Symphonic metal titans Epica have proudly released their explosive new single, “Avatar – The Final Incarnation,” a track inspired by Hindu philosophy, where Mark Jansen notes Kalki represents the final avatar who restores balance and restores truth and purity at the end of the age. Jansen shares that the concept of breaking free from cycles through self-realization and inner transformation “resonates deeply,” channeling a powerful and universal journey toward liberation that is both universal and powerful. The track arrives with a stunning visualizer featuring artwork taken directly from the band’s forthcoming Aspiral Oracle Card Set, a beautifully crafted deluxe boxset that launches worldwide on January 7th. Vocalist Simone Simons adds that the new song will definitely “warm you up for the journey we’re about to take together” as the band prepares to kick off “The Arcane Dimensions” European Tour from January through March, bringing them together with Amaranthe and Charlotte Wessels’ The Obsession for an unforgettable live experience.
tour dates 2026
16.01.26 | Palladium | Cologne, DE
17.01.26 | Zenith | Munich, DE
18.01.26 | Forest National | Brussels, BE
20.01.26 | Bristol Beacon | Bristol, UK
21.01.26 | Barrowlands | Glasgow, UK
23.01.26 | O2 Apollo | Manchester, UK
24.01.26 | Eventim Apollo | London, UK
25.01.26 | Le Zenith | Paris, FR
27.01.26 | Halle 622 | Zurich, CH
28.01.26 | Alcatraz | Milan, IT
30.01.26 | Razzmatazz 1 | Barcelona, ES
31.01.26 | Sala La Riviera | Madrid, ES
01.02.26 | Coliseu dos Recreios | Lisbon, PT
03.02.26 | Bikini Toulouse | Toulouse, FR
04.02.26 | Radiant-Bellevue | Lyon, FR
06.02.26 | MHP Arena | Ludwigsburg, DE
07.02.26 | Ziggo Dome | Amsterdam, NL
06.03.26 | Inselpark Arena | Hamburg, DE
07.03.26 | Haus Auensee | Leipzig, DE
08.03.26 | Columbiahalle | Berlin, DE
10.03.26 | Poolen | Copenhagen, DK
11.03.26 | Fallan | Stockholm, SE
13.03.26 | Tapahtumakeskus Tullisali | Oulu, FI
14.03.26 | Black Box | Helsinki, FI
15.03.26 | Helitehas | Tallinn, EE
17.03.26 | Arena Torwar | Warsaw, PL
18.03.26 | Gasometer | Vienna, AT
20.03.26 | Barba Negra | Budapest, HU
21.03.26 | Forum Karlin | Prague, CZ
22.03.26 | Jahrhunderthalle | Frankfurt, DE