New Single, “The Great Tribulation” featuring Fleshgod ... - Epica
"The Great Tribulation" is described as a "symphonic extravaganza" that merges Epica’s trademark operatic style with the aggressive, technical death metal elements of Fleshgod Apocalypse. New Single, “The Great Tribulation” featuring Fleshgod
"The Great Tribulation" is the opening track of Epica 's collaborative mini-album, , released on November 11, 2022, through Atomic Fire Records. The song features Italian symphonic tech-death metal pioneers Fleshgod Apocalypse , marking a high-profile collaboration that fans had anticipated since the two bands toured together in 2016. Collaboration and Production The guest musicians combined these concepts into a
The track was co-written and performed by both bands, with production handled by Joost van den Broek . According to Epica founder Mark Jansen, the creative process began when he sent Fleshgod Apocalypse basic ideas for two songs. The guest musicians combined these concepts into a single track, which was then refined through several collaborative sessions. Musical Style and Themes released on November 11