Epica The Solace System CD (Jewel Case, 2019, Nuclear Blast)

The Solace System is the debut EP from Dutch symphonic metal titans Epica, offering fans an essential companion release to their acclaimed seventh full-length album, The Holographic Principle. Originally written and recorded during the same sessions, the tracks on this EP expand upon the album’s themes with the band’s trademark blend of cinematic orchestration, crushing riffs, and philosophical depth.

Showcasing Epica at the height of their creative power, The Solace System delivers epic song structures, lush symphonic arrangements, and the commanding dual-vocal dynamic of Simone Simons and Mark Jansen. The material is far from leftover — these songs stand as fully realised compositions that further reinforce Epica’s position at the forefront of modern symphonic metal.

Released in 2019 via Nuclear Blast, this edition is housed in a standard jewel case and is a must-have for Epica collectors, symphonic metal fans, and anyone seeking a deeper dive into one of the genre’s most influential bands.

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Artist: Epica
Title: The Solace System
Label: Nuclear Blast
Cat #: NB40152
Release Year: 2019
Duration: EP
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Jewel Case

Tracklist:
1. The Solace System
2. Fight Your Demons
3. Architect Of Light
4. Wheel Of Destiny
5. Immortal Melancholy
6. Decoded Poetry