Requiem For The Indifferent

Get ready metal heads because Epica is going to be making a glorious return with the release of their 5th studio album, "Requiem For The Indifferent", due in stores on March 9th, 2012 via Nuclear Blast Records.  For those unaware of the group, here is a little info into band members:

Simone Simons – mezzo-soprano vocals (2003–present)

Mark Jansen – rhythm guitars, grunts, screams (2002–present)

Isaac Delahaye – lead guitars, backing vocals (2009–present)

Yves Huts – bass guitar (2002–present)

Coen Janssen – synthesizer, piano (2002–present)

Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums, grunts, spoken words (2007–present)

Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band founded by (guitarist and vocalist) Mark Jansen subsequent to his departure from After Forever. They are known for their symphonic sound and the use of female vocals and male growls performed by Simone Simons and Mark Jansen, respectively. All six members write the music, but Mark Jansen and Simone Simons write most of the lyrics. -Wiki

The band had the following statement to offer in regards to the new album and what it stands for:

"This title refers to the end of an era. Mankind can no longer stick their head in the sand for the things that are happening around us. We are facing many challenges. There is an enormous tension between different religions and cultures, wars, natural disasters and a huge financial crisis, which is getting out of control. More than ever we will need each other to overcome these problems. As we are all connected; the universe, earth, nature, animals and human beings, this period in time will be the prelude to the end for those who still don't want to, or simply won't see it. 'A Requiem For The Indifferent', but also a possibility for a new beginning with great new chances!" 

Track listing for "Requiem For The Indifferent":

01. Karma

02. Monopoly On Truth

03. Storm The Sorrow

04. Delirium

05. Internal Warfare

06. Requiem For The Indifferent

07. Anima

08. Guilty Demeanor

09. Deep Water Horizon

10. Stay The Course

11. Deter The Tyrant

12. Avalanche

13. Serenade Of Self-Destruction

The CD was recorded at Gate Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany under the watchful eye of Sascha Paeth.

"This Is The Time", the latest single from Epica, was released (digitally) on October 15th, 2010. A video for the song (see below), was written for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), was filmed in March 2010 was in Hilversum, The Netherlands.

(This Is The Time)


(Unleashed)