EPICA - The Divine Conspiracy · TRANSPARENT MAGENTA/BLACK MARBLED 2LP

Transparent magenta/black double-vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'The Divine Conspiracy'

"The Divine Conspiracy" stands as one of Epica's most ambitious and defining works, showcasing the Dutch symphonic metal masters at their absolute peak. This 2007 masterpiece perfectly balances crushing metal riffs with orchestral grandeur, creating an epic sonic journey that feels both intimate and cinematic. Simone Simons' operatic vocals soar over complex arrangements while the band delivers some of their heaviest material to date, particularly on tracks like "Chasing The Dragon" and "Never Enough". The album's conceptual depth explores themes of religion, philosophy, and human nature with the intellectual rigor that has become Epica's trademark.

What makes this release truly special is how seamlessly it weaves together different musical elements – from the haunting piano intro of "Indigo" to the brutal intensity of "The Obsessive Devotion" and the epic title track that closes the main album. The inclusion of their cover of Fear Factory's"Replica" shows the band's versatility while the multi-part "The Embrace That Smothers" suite demonstrates their progressive songwriting prowess. This reissue captures every nuance of the original production, allowing both longtime fans and newcomers to experience this symphonic metal classic in all its glory.

For fans of: Nightwish, Within Temptation, Therion, Kamelot, and Symphony X

Track listing

LP 1
A1. Indigo
A2. The Obsessive Devotion
A3. Menace Of Vanity
A4. Chasing The Dragon
A5. Never Enough

B1. La'petach Chatat Rovetz - The Last Embrace
B2. Death Of A Dream - The Embrace That Smothers Part VII
B3. Living A Lie - The Embrace That Smothers Part VIII
B4. Fools Of Damnation - The Embrace That Smothers Part IX

LP 2
C1. Beyond Belief
C2. Safeguard to Paradise
C3. Sancta Terra
C4. The Divine Conspiracy

D1. Higher High
D2. Replica (Fear Factory cover)

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com