Name: The Alchemy Project
Brand: Epica

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4251981702346

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-11

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Warner Music Group

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4251981702353

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Epica

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Metal

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Atomic Fire

Atomic Fire is a German independent label, specializing in metal and related music styles. Founded in 2021 by Markus Staiger, the label has quickly established itself as a prominent player in the industry. With a focus on discovering and promoting talented artists, Atomic Fire is dedicated to delivering high-quality music to metal enthusiasts worldwide.

With an impressive roster of *artists* spanning various subgenres of metal, Atomic Fire offers a diverse range of musical experiences for fans. From heavy and thrash metal to death and black metal, the label showcases the best that the genre has to offer.

Driven by passion and expertise, Atomic Fire provides a platform for emerging talent while also supporting established acts within the metal scene. By nurturing creativity and encouraging artistic freedom, the label ensures that its *performers* have the opportunity to create groundbreaking music that resonates with audiences around the globe.

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.

Always pushing forward, always aiming higher: In the 20 years of their existence, Epica have never shied away from challenges, twists and turns, weathering every storm and pushing the symphonic metal genre to heights no one even dared to believe in. Since 2002, the band surrounding global metal icon Simone Simons and her long-time musical partner Mark Jansen have released eight highly innovative and cinematic albums, have toured the world over and have left their mark as one of metal’s most prolific, most cherished and most admired success stories forever.

With The Alchemy Project, Epica set another highlight in the band's 20th anniversary year! Graced by a vivid and witty artwork by graphic wizard Heilemania, Epica embark on a journey through seven extraordinary new songs. Co-written and performed with diverse guests ranging from extremists like Fleshgod Apocalypse, Niilo Sevänen (Insomnium) and Björn ‘Speed’ Strid (Soilwork) via melodic masters like Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), keyboard legend Phil Lanzon (Uriah Heep) or Roel van Helden (Powerwolf) to a once- in-a-lifetime song with Simone Simons, Charlotte Wessels and Myrkur, EPICA have really outdone themselves once again. The result is a mind-bending release that even surpasses the usual broad scope of an Epica record.

The Alchemy Project

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