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Artist News: Epica Signs To Nuclear Blast

Posted on Saturday, May 05 @ 17:24:44 UTC by nightowl

Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of Dutch Symphonic Metallers Epica! Formed by guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Mark Jansen in 2002, Epica have so far released three albums, one of them a full-length soundtrack in the vein of Hollywood composers Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman. The Dutch metallers have already toured in 24 countries all over the world including successful tours through Europe, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and the USA. Currently the band is putting finishing touches to the upcoming and yet untitled album which is scheduled for a release in August/September this year. It was recorded again at the Gate Studio with renowned producer Sascha Paeth. The band themselves is talking about the heaviest Epica material so far!!! "We would like to thank Markus Staiger and all the crew at Nuclear Blast and we very much look forward to working together with you guys!", mastermind Mark Jansen commented the good news.

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