What makes This Is the Time by Epica notable?

The album features 'This Is the Time', which became a notable anthem for fans and received significant airplay on metal radio stations. Its commercial performance helped solidify Epica's position in the global metal scene, contributing to their growing popularity across Europe and beyond. When 'This Is the Time' was released in 2010, Epica was already a well-established name in the symphonic metal scene, following their successful album 'Design Your Universe'. This album marked a consolidation of their sound and showcased their artistic maturity as they continued to explore complex themes and elaborate compositions.