Epica unveil "behind the music" trailer #1!

Recently, EPICA proudly announced their upcoming long-awaited EP, »The Solace System«! This record will include six brand-new numbers, which were written and recorded during the process of their latest album »The Holographic Principle«, which came out in late 2016 and charted worldwide. The EP release is due for September 1st, 2017 via Nuclear Blast.

To give you all an understanding of the content and the concept of this EP, EPICA will release some "behind the music" videos! Today, they unveil part 1 of the trailer series, which you can see here at the Nuclear Blast YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/LmQHfDT8dsY

The band comments: "Here's our view on the new upcoming EP »The Solace System«. We talk about the music and the lyrics of all the songs you can find on this record. Enjoy watching!"

Track list of »The Solace System«:

01. The Solace System

02. Fight Your Demons

03. Architect Of Light

04. Wheel Of Destiny

05. Immortal Melancholy

06. Decoded Poetry

Watch the music video of the title track 'The Solace System', here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2b3V0VJdW0

»The Solace System« was recorded, mixed & mastered by team Joost van den Broek and Jacob Hansen. The video clip was produced by anime-master Davide Cilloni. The splendid artwork is once again by the hand of Stefan Heilemann.

Simone Simons (vocalist) comments on the EP: "During the early writing process of »The Holographic Principle« we found out that we were blessed with a huge amount of songs. The songs that didn't fit on our album are now available for you on this special EP! I hope you guys will enjoy these songs as much as we do!"

And if this wasn't enough, you'll also be able to purchase the new EP »The Solace System« together with the CD of their recent studio album »The Holographic Principle« as a box set! It will be called »The Holographic Principle – The Ultimate Edition«.

And there are some more good news! Nuclear Blast is going to re-release two ancient albums of EPICA, »Design Your Universe« and »The Devine Conspiracy«, on vinyl on August 18th. Each album is available in two different colours. All these formats are now available for pre-order!

• Get your physical copy here: http://nblast.de/EpicaSolaceSystem
• Or through the EPICA Webshop: http://smarturl.it/thesolacesystem
• Or get the digital version and get the title track 'The Solace System' instantly: http://nblast.de/EpicaDigital

Upcoming tour dates:

European summer dates:

• 18.08. D Dinkelsbühl - Summer Breeze
• 20.08. SK Zvolenska Slatina - More than Fest
• 25.08. PL Straszecin - Czad Festival

»The Dutch Principle Tour«

w/ MAYAN

• 17.10. B Leuven - Het Depot (w/ KING HISS)
• 18.10. B Antwerp - Trix (w/ OFF THE CROSS)
• 20.10. NL Zwolle - Hedon
• 21.10. NL Haarlem - Patronaat
• 22.10. NL Nijmegen - Doornroosje

»The Ultimate Principle Tour«

w/ VUUR, MYRATH

• 09.11. PL Krakow - Klub Studio
• 10.11. CZ Zlín - Masters of Rock Café
• 12.11. D Berlin - Kesselhaus
• 13.11. D Hamburg - Markthalle
• 14.11. D Cologne - Essigfabrik
• 15.11. F Metz - La Bam
• 17.11. F Nantes - Stereolux
• 18.11. F Bordeaux - Krakatoa
• 20.11. E Madrid - La Riviera
• 21.11. P Lisbon - Meo Arena
• 22.11. P Porto - Hard Club
• 24.11. E Barcelona - Razzmatazz 1
• 25.11. F Marseille - Le Moulin
• 26.11. F Lyon - Le Transbordeur
• 29.11. D Munich - Backstage
• 01.12. I Bologna - Estragon
• 02.12. CH Pratteln - Z7
• 03.12. F Lille - L’Aeronef

»The United Principle Tour« - UK & Ireland 2018

• 06.04. UK Nottingham - Rock City
• 07.04. UK Glasgow - ABC1
• 08.04. UK Bristol - o2 Academy
• 10.04. IRL Dublin - Tivoli
• 12.04. UK Manchester - o2 Ritz
• 13.04. UK London - o2 Forum

Tickets and VIP upgrades are available through: http://www.epica.nl/tour

Or at the Nuclear Blast Online Shop: http://www.nuclearblast.de/de/shop/artikel/gruppen/79977.1.indoor-konzerte.html?article_group_sort_type_handle=rank&custom_keywords=EPICA