06/19/2016 22:57

Epica

Epica: 'The Holographic Principle' album out in September

Holland's greatest symphonic metal band, Epica, have finally put the last touches on their new upcoming studio album entitled 'The Holographic Principle'. Once again it'll be released worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records, on September 30th, 2016. The album was recorded with Joost van der Broek at Sand Lane Studios. Mixing was handled by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Destruction). The cover artwork was
created by Heile.

Track listing:
1. Eidola
2. Edge of the Blade
3. A Phantasmic Parade
4. Universal Death Squad
5. Divide and Conquer
6. Beyond the Matrix
7. Once upon a Nightmare
8. The Cosmic Algorithm
9. Ascension - Dream State Armageddon
10. Dancing in a Hurricane
11. Tear down Your Walls
12. The Holographic Principle - A Profound Understanding of Reality

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.

"'The Holographic Principle' deals with the near future wherein virtual reality has taken off and allows people to create their own virtual worlds which can't be distinguished from "reality as we know it". This raises the question whether our current reality is a kind of virtual reality on itself, a hologram. This implies the existence of a higher reality which we currently do not have access to. The lyrics challenge you to think out of the box, to reconsider everything you thought to know for sure and to be open-minded towards recent revolutions in science. Fasten your seat belts and get ready for a ride as nothing appears to be what it seems in our holographic universe."

(source: Nuclear Blast Records)