What is the Embrace that Smothers?

Answer 1

'The Embrace That Smothers' is a series of songs made by Mark Jansen (Guitarist and harsh-vocalist in Epica).

They talk about the dangers of organized religions and how fundamentalism can destroy individualism.

The first 3 parts were made while he was a memeber of After Forever, and appeared an their debut album.

Here are all the songs in the series:

After Forever - Prison Of Desire (2000)

Mea Culpa ~ The Embrace That Smothers - prologue

Leaden Legacy ~ The Embrace That Smothers - part I

Follow In The Cry ~ The Embrace That Smothers - part II

Yield To Temptation ~ The Embrace That Smothers - part III

Epica - The Phantom Agony (2003)

Adyta ~ The Neverending Embrace

Cry For The Moon ~ The Embrace That Smothers - part IV

Facade Of Reality ~ The Embrace That Smothers - part V

Seif Al Din ~ The Embrace That Smothers - part VI

Epica - The Divine Conspiracy (2007)

La'petach Rovetz Chatat ~ The Final Embrace

Death Of A Dream ~ The Embrace That Smothers - part VII

Living A Lie ~ The Embrace That Smothers - part VIII

Fools Of Damnation ~ The Embrace That Smothers - part IX