Symphonic metal band Epica has shared a sci-fi-themed music video for "Fight to Survive - The Overview Effect" from its newly released album "Aspiral." "Fight to Survive" draws inspiration from the cognitive shift experienced by astronauts after observing Earth from space—a moment of awe, interconnectedness and appreciation for the planet’s fragility. "Musically, this song encapsulates... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal band Epica has shared the official music video for "T.I.M.E.," the third single from its upcoming album, "Aspiral," due out April 11, 2025. Pre-order the album here, and watch the video below. “T.I.M.E.” is a track that takes listeners on a journey through self-discovery, as the title stands for "Transformation, Integration, Metamorphosis and Evolution," and... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the release of its new album "Aspiral," symphonic metal band Epica will play three exclusive U.S. shows in spring 2025. With a release that sees the light of day on April 11, these shows will mark the start of Epica's "Aspiral" world tour. Excited to return to North America after its run with Sabaton in 2022, the band is happy to... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Review by Jeff Maki Norway's Sirenia, masterminded by founding member Morten Veland (ex-Tristania), is now on its fourth femalelead vocalist (if I'm not forgetting anyone). But not only has the band found its best one yet in French singer and former Sirenia Choir member Emmanuelle Zoldan, but it also has just composed its ninth “destiny”... Continue Reading →
2018 will mark the 20th anniversary of Lacuna Coil's debut on the metal scene. To commemorate this special occasion, the iconic Gothic metal outfit are announcing a very special show. 119 Productions Presents: LACUNA COIL - NOTHING STANDS IN OUR WAY (A One Night Only Event) Date: January 19th, 2018 Venue: O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire... Continue Reading →
This Friday, September 1st, Epica will release their long-awaited EP, "The Solace System," which includes six brand-new songs, written and recorded during the process of their latest album "The Holographic Principle." Today, the band is honored to premiere their new music video for "Immortal Melancholy" - watch the music video inside! https://youtu.be/4WljEfi9J14 The track is... Continue Reading →
