Epica shares new video ‘Fight To Survive’

Symphonic metal forebears EPICA are thrilled to finally release their brand-new studio album, Aspiral, today. 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,” frontwoman Simone Simons 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.”

Stream Aspiral here. 

1. Cross the Divide
2. Arcana
3. Darkness Dies in Light – A New Age Dawns Part VII –
4. Obsidian Heart
5. Fight to Survive – The Overview Effect –
6. Metanoia – A New Age Dawns Part VIII –
7. T.I.M.E.
8. Appearance
9. Eye of the Storm
10. The Grand Saga of Existence – A New Age Dawns Part IX –
11. Aspiral

In conjunction with the album release, EPICA have 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,” Mark Jansen 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 (Textures) 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 like in June at Graspop Metal Meeting (BE) and the French Hellfest. After summer, rounding out an exciting 2025, they’ll embark on a tour through South America, where EPICA is highly popular.

And an exclusive headline show on Sunday 18 January 2026 at Forest National in Brussels, and on Saturday 7 February 2026 at the Ziggo Dome Amsterdam – with Swedish melodic power metal/metalcore band Amaranthe as co-headliner and Charlotte Wessels’ The Obsession (NL) as very special guest.

Tickets, VIP upgrades, and tour info is available here.