Omega (Epica album)

Omega (stylized as Ωmega) is the upcoming eighth studio album by the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. It is set to be released on 26 February 2021 via Nuclear Blast.[4]

Ωmega
Studio album by
Epica
Released26 February 2021
RecordedMarch – April 2020
StudioSandlane Recording Facilities, Rijen, Netherlands
Length70:16
LabelNuclear Blast
ProducerJoost van den Broek, Epica
Epica chronology
Epica vs Attack on Titan Songs
(2017)		 Ωmega
(2021)
Singles from Omega
  1. "Abyss of Time – Countdown to Singularity"
    Released: 9 October 2020[1]
  2. "Freedom – The Wolves Within"
    Released: 27 November 2020[2]
  3. "Rivers"
    Released: 22 January 2021[3]

Production

Simone Simons had stated on 1 February 2020 that pre-production for the next album had been completed.[5] On 11 March 2020, the band entered the studio to begin recording their album, while in turn released studio vlogs showing the album making process for the studio album.[6][7]

Mark Jansen had said in an interview that the album's release date could be delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the recording sessions.[8] It was reported that on 17 April 2020 that Simone Simons had finished recording vocals for the new album.[9] Mark Jansen later confirmed on September 2, 2020 that the album had been recorded, mixed and mastered with orchestrations and choir having been wrapped up before the band began recording.[10]

On 6 January 2021, it had been confirmed that Vicky Psarakis (The Agonist) and Zaher Zorgati (Myrath) would provide guest vocals on the album, for the songs "Twilight Reverie – The Hypnagogic State" and "Code of Life".[11]

Track listing
Omega track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Alpha – Anteludium"1:38
2."Abyss of Time – Countdown to Singularity"5:20
3."The Skeleton Key"5:06
4."Seal of Solomon"5:28
5."Gaia"4:46
6."Code of Life"5:58
7."Freedom – The Wolves Within"5:37
8."Kingdom of Heaven, Part 3 – The Antediluvian Universe"13:24
9."Rivers"4:48
10."Synergize – Manic Manifest"6:36
11."Twilight Reverie – The Hypnagogic State"4:29
12."Omega – Sovereign of the Sun Spheres"7:06
Total length:70:16
Disc 2: Omegacoustic
No.TitleLength
13."Rivers" (acapella) 
14."Abyss O' Time"4:13
15."Omegacoustic" 
16."El Código Vital" 

Notes
  • The earbook edition of the album includes a third disc and fourth disc with the instrumental and orchestral versions of disc one.

Personnel

Epica

Additional musicians

Production

  • Stefan Heilemann – artwork

References
  1. "See Epica's Lavish Video for New Song "Abyss of Time"". Revolver. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  2. "EPICA Releases Music Video For New Single 'Freedom - The Wolves Within'". Blabbermouth. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  3. "EPICA Releases Official Visualizer For New Single 'Rivers'". Blabbermouth. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  4. "EPICA To Release 'Omega' Album In February". Blabbermouth.net. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  5. "EPICA Completes Pre-Production For New Album". Blabbermouth.net. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  6. "EPICA Begins Recording New Album". Blabbermouth.net. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  7. "EPICA Release Album #8 Studio Vlog, Part 5: Orchestra (Video)". BraveWords. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  8. "EPICA's New Album Will Likely Be Delayed By Coronavirus Pandemic". Blabbermouth.net. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  9. "EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Completes Recording Vocals For New Album". Blabbermouth.net. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  10. "EPICA's New Album Is 'Recorded, Mixed And Mastered'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  11. "Interview - EPICA : jour, nuit !". MetalFrance.net. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
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