simons,...
		Clearly patterned on Jansen's former band, Epica fuses his deathly croaking with the angelic tones of a classically trained mezzo-soprano named Simone Simons, over a lush foundation of symphonic power metal.
		Whether this is the case by nature or design, one feels her talents are being underutilized; but then, perhaps Jansen didn't want her monopolizing the proceedings like the aforementioned Floor (although they apparently have no problem objectifying her sensual image on the album's cover).
	www.mp3.com /albums/616180/summary.html (392 words)

	Consign to Oblivion
		The previous album of Epica, "The Phantom Agony," ended with a long instrumental passage that without a doubt might have been a part of a soundtrack to some big, epic production.
		When I saw Epica (then still under the name Sahara Dust) live for the first time, I was struck by the strength of the compositions.
		Epica's debut album was already a very mature piece of work.
	www.xs4all.nl /~cursed/ConsignToOblivion.htm (1658 words)

	More Epica at Musical Discoveries
		Epica is a rapidly emerging band from The Netherlands fronted by stunning soprano lead vocalist Simone Simons.
		Epica was formed when Mark Jansen left After Forever (feature) to explore his own musical desires.
		Epica's debut album The Phantom Agony (feature) received critical acclaim worldwide with their sound a cross between Nightwish, Evanescence and Within Temptation.
	www.musicaldiscoveries.com /reviews/epica2005.htm (3483 words)

	Epica - The Score (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The album features pieces used for the new Dutch movie, "Joyride." Mark Jansen, Epica's main composer and the drive behind this project, once described this album as "Consign to Oblivion" without grunts, guitars and the rhythm section.
		The album sounds professional, all is done really well, and I know that all three guys have enormous amounts of talent.
		It also shows that Epica's band members are open to other music styles and want to prove themselves in other territories than just metal as well.
	www.xs4all.nl /~cursed/Epica-TheScore.htm (511 words)

	Epica - Italian Albums and Journals - Testimonials
		However, I did flip the album around and to my dismay, there was a small (but noticeable to me) indentation that looked similar to that of a fingernail groove, about an inch long.
		I have seen a lot of albums for photographic use, but could never find what I was looking for until I discovered the Epica album.
		The album is exquisite and not only has a rich look, but a rich feel to it.
	www.epica.com /testimonials.htm (5595 words)

	Kamelot - Epica (CD ALbum Review)
		The final song ‘III Ways To Epica’ is where Helena, sung by Mira, returns as an Angel and speaks to Ariel who realizes he loved her and has made a big mistake.
		Whatever Kamelot decide, if what is to follow is as good as this album then you are listening to the newest Gods of Melodic/Symphonic Power Metal and may only utter their name with reverence and in hushed tones.
		‘Epica’ is Melodic/Symphonic Power Metal musicianship at its very, very best and should be in every Power Metal fans collection to be played to all non-believers who will be so enamored with it, they will go and get their own copy.
	www.rocknet.nl /newreleases/kamelot_epica (1405 words)

	Nightwish.com Forum > Kamelot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It's a tough one for me. Both The Black Halo and Epica were both concept albums, whereas their other albums were just normal albums (with the exception of the Elizabeth Trilogy, a set of 3 songs at the end of their cd Karma that told a story of Elizabeth Bathory).
		This is the intro to the album where the listener is being placed in a dreamlike sequence.
		The title reflects the thought of something dying being the basis for something new being born, as well as the idea that all life or energy is an eternal constant.
	www.nightwish.com /forum/lofiversion/index.php/t21608.html (3992 words)

	InternetEd Reviews: Kamelot- Epica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Kamelot’s sixth album, titled Epica, is a massive power metal album in the vein of the group’s previous works such as Karma.
		Musically, Epica features the usual Kamelot combo of fiery guitars, energetic rhythms, and male operatic vocals a la Bruce Dickinson (if his voice were a bit lower).
		As far as power metal albums go, Kamelot’s Epica is the best on the market right now and it shows the band's immense technical talent and gift for songwriting.
	www.interneted.com /Reviewpages/kamelotepica.htm (270 words)

	KAMELOT The Black Halo reviews and MP3
		This all adds to the overall diversity of the album and the many colorful arrangements are not limited to the main tracks on the album as we discover on the particularly deceiving third interlude: “Twelve Tolls for a New Day”.
		Mari (Epica) makes her first guest appearance on the album as Helena while the choir and orchestra both play an important role on this track, symbolizing the obstacles in Ariel’s life while he continues to search for truth and inner peace.
		On the Epica album, my favorite song was Center of the Universe primarily because of the infusion of Mari's vocals near the end of the song..
	www.progarchives.com /Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=7235 (6193 words)

	KamForum - Official Kamelot Discussion Board > Best Kamelot Album So Far (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		As oppose to such albums like The Fourth Legacy, Epica or The Black Halo which only had a FEW (imho) hits on them (meaning, songs I instantly liked and loved), Karma is something I enjoy whole-heartly, in every way, every song, all the time.
		Epica and TBH opened up the door for non-Kamelotish lyrics, which IMO rock the hell (lyrically) out of anything they've done before, not that before was bad.
		Epica and TBH are pretty much the same album, but I prefer Epica out of the two.
	www.kamelot.com /kamforum/lofiversion/index.php/t2373-0.html (2430 words)

	Epica by Kamelot CD
		After laughing my head off at the likes of "Black Tower" on one of their previous albums that was complete "torchoorrrrrrr", Epica made me speechless.
		Its a concept album that you just have to listen to over and over again.
		This album is accessible for all progressive rock fans but isn't too rich like most.
	www.cduniverse.com /search/xx/music/pid/5543175/a/Epica.htm (254 words)

	Epica The Phantom Agony Review and Interview at Musical Discoveries
		Epica is fronted by the stunning Simone Simons (lead vocals, mezzo soprano) and the lineup is completed by Mark Jansen (guitars, grunts and screams), Ad Sluigter (guiars), Goen Janssen (snyths and piano), Yves Huts (bass) and Jeroen Simons (drums and percussion).
		A theme that runs through the album is "The Embrace that Smothers" with Part IV being "Cry For The Moon," Part V being "Façade of Reality" and Part VI being "Seif al Din." We were wondering what happened to Parts I, II and III.
		The second four-track EP (Transmission (Netherlands) TMS-043, 2004) to support the album includes the album and a previously unreleased piano version of "Feint." "Seif al Din" from the album is included.
	www.musicaldiscoveries.com /reviews/epica.htm (2725 words)

	EPICA :: A new age dawns....
		The next are reports of most of the Epica concerts we were lucky enough to witness, of cd/dvd's and meetings.
		The album opens with Adyta, a short intro and a preview of what more is to come.
		One more reason to see Epica live even more often J. Dance of Fate is a really catchy song and gave Simone the chance to show that her vocals are just as superb as Marks.
	www.freewebs.com /cryforepica/reviews.htm (2230 words)

	Epica - Italian Albums and Journals - Distressed Leather Photo Albums
		You reach for it and gently run your fingers over the spine and edges of the book and the sheer feeling of this makes you remember why you like to own such things.
		You open the album and begin leafing through the thick pages, gently peeling away the rice paper separators to reveal each sheet page.
		As you take a deep breath and reflect on your life, a smile passes over your lips and you feel content that they are safe and sound in your Epica album.
	www.epica.com /products/albums-distressed.htm (382 words)

	RockReport.be :: Album Reviews
		Inspired by the latest Kamelot album, Jansen renamed his new band to Epica and with young Dutch mezzo soprano Simone Simons, the band got a new frontwoman.
		After the release of After Forever’s “Decipher”, I asked Mark how the main colour of their next album would look like, as each one of their first two albums had this trademark.
		As soon as I saw the cover of the Epica debut, I knew that “The Phantom Agony” would be Jansen’s follow-up to “Decipher”.
	www.rockreport.be /review.asp?id=341 (399 words)

	Epica - Phantom Agony (album) - Arvostelut.net
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	www.arvostelut.net /kauppa/album/201722 (151 words)

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