Epica

Dutch symphonic metal act Epica have announced some big news! Simone Simons, Epica's lead vocalist for 10 years, is expecting her first child with her longtime partner Oliver Palotai of the band Kamelot.

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An incredibly epic marriage proposal took place last night (Sept. 26) in Santiago, Chile. During a performance from Dutch symphonic metal act Epica, a fan was invited onstage for "something special," before proposing to his girlfriend in front of the audience.

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While heading into the studio with your favorite band might seem far-fetched, one very special Epica fan got to do just that for an upcoming episode of the Dutch TV show ‘Niks Te Gek.’

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Evanescence were close to their fourth straight Cage Match victory, but Epica fans rallied at the last moment to lead the Dutch symphonic metal group to a win with their single ‘Storm the Sorrow.’ Will they be able to do it again against today’s challengers?

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Evanescence beat out Lacuna Coil in the previous Cage Match but will they be able to do it again against today’s melodic metalers?

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Following up the recent release of their new disc 'Requiem for the Indifferent,' Dutch symphonic metal outfit Epica have announced a run of North American tour dates, kicking off in the fall.

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Symphonic metal band Epica kicked off their European tour this week in support of their new disc ‘Requiem For The Indifferent,’ however, it was without their new bassist Rob Van der loo. Van der loo, who recently joined the band replacing the departing Yves Huts, was forced to sit out this leg of the tour due to some unforeseen medical issues.

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Just weeks after releasing the symphonically swirling 'Requiem for the Indifferent,' Dutch metal band Epica have parted ways with bassist Yves Huts. He had been a member of the band since the very beginning, but has decided that it is time to move on and follow a different career path that would not be sustainable if he were to remain a touring musician.

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Dutch symphonic metalers Epica have unleashed their fifth full length disc, ‘Requiem for the Indifferent.’ The debut single ‘Storm the Sorrow’ represents the entire tone of the disc. The record

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Epica is gearing up to release their fifth studio album on March 9 in Europe and March 13 in the states. In an interview with Noisecreep, frontwoman Simone Simons talks about the balance of being a strong vocalist while still maintaining her femininity.

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