Symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA are thrilled to finally release their brand-new studio album, Aspiral, today. The band invites fans to immerse themselves in the full sonic journey as it is meant to be experienced: from start to finish in one go.
“All of us in the band pushed each other to create the best possible album,” the band shares. “We’ve once again explored new musical and lyrical frontiers, and we hope Aspiral resonates with you as deeply as it does with us. The whole truly is greater than the sum of its parts—this album is meant to be experienced in full.”
Stream or order Aspiral here: https://epica.fanlink.tv/aspiral
In conjunction with the album release, EPICA has unveiled a sci-fi-themed music video for 'Fight to Survive – The Overview Effect'. The track draws inspiration from the cognitive shift experienced by astronauts after observing Earth from space—a powerful moment of awe, interconnectedness, and a profound appreciation for the planet’s fragility.
“Musically, this song encapsulates the full spectrum of EPICA”, the band explains. “From heavy to soft, uplifting to melancholic—'Fight to Survive' embodies it all.”
The visually striking video was once again brought to life by Remko Tielemans and produced by Kollektiv Kunststoff, who also directed the band’s previous singles 'Arcana' and 'Cross the Divide'.
Epica - 'Fight To Survive' (Official Music Video)
With Aspiral now released, EPICA are ready to bring their new music to life on stage. The band will embark on a North American tour next month, kicking off in the United States and Mexico, followed by a summer filled with major European festival appearances. The band will return to Europe in early 2026 for a co-headline tour with labelmates AMARANTHE.
EPICA + AMARANTHE – Arcane Dimensions Tour
With special guest Charlotte Wessels’ The Obsession
- 16.01.26 - DE, Cologne - Palladium
- 17.01.26 - DE, Munich - Zenith
- 18.01.26 - BE, Brussels - Forest National
- 20.01.26 - UK, Bristol - Bristol Beacon
- 21.01.26 - UK, Glasgow - Barrowlands
- 23.01.26 - UK, Manchester - O2 Apollo
- 24.01.26 - UK, London - Eventim Apollo
- 25.01.26 - FR, Paris - Le Zenith
- 27.01.26 - CH, Zurich - Halle 662
- 28.01.26 - IT, Milan - Alcatraz
- 30.01.26 - ES, Barcelona - Razzmatazz 1
- 31.01.26 - ES, Madrid - Sala La Riviera
- 01.02.26 - PT, Lisbon - Coliseu dos Recreios
- 03.02.26 - FR, Toulouse - Bikini Toulouse
- 04.02.26 - FR, Lyon - Radiant-Bellevue
- 06.02.26 - DE, Ludwigsburg - MHP Arena
- 07.02.26 - NL, Amsterdam - Ziggo Dome
- 06.03.26 - DE, Hamburg - Inselpark Arena
- 07.03.26 - DE, Leipzig - Haus Auensee
- 08.03.26 - DE, Berlin - Columbiahalle
- 10.03.26 - DK, Copenhagen - Poolen
- 11.03.26 - SE, Stockholm - Fallan
- 13.03.26 - FI, Oulu - Tapahtumakeskus Tullisali
- 14.03.26 - FI, Helsinki - Black Box
- 15.03.26 - EE, Tallinn - Helitehas
- 22.03.26 - DE, Frankfurt am Main - Jahrhunderthalle
Tickets and VIP upgrades are available from epica.nl/tour