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Following the release of <em>Aspiral<\/em>, Epica return to Athens at one of the strongest moments of their career.<\/p>\n<p>The legendary Savatage follow as co-headliners, delivering an extensive set that will span many of the countless highlights of their remarkable discography.<\/p>\n<p>The final chapter of this year\u2019s festival belongs to Sabaton. With their spectacular production, signature stage design and relentless energy, the Swedish metal titans are set to bring Release Athens 2026 to a close with one of the biggest metal events of the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Timetable:<\/p>\n<p>doors open: 18:00<\/p>\n<p>18:40 \/ Epica<\/p>\n<p>19:55 \/ Savatage<\/p>\n<p>22:00 \/ Sabaton<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are still available, for <strong>68\u20ac.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By Phone: at\u00a0<strong>2117700000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Online \/ releaseathens.gr +\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.more.com\/gr-el\/tickets\/music\/festival\/release-athens-2026\/sabaton\/savatage\/epica\/\">more.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Retail:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.more.com\/el\/physical-spots\/\">https:\/\/www.more.com\/el\/physical-spots\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The moment when Release Athens 2026 comes to a close has arrived. 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