1. - Epica is a symphonic m… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
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.
Blank Infinity
Epica Lyrics
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But a thought is pulling me down
Pulling me all the way down
We are wandering towards a blank infinity
And extinguishing will now be the only way to diminish your sins
This vortex can't be filled up again
A hole in space and time
Do you cry to the heaven's high when you're confined in here?
Do you not ever wonder why these leaden tears will never dry?
They'll leave behind so many shadows in my mind
High in the sky, all of the clouds are passing by
Wait for this storm, wait for the rain,
And wait for the tears to fall down on me
We are wandering towards a blank infinity
And extinguishing will now be the only way to diminish your sins
This vortex can't be filled up again
A hole in space and time
Do you cry to the heaven's high when you're confined in here?
Do you not ever wonder why these leaden tears will never dry?
They'll leave behind so many shadows
Living in me, living in all the memories in my life
Do you wonder why
These tears never dry
Time forced into life
Living in my mind
Can we ever find a way in this labyrinth without end?
Labyrinth has no end
Which turn should I take?
Left or right?
Should I stay?
Should I be the one?
Do you cry to the heaven's high when you're confined in here?
Do you not ever wonder why these leaden tears will never dry?
They'll leave behind so many shadows
The substance in time forced into life
Still exists because it's here
Living in me, living in all the memories in my life
Lost inside blank infinity
The lyrics to Epica's song Blank Infinity reflect the existential struggles of the human mind in a vast, infinite universe. The song describes the feeling of being lost and trapped in a never-ending cycle of pain and confusion. The opening lines, "Trying to keep myself afloat upon this stream, But a thought is pulling me down, Pulling me all the way down," describe the struggle to maintain mental stability in the face of overwhelming thoughts and emotions.
The chorus, "We are wandering towards a blank infinity, And extinguishing will now be the only way to diminish your sins, This vortex can't be filled up again, A hole in space and time," highlights the idea that in the grand scheme of things, our existence is insignificant, and death is the only way to escape the endless cycle of suffering.
The lines, "Do you cry to the heaven's high when you're confined in here? Do you not ever wonder why these leaden tears will never dry? They'll leave behind so many shadows..." illustrates the idea that even in death, the memories and emotions of our lives will continue to haunt us.
Overall, Blank Infinity is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the complexities of human existence, and the desperate struggle to make sense of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Trying to keep myself afloat upon this stream
Struggling to stay afloat in the ongoing flow of life.
But a thought is pulling me down
An intrusive thought is dragging me down and making it hard to move forward.
We are wandering towards a blank infinity
Our lives are moving towards an unknown and undefined future.
And extinguishing will now be the only way to diminish your sins
To reduce the weight of past mistakes, one might need to forget or let go of them completely.
This vortex can't be filled up again
Once something is lost or changed, it can never be the same again.
A hole in space and time
A gap in our existence that cannot be filled or repaired.
Do you cry to the heaven's high when you're confined in here?
Do you seek divine help when you feel stuck in a difficult situation?
Do you not ever wonder why these leaden tears will never dry?
Do you feel like your sadness or sorrow will never go away?
They'll leave behind so many shadows in my mind
The burden of past experiences will stay with me for a long time, filling my mind with darkness.
High in the sky, all of the clouds are passing by
Life goes on, even when things seem to be at a standstill for us.
Wait for this storm, wait for the rain,
Wait for the bad times to pass before things begin to improve.
And wait for the tears to fall down on me
Have faith that the sadness will end and better days will come.
Can we ever find a way in this labyrinth without end?
Can we ever navigate life successfully when it is so unpredictable and complex?
Which turn should I take?
When faced with many choices, it can be difficult to know which path to follow.
Left or right?
There is seldom an obvious solution to every problem.
Should I stay?
Sometimes we must choose to remain where we are, even if it isn't an ideal situation.
Should I be the one?
Is it up to me to make things right or take the lead in a certain situation?
The substance in time forced into life
The weight of past events that shape our present and future.
Still exists because it's here
We cannot undo the things that have happened, so we must find a way to live with them.
Living in me, living in all the memories in my life
The experiences of life are forever etched into our memories and shape who we are.
Lost inside blank infinity
Feeling aimless and uncertain in a vast and endless world.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: COEN JANSSEN, MARKUS JANSEN, SIMONE J M SIMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maya Ziemann
I like music for the same reason I like books. They bring you to a place separate from reality and make you feel good no matter what mood you're in. I have a separate place in my imaginary world for Epica. Thanks for the lyric video :-)
flavy1000
Feeling the same!! <3
Maya Ziemann
Aldo Moran yeah, thanks jacksfilms :-P
Emmas dyr
Too*
Emmas dyr
I write a lot of stories. Love, mostly bad ass Girl kinda. I Also write Animes but i have a place to. Music helps me getting there.
Leonardo Faria
OMG, this is my first and favorite song from Epica. It's the reason I fell in love with this band!!
Captain Fantastic
It's a very good starting point. The song is catchy AF like Unleashed and Sancta terra
Mohammad Hany
Same here! 😃😄
acg1092
After listening the shit out of epica for over a decade, i can boldy say that this is the best Epica song! Intense. Epic. Emotinal.
Chuy GOnzalez
Una de mis canciones favoritas:)