Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA celebrated their 10th anniversary with a one-night-only event, dubbed "Retrospect". The band was accompanied by the seventy piece Extended Reményi Ede Chamber Orchestra and the Miskolc National Theatre Choir, playing an unforgettable 3-hours best-of set.
According to respected Dutch newspaper the Volkskrant "The band wrote a chapter of Dutch metal History" this evening. Rock Tribune (Belgium) thought it was "an unforgettable show".
Ten high definition cameras captured this very special sold-out show while EPICA played in front of nearly five thousand ecstatic fans in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. In addition to a collection of the band's biggest hits from across the spectrum of their entire catalog, this once-in-a-lifetime spectacular also features the live debut of 'Twin Flames' and the previously unreleased 'Retrospect', covers of classics by Vivaldi, Pergolesi, and Oscar-winning film composer John Williams, two guest collaborations with the venerable Floor Jansen (NIGHTWISH, REVAMP), and a very special performance of their breakthrough single, 'Quietus', with founding members Jeroen Simons, Ad Sluijter, and Yves Huts.
On the 8th of November Nuclear Blast will release "Retrospect" as a deluxe hardcover book with 48 pages. Both as a 2DVD/3CD and 2Blu-ray/3CD version. "Retrospect" will contain the following fan favorites:
01 ' Introspect
02 ' Monopoly on Truth
03 ' Sensorium
04 ' Unleashed
05 ' Martyr of the Free Word
06 ' Chasing the Dragon
07 ' Presto
08 ' Never Enough
09 ' Stabat Mater Dolorosa
10 ' Twin Flames
11 ' Serenade of Self-Destruction
12 ' Orchestral Medley
13 ' The Divine Conspiracy ~Anniversary Edition~
14 ' Delirium
15 ' Blank Infinity
16 ' The Obsessive Devotion
17 ' Retrospect
18 ' Battle of the Heroes & Imperial March
19 ' Quietus
20 ' The Phantom Agony
21 ' Cry for the Moon
22 ' Sancta Terra
23 ' Design Your Universe
24 ' Storm The Sorrow
25 ' Consign To Oblivion
26 ' Outrospect
"Retrospect" features this massive performance in its entirety, as well as exclusive interviews with all band members and behind-the-scenes footage from the show.
