Rob van der Loo

Epica - Aspiral / Nuclear Blast (2025)

Epica – Aspiral (Album Review)

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Amidst the arguably oversaturated international Symphonic Metal scene, Epica has kept things interesting. Taking form over twenty-three years ago when Guitarist/Vocalist Mark Jansen left the beloved underground band After Forever, he would forge a new path with Epica that unified various elements of different styles ... Read More

Epica – Ωmega (Album Review)

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Dutch Symphonic Metal superpower Epica is set to release Ωmega, their first full-length in five years, on Friday, February 26, 2021 via Nuclear Blast. Formed in 2002, the sextet has become known for massive, multi-layered compositions that cross genres fluidly as they enthrall listeners. Throughout ... Read More

Epica – The Solace System (EP Review)

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Founded in 2002, Dutch Symphonic Metal sextet Epica have been weaving intensely beautiful, sonic tales for the past fifteen years. With seven studio albums to their credit – from 2003’s The Phantom Agony to 2016’s The Holographic Principle – Epica have become known for quality ... Read More