Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA check in with the following:

"This weekend was the release of our long-awaited DVD and Blu-Ray, Retrospect. We had an awesome time presenting it to our fans through the live premiers in several movie theaters around the world. Unfortunately over the weekend the news reached us that on a small part (a mere 100 to 200 total) of the Blu-Ray pressing an incorrect disk was put in the final packaging. There is also an error on Disc 2 of some of the DVD pressings (non Blu-Ray), where the outro is missing.

This comes to us as a terrible blow. After the misfortune with Requiem For The Indifferent we made absolutely sure that this release would be 100% in order. Therefore we personally checked the final master several times until it was perfect. However, somewhere in the final stage, when it is beyond our control, something still went wrong.

If you notice either of these problems, please contact Nuclear Blast at: customerservice@nuclearblast.de. They will be able to help you further.

We want to let you know that in the meantime we are doing everything we can to right these wrongs. As soon as there are updates on this we will let you know."

Epica celebrated their 10th anniversary with a one-night-only event, dubbed Retrospect. The band was accompanied by the seventy piece Extended Reményi Ede Chamber Orchestra and the Miskolc National Theatre Choir, playing an unforgettable 3-hours best-of set.

Ten high definition cameras captured this very special sold-out show while Epica played in front of nearly five thousand ecstatic fans in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. In addition to a collection of the band’s biggest hits from across the spectrum of their entire catalog, this once-in-a-lifetime spectacular also features the live debut of ‘Twin Flames’ and the previously unreleased ‘Retrospect’, covers of classics by VIVALDI, PERGOLESI, and Oscar-winning film composer JOHN WILLIAMS, two guest collaborations with the venerable Floor Jansen (NIGHTWISH, REVAMP), and a very special performance of their breakthrough single, ‘Quietus’, with founding members Jeroen Simons, Ad Sluijter, and Yves Huts.

Nuclear Blast released Retrospect as a deluxe hardcover book with 48 pages. Both as a 2DVD/3CD and 2Blu-ray/3CD version. Retrospect contains the following fan favorites:

'Introspect'

'Monopoly On Truth'

'Sensorium'

'Unleashed'

'Martyr Of The Free Word'

'Chasing The Dragon'

'Presto'

'Never Enough'

'Stabat Mater Dolorosa'

'Twin Flames'

'Serenade Of Self-Destruction'

'Orchestral Medley'

'The Divine Conspiracy' (Anniversary Edition)

'Delirium'

'Blank Infinity'

'The Obsessive Devotion'

'Retrospect'

'Battle Of The Heroes & Imperial March'

'Quietus'

'The Phantom Agony'

'Cry For The Moon'

'Sancta Terra'

'Design Your Universe'

'Storm The Sorrow'

'Consign To Oblivion'

'Outrospect'

Retrospect features this massive performance in its entirety, as well as exclusive interviews with all band members and behind-the-scenes footage from the show.