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1. - Epica is a symphonic metal band, founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen, subsequent to his departure from After Forever. Formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic tendencies, later Epica have incorporated into their sound strong death metal influences. Starting from the third album, even progressive metal attitudes have become evident. In addition, the band often uses thrash metal and groove metal riffs, black metal passages (mostly in the drum technique), power metal moments and references to Arabic music. Some songs also have electronic shades, djent transitions and folk metal melodies derived from middle eastern, Chinese and Celtic traditions. Epica is also known for the attention to the vocal lines that, in contrast to the heavy context, weave very catchy, easy to hold, sophisticated and emotional melodies. The use of mezzo-soprano vocals and growled vocals, performed by Simone Simons and Mark Jansen respectively, is fundamental to the band's sound. They primarily write their own lyrics, which often deal with philosophical, psychological, spiritual, moral, scientific, environmental, socio-political, global and topical and personal themes. Epica is also known for their wide use of orchestra and opera choirs.
In 2003, Epica's debut album The Phantom Agony was released through Transmission Records. Consign to Oblivion followed in 2005, and debuted at No. 12 in the Dutch charts. They moved labels to Nuclear Blast following Transmission's bankruptcy, and in 2007, released their third studio album The Divine Conspiracy, which charted at No. 9 in the Netherlands. 2009's Design Your Universe was met with yet greater success, debuting at No. 8 in the Dutch Albums Chart, and charting across Europe, also garnering much critical acclaim. Epica's fifth studio album Requiem for the Indifferent was released in 2012. Well received by critics, it achieved international success, entering the US's Billboard 200 at No. 104, and Japan's Oricon Albums Chart at No. 172.
At the beginning of May 2014 the band released their sixth album, The Quantum Enigma, which was a huge international success, debuting on No. 110 on US Billboard 200 and peaking at No. 4 in Epica's homeland Netherlands. In June 2015 Epica was awarded the Music Export Awards, which is given to the Dutch act with the most international success in the past year. Their seventh album, The Holographic Principle, was released in September 2016 to continued international success, equaling the peak chart position set by its predecessor in the Netherlands. The band released their eighth album, Omega, in February 2021. On 16 September 2022, the band announced their third EP, The Alchemy Project. It was released on 11 November 2022 via Atomic Fire.
Discography
The Phantom Agony (2003)
Consign to Oblivion (2005)
The Divine Conspiracy (2007)
Design Your Universe (2009)
Requiem for the Indifferent (2012)
The Quantum Enigma (2014)
The Holographic Principle (2016)
Omega (2021)
The Alchemy Project - EP (2022)
Current members:
Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals
Coen Janssen – keyboards, synthesizer, piano
Simone Simons – lead vocals
Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums, spoken words
Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar, backing vocals
Rob van der Loo – bass
2. - Epica[ is an Italian prog rock band active in the 1990s who released the album Confini in 1995.
- Alessandro Secchi / vocals
- Alessandro Mantelli / keyboards, programming
- Alessandro Crovato / guitars
- Flavio Miotto / bass, guitars
- Gianni Ghezzo / drums
3. - Epica is a three person progressive/trance group from Russia.
Ascension
Epica Lyrics
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Blow barricades away
This universe implodes
Reality unloads
Find yourself a thousand worlds
Pick the one that suits you most
Will a choice put you at ease?
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set your free
Keep moving onwards endlessly
To evolve and become on
One piece
The universe implodes
When our dream state explodes
Find yourself dreaming your life
Do you truly feel alive?
Comprehend the sacred code
That makes your universe implodes
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set your free
Keep moving onwards endlessly
To evolve and become on
Our ego will lead us to endless penance
This journey shall wake us don't dream forever
The Matrix of reality transforms the cosmic energy
Our ego won't spare us these endless failures
This journey will guide us don't dream forever
Rise
Nothing appears to be what it really is as we believe in the illusions
Free yourself from walking in circles
This will be the end of the world as we know it
Your ascension will begin
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set your free
Keep searching for your legacy
And you will find all answers undoubtedly
Keep looking forwards endlessly
To evolve and unite the world to become one piece
The song Dream State Armageddon by Epica is a message for anyone who is feeling stuck or lost in their life, encouraging them to find their purpose and destiny. The first verse talks about inhaling strength to break down barricades and let reality unload. The second verse encourages finding your own world, the one that suits you most, and taking a chance to slay the beast. The chorus reiterates the importance of searching for your destiny, moving onwards endlessly, and evolving to become one piece. The bridge talks about how our ego can lead us to endless penance, but we can't dream forever, and we need to wake up to the matrix of reality transforming the cosmic energy. The final verse talks about freeing yourself from illusions and walking in circles, and the end of the world as we know it being the beginning of your ascension.
Overall, the song is about taking control of your life, finding your passion, and putting in the hard work to become the best version of yourself. It acknowledges that the journey may be difficult at times, but it's important to keep moving forward and evolve to become one piece. The lyrics also touch on the idea that reality may not always be what it seems and encourages listeners to free themselves from illusions and find their true purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Inhale the strength to play
Take a deep breath and gather your courage to face what's ahead.
Blow barricades away
Break down the barriers that are holding you back.
This universe implodes
The world around us is constantly changing and collapsing in on itself.
Reality unloads
The truth can be overwhelming and difficult to accept.
Find yourself a thousand worlds
There are endless possibilities and paths to explore in life.
Pick the one that suits you most
Follow the path that feels most authentic to you.
Will a choice put you at ease?
Consider the consequences of your decisions and choose what you believe will bring you peace.
Than grab your chance to slay the beast
Seize the opportunity to overcome your fears and obstacles.
Keep searching for your destiny
Continue to explore and discover your purpose in life.
And you will find all that will set your free
Through this search, you will find the things that will bring you true freedom and fulfillment.
Keep moving onwards endlessly
Never stop growing and evolving as a person.
To evolve and become one piece
Through this process of growth, we become more integrated and whole.
Find yourself dreaming your life
Become aware of the way you're living your life and make sure it aligns with your true values and desires.
Do you truly feel alive?
Question whether you're truly living or just simply existing.
Comprehend the sacred code
Understand the fundamental principles that govern the universe and our existence.
That makes your universe implodes
Realizing these truths can make our current reality crumble and dissolve.
Our ego will lead us to endless penance
If we let our egos control us, we will suffer endlessly.
This journey shall wake us don't dream forever
We need to be actively engaged in our personal growth and not just passively dreaming about it.
The Matrix of reality transforms the cosmic energy
The universe is constantly changing and shaping us through its energy and forces.
Our ego won't spare us these endless failures
Our egos will continue to lead us into failure and misery until we learn to control them.
This journey will guide us don't dream forever
By actively pursuing our personal growth, we will be led towards a better future.
Nothing appears to be what it really is as we believe in the illusions
Many of our perceptions and beliefs are based on illusions and are not grounded in reality.
Free yourself from walking in circles
Break free from repeating the same patterns and habits in life.
This will be the end of the world as we know it
Through this process of growth and change, we will become a different person and see the world differently.
Your ascension will begin
This journey towards personal growth will elevate you to a higher level of existence.
Keep searching for your legacy
Explore and discover the impact you want to make on the world.
And you will find all answers undoubtedly
Through this search, you will find the clarity and certainty you need.
Keep looking forwards endlessly
Never stop moving forward towards your goals and aspirations.
To evolve and unite the world to become one piece
Through our growth and transformation, we can bring people together to create a more integrated and unified world.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Isaac Delahaye, Coen J Janssen, Robertus H D Van Der Loo, Markus H J Mark Jansen, Simone J M Simons, Sascha Paeth, Arien Van Weesenbeek, Joost Van Den Broek
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Lyrics
Inhale the strength to play
Blow barricades away
This universe implodes
Reality unloads
Find yourself a thousand worlds
Pick the one that suits you most
Will a choice put you at ease?
Than grab your chance to slay the beast
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set you free
Keep moving onwards endlessly
(To evolve and become one) one piece
The universe implodes
When our dream state explodes
Find yourself dreaming your life
Do you truly feel alive?
Comprehend the sacred code
That makes your universe implodes
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set you free
Keep moving onwards endlessly
To evolve and become one
Our ego will lead us to endless penance
This journey shall wake us don't dream forever
The Matrix of reality transforms the cosmic energy
Our ego won't spare us these endless failures
This journey will guide us don't dream forever
Rise
Nothing appears to be what it really is as we believe in the illusions
Free yourself from walking in circles
This will be the end of the world as we know it
Your ascension will begin
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set you free
Keep searching for your legacy
And you will find all answers undoubtedly
Keep looking forward endlessly
To evolve and unite the world to become one piece
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Dayanna Mora
Inhale the strength to play
Blow barricades away
This universe implodes
Reality unloads
Find yourself a thousand worlds
Pick the one that suits you most
Will a choice put you at ease?
Than grab your chance to slay the beast
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set your free
Keep moving onwards endlessly
To evolve and become on
One piece
The universe implodes
When our dream state explodes
Find yourself dreaming your life
Do you truly feel alive?
Comprehend the sacred code
That makes your universe implodes
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set your free
Keep moving onwards endlessly
To evolve and become on
Our ego will lead us to endless penance
This journey shall wake us don't dream forever
The Matrix of reality transforms the cosmic energy
Our ego won't spare us these endless failures
This journey will guide us don't dream forever
Rise
Nothing appears to be what it really is as we believe in the illusions
Free yourself from walking in circles
This will be the end of the world as we know it
Your ascension will begin
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set your free
Keep searching for your legacy
And you will find all answers undoubtedly
Keep looking forwards endlessly
To evolve and unite the world to become one piece
Son Mihawk
Lyrics
Inhale the strength to play
Blow barricades away
This universe implodes
Reality unloads
Find yourself a thousand worlds
Pick the one that suits you most
Will a choice put you at ease?
Than grab your chance to slay the beast
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set you free
Keep moving onwards endlessly
(To evolve and become one) one piece
The universe implodes
When our dream state explodes
Find yourself dreaming your life
Do you truly feel alive?
Comprehend the sacred code
That makes your universe implodes
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set you free
Keep moving onwards endlessly
To evolve and become one
Our ego will lead us to endless penance
This journey shall wake us don't dream forever
The Matrix of reality transforms the cosmic energy
Our ego won't spare us these endless failures
This journey will guide us don't dream forever
Rise
Nothing appears to be what it really is as we believe in the illusions
Free yourself from walking in circles
This will be the end of the world as we know it
Your ascension will begin
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set you free
Keep searching for your legacy
And you will find all answers undoubtedly
Keep looking forward endlessly
To evolve and unite the world to become one piece
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Ezio Auditore
Most underrated Epica song
Maya Perets
Omg yesss that is sooo trueeee
Mega_Bird700
For real! This is my favorite song by them.
Dayanna Mora
Inhale the strength to play
Blow barricades away
This universe implodes
Reality unloads
Find yourself a thousand worlds
Pick the one that suits you most
Will a choice put you at ease?
Than grab your chance to slay the beast
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set your free
Keep moving onwards endlessly
To evolve and become on
One piece
The universe implodes
When our dream state explodes
Find yourself dreaming your life
Do you truly feel alive?
Comprehend the sacred code
That makes your universe implodes
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set your free
Keep moving onwards endlessly
To evolve and become on
Our ego will lead us to endless penance
This journey shall wake us don't dream forever
The Matrix of reality transforms the cosmic energy
Our ego won't spare us these endless failures
This journey will guide us don't dream forever
Rise
Nothing appears to be what it really is as we believe in the illusions
Free yourself from walking in circles
This will be the end of the world as we know it
Your ascension will begin
Keep searching for your destiny
And you will find all that will set your free
Keep searching for your legacy
And you will find all answers undoubtedly
Keep looking forwards endlessly
To evolve and unite the world to become one piece
Mega_Bird700
This is my favorite song by Epica, it’s so heavy yet it feels hopeful at the same time.
Jair Hernandez
The Lyrics!! The Song!!
Rayssa Fortaleza
This is difficult to choose the best song from the album. All are perfect! It's amazing how Epica never loses its essence.
Epica ❤️❤️
Iván
In this song you can feel the whole Universe Imploding in each note, brilliant!!!
Since The Quantum Enigma, EPICA is the leader band of Symphonic Metal,
FOREVER AND EVER!!!
LazyJohnCZ
EPIC masterpiece. I really miss something like this on new album OMEGA. I wish Epica add more black metal elements to their work to create darker atmosphere.