Dutch symphonic metallers Epica have announced via their official Facebook their return to the US and Canada for a headlining tour in October/November in support of their brand new album entitled Requiem For The Indifferent, released on March 13th.

The first of 25 shows with support bands Alestorm, Insomnium, System Divide, and Destiny Potato takes place in at the Howard Theater in Washington D.C. on October 23rd. The trek also marks the North American debut of new Epica bassist Rob van der Loo.

North American tour dates:

10/23/12 - Howard Theater - Washington, D.C.
10/25/12 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
10/26/12 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
10/27/12 - Palladium - Worcester, MA
10/29/12 - Imperial - Quebec City, QC - Canada
10/30/12 - Metropolis - Montreal, QC - Canada
10/31/12 - Opera House - Toronto, ON - Canada
11/02/12 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
11/03/12 - Altar Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
11/04/12 - Mojoe's - Joliet, IL
11/05/12 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
11/07/12 - Bluebird Theater - Denver, CO
11/08/12 - Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
11/10/12 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, B.C. - Canada
11/11/12 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA
11/12/12 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR
11/14/12 - Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
11/15/12 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA
11/16/12 - House of Blues - Hollywood, CA
11/17/12 - Marquee Theater - Tempe, AZ
11/19/12 - Trees - Dallas, TX
11/20/12 - Scout Bar - Houston, TX
11/21/12 - Backstage Live - San Antonio, TX
11/23/12 - Headliners - Louisville, KY
11/24/12 - Soundstage - Baltimore, MD

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Epica
Event:	Epica: North American Tour 2012