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| 02.12.2011 | › | Epica - Announce New Album Title |
| 08.09.2011 | › | Epica - Recording New Album |
| 07.05.2011 | › | Epica - Working On New Album |
| 17.01.2011 | › | Epica - Keyboardist To Sit Out Upcoming Shows |
| 13.12.2010 | › | Epica - Free Concert Rebroadcast Tonight |
| 10.09.2010 | › | MaYaN - New Band Feat. Epica, Ex-After Forever, Pestilence Members |
| 04.08.2010 | › | Hangover Hero - New Band Ft. Former Delain, Epica, After Forever Members |
| 08.05.2010 | › | Epica - N. American Tour With Scar Symmetry |
| 04.04.2010 | › | Epica - São Paulo Show To Be Filmed |
| 15.02.2010 | › | Epica - Tourbus Crash |
| 26.09.2009 | › | Epica - New Song And Video Online |
| 30.07.2009 | › | Epica - New Album Cover Art Revealed |
| 21.07.2009 | › | Epica - N. American Tour Dates |
| 18.04.2009 | › | Epica - Live Audio Samples Available |
| 15.03.2009 | › | Epica - New Live Album Details |
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Epica - Announce New Album Title
Dutch symphonic metallers Epica have announced that their 5th full-length album, which will be released on March 9th 2012 by Nuclear Blast, will be entitled Requiem For The Indifferent.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Epica |
| Event: | Epica: CD Release Party |
Epica - Recording New Album
As of today, symphonic metal band Epica has started the recordings for their 5th full-length album. This still untitled album will expectedly be released by Nuclear Blast on the 9th of March, 2012. Epica entered the famous Gate-studio's in Germany once more with world-renowned producer Sascha Paeth (Kamelot, Avantasia, Rhapsody Of Fire).
First up is Ariën Van Weesenbeek to record his drum parts.
Keep a close eye on the official Epica-channels for updates on the recordings!
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First up is Ariën Van Weesenbeek to record his drum parts.
Keep a close eye on the official Epica-channels for updates on the recordings!
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| Source: | epica.nl |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Epica - Working On New Album
Dutch metallers Epica have issued the short following update on the band's Facebook page:
"Epica is currently working on the new album. About 14 tracks have been written already but no lyrics yet, that will be the next step. The studio is booked for the period right after summer. Sascha Paeth will produce the new album again (who else)."
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"Epica is currently working on the new album. About 14 tracks have been written already but no lyrics yet, that will be the next step. The studio is booked for the period right after summer. Sascha Paeth will produce the new album again (who else)."
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Epica - Keyboardist To Sit Out Upcoming Shows
Epica keyboard player Coen Janssen will not be joining the band on the upcoming 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise and the Latin American dates in early February.
Janssen explains: "As you might know, Linda, my wife, and I are expecting our first child. The due date happens to be around the same time as the cruise. As you might understand, I will stay at home since I don't want to miss the birth of my first child."
Joining Epica on keyboards for these show will be Oliver Palotai (Kamelot, Sons Of Seasons), friend of the band and the right man for the job because of his amazing talent.
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Janssen explains: "As you might know, Linda, my wife, and I are expecting our first child. The due date happens to be around the same time as the cruise. As you might understand, I will stay at home since I don't want to miss the birth of my first child."
Joining Epica on keyboards for these show will be Oliver Palotai (Kamelot, Sons Of Seasons), friend of the band and the right man for the job because of his amazing talent.
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| Source: | epica.nl |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Epica - Free Concert Rebroadcast Tonight
Original news, posted on 28.11.2010
TheRave.com will be streaming Epica live in concert from The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA. The worldwide broadcast will begin at 8pm CDT (9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific/2a GMT) on Sunday, November 28th. The concert will also be rebroadcast at a later date to be determined. Scar Symmetry, Blackguard and The Agonist are also scheduled to be a part of the broadcast.
The stream is FREE for fans around the world to view from the comfort of their home computers. Visit this location to be a part of this exclusive event.
UPDATE 3573]
Tonight, TheRave.com will be rebroadcasting the November 28 Epica concert from The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Details for the European webcast can be found here. Details for the North American webcast can be found here.
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TheRave.com will be streaming Epica live in concert from The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA. The worldwide broadcast will begin at 8pm CDT (9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific/2a GMT) on Sunday, November 28th. The concert will also be rebroadcast at a later date to be determined. Scar Symmetry, Blackguard and The Agonist are also scheduled to be a part of the broadcast.
The stream is FREE for fans around the world to view from the comfort of their home computers. Visit this location to be a part of this exclusive event.
UPDATE 3573]
Tonight, TheRave.com will be rebroadcasting the November 28 Epica concert from The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Details for the European webcast can be found here. Details for the North American webcast can be found here.
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| Source: | therave.com |
| Band profile: | Epica |
| Event: | Epica: North American Tour |
MaYaN - New Band Feat. Epica, Ex-After Forever, Pestilence Members
Epica vocalist/guitarist Mark Jansen has started a new project called MaYaN. The following statement regarding the band has been posted on Epica's website:
"Although Epica has been touring around the world for months, Mark found the time to put another band together, which he takes very seriously: MaYaN. Mark founded MaYaN together with Jack Driessen (ex-After Forever) and Frank Schiphorst, named after the wise and rich mayan culture.
"There was only one record label we wanted to sign with: Nuclear Blast, so we didn't even look for other companies to work with and we're very happy that this appreciation is mutual", Mark says and announces: "The debut album will be recorded and mixed at the end of the year 2010 and the beginning of 2011 by Sascha Paeth (who produced the former Epica records as well). We're also stoked to announce that Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Pestilence, Obscura), known for his signature six-string fretless playing in progressive death metal, will join as permanent member on bass guitar. Isaac Delahaye (Epica, ex-God Dethroned) and Arien van Weesenbeek (Epica) will complete the line up!"
The release of the album will take place around May 2011 and the CD presentation will be at Paradiso - Amsterdam! The music is a mixture of death, black and progressive metal combined with symphonic orchestral arrangements. "We'll work with some very interesting guests and these will be announced very soon!"
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"Although Epica has been touring around the world for months, Mark found the time to put another band together, which he takes very seriously: MaYaN. Mark founded MaYaN together with Jack Driessen (ex-After Forever) and Frank Schiphorst, named after the wise and rich mayan culture.
"There was only one record label we wanted to sign with: Nuclear Blast, so we didn't even look for other companies to work with and we're very happy that this appreciation is mutual", Mark says and announces: "The debut album will be recorded and mixed at the end of the year 2010 and the beginning of 2011 by Sascha Paeth (who produced the former Epica records as well). We're also stoked to announce that Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Pestilence, Obscura), known for his signature six-string fretless playing in progressive death metal, will join as permanent member on bass guitar. Isaac Delahaye (Epica, ex-God Dethroned) and Arien van Weesenbeek (Epica) will complete the line up!"
The release of the album will take place around May 2011 and the CD presentation will be at Paradiso - Amsterdam! The music is a mixture of death, black and progressive metal combined with symphonic orchestral arrangements. "We'll work with some very interesting guests and these will be announced very soon!"
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| Source: | epica.nl |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Hangover Hero - New Band Ft. Former Delain, Epica, After Forever Members
Former members of Delain, After Forever and Epica and the current Autumn guitarist, have joined forced in a new band, which they called Hangover Hero. The Dutch outfit recently recorded a promo at the Gate Studio (Avantasia, Kamelot) in Wolfsburg, Germany. The band is currently looking for a label.
One of those recorded promotional songs, "Play In A Band!" is available for your listening pleasure at this location. Find out more about Hangover Hero on MySpace.
Hangover Hero line-up:
Ronald Landa (ex-Delain): vocals, guitar
Ad Sluijter (ex-Epica): guitar
André Borgman (ex-After Forever): drums
Mats van der Valk (Autumn): bass
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One of those recorded promotional songs, "Play In A Band!" is available for your listening pleasure at this location. Find out more about Hangover Hero on MySpace.
Hangover Hero line-up:
Ronald Landa (ex-Delain): vocals, guitar
Ad Sluijter (ex-Epica): guitar
André Borgman (ex-After Forever): drums
Mats van der Valk (Autumn): bass
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| Source: | hangoverhero.com |
Epica - N. American Tour With Scar Symmetry
Dutch symphonic metal act Epica have confirmed a headlining North American tour for late 2010. Support will come from Scar Symmetry, Mutiny Within, and Blackguard.
Pre-sale tickets for the tour are on sale now at EnterTheVault.com till June 3th. Regular tickets go on sale on June 4th.
11/16 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
11/17 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
11/19 - New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre
11/20 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
11/21 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
11/23 - London, ON @ Music Hall
11/24 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
11/26 - Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
11/27 - Louisville, KY @ Headliner's Music Hall
11/28 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
11/30 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
12/02 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
12/03 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
12/04 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
12/05 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
12/07 - Hollywood, CA @ The Key Club
12/08 - Ramona, CA @ Ramona Mainstage
12/09 - Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse
12/11 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
12/12 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
12/14 - Orlando, FL @ The Club at Firestone
12/15 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
12/17 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
12/18 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
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Pre-sale tickets for the tour are on sale now at EnterTheVault.com till June 3th. Regular tickets go on sale on June 4th.
11/16 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
11/17 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
11/19 - New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre
11/20 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
11/21 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
11/23 - London, ON @ Music Hall
11/24 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
11/26 - Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
11/27 - Louisville, KY @ Headliner's Music Hall
11/28 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
11/30 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
12/02 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
12/03 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
12/04 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
12/05 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
12/07 - Hollywood, CA @ The Key Club
12/08 - Ramona, CA @ Ramona Mainstage
12/09 - Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse
12/11 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
12/12 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
12/14 - Orlando, FL @ The Club at Firestone
12/15 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
12/17 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
12/18 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
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| Source: | epica.nl |
| Band profile: | Epica |
| Event: | Epica: North American Tour |
Epica - São Paulo Show To Be Filmed
Epica have announced the following news on their homepage:
"In a few days the guys and girl from Epica will travel to Brasil to start their South American Tour 2010. This part of the Design Your Universe world tour will take Epica to Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Uruguay.
The show in Lima, Peru has already been sold out. The show in Buenos Aires, Argentina is almost sold out, only 100 tickets left. The other shows are also going pretty fast, so if you don't have your tickets yet... be sure to get them in time.
Simone, Isaac and Coen will be in São Paulo a day early to perform in 2 TV-shows and on Radio Kiss FM. They will play some special acoustic songs, so keep your eyes and ears open. The show in São Paulo will be extra special one since we will shoot DVD-footage for an upcoming DVD. So if you haven't got a ticket yet, get it now and be extra loud on the 10th of April."
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"In a few days the guys and girl from Epica will travel to Brasil to start their South American Tour 2010. This part of the Design Your Universe world tour will take Epica to Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Uruguay.
The show in Lima, Peru has already been sold out. The show in Buenos Aires, Argentina is almost sold out, only 100 tickets left. The other shows are also going pretty fast, so if you don't have your tickets yet... be sure to get them in time.
Simone, Isaac and Coen will be in São Paulo a day early to perform in 2 TV-shows and on Radio Kiss FM. They will play some special acoustic songs, so keep your eyes and ears open. The show in São Paulo will be extra special one since we will shoot DVD-footage for an upcoming DVD. So if you haven't got a ticket yet, get it now and be extra loud on the 10th of April."
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| Source: | epica.nl |
| Band profile: | Epica |
| Event: | Epica: South America Tour Part 2 |
Epica - Tourbus Crash
According to a posting on the Epica website, in the early of February 12th Epica's tourbus crashed on Canadian Highway way 1 while driving in the Rocky Mountains when a car lost control and went spinning for the bus. The busdriver Dave Mabry managed to avoid a head-on collision by running the bus against the rail-guard. Although the car was totaled and the bus suffered severe damage and some band & crew members got thrown out of their bunks no one got hurt. After a few hours delay and some on the the spot repairs the bus was able to continue the journey to Victoria Canada.
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| Source: | epica.nl |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Epica - New Song And Video Online
Original news, posted on 23.09.2009
"Resign To Surrender", a new song from Dutch metallers Epica, is now available for streaming at the Nuclear Blast's MySpace page.
The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, "Design Your Universe", which will be released on October 16 via Nuclear Blast Records.
"Design Your Universe" cover art] tracklist:
01. Samadhi (Prelude)
02. Resign To Surrender (A New Age Dawns - Part IV)
03. Unleashed
04. Martyr Of The Free Word
05. Our Destiny
06. Kingdom Of Heaven (A New Age Dawns - Part V)
07. The Price Of Freedom (Interlude)
08. Burn To A Cinder
09. Tides Of Time
10. Deconstruct
11. Semblance Of Liberty
12. White Waters
13. Design Your Universe (A New Age Dawns - Part VI)
UPDATE (thanks to 40759)
"Unleashed", the new video from Epica, can be viewed here. The clip was shot over an 18-hour period at a location near Berlin, Germany.
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"Resign To Surrender", a new song from Dutch metallers Epica, is now available for streaming at the Nuclear Blast's MySpace page.
The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, "Design Your Universe", which will be released on October 16 via Nuclear Blast Records.
"Design Your Universe" cover art] tracklist:
01. Samadhi (Prelude)
02. Resign To Surrender (A New Age Dawns - Part IV)
03. Unleashed
04. Martyr Of The Free Word
05. Our Destiny
06. Kingdom Of Heaven (A New Age Dawns - Part V)
07. The Price Of Freedom (Interlude)
08. Burn To A Cinder
09. Tides Of Time
10. Deconstruct
11. Semblance Of Liberty
12. White Waters
13. Design Your Universe (A New Age Dawns - Part VI)
UPDATE (thanks to 40759)
"Unleashed", the new video from Epica, can be viewed here. The clip was shot over an 18-hour period at a location near Berlin, Germany.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Epica - New Album Cover Art Revealed
Dutch metallers Epica have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Last week we have finished the mixing and mastering of our new album "Design Your Universe" in the Gate-Studio. We are very pleased with the result!
The artwork has also been finished, so here it is the official cover for "Design Your Universe".
Nuclear Blast has set the release date on the 16th of October. More info about the release and the album will follow soon! So keep an eye on our website."
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"Last week we have finished the mixing and mastering of our new album "Design Your Universe" in the Gate-Studio. We are very pleased with the result!
The artwork has also been finished, so here it is the official cover for "Design Your Universe".
Nuclear Blast has set the release date on the 16th of October. More info about the release and the album will follow soon! So keep an eye on our website."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Epica - N. American Tour Dates
Dutch metallers Epica have announced that they are going to tour through North America in January/February 2010.
"Design Your Universe N. American Tour" announced dates are as follows:
Jan. 26 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Jan. 27 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero Theater
Jan. 29 - New York, NY - The Blender Theatre at Gramercy
Jan. 30 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Jan. 31 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
Feb. 01 - Toronto, ON - MOD Club
Feb. 03 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
Feb. 04 - Mokena IL - The Pearl Room
Feb. 05 - Milwaukee, VI - The Rave
Feb. 06 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4
Feb. 08 - Winnipeg, MB - Royal Albert Arms
Feb. 10 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
Feb. 11 - Calgary, AB - Warehouse
Feb. 13 - Victoria, BC - Sugar Nightclub
Feb. 14 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Feb. 15 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
Feb. 17 - West Hollywood, CA - Key Club
Feb. 19 - Mesa, AZ - U.B.'s Bar
Feb. 20 - Tucson - Tucson, AZ - The Rock
Feb. 22 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
Feb. 23 - Tulsa, OK - Marquee
Feb. 24 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
Feb. 25 - San Antonio, TX - Scout Bar
Feb. 27 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11
Feb. 28 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
"Design Your Universe N. American Tour" announced dates are as follows:
Jan. 26 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Jan. 27 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero Theater
Jan. 29 - New York, NY - The Blender Theatre at Gramercy
Jan. 30 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Jan. 31 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
Feb. 01 - Toronto, ON - MOD Club
Feb. 03 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
Feb. 04 - Mokena IL - The Pearl Room
Feb. 05 - Milwaukee, VI - The Rave
Feb. 06 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4
Feb. 08 - Winnipeg, MB - Royal Albert Arms
Feb. 10 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
Feb. 11 - Calgary, AB - Warehouse
Feb. 13 - Victoria, BC - Sugar Nightclub
Feb. 14 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Feb. 15 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
Feb. 17 - West Hollywood, CA - Key Club
Feb. 19 - Mesa, AZ - U.B.'s Bar
Feb. 20 - Tucson - Tucson, AZ - The Rock
Feb. 22 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
Feb. 23 - Tulsa, OK - Marquee
Feb. 24 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
Feb. 25 - San Antonio, TX - Scout Bar
Feb. 27 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11
Feb. 28 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
| Source: | epica.nl |
| Band profile: | Epica |
| Event: | Epica: Design Your Universe N. American Tour |
Epica - Live Audio Samples Available
Two medley songs from the upcoming Epica live album "The Classical Conspiracy" have been posted online here. The album is scheduled for a May 8 release via Nuclear Blast Records.
The band comments: "2009 is going to be a great year for Epica and their fans. First of all, the 8th of May the long expecting "the Classical Conspiracy" live-album will be released, and secondly, a brand new studio album will be released at September or early October of the same year. To celebrate this release Epica will perform in one of the most beautiful dutch venues: Paradiso! The show will take place on Saturday the 10th of October. The pre-sales will start at the 25th of April."
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The band comments: "2009 is going to be a great year for Epica and their fans. First of all, the 8th of May the long expecting "the Classical Conspiracy" live-album will be released, and secondly, a brand new studio album will be released at September or early October of the same year. To celebrate this release Epica will perform in one of the most beautiful dutch venues: Paradiso! The show will take place on Saturday the 10th of October. The pre-sales will start at the 25th of April."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Epica |
Epica - New Live Album Details
Here it is, the official cover and tracklisting of "The Classical Conspiracy" live album. It contains a full live show recorded in Miskolc, Hungary, with a 40-piece orchestra and a 30-piece choir. More than 2 hours of Epica songs and adaptations of classical masterpieces and movie scores! The album is set for a release via Nuclear Blast on May 8th.
Disc I :
01. Palladium
02. O Fortuna
03. Dies Irae
04. Ombra Mai Fu
05. 1st part, New World
06. Spiderman
07. Summer 3
08. Montagues & Capulets
09. Imperial March
10. Stabat Mater
11. Unholy Trinity
12. In The Hall Of The Mountain King
13. Pirates Of The Caribbean
Disc II :
01. Indigo / The Last Crusade
02. Sensorium
03. Quietus
04. Chasing The Dragon
05. Feint
06. Never Enough
07. Beyond Belief
08. Cry For The Moon
09. Safeguard To Paradise
10. Blank Infinity
11. Living A Lie
12. The Phantom Agony
13. Sancta Terra
14. Illusive Consensus
15. Consign To Oblivion
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Disc I :
01. Palladium
02. O Fortuna
03. Dies Irae
04. Ombra Mai Fu
05. 1st part, New World
06. Spiderman
07. Summer 3
08. Montagues & Capulets
09. Imperial March
10. Stabat Mater
11. Unholy Trinity
12. In The Hall Of The Mountain King
13. Pirates Of The Caribbean
Disc II :
01. Indigo / The Last Crusade
02. Sensorium
03. Quietus
04. Chasing The Dragon
05. Feint
06. Never Enough
07. Beyond Belief
08. Cry For The Moon
09. Safeguard To Paradise
10. Blank Infinity
11. Living A Lie
12. The Phantom Agony
13. Sancta Terra
14. Illusive Consensus
15. Consign To Oblivion
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Epica |