You cannot hide yourself behind a fairytale forever and ever.
Only by revealing the whole truth can we disclose,
The soul of this bulwark forever and ever…
Forever and ever.”
--Epica from Cry For The Moon, The Phantom Agency, 2004.
--Epica from Cry For The Moon, The Phantom Agency, 2004.
Epica’s The Phantom Legacy is among the best Melodic/Opera-influenced Metal albums made.
Simone Simon’s vocals are incredible—there is a hint of soft yearning mixed with the power of self-confidence and sheer energy.
Mark Jansen adds the guitar and his guttural growls. Jeroen Simons on drums is a true talent. Ad Sluijter craftily plays the unique guitar riffs while Coen Janssen (no relation to the former) adds the keyboard magic and Yoes Huts thunders on the bass riffs.
The "hidden" talent of Epica is they add three violins, two violas, two cellos, and background vocals.
Phantom Legacy has their classics in Cry For The Moon (see the You Tube track) as well as Sensorium, Feint, and Illusive Consensus.
This is a band that understands that great tunes and sharp lyrics adds to the pleasure for the listener--and it does not hurt that I agree with their smart and liberal themes.
Simone Simons is a favorite of the band Kamelot, who named their fifth album after this group. Simons joins Kamelot on "The Haunting" and other moments from Black Halo. Her vocals are nothing short of amazing.
The sheer power of Epica (as their name suggests) is the “epic” quality of the classic musical influences which is presented as a backdrop to heavy metal musical moments.
The Phantom Agony contains their freshest moments as well as some surprises.
Epica has just signed with Nuclear Blast—which will hopefully lead to greater exposure.
If they are good enough for Kamelot, they are good enough for me. Try Epica's Phantom Agony, as it will not disappoint.
Simone Simon’s vocals are incredible—there is a hint of soft yearning mixed with the power of self-confidence and sheer energy.
Mark Jansen adds the guitar and his guttural growls. Jeroen Simons on drums is a true talent. Ad Sluijter craftily plays the unique guitar riffs while Coen Janssen (no relation to the former) adds the keyboard magic and Yoes Huts thunders on the bass riffs.
The "hidden" talent of Epica is they add three violins, two violas, two cellos, and background vocals.
Phantom Legacy has their classics in Cry For The Moon (see the You Tube track) as well as Sensorium, Feint, and Illusive Consensus.
This is a band that understands that great tunes and sharp lyrics adds to the pleasure for the listener--and it does not hurt that I agree with their smart and liberal themes.
Simone Simons is a favorite of the band Kamelot, who named their fifth album after this group. Simons joins Kamelot on "The Haunting" and other moments from Black Halo. Her vocals are nothing short of amazing.
The sheer power of Epica (as their name suggests) is the “epic” quality of the classic musical influences which is presented as a backdrop to heavy metal musical moments.
The Phantom Agony contains their freshest moments as well as some surprises.
Epica has just signed with Nuclear Blast—which will hopefully lead to greater exposure.
If they are good enough for Kamelot, they are good enough for me. Try Epica's Phantom Agony, as it will not disappoint.
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