Epica – have unleashed their new studio album ‘Aspiral’ + watch the stunning new video for ‘Fight To Survive’

Symphonic metal frontrunners EPICA are thrilled to finally release their brand-new studio album, Aspiral. The band invites fans to immerse themselves in the full sonic journey as it is meant to be experienced: from start to finish in one go.

“All of us in the band pushed each other to create the best possible album,” the band shares. “We’ve once again explored new musical and lyrical frontiers, and we hope Aspiral resonates with you as deeply as it does with us. The whole truly is greater than the sum of its parts—this album is meant to be experienced in full.”

In conjunction with the album release, EPICA has unveiled a sci-fi-themed music video for ‘Fight to Survive – The Overview Effect’. The track draws inspiration from the cognitive shift experienced by astronauts after observing Earth from space—a powerful moment of awe, interconnectedness, and a profound appreciation for the planet’s fragility.

“Musically, this song encapsulates the full spectrum of EPICA”, the band explains. “From heavy to soft, uplifting to melancholic—’Fight to Survive’ embodies it all.”

The visually striking video was once again brought to life by Remko Tielemans and produced by Kollektiv Kunststoff, who also directed the band’s previous singles ‘Arcana’ and ‘Cross the Divide’.

With Aspiral now released, EPICA are ready to bring their new music to life on stage. The band will embark on a North American tour next month, kicking off in the United States and Mexico, followed by a summer filled with major European festival appearances. The band will return to Europe in early 2026 for a co-headline tour with labelmates AMARANTHE.

EPICA + AMARANTHE– Arcane Dimensions Tour
With special guest Charlotte Wessels’ The Obsession

16.01.26 – DE, Cologne – Palladium
17.01.26 – DE, Munich – Zenith
18.01.26 – BE, Brussels – Forest National
20.01.26 – UK, Bristol – Bristol Beacon
21.01.26 – UK, Glasgow – Barrowlands
23.01.26 – UK, Manchester – O2 Apollo
24.01.26 – UK, London – Eventim Apollo
25.01.26 – FR, Paris – Le Zenith
27.01.26 – CH, Zurich – Halle 662
28.01.26 – IT, Milan – Alcatraz
30.01.26 – ES, Barcelona – Razzmatazz 1
31.01.26 – ES, Madrid – Sala La Riviera            
01.02.26 – PT, Lisbon – Coliseu dos Recreios
03.02.26 – FR, Toulouse – Bikini Toulouse
04.02.26 – FR, Lyon – Radiant-Bellevue
06.02.26 – DE, Ludwigsburg – MHP Arena
07.02.26 – NL, Amsterdam – Ziggo Dome
06.03.26 – DE, Hamburg – Inselpark Arena     
07.03.26 – DE, Leipzig – Haus Auensee
08.03.26 – DE, Berlin – Columbiahalle
10.03.26 – DK, Copenhagen – Poolen
11.03.26 – SE, Stockholm – Fallan      
13.03.26 – FI, Oulu – Tapahtumakeskus Tullisali
14.03.26 – FI, Helsinki – Black Box
15.03.26 – EE, Tallinn – Helitehas
22.03.26 – DE, Frankfurt am Main – Jahrhunderthalle

Tickets and VIP upgrades are available from epica.nl/tour

Read our album review here: https://mcgigmusic.com/as-epica-gear-up-to-release-their-new-album-aspiral-at-the-end-of-this-week-you-can-now-take-a-read-of-our-review-here/

Photo credit: Tim Tronckoe