EPICA have issued the following update:

"You can now pre-order your copy of the XYSTUS limited edition Equilibrio DVD + double live CD (featuring Simone). Please visit www.equilibriodvd.com for more info.

Simone will also make her appearance on stage with Xystus during their special show in Den Bosch on the 11th of January. Only a few tickets are still available so make sure to get your tickets today. For more info click here."

As previously reported, Epica have been confirmed for Hellfest 2009, which takes place June 19th - 21st in Clisson, France. Other bands on the bill thus far include SACRED REICH, HEAVEN AND HELL, MANOWAR, STRATOVARIUS, ANTHRAX, GOD FORBID and GORGOROTH. Stay tuned for further updates.

Epica's live schedule is currently as follows:

December
11 - Barby - Tel Aviv, Israel

June
20 - Hellfest - Clisson, France

July
10 - Rock Harz Open Air - Osterode, Germany
31 - Wacken Open Air - Wacken, Germany