Dutch metal band Epica have finally put the last touches on their new upcoming studio album, entitled 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.

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."

To celebrate the release of Epica’s 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.

Additionally, Stream Of Passion, The Agonist, Mayan, Myrath, Evil Invaders and last but not least Off The Cross will be attending Epica’s 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.

Epica live:

June
4 - Minsk, Belarus - Re:public
5 - Plzen, Czech Republic - Metalfest Open Air
7 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Majestic Music Club
8 - Rome, Italy - Rock In Rome
10 - Sölvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock Festival
24 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Copenhell

July
9 - Geiselwind, Germany - Out & Loud Festival
16 - Dunaujvaros, Hungary - Rockmaraton Festival
23 - Mexico City, Mexico - Heaven & Hell Festival

August
5/6 - Zarasai City, Lithuania - Roko Naktys

October
1 - Tilburg, Netherlands - Epic Metal Fest Netherlands
15 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Epic Metal Fest Brazil

February (with Powerwolf)
3 - London, UK - O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
4 - Paris, France - Le Zénith