DESCRIPTION:
The Phantom Agony is the first full-length studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. It was released in 2003 by the Dutch label Transmission Records. It is the first album recorded by guitarist Mark Jansen after his departure from the band After Forever.

"Cry for the Moon" is based on the abuse of children by Catholic priests.

Epica Orchestra:

Thomas Glöckner - violin
Andreas Pfaff - violin
Tobias Rempe - violin
Marie-Theres Stumpf - viola
David Schlage - viola
Jörn Kellermann - cello
Cordula Rhode - cello
Andrè Neygenfind - contrabass

Epica Choir:

Melvin Edmonsen - bass
Previn Moore - tenor
Bridget Fogle - alto
Cinzia Rizzo - alto
Annie Goeble - soprano
Amanda Somerville - soprano, vocal coach

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