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\nDutch metal band EPICA will hit North America this fall for a headline tour supported by Fleshgod Apocalypse, Arkona and The Agonist. Details are still being sorted and will be revealed soon.<\/p>\n
Epica have revealed the tracklisting for their upcoming studio album, The Holographic Principle. The album will be released worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records on September 30th. The Holographic Principle was produced with Joost van der Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities. Mixing was handled by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Destruction). The cover artwork was created by Stefan Heilemann.<\/p>\n
The band commented: “Our highly anticipated seventh studio album is a fact. The Holographic Principle feels to us like a true treasure, created by us all with blood, sweat and tears of joy. In the past year we have worked very hard to write and record this special album. We are all very eager to share it with you! Join us on our new musical journey.”
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\nTracklisting:<\/p>\n
\u201cEidola\u201d
\n\u201cEdge Of The Blade\u201d
\n\u201cA Phantasmic Parade\u201d
\n\u201cUniversal Death Squad\u201d
\n\u201cDivide And Conquer\u201d
\n\u201cBeyond The Matrix\u201d
\n\u201cOnce Upon A Nightmare\u201d
\n\u201cThe Cosmic Algorithm\u201d
\n\u201cAscension – Dream State Armageddon\u201d
\n\u201cDancing In A Hurricane\u201d
\n\u201cTear Down Your Walls\u201d
\n\u201cThe Holographic Principle – A Profound Understanding Of Reality\u201d
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\nTo celebrate the release of Epica\u2019s brand-new record fittingly, the band will be playing on their own Epic Metal Fest at the 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands on Saturday, October 1st. They invited Katatonia, their label mates Fleshgod Apocalypse and (also landsmen) Textures to take part in this special event.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Stream Of Passion, The Agonist, Mayan, Myrath, Evil Invaders and last but not least Off The Cross will be attending Epica\u2019s release show. On Saturday 15th October the Brazilian edition of Epic Metal Fest will take place in Sao Paulo. Paradise Lost, Finntroll, Xandria and The Ocean will join Epica for this first edition. More info and tickets at this location.<\/p>\n
Epica live:<\/p>\n
July
\n9 – Geiselwind, Germany – Out & Loud Festival
\n16 – Dunaujvaros, Hungary – Rockmaraton Festival
\n23 – Mexico City, Mexico – Heaven & Hell Festival<\/p>\n