To celebrate the release of their new album Aspiral, symphonic metal frontrunners Epica are playing three exclusive shows in the United States this spring.
With a release that sees the light of day on April 11, these shows will mark the start of Epica’s Aspiral world tour.
Excited to return to North America after their memorable run with Sabaton in 2022, the band adds exclusive shows in New York City, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, before continuing to Mexico.
With a brand new album under their belt, the U.S. audiences will be the first to witness Epica’s new songs live.
Don’t miss this chance to be a part of Epica’s long-awaited return to the U.S. stages, and to be there at the beginning of the Aspiral chapter.
Tickets and VIP upgrades go on sale Friday, February 28 at 10 AM local time at epica.nl.
Dates:
May
5 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
6 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
The album title is derived from the eponymous bronze sculpture made by Polish sculptor and painter Stanisław Szukalski back in 1965 and stands for renewal and inspiration – key words that define Epica in 2025. In Szukalski’s work, every detail is a piece of art on its own and there’s always more to the story than you initially think. The band saw this as the perfect analogy for the creation of this ninth album: Each song stands on its own with a distinctive vibe and meaning, while together they enforce each other into a monumental effort.
The album, featuring stunning cover artwork by Hedi Xandt (Rammstein, Ghost, Parkway Drive), is now available for pre-order in the below mentioned formats. The special editions even include the BluRay and audio recordings of the full monumental “Symphonic Synergy” performance in Amsterdam that the band recorded in 2024, with an orchestra and choir.
For another appetizer of the new tracks, you can check out the band’s music video for the up-tempo anthem, “Cross The Divide”, directed by Kunststoff, below.
Recorded once again at Sandlane Studios and expertly mixed and produced by Joost van den Broek, Aspiral boasts 11 new tracks.
Aspiral will be available in these different formats:
– Collector’s Box Set, including the 5-disc Earbook, exclusive picture disc 2LP vinyl and Epica coin
– 5-disc Earbook, including the Aspiral CD + Instrumental CD, Live at The Symphonic Synergy Blu-ray + 2CD
– 2-disc Digipak, Including the Aspiral CD and Live at The Symphonic Synergy Blu-ray
– Jewelcase CD
– 2LP Gatefold vinyl in various exclusive colors
Pre-order here.
Tracklisting:
“Cross The Divide”
“Arcana”
“Darkness Dies In Light – A New Age Dawns Part VII”
“Obsidian Heart”
“Fight To Survive – The Overview Effect”
“Metanoia – A New Age Dawns Part VIII”
“T.I.M.E.”
“Apparition”
“Eye Of The Storm”
“The Grand Saga Of Existence – A New Age Dawns Part IX”
“Aspiral”
“Cross The Divide” video:
“Arcana” lyric video:
(Photo – Tim Tronckoe)
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With a release that sees the light of day on April 11, these shows will mark the start of Epica’s Aspiral world tour.
Excited to return to North America after their memorable run with Sabaton in 2022, the band adds exclusive shows in New York City, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, before continuing to Mexico.
With a brand new album under their belt, the U.S. audiences will be the first to witness Epica’s new songs live.
Don’t miss this chance to be a part of Epica’s long-awaited return to the U.S. stages, and to be there at the beginning of the Aspiral chapter.
Tickets and VIP upgrades go on sale Friday, February 28 at 10 AM local time at epica.nl.
Dates:
May
5 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
6 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
The album title is derived from the eponymous bronze sculpture made by Polish sculptor and painter Stanisław Szukalski back in 1965 and stands for renewal and inspiration – key words that define Epica in 2025. In Szukalski’s work, every detail is a piece of art on its own and there’s always more to the story than you initially think. The band saw this as the perfect analogy for the creation of this ninth album: Each song stands on its own with a distinctive vibe and meaning, while together they enforce each other into a monumental effort.
The album, featuring stunning cover artwork by Hedi Xandt (Rammstein, Ghost, Parkway Drive), is now available for pre-order in the below mentioned formats. The special editions even include the BluRay and audio recordings of the full monumental “Symphonic Synergy” performance in Amsterdam that the band recorded in 2024, with an orchestra and choir.
For another appetizer of the new tracks, you can check out the band’s music video for the up-tempo anthem, “Cross The Divide”, directed by Kunststoff, below.
Recorded once again at Sandlane Studios and expertly mixed and produced by Joost van den Broek, Aspiral boasts 11 new tracks.
Aspiral will be available in these different formats:
– Collector’s Box Set, including the 5-disc Earbook, exclusive picture disc 2LP vinyl and Epica coin
– 5-disc Earbook, including the Aspiral CD + Instrumental CD, Live at The Symphonic Synergy Blu-ray + 2CD
– 2-disc Digipak, Including the Aspiral CD and Live at The Symphonic Synergy Blu-ray
– Jewelcase CD
– 2LP Gatefold vinyl in various exclusive colors
Pre-order here.
Tracklisting:
“Cross The Divide”
“Arcana”
“Darkness Dies In Light – A New Age Dawns Part VII”
“Obsidian Heart”
“Fight To Survive – The Overview Effect”
“Metanoia – A New Age Dawns Part VIII”
“T.I.M.E.”
“Apparition”
“Eye Of The Storm”
“The Grand Saga Of Existence – A New Age Dawns Part IX”
“Aspiral”
“Cross The Divide” video:
“Arcana” lyric video:
(Photo – Tim Tronckoe)
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