In a new interview with Spark TV, singer Simone Simons of Dutch metal band Epica talks about the band’s upcoming album, The Holographic Principle, which will be released on October 1st via Nuclear Blast Records.

Says Simone: "We are still in the process of realizing the songs. It's a huge amount of songs, it's a lot of information. It’s a lot to take in, but we put everything in this record and we hope that it will pay off and that the people will feel what we feel when we listen to it."

Epica recently checked in with the following update: ”We are proud to welcome five new bands to the lineup of Epic Metal Fest! On this special day we will be joined by Italian symphonic death metal kings Fleshgod Apocalypse, Stream of Passion (who will be performing one of their last shows), our good friends in The Agonist and two of the hottest upcoming bands from Belgium, Evil Invaders and Off The Cross.

“Epic Metal Fest Netherlands will take place on October 1st at the Poppodium 013 in Tilburg and will also celebrate the release of Epica’s upcoming album. Tickets and ticket + album bundles are available from this location."

Epica recently updated their 2016 tour schedule. It is currently as follows:

June
4 - Re:Public - Minsk, Belarus
5 - MetalFest Open Air - Plzen, Czech Republic
7 - Majestic Music Club - Bratislava, Slovakia   
8 - Postepay Rock - Rome, Italy
10 - Sweden Rock Festival - Norje, Sweden
23 - Refshaleøen - Copenhagen, Denmark

July
23 - Corona Hell & Heaven Metal Fest - Iztacalco, Mexico

October
1 - Epic Metal  Fest - Tilburg, Netherlands

February
4 - Le Zénith - Paris, France