EPICA's Simone Simons is pregnant, band announces temporary break

Congratulations are in order for the very beautiful Simone Simons from EPICA. The band has announced that is pregnant with her first child! As a result, the band will be taking a temporary break. Here is a collective statement from the band:

"We are happy to announce that Simone is pregnant!

"Simone and longtime partner Oliver Palotai (Kamelot, Sons of Seasons) are expecting their first child around the end of summer. To ensure the best possible pregnancy and considering Simone's and the babies health, we have decided to stop our live activities from the 1st of July. This means Epica will not play this years Masters of Rock festival in the Czech Republic.

"However this does not mean Epica won't do anything!
Our Retrospect live-DVD will be released upcoming fall. Furthermore, during the second half of 2013 Epica will start working on a brand new record which will be released in 2014.

"We are looking forward to see you all at the remaining shows this year and will be back next year with a new CD, stronger than ever!"

In other EPICA news, last month the band celebrated their 10^th anniversary with a special performance entitled “Retrospect” which took place in the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven, in their home country the Netherlands.

“Retrospect” is Epica’s most ambitious project to date, and it featured a 70-piece symphonic orchestra and choir, international guests and lots of special effects. 

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EPICA 10th Anniversary Celebration "Retrospect" = Bands Most Ambitious Project To Date!

On March 23rd, internationally renowned Metal band Epica will celebrate their 10^th anniversary with a special performance entitled “Retrospect” which will take place in the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven, in their home country the Netherlands.
“Retrospect” will be Epica’s most ambitious project to date, joined by a 70-piece symphonic orchestra and choir, international guests and lots of special effects.

 

Especially for this show the band has invited the Hungarian Extended Remenyi Ede Chamber Orchestra and Choir of Miskolc National Theatre, the same orchestra and choir with whom Epica recorded the highly acclaimed live album “the Classical Conspiracy”. This anniversary show will be a “Retrospect” on Epica’s career and will contain all trademark elements you can expect from Epica.

 

INFORMATION:

Tickets are available: www.epica.nl, www.epica-retrospect.com and www.klokgebouw.nl. Special VIP-tickets are available as well and cost €65,- + service costs. VIPs will get early access to the venue and exclusive VIP goodies.

Epica is:

- Simone Simons: Vocals
- Mark Jansen: Guitar
- Isaac Delahaye: Guitar
- Yves Huts: Bass
- Coen Janssen: Synthesizer, piano
-Ariën van Weesenbeek: Drums

Related links:
Official Site of Epica
Epica's Blog
Epica on MySpace
Epica on Facebook
Epica on YouTube
Epica on Twitter

Epica Announce Album Title & Release Date!

Dutch symphonic Heavy Metal act, Epica, has revealed the title of its fifth studio album, "Requiem for the Indifferent", which will hit stores in North America on March 13th via Nuclear Blast Records.

Commented the band, “This title refers to the end of an era. Mankind can no longer stick their head in the sand for the things that are happening around us. We are facing many challenges. There is an enormous tension between different religions and cultures, wars, natural disasters and a huge financial crisis, which is getting out of control. More than ever we will need each other to overcome these problems. As we are all connected; the universe, earth, nature, animals and human beings, this period in time will be the prelude to the end for those who still don't want to, or simply won't see it. A REQUIEM FOR THE INDIFFERENT but also a possibility for a new beginning with great new chances!”





Epica is:

- Simone Simons: Vocals
- Mark Jansen: Guitar
- Isaac Delahaye: Guitar
- Yves Huts: Bass
- Coen Janssen: Synthesizer, piano
-Ariën van Weesenbeek: Drums

Related links:
Official Site of Epica
Epica's Blog
Epica on MySpace
Epica on Facebook
Epica on YouTube
Epica on Twitter