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Isaac Delahaye talks us through his gear

We caught up with Isaac Delahaye, chief axeman of bombastic Dutch metallers Epica, who gave us the guided tour around his current live rig.

You can catch Epica on tour in the UK from today at the following venues (tickets are available right here):

Tuesday 11 December The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Wednesday 12 December Corporation, Sheffield
Friday 14 December O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
Saturday 15 December The Classic Grand, Glasgow
Sunday 16 December HMV Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 18 December The Robin 2, Wolverhampton
Wednesday 19 December Electric Ballroom, London

For more information, visit the official Epica website, Facebook or Twitter. Requiem For The Indifferent is out now.

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