Consign to Oblivion is the second studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica and was released in April 2005. "Trois Vierges" features a guest appearance by former Kamelot vocalist Roy Khan. The album's lyrics are heavily influenced by Mayan Civilization. The CD was released with copy control on it. This CD started a new "saga", called A New Age Dawns. This saga is continued on the album Design Your Universe. Stylistically, the album is more focused towards orchestration than other Epica releases and features heavy use of a chorus. Additionally, Mark J… read more
Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band founded in 2002 by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen after his departure from After Forever. The group initially formed under the name Sahara Dust and later adopted the name Epica, inspired by Kamelot’s album of the same name. Their early sound combined symphonic metal with gothic influences, and over time they incorporated elements of death metal, progressive metal, thrash metal, groove metal, black metal-inspired drumming techniques, power metal passages, electronic components, djent-style transitions, and folk-influenced melodies drawing on … read more
Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band founded in 2002 by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen after his departure from After Forever. The group initially formed under the name Sahara Dust and… read more
Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band founded in 2002 by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen after his departure from After Forever. The group initially formed under the name Sahara Dust and later adopted the name Epica, inspired by Kam… read more