Symphonic metal band Epica will release its ninth studio album, “Aspiral,” on April 11, 2025. Pre-order it here, and watch the music video for the new single, “Cross the Divide,” below.
The album title “Aspiral” is derived from the eponymous bronze sculpture made by Polish sculptor and painter Stanisław Szukalski in 1965 and stands for renewal and inspiration. In Szukalski’s work, every detail is a piece of art on its own and there’s always more to the story than you initially think. The band saw this as the perfect analogy for the creation of this album.
The album, featuring cover artwork by Hedi Xandt (Rammstein, Ghost, Parkway Drive), is available for pre-order in the below mentioned formats. The special editions include the Blu-ray and audio recordings of the full “Symphonic Synergy” performance in Amsterdam that the band recorded in 2024, with an orchestra and choir.
“Aspiral” track listing:
“Cross the Divide”
“Arcana”
“Darkness Dies in Light — A New Age Dawns Part VII”
“Obsidian Heart”
“Fight to Survive — The Overview Effect”
“Metanoia — A New Age Dawns Part VIII”
“T.I.M.E.”
Apparition”
“Eye of the Storm”
“The Grand Saga of Existence — A New Age Dawns Part IX”
“Aspiral”
“Aspiral” will be available in these formats:
- Collector’s Box Set, including the 5-disc Earbook, exclusive picture disc 2LP vinyl and Epica coin
- 5-disc Earbook, including the “Aspiral” CD + Instrumental CD, “Live at the Symphonic Synergy” Blu-ray + 2CD
- 2-disc Digipak, Including the “Aspiral” CD and “Live at the Symphonic Synergy” Blu-ray
- Jewelcase CD
- 2LP Gatefold vinyl in various exclusive colors
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