Best Epica Songs
Vote on your favourite songs by a seriously underrated and talented symphonic-gothic metal band!
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Kingdom of Heaven - Design Your Universe
This is more than a normal song. It's everything positive about Epica and similar bands put together. And that isn't just a little bit, as this band has almost nothing negative. Long story short, this is more than just a mortal song-being.
Non Intellegens Nil Explicas
Videre Nolens Nil Capies
Non Intellegens Nil Explicas
Incognita Non Vides.
I actually bothered to learn the Latin parts of this song, not that there are too many. There is an incredibly cheesy spoken word section towards the end, but seriously, who even cares? This song is so good that you will end up liking everything about it - cheese and all. I really wish they'd play this one live more often.
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Cry for the Moon - The Phantom Agony
Most beautiful song of theirs I've heard. It portrays an atmosphere that's ex-reality while conveying a deeper meaning. "You cannot hide yourself" is such a powerful line. It stands by itself.
Above all, its orchestral version beats the normal version by far. I'm just addicted to it and can't stop listening!
Not only is this song epic, but it's also one of the best protest songs I've ever heard.
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Consign to Oblivion - Consign to Oblivion
It's really hard to pick one song from this band. They have a lot of good songs. By the way, this is an amazing song. You feel so good when you play it on the guitar.
The most complete Epica song so far. Perfect balance between all instruments and choir and many amazing guitar riffs.
I've got goosebumps every time I hear this song.
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Burn to a Cinder - Design Your Universe
This is a pretty much perfectly constructed song, with the catchy piano lead-in, the beautiful vocals, and the short but sweet guitar solo.
The whole song is really a masterpiece!
After the rhythmic part, the calm part at the end makes me cry.
My favorite Epica song. The riff is so awesome.
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Fools of Damnation - The Divine Conspiracy
This is by far my favorite EPICA song. I cannot believe I've only discovered this band in 2020.
Again, really catchy vocals and a nice rhythmic section with the guitar and drums in the middle.
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Chasing the Dragon - The Divine Conspiracy
Epica has signed its name under many masterpieces. However, Chasing the Dragon rises above them all. The combination is just too perfect - the amazing music, touching lyrics, Simone's voice woven into the song, and of course, the powerful buildup that incorporates Mark's deep grunting.
I'm moved just by talking about the song, but when I listen to it, the impact is so intense that I experience an emotional trance. Bravo, Epica!
I really love the progression of the music. The buildup was really epic, especially the throat (grunting) part. Words can't describe it - EPIC. By the way, they are very underrated.
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Tides of Time - Design Your Universe
It's hard to imagine how one person could come up with such a beautiful piece to play on the piano. Indeed, one of the best ballads ever. I can't help but feel that the song is not long enough and that it deserves to be the intro to a 20-minute epic.
One of the most epic ballads ever, with Simone's vocal talents on full display. Lovely piano riff and an awesome guitar solo!
Perfect voice, perfect melody, perfect lyrics, and perfect alternation between "hard" and "soft."
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The Phantom Agony - The Phantom Agony
I accept that not everyone is into long songs (this one is nine minutes long), but if you listen to it completely, you'll understand this is the most beautiful song of Epica. It is complete and can be used to introduce someone who has never listened to Epica. Because this is Epica. The lyrical style, the melody...
Okay, for me this is the masterpiece of Epica.
It has taken a long time for me to like Epica as much as I do now, but this song has been among my favorites since I first heard Epica.
One of the band's early songs, with a nice mixture of driving vocals in the metal sections and orchestral elements.
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Storm the Sorrow - Requiem for the Indifferent
How is this at 20? This is Epica through and through. It's the first song that comes up when you search their name on YouTube, and it's a beautiful song.
My first Epica song, it's so awesome!
It's got such a great melody, and Simone's voice is perfect!
One of the best songs of Epica by far.
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The Obsessive Devotion - The Divine Conspiracy
This is one of the songs that originally got me into the band. The lead-in from the prologue "Indigo" is perfect, with the killer orchestral riff combined with the thrash-esque metal beat!
This song is one of the times where you just love Mark's grunts and Simone's vocals together. Not to forget, it's catchy!
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The Holographic Principle - A Profound Understanding of Reality
This is a true masterpiece of the genre! A superb blend of epic choirs and vocals, fast, heavier riffs, and high Simone vocals.
It's a perfect mix between symphonic and progressive metal. The lyrics are very deep and philosophical as always. I can't stop listening to this song, even though it's over 11 minutes long. I enjoy every second of it!
Epic intro and outro! This masterpiece makes me shiver.
The whole song is a pleasure to listen to - every second of it! What an amazing composition. I need to hear this live with a full orchestra and choir. It needs more votes!
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Kingdom of Heaven, Pt. 3 - The Antediluvian Universe - Omega
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Serenade of Self-Destruction - Requiem for the Indifferent
This is a really original piece of music, almost an instrumental but not quite.
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Design Your Universe - Design Your Universe
One of the band's ultimate masterpieces. The intro is perfect, with the sudden transition into a brutal rhythmic section before Simone's calm vocals come in. It sounded really amazing live in Sydney!
Number one in my book! This is my all-time Epica favorite!
My favorite. Wonderful live.
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Sensorium - The Phantom Agony
First song I heard of Epica... Instantly hooked... A banshee kind of voice...
This is the best Epica song for me. One of the first and best.
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Unleashed - Design Your Universe
Woahh... The best song ever from Epica. I started listening to Epica because of this song. Well-balanced music, powerful lyrics, and the drums made this song awesome.
Has the perfect combination of everything that makes Epica great. The orchestra and choir are perfect. I stop breathing at the intense moments. Pure amazingness.
Awwwesome! Seriously, why isn't it in the top 10? It's one of the most epic songs by Epica! Best atmosphere ever! The symphony blows the mind!
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Delirium - Requiem for the Indifferent
Beautiful piano ballad that builds into a nice guitar solo. The lyrics are great, too.
I cried when I heard this. It was the first Epica song I ever encountered!
This was the first Epica song I heard. It made me buy all their albums.
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The Essence of Silence - The Quantum Enigma
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Sancta Terra - The Divine Conspiracy
I feel like this is their best song by far, but then again, I'm only just getting into these guys (as of 5/24/20). This is the song that made me want to really dive into Epica. I saw a video of them performing this song live with Floor Jansen, who I am a huge fan of. By the next day, I had all their studio albums.
I've been slowly going through their catalog, but I still haven't found any song better than this one. I am amazed and super confused that this is not number one on this list or at the very least in the top 3 or even 5. In my opinion, it's clearly better than every song ranked above it.
Simone's voice in this song sounds really beautiful with the instrumental. I also like the ending when the deep voices sing the chorus together.
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Our Destiny - Design Your Universe
I like how the first verse begins with a groovy bassline, then builds up into the chorus, which of course has Simone's signature vocals, full of emotion.
I'd place this higher up, but apparently, there can be only five songs in the first five slots.
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Beyond the Matrix
This song is truly a masterpiece. Even though the album just came out, I think this song will become a classic.
The album is pretty mediocre, but at least it has something in it. That thing is called Beyond The Matrix.
This song will become a classic of the band.
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Unchain Utopia - The Quantum Enigma
Amazing track, perfect in every aspect. I would introduce someone to Epica with this one. It should be way higher on the list.
Amazing song. I'll never get tired of it.
"Why should we all believe you? Carry your own burden. We won't succumb to your delusion now."
Epic orchestration and Simone's voice are so beautiful. This should be the best from this band too.
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Quietus - Consign to Oblivion
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Dancing in a Hurricane - The Holographic Principle
Not my favorite, but my second favorite. My first favorite isn't on here for whatever reason. Ascension - Dream State Armageddon is my favorite.
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Feint - The Phantom Agony
Such a beautiful song. Deserves to be in the top 10!
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Divide and Conquer - The Holographic Principle
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Blank Infinity - Consign to Oblivion