Released 20 years ago
The Road to Paradiso
Epica · 2006
56 min · 16 tracks · symphonic metal
Epic orchestration merges with heavy guitar riffs and operatic vocals, creating a rich tapestry of symphonic metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- immersive orchestration for deep focus
- cathartic release through powerful crescendos
- reflective moments amidst heavy riffs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, short songs
Where this album fits
- Themes
- symphonic storytelling· live performance energy· metal orchestration
- Career context
- Released in January 2006, 'The Road to Paradiso' is Epica's first live album, showcasing their evolution after the studio album 'Consign to Oblivion'. At this point, the band was solidifying their position in the symphonic metal scene, following a series of successful tours that helped build their international fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Within Temptation· Kamelot
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Welcome to The Road to Paradiso (Caught in a Web) 4:38
- 2 Making of Adyta 1:35
- 3 Adyta (demo version) 1:25
- 4 Making of Cry for the Moon 1:30
- 5 Cry for the Moon (demo version) 6:45
- 6 Making of Quietus 1:15
- 7 Quietus (demo version) 3:43
- 8 Quietus (Silent Reverie) (single version) 3:56
- 9 The Fallacy 3:25
- 10 Interview With Ad on the Live Tracks 0:34
- 11 Solitary Ground (live) 4:07
- 12 Blank Infinity (live) 4:06
- 13 Mother of Light (live) 6:03
- 14 Linger (piano version) 4:18
- 15 Crystal Mountain (orchestral version) 5:04
- 16 Purushayita 3:52
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