Published: January 30, 2025
Symphonic metal titans EPICA are excited to announce their ninth studio album Aspiral, out on April 11.
The album title is derived from the eponymous bronze sculpture made by Polish sculptor and painter Stanis?aw Szukalski back in 1965 and stands for renewal and inspiration — key words that define Epica in 2025. In Szukalski's work, every detail is a piece of art on its own and there's always more to the story than you initially think. The band saw this as the perfect analogy for the creation of this ninth album: Each song stands on its own with a distinctive vibe and meaning, while together they enforce each other into a monumental effort.
The album, featuring stunning cover artwork by Hedi Xandt (Rammstein, Ghost, Parkway Drive), is now available for pre-order in the below mentioned formats. The special editions even include the BluRay and audio recordings of the full monumental "Symphonic Synergy" performance in Amsterdam that the band recorded in 2024, with an orchestra and choir.
Recorded once again at Sandlane Studios and expertly mixed and produced by Joost van den Broek, Aspiral boasts 11 new tracks.
ASPIRAL TRACK LISTING:
"Cross the Divide"
"Arcana"
"Darkness Dies in Light — A New Age Dawns Part VII"
"Obsidian Heart"
"Fight to Survive - The Overview Effect"
"Metanoia - A New Age Dawns Part VIII"
"T.I.M.E."
Apparition"
"Eye of the Storm"
"The Grand Saga of Existence — A New Age Dawns Part IX"
"Aspiral"
