Epizod (Bulgarian: Епизод. Translated: Episode) is a Bulgarian hard rock/heavy/power/epic/folk metal band formed in 1983 in Sofia. The first songs of the band were inspired by the French poet Francois Villon. Epizod are famous in Bulgaria for their concerts which include theatre, an Orthodox church choir, and an ensemble for Bulgarian folk songs and dances. In October 1990, the English BBC filmed Epizod's concert at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia.