An Interview With: Mark Jansen (Epica)

Epica are well on their way to solidifying their status as not only a symphonic metal great, but a simple metal great. Their latest epic ‘The Quantum Enigma‘ scored fierce points with critics worldwide with the refinement of the Epica symphonic clash of death metal and progressive metal. As we head into 2016, Mark Jansen tells us that Epica will not be slowing down, and will be taking the band to the next level with a brand new album.

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Live Review: Epica + Eluveitie + Scar Symmetry

This November weekend has certainly been eventful. The tragic events in Paris sadly foreshadowed it, but two megashows across London spanning different shades of metal music showed the resolve, spirit and unity of metalheads and the support they showed for their fellow humans. The second of those megashows featured three titans – Epica, Eluveitie, and Scar Symmetry – and they were here to give their all.

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