Artist : Epica

Album : The Holographic Principle

Release Date : 30-09-2016

Added : 07-11-2016

The release of an album from Epica' is always a very moment awaited by followers of symphonic metal. Well, the least we can say, is that 'The Holographic Principle' put dishes in the large. First of all, a theme as their imagination knows concoct us; in our evolving technological world, virtual reality does not take precedence over the real reality. On the music front, it is even more symphonic and powerful than previous games and 'The Holographic Principle' gives off a force until then unparalleled. After the classical instrumental introduction where choirs are already very present, 'Edge Of The Blade' and 'A Phantasmic Parade' set the scene with a great side and approximates 'Therion'. The following titles are from the same barrel and it takes 7th title to have a ballad 'Once Upon A Nightmare'. 'Simone Simons', is always in the best shape as well in powerful titles than in quieter. Certainly, 'Epica' remains for an informed public because (throat singing) growls of 'Mark Jensen' can some drout. However, if you want to discover this group, listen to 'Beyond The Matrix' which is the most accessible and representative of the album title. It should be noted that Spotify gratifies us deluxe edition where the last 5 tracks present a whole other side of the Group: 3 acoustic ballads, 1 acoustic version of Immortal Melancholy' and one crazy 'The Funky Algorihm'. In conclusion, with this latest installment, 'Epica' did ever so well carried its name: it's as if you were at a fireworks and you were offered on grand finale finale...
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Line Up / Musicians

Simone Simons (Vocal), Coen Jansen (Keybords), Isaac Delahaye (Guitars), Mark Jansen (Guitars), Rob Van Der Loo (Bass), Ariën Van Weesenbeek (Drums)