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Dutch symphonic metal stars EPICA have granted a little insight into the making of their massive new longplayer “The Holographic Principle” and release a first trailer from the studio. In this brand new clip, the band explains their songwriting process and even comes up with some musical surprises. Watch the trailer here:

“Halfway through 2015, Epica started a new journey: writing and recording the 7th studio album »The Holographic Principle«“, explains guitarist Isaac Delahaye. “In between touring we spent our time in the Sandlane Recording Facilities with producer Joost van den Broek and here’s the first part of our studio documentary! It gives you a little insight into the creation of what we see as our most complete album ever. You’ll hear rough snippets of new music, and you’ll see how we built things up. Enjoy!”

EPICA are set to release their newest masterpiece “The Holographic Principle” via Nuclear Blast on September 30th, but you can already take a peek at the tracklist here:

01. Eidola
02. Edge Of The Blade
03. A Phantasmic Parade
04. Universal Death Squad
05. Divide And Conquer
06. Beyond The Matrix
07. Once Upon A Nightmare
08. The Cosmic Algorithm
09. Ascension – Dream State Armageddon
10. Dancing In A Hurricane
11. Tear Down Your Walls
12. The Holographic Principle – A Profound Understanding Of Reality

Don’t miss EPICA on tour!
23.07.  MEX    Mexico City – Hell & Heaven Metal Fest
06.08.  LT       Zarasai City – Roko Naktys

The band’s own EPIC METAL FEST:
01.10.  NL        Tilburg – Epic Metal Fest Netherlands
15.10.  BR       Sao Paulo – Epic Metal Fest Brazil

EPICA + POWERWOLF
12.01.  D         Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
13.01.  D         Cologne – Palladium
14.01.  D         Ludwigsburg – MHP Arena
16.01.  CH       Geneve – Salle Des Fetes De Thonex
17.01.  CH       Zurich – Volkshaus
20.01.  D         Munich – Tonhalle
21.01.  A          Vienna – Gasometer
24.01.  PL        Warsaw – Progresja
25.01.  D         Berlin – Huxley’s
27.01.  D         Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
28.01.  CZ        Prague – Forum Karlin
03.02.  UK       London – o2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
04.02.  F          Paris – Le Zénith

More dates coming soon…!

Get your tickets here: www.epica.nl/tour

EPICA VIP upgrades are available here: www.epica.soundrink.com

More info:
www.epica.nl
www.facebook.com/epica
www.nuclearblast.de/epica