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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.

Burn to a Cinder
Epica Lyrics

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Oh! Oh! Oh!
Oh-oh!
Oh-oh!

Deep in the night,
Coming the violence
Sweet with the danger

I have realize
Another law in
Another contender

In their right rising
To burn to a cinder

Their coming times
Awaiting the answers

I never let them strike you dawn
I find to fly in the way

Is very away to turn the mind
Of a very stranger

Until the days is waiting to use
To were my offender

A primal faith no convinced
To burn to a cinder

I need to laid warning and beauty

I never let them strike you dawn
I find to fly in the way
I felt in my behind
I never let them brake you now
Keep all the moments

[Chorus]
Give me answers to my prays
I never I could face to glow
Your the light I see to
Face the faith and bless the fire,
Give me answers to my prays
I'll carry on the way to back
Give me sign to see you,
Never wait, you stand to keep the flame

I never let them stake you dawn,
I felt to find the way I back
And lost behind
I never let them brake you now,
Keep all the one men

[Chorus]

Why can't time live with you?

For heaven I will be pray
To the words I faith the, true

Overall Meaning

The song "Burn to a Cinder" by Epica depicts the theme of violence lurking in the night and the need to overcome it with perseverance and faith. The singer realizes that the world is full of danger and competing forces, each vying for their place. She sees the rising of another challenger who will burn everything to the ground until there's nothing left. The coming times are uncertain, and the answers aren't easy to find. However, she encourages herself to keep going forward and not let anyone break her.

The singer has faced many challenges that have taught her to be strong against any opponent. She warns others not to lose sight of their goals and to stay focused on their path. She asks for answers to help her find the way and never give up. The chorus expresses her plea to keep the faith and bless the fire constantly burning within her spirit. She knows that she must keep the flame alive to triumph over the darkness.

In conclusion, "Burn to a Cinder" by Epica is a song that inspires strength, courage, and faith. It talks about the challenges of life, the need to overcome them, and the role of faith in achieving one's goals. It is a perfect anthem for anyone who has ever struggled, persevered, and emerged victorious in the end.

Line by Line Meaning

Deep in the night,
During the darkest hours of the night,

Coming the violence
Violence approaches,

Sweet with the danger
Despite the imminent danger, there is something alluring about it.

I have realize
I have come to a realization,

Another law in
There is a new rule or law to follow,

Another contender
There is another challenger to face.

In their right rising
As they rise up with conviction,

To burn to a cinder
Their intention is to completely destroy everything.

Their coming times
The times ahead of us,

Awaiting the answers
We are waiting for answers that may never come.

I never let them strike you dawn
I will never let them harm you.

I find to fly in the way
I will fight to protect you and the freedom to make your own choices.

Is very away to turn the mind
It's difficult to change someone's opinion,

Of a very stranger
Especially when that person is a complete stranger.

Until the days is waiting to use
Until the time is right to strike,

To were my offender
I will find the person responsible for harming me and seek justice.

A primal faith no convinced
I have a strong belief that is unshakable,

To burn to a cinder
Even though others may want to destroy it completely.

I need to laid warning and beauty
I must make sure to give both a warning of danger and appreciate the beauty in life.

Give me answers to my prays
Please, give me the answers I need to make sense of the world.

I never I could face to glow
I never thought I could be strong enough to shine.

Your the light I see to
You are the one who guides me through the darkness.

Face the faith and bless the fire,
I will embrace my faith and use the trials to make me stronger.

Give me answers to my prays
Once again, I beg for answers.

I'll carry on the way to back
I will persevere and find the path forward.

Give me sign to see you,
I need a sign to know that you are with me.

Never wait, you stand to keep the flame
Don't hesitate, stand with me to guard and preserve the flame of life.

Why can't time live with you?
I wish I could spend more time with you.

For heaven I will be pray
I will pray to go to heaven with you.

To the words I faith the, true
I will keep my faith and trust true to my beliefs.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AMANDA SOMERVILLE, COEN J. JANSSEN, ISAAC DELAHAYE, MARK JAN JANSEN, MARKUS H J MARK JANSEN, SASCHA PAETH, SIMONE J.M. SIMONS

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