RELEASE 2017.03.08 - BALLAD BEST ALBUM TRACES Vol.2

THE GAZETTE - NEW ALBUM [BALLAD BEST ALBUM]

THE GAZETTE NEW LOOK 2017 FEBRUARY

EPICA on 2017

EPICA is proud to launch their new music video for “BEYOND THE MATRIX” – taken off our latest album, The Holographic Principle.

“The energy that lives within ‘BEYOND THE MATRIX’ is extremely contagious. It will sweep you off your feet when the melodies enter your mind. The video embodies the spirit and liveliness of EPICA. Transcend together with us and shine past the sky.”
– Simone Simons

• Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, lead growled vocals (2002–present)
• Coen Janssen – keyboards, synthesizer, piano (2002–present)
• Simone Simons – lead vocals (2002–present)
• Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums, spoken vocals, backing growled vocals (2007–present; session member: 2006-2007)
• Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar, backing clean vocals (2009–present)
• Rob van der Loo – bass (2012–present)

The Holographic Principle (2016–present)

On May 31, 2016 Epica confirmed the title of the band's new album: The Holographic Principle, that was released on September 30, 2016. In an interview with Spark TV the band's singer Simone Simons discussed the complex nature of the album, explaining that the band used more "real, live instruments" than in previous albums and that this albums is "one of [the band's] most ambitious offerings to date". The band announced previously that the album would be released as part of their performance at the second edition of Epic Metal Fest, but later revised this, stating it would be released a day earlier.
They are currently on tour as part of The Holographic Principle World Tour. The band has already toured the North America and as of now is touring Europe. Plans for show in Asia and South America have been made.