Our main supportband for the upcoming European tour is going to be Finnish band Amberian Dawn. Amberian Dawn is a new metal band and their music can be described as melodic, dramatic and powerful with female vocals. Find out more about Amberian Dawn on their website: www.amberiandawn.com

Also we are happy to announce that for the upcoming shows in Romania (Festivalul Peninsula Tirgu Mures, 24 July) and Italy (Rockin’ Fields Festival Adro, 26 July), our good friend and colleague Amanda Somerville (Aina, Avantasia, Kamelot, After Forever, Edguy, etc.) will make a special guest appearance with Epica on stage. Amanda has worked with us as a vocal coach, vocalist, co-writer, etc., has been part of all our albums to date and also filled in for Simone on the North American tour this past April-May.

You can find out more about Amanda here: www.myspace.com/amandasomervillemusic and also watch some of her tour blog videos she made with Epica and Avantasia here: www.youtube.com/amandasomerville.

See you at the shows!