| The Epigenesis | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Melechesh |
| Cover: | Melechesh - The Epigenesis.png |
| Released: | October 25, 2010 |
| Genre: | Black metal Oriental metal |
| Length: | 71:47 |
| Label: | Nuclear Blast |
| Prev Title: | Emissaries |
| Prev Year: | 2006 |
| Next Title: | Enki |
| Next Year: | 2015 |
The Epigenesis is the fifth full-length album by the black metal band Melechesh.
Epigenesis was recorded in Turkey. Ashmedi explained that this decision was a fit with the band's general approach to music:
Ashmedi confirmed that he recorded the vocals naked, which he described as "ritualistic". He further noted that
Half the bass lines had to be played by Ashmedi due to a technical issue.