While we’re waiting for the follow-up to 2016’s The Holographic Principle, Epica have announced the 10th anniversary edition of 2009’s Design Your Universe. These Dutch symphonic metal masters will be re-releasing their overall fourth studio effort as a Gold Edition on October 4th via Nuclear Blast. This version will consist of the album remixed and remastered by Joost van den Broek with updated artwork as well as a second disc containing an acoustic version of the classic album.   

Vocalist Simone Simons expressed her excitement:

 “Design Your Universe is an album that is very dear to me not only because of the music, but also because of the message behind it. I am looking forward to the anniversary release and all the upcoming shows. The bonus CD is a worthy addition to DYU and I can’t wait for you all to hear the songs!” 

Pre-orders for this re-release will be available on August 9th. In the meantime, you can pre-order their book Essence of Epica at this location. 

 The group will embark on two tours to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Design Your Universe and you can check out the tour dates below:

Europe w/ BlackBriar:

10/04  D Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle

10/05  NL Utrecht @ TivoliVredenburg *SOLD OUT*

10/06  F Paris @  Elysée Montmartre *SOLD OUT*

10/10  IL Tel Aviv @ Barby Club

10/12  RUS Moscow @ Glavclub

Latin America:

10/21  MEX Monterrey @ Escena

10/22  MEX Guadalajara @ Diana Theatre

10/24  MEX Mexico City @ Auditorio BlackBerry

10/26  BR São Paulo @ Tropical Butantã

10/27  BR Rio de Janeiro @ Circo Voador

10/29  RA Buenos Aires @ El Teatro Flores

10/30  RCH Santiago @ Teatro Caupolicán

11/02  CO Bogotá @ Royal Center

11/03  CR San José @ Pepper Disco Club