Epica (Official Thread)

[Sharp Dressed Man]

New EP coming apparently posted on Mark Jansen's facebook. Attack on Titan songs. Eh

A new EP already? I'm not complaining. I don't know much about Attack on Titan, except that it's an anime series, so this will be brand new music to me. Looking forward to it.

 

[Ar-Pharazon]

The Score – An Epic Journey is an odd album that didn't seem to affect their release schedule, though I'm surprised Mark used the Epica name for it.

I'll give this one a listen.

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

The Score – An Epic Journey is an odd album that didn't seem to affect their release schedule, though I'm surprised Mark used the Epica name for it.

You are right, it does seem like a somewhat odd decision, but on the other hand, Mark probably figured he'd get more attention by releasing it as an Epica album.

Going back to the new "Epica vs Attack on Titan Songs" EP, here's a couple of new tracks:

Here's the tracklist:

01. Crimson Bow And Arrow
02. Wings Of Freedom
03. If Inside These Walls Was A House
04. Dedicate Your Heart!
05. Crimson Bow And Arrow (Instrumental)
06. Wings Of Freedom (Instrumental)
07. If Inside These Walls Was A House (Instrumental)
08. Dedicate Your Heart! (Instrumental)

The EP drops on July 20.

Last but not least, the band is working on a new book:

 

[Ar-Pharazon]

Thing is, I never got into anime and so never heard anything associated with the show. Are these written by Mark or are they from the actual series, rearranged?

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

I hadn’t heard of "Attack On Titan" before they announced the EP. As far as I know, it's an EP of cover versions of songs from the show. I don't think you need any previous knowledge of the show or the music to enjoy the EP.

 

[Ar-Pharazon]

Since 2017, Epica have also released The Solace System (extra tracks from the Holographic Principle) and an album of B-sides, and coming in 2021 a new album Ωmega.

First video/single is Abyss Of Time.

 

[Ar-Pharazon]

A little bit off Epica, but Simone and Oliver posted a great version of This Is Halloween on 11/2.

Oliver Palotai & Simone Simmons-This Is Halloween

 

[Ar-Pharazon]

Simone does Disney.

 

[Magic]

Omega (2021)

full album

 

[Riff Raff]

Omega (2021)

full album

That album was easily better than the previous one.