Aspiral is an album by Epica, released in 2025. Symphonic metal grandeur intertwines with intricate melodies and powerful vocals, creating an immersive sonic experience. 'Aspiral' has been recognized for its ambitious orchestration and lyrical themes exploring existentialism and personal growth, earning praise from critics and fans alike. The lead single, 'Cross the Divide', made significant waves on international charts, illustrating Epica's sustained relevance in the evolving metal landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Disc 2

• 1 Cross the Divide Standout 4:18
• 2 Arcana 5:02
• 3 Darkness Dies in Light – A New Age Dawns, Part VII Standout 7:59
• 4 Obsidian Heart 5:04
• 5 Fight to Survive – The Overview Effect Standout 6:10
• 6 Metanoia – A New Age Dawns, Part VIII 7:17
• 7 T.I.M.E. 3:58
• 8 Apparition 4:12
• 9 Eye of the Storm 4:43
• 10 The Grand Saga of Existence – A New Age Dawns, Part IX 6:50
• 11 Aspiral 5:39

Disc 3

• 1 Welcome to the Symphonic Synergy 1:43
• 2 Unleashed 7:16
• 3 The Essence of Silence 4:52
• 4 Menace of Vanity 4:50
• 5 Sensorium 5:13
• 6 The Fifth Guardian 3:04
• 7 Crimson Bow & Arrow 6:15
• 8 Arcana 5:12
• 9 The Skeleton Key 5:19
• 10 The Ghost in Me (Danse Macabre) 6:01
• 11 Storm the Sorrow 6:01
• 12 Symphonic Synergy Medley 11:31

Disc 4

• 1 Tides of Time 5:54
• 2 Sirens – Of Blood and Water 5:19
• 3 Unchain Utopia 5:37
• 4 Beyond the Matrix 10:36
• 5 Code of Life 7:01
• 6 Cry for the Moon: The Embrace That Smothers, Part IV 9:58
• 7 Aspiral 7:18
• 8 Consign to Oblivion – A New Age Dawns, Part III 10:03

Disc 5

• 1 Welcome to the Symphonic Synergy 1:43
• 2 Unleashed 7:16
• 3 The Essence of Silence 4:52
• 4 Menace of Vanity 4:50
• 5 Sensorium 5:13
• 6 The Fifth Guardian 3:04
• 7 Crimson Bow & Arrow 6:15
• 8 Arcana 5:12
• 9 The Skeleton Key 5:19
• 10 The Ghost in Me (Danse Macabre) 6:01
• 11 Storm the Sorrow 6:01
• 12 Symphonic Synergy Medley 11:31
• 13 Tides of Time 5:54
• 14 Sirens – Of Blood and Water 5:19
• 15 Unchain Utopia 5:37
• 16 Beyond the Matrix 10:36
• 17 Code of Life 7:01
• 18 Cry for the Moon: The Embrace That Smothers, Part IV 9:58
• 19 Aspiral 7:18
• 20 Consign to Oblivion – A New Age Dawns, Part III 10:03

Disc 6

• 1 Cross the Divide Standout 4:18
• 2 Arcana 5:02
• 3 Darkness Dies in Light – A New Age Dawns, Part VII Standout 7:59
• 4 Obsidian Heart 5:04
• 5 Fight to Survive – The Overview Effect Standout 6:10
• 6 Metanoia – A New Age Dawns, Part VIII 7:17

Disc 7

• 1 T.I.M.E. 3:58
• 2 Apparition 4:12
• 3 Eye of the Storm 4:43
• 4 The Grand Saga of Existence – A New Age Dawns, Part IX 6:50
• 5 Aspiral 5:39

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