Name: The Alchemy Project
Brand: Epica

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 702469

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Purple

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Purple/Black Marble

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Indie Exclusive

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4251981702469

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Purple / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

4251981702346

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A 702353

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Green

4251981702353

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1 / Extended format: No / Green / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Epica

Genre US

Metal

Label US

Atomic Fire

Epica is a Dutch symphonic/gothic metal band that was founded in 2002 by guitarist and composer Mark Jansen (ex-After Forever) and guitarist Ad Sluijter. The band started under the name Sahara Dust, but later changed it to Epica in early 2003. Their lineup has evolved over the years, with members like keyboardist Coen Janssen, vocalist Helena Michaelsen (ex-Trail Of Tears), drummer Iwan Hendrikx being replaced by Simone Simons and Jeroen Simons.

Epica's music is characterized by its powerful combination of symphonic elements and heavy metal sounds. They have released several albums, including their demo Cry For The Moon. With influences from bands like Nightwish, Within Temptation, and Lacuna Coil, Epica has carved out their own unique sound within the genre.

If you enjoy artists such as Delain, Leaves' Eyes, or After Forever, then you will definitely appreciate Epica's music. Their captivating melodies and impressive vocal performances make them a standout in the symphonic/gothic metal scene.

With nearly 1 million albums sold worldwide and over 300 million combined streams on all digital platforms, Netherland's symphonic metal legends EPICA have manifested their talent to combine metal with unique operatic vocals and gained a huge international fanbase in the process. Through their career, EPICA have played over 1,000 shows in more than 60 countries across all continents and in November 2022, they have once again challenged themselves with this unique concept EP: “The Alchemy Project” is full of contrasts, and each track was written and recorded with one or several famous musicians from another band. This resulted in Epica’s most diverse release to date, offering not only their typical bombastic symphonic hymns with sing-along-chorus, but also proggy melodic death moments, saxophone solos, haunting lullabies with 3 world-famous female singers, and even the heaviest death metal track that the band has ever recorded! Guest musicians and co-writers on each track: The Great Tribulation: Fleshgod Apocalypse Wake the World: Tommy Karevik (Kamelot, Seventh Wonder), Phil Lanzon (Uriah Heep) The Final Lullaby: Shining Sirens - Of Blood and Water: Charlotte Wessels, Myrkur Death is not the End: Frank Schiphorst (MaYaN), Björn "Speed" Strid (Soilwork, The Night Flight Orchestra) Human Devastation: Henri Sattler (God Dethroned), Sven de Caluwé (Aborted) The Miner: Asim Searah (Damnation Plan, The Circle), Niilo Sevänen (Insomnium), Roel van Helden (Powerwolf)

The Alchemy Project

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