The List of Epica Albums in Order of Release Date

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The discography of Epica consists of nine studio albums, two track commentary albums, five live albums, six extended plays, one soundtrack, forty-four singles and one other release.

The List of  Epica Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Epica Album in Order of Release Date:

1. The Phantom Agony — 5 June 2003
2. Consign to Oblivion — 21 April 2005
3. The Divine Conspiracy — 7 September 2007
4. Design Your Universe — 16 October 2009
5. Requiem for the Indifferent — 9 March 2012
6. The Quantum Enigma — 2 May 2014
7. The Holographic Principle — 30 September 2016
8. Omega — 26 February 2021
9. Aspiral — 11 April 2025

All Epica Albums List in Order

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1. The Phantom Agony (2003)

Tracks:

1. Adyta (The Neverending Embrace)
2. Sensorium
3. Cry for the Moon (The Embrace That Smothers – Part IV)
4. Feint
5. Illusive Consensus
6. Façade of Reality (The Embrace That Smothers – Part V)
7. Run for a Fall
8. Seif al Din (The Embrace That Smothers – Part VI)
9. The Phantom Agony

• I. Impasse of Thoughts
• II. Between Hope and Despair
• III. Nevermore

The Phantom Agony is the debut studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, released in 2003 through Transmission Records. The album marks guitarist Mark Jansen’s first project after leaving After Forever, continuing his conceptual series The Embrace That Smothers, which explores themes of religion and ideology. Featuring operatic vocals by Simone Simons, epic orchestration, and dynamic metal instrumentation, the album includes powerful tracks like Cry for the Moon, Feint, and The Phantom Agony. A 10th anniversary expanded edition was reissued in 2013, offering remastered tracks and orchestral versions that highlight the band’s cinematic sound.

2. Consign to Oblivion (2005)

Tracks:

1. Hunab K’u (A New Age Dawns, Prologue)
2. Dance of Fate
3. The Last Crusade (A New Age Dawns, Part I)
4. Solitary Ground
5. Blank Infinity
6. Force of the Shore
7. Quietus
8. Mother of Light (A New Age Dawns, Part II)
9. Trois Vierges
10. Another Me
11. Consign to Oblivion (A New Age Dawns, Part III)

Consign to Oblivion is the second studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, released in 2005 through Transmission Records. The album blends orchestral grandeur with metal intensity, drawing lyrical inspiration from the Maya civilization and the spiritual phrase “In Lak’ech Ala K’in,” symbolizing unity. Featuring standout tracks like “Solitary Ground,” “Quietus,” and “Consign to Oblivion,” it marks a more orchestral and melodic direction for the band. Guest vocalist Roy Khan (Kamelot) appears on “Trois Vierges.” This album also began Epica’s “A New Age Dawns” saga, continued in Design Your Universe and The Holographic Principle.

3. The Divine Conspiracy (2007)

Tracks:

1. Indigo (Prologue)
2. The Obsessive Devotion
3. Menace of Vanity
4. Chasing the Dragon
5. Never Enough
6. La‘petach Chatat Rovetz (The Last Embrace)
7. Death of a Dream
8. Living a Lie
9. Fools of Damnation
10. Beyond Belief
11. Safeguard to Paradise
12. Sancta Terra
13. The Divine Conspiracy

The Divine Conspiracy is the third studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, released in 2007 through Nuclear Blast. As the band’s first concept album, it explores the idea that all religions are interconnected, forming part of one divine truth. Written by Mark Jansen and featuring Simone Simons’ powerful vocals, the album blends orchestral arrangements with heavy metal intensity. Songs like “The Obsessive Devotion,” “Chasing the Dragon,” and “Sancta Terra” address themes of faith, morality, and humanity. The album’s deep concept, dynamic production, and philosophical lyrics helped it reach the Top 10 in Dutch charts.

4. Design Your Universe (2009)

Tracks:

1. Samadhi (Prelude)
2. Resign to Surrender (A New Age Dawns, Part IV)
3. Unleashed
4. Martyr of the Free Word
5. Our Destiny
6. The Price of Freedom (Interlude)
7. Burn to a Cinder
8. Tides of Time
9. Deconstruct
10. Semblance of Liberty
11. White Waters
12. Design Your Universe (A New Age Dawns, Part VI)”
13. Kingdom of Heaven (A New Age Dawns, Part V)

• I. “Hold in Derision”
• II. “Children of the Light”
• III. “Bardo Thödol”
• IV. “Paragons of Perfection”
• V. “The Harsh Return”

Design Your Universe is the fourth studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, released on October 16, 2009, through Nuclear Blast. Recorded at Gate Studio in Germany, the album marks the first appearance of guitarist Isaac Delahaye and drummer Ariën van Weesenbeek. Exploring themes of quantum physics, imagination, and human potential, it continues the band’s “A New Age Dawns” saga. The record features collaborations with Tony Kakko of Sonata Arctica and Amanda Somerville, blending powerful orchestration, choirs, and melodic metal elements. Critically acclaimed, Design Your Universe debuted at No. 8 in the Dutch charts and inspired a worldwide tour.

5. Requiem for the Indifferent (2012)

Tracks:

1. Karma (Prelude)
2. Monopoly on Truth
3. Storm the Sorrow
4. Delirium
5. Internal Warfare
6. Requiem for the Indifferent
7. Anima (Interlude)
8. Guilty Demeanor
9. Deep Water Horizon
10. Stay the Course
11. Deter the Tyrant
12. Avalanche
13. Serenade of Self-Destruction

“Requiem for the Indifferent” is the fifth studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, released on March 9, 2012, through Nuclear Blast Records. Blending orchestral grandeur with metal intensity, the album explores global issues like cultural conflict, environmental crisis, and human indifference. Featuring the singles “Storm the Sorrow” and “Requiem for the Indifferent”, it marks the final appearance of bassist Yves Huts and introduces rare keyboard solos by Coen Janssen. Critics praised its ambitious mix of gothic, symphonic, and progressive metal. With over 70 minutes of music, it remains a defining work in Epica’s dynamic discography.

6. The Quantum Enigma (2014)

Tracks:

1. Originem
2. The Second Stone
3. The Essence of Silence
4. Victims of Contingency
5. Sense Without Sanity
6. Unchain Utopia
7. The Fifth Guardian
8. Chemical Insomnia
9. Reverence
10. Omen
11. Canvas of Life
12. Natural Corruption
13. The Quantum Enigma

The Quantum Enigma is the sixth studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, released in May 2014 through Nuclear Blast. It marks the first appearance of bassist Rob van der Loo and features powerful singles like “The Essence of Silence” and “Unchain Utopia.” Produced by Joost van den Broek and mixed by Jacob Hansen, the album blends heavy guitars, orchestral arrangements, and Simone Simons’ dynamic vocals. Exploring themes of reality, illusion, and human perception inspired by quantum physics, The Quantum Enigma represents a new creative era for Epica—balancing intensity, emotion, and technical brilliance in a modern symphonic metal masterpiece.

7. The Holographic Principle (2016)

Tracks:

1. Eidola
2. Edge of the Blade
3. A Phantasmic Parade
4. Universal Death Squad
5. Divide and Conquer
6. Beyond the Matrix
7. Once Upon a Nightmare
8. The Cosmic Algorithm
9. Ascension – Dream State Armageddon
10. Dancing in a Hurricane
11. Tear Down Your Walls
12. The Holographic Principle – A Profound Understanding of Reality

The Holographic Principle is the seventh studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, released on September 30, 2016, through Nuclear Blast Records. Produced by Joost van den Broek and mixed by Jacob Hansen, the album explores the thought-provoking concept that the universe may be a digitally generated hologram. Blending heavy metal with orchestral and choral arrangements, it features singles like “Universal Death Squad” and “Edge of the Blade.” Frontwoman Simone Simons delivers powerful vocals supported by cinematic instrumentation. Critically acclaimed for its depth and grandeur, the album showcases Epica’s most ambitious and polished sound to date.

8. Omega (2021)

Tracks:

1. Alpha – Anteludium
2. Abyss of Time – Countdown to Singularity
3. The Skeleton Key
4. Seal of Solomon
5. Gaia
6. Code of Life
7. Freedom – The Wolves Within

Omega (stylized as Ωmega) is the eighth studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, released on February 26, 2021, through Nuclear Blast. Written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the album blends grand orchestral arrangements with powerful metal elements and deep philosophical themes inspired by unity, spirituality, and self-discovery. Featuring singles like “Abyss of Time – Countdown to Singularity,” “Freedom – The Wolves Within,” and “Rivers,” the album received widespread critical acclaim for its cinematic production and emotional depth. Omega marks the conclusion of Epica’s trilogy and showcases the band’s signature mix of complexity, melody, and lyrical introspection.

9. Aspiral (2025)

Tracks:

1. Cross the Divide
2. Arcana
3. Darkness Dies in Light (A New Age Dawns, Part VII)
4. Obsidian Heart
5. Fight to Survive – The Overview Effect
6. Metanoia (A New Age Dawns, Part VIII)
7. T.I.M.E.
8. Apparition
9. Eye of the Storm
10. The Grand Saga of Existence (A New Age Dawns, Part IX)
11. Aspiral

“Aspiral” is the ninth studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, released on April 11, 2025, through Nuclear Blast Records. Announced on January 30, 2025, the album continues the epic “A New Age Dawns” saga first introduced in 2005’s Consign to Oblivion. Written during a creative resurgence, Aspiral blends orchestral grandeur with powerful metal arrangements and introspective lyrics. Preceded by singles “Arcana,” “Cross the Divide,” and “T.I.M.E.”, the album showcases Epica’s signature mix of operatic vocals, cinematic storytelling, and complex musicianship. Aspiral earned strong chart success across Europe, debuting at #2 in the Netherlands and Top 10 in multiple countries.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, exploring Epica Albums in Order offers a fascinating journey through the evolution of one of the most influential symphonic metal bands in the world. From their debut The Phantom Agony (2003) to their latest masterpiece Aspiral (2025), Epica has continuously expanded their musical boundaries, blending symphonic grandeur with progressive, death, and power metal elements. Each album reflects the band’s growth, lyrical depth, and sonic innovation, driven by the dynamic chemistry between Simone Simons and Mark Jansen. Understanding Epica Albums in Order not only showcases their artistic progression but also highlights their enduring legacy in modern metal music.

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