EPICA Consign To Oblivion Reaction!!!
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Oh my God!! Finally you did Epica!!! I love you guys! And I loooove Epica!!!
Floor and Simone definitely know each other 😂 quick bio. Floor started in After Forever with Mark Jansen aka, Epica's guitarrist. They kicked out Mark and then he made Epica. After Forever used to play Nightwish covers, and Simone was inspired to sing by Tarja; Nightwish's first vocalist. Funny how things work out in the end huh. Eventually Floor and Mark made peace. He invited her to sing in Mayan, she invited him to growl in her band Revamp, Epica invited Floor to sing on their 10th anniversary DVD recording. Yada yada yada. Everything involging these people is a long story, but that's the essential part
@Ad Lockhorst Wait ... Tarja was 1996 - 2005; Annette was 2007 - 2012. (And now Floor)
Fun facts:
Simone Simmons (vocals EPICA) turned to studying music and taking singing lessons after hearing Nightwish!
Mark jensen (guitar, growl EPICA) left "After Forever"(With Floor Jansen) to go create EPICA.
So yes they are connected!
Check out "Epica - Sancta Terra (Live with floor jansen) for a duett between the two singers :)
No relation actually...
Floor Jansen wasn't in the Nightwish that inspired her to do classical singing.
Infernus Davidian no this was when they released the second album oceanborn with tarja.
ChrisDelaySWE
Fun fact 1 her name is Simone Simons not Simmons. Simons is a Dutch name it is pronounced as See-mons.
Fun fact 2 the guitarist name is Mark Jansen not Jensen. No family relation to Dutch Valkyrie goddess Floor Jansen by the way.
Fun fact 3 This is a Dutch band with all Dutch members.They are for me perhaps the best symphonic metal band in the world. Right up there with Nightwish. Although different in approach and influences.
@@ChrisDelaySWE Simone was actually also inspired by Dutch band The Gathering with singer Anneke van Giersbergen and other Dutch band Within Temptation. And The Gathering with Anneke as female singer were a major influence on Tuomas for starting Nightwish. Also Floor deceided to become female metal vocalist after hearing The Gathering. So it really all started with The Gathering. For both Tuomas and Floor. And also Simone!
I don't know if you have seen it, but there is a live version of Epica's song 'Sancta Terra' with Floor and Simone both singing. You should see it. Their voices combined are one of the most beautiful things on this planet.
Vin and Sory I am so happy you finally listened to Epica's original material. This is in fact a very deep song but the one next on your list should be Kingdom of heaven by them. That song is to many people including myself considered as their best. It talks about life and death seen through different perspectives including science and religion in a very deep way besides that musically is a masterpiece.
Consign to Oblivion is a fine song, but Kingdom of Heaven is imo their best and I have a feeling the subject matter would be right up your alley.
I agree
I can middle an argument for Design Your Universe
NO! Design Your Universe is!!!! :D
what about canvas of life? or omen? or many many others ;p
@@deminybs Tides of Time is easily their best ballad, even more so than Chasing the Dragon or Canvas of Life.
Cool! Epica are great live, check out their songs "Cry for the Moon", "Sensorium" or "The Divine Conspiracy".
I also suggest reacting to Haggard, "Eppur Si Muove" would be a good place to start.
Cry for the moon is one I've suggested before as well as did a reaction with them to Estranged by After Forever :)
Haggard's Eppur Si Muove and Awakening the Centuries albums are phenomenal!
EPICA - KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
Epica - Kingdom of heaven (A new age dawns Part V)
Yes, this
And please, not the LIVE VERSIONS!!!
@@whennever8202 There is one that's just the studio version overlapping with live footage and the lyrics in the video itself. That one is really good.
If you want Floor and Simone on stage together...Sancta Terra.
OMG! Finally, thank you very much for reacting to this song!!!! I take time but it will be totally worth it
EDIT: Yes, once you listen to Floor it is impossible not to compare but Simone (Epica's singer) also has a very good voice and of course they have collaborations between them.
PS: I join the request, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS - Awakening (Full Band Playthrough Video)
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Enjoy sweetie pie!
@@The_Pony 😁😁😁
Yeah dude!!!!
Gratz. Respect for your commitment.
Persistence paid off man! Well done! I'm happy for you. Also I agree UNLEASH THE ARCHERS!!
Anathema - Dreaming Light
Anathema - Angels Walk Among Us
Anathema - Everything
Anathema - Untouchable, parts 1 and 2
Anathema - Lightning Song
Anathema - Restless Oblivion
Anathema - A Dying Wish
Anathema - Sleepless
Let me guess... You like Anathema
Yes very very much :)
Yes, please do Anathema :-)
I love anathema too
What about Forgotten hopes and Lost control.
Epica-Kindom of heaven (live)
SEPTICFLESH🤘SEPTICFLESH🤘SEPTICFLESH
Portrait of a headless man (official video)
Anubis
Vampire from Nazareth
Prometheus (official video)
Virtues of the beast
Martyr
Sangreal
Communion
🤘PLEASE!🤘
Dark Art is way better then Portrait but lets hope they get back to these guys
The guitar player-singer of Epica has a degree in philosophy, so all Epica lyrics are kind of profound. Simone Simons, the female singer, and the members of Epica are from The Netherlands. Guess where Floor is from? You guessed it right, she is from The Netherlands too. However, most of metal bands that have an operatic female singer were inspired by Nightwish when Tarja was the singer. Floor used to the singer of a band called After Forever, which was formed by the guitar player-singer now in Epica. Small world indeed. On a final note be aware of this great Dutch band called Within Temptation. On another final note, the band that started this operatic female singers in metal was Theatre of Tragedy, then came Tristania.
Small correction, Mark is guitar player and not bass player ;p
Text corrected. Thanks.
Blind Guardian - Valhalla (Imaginations Through the Looking Glass)
The Devil's Blood - She (there's a live version with decent audio if you're interested)
Watain - Devil's Blood
Draconian - Death, Come Near Me
👍agree
Ok so now it's definitely time for their song called "Kingdom of Heaven"!
Epica!! So glad you finally did Epica. One of my all time favorite groups.
When you react to Epica's Cry for. the moon, you will get another level of what operatic metal is... And the lyrics are so deep and free for human spiritThat you will chill.
Attempt #5 - Ayreon "Day The World Breaks Down"
I am glad we got Epica, because it lays ground work for my request. (Not to spoil anything)
for this one , they have to go for the right video , and be aware to not worry that much about the lyrics
Kwisatz Haderach I want them to do the one Ayreon did where he kind of explains the background of the song and why he picked who he picked cause the way he does it sets up for the twist end that gives Vin a surprise
But yea you’d kind of have to know the whole Ayreon concept for this to hit
yes I am sure that's the one you want ;)
Kwisatz Haderach we just go to hope I stand out enough that they’ll let me pick a song
holy shitballs they finally did Epica!!
Another "face" of Epica ... with the old line-up
Epica - We Will Take You With Us (it's a live studio record)
Her voice on Memory (Cats cover) ....
Greetings from France
I love their 2 meter sessis DVD , have watched it tons of times, especially since all versions on TH-cam blow lol
Mark writes the lyrics and he is a very deep political thinker. I've posted with him on Facebook many times. They are amazing live and their albums are brilliant.
Yo guys that was badass! I never thought of listening to this band but now I’m all in now. Hey guys have you ever thought about reacting to kamalot is so they are one of my favorite bands that has this kinda style. Also love you guys thanks for taking the boredom away today. Stay up and much respect!
Kamelot has an excellent live version of The Haunting with Simone of Epica. She's married to Kamelot's keyboardist.
Heck ya I’ve been to three shows so far and it’s a blast every time. If I wasn’t to sure with the band after khan left but the new guys is growing on me and his live stuff won me over completely.
@@jacksup515 Tommy is great in Kamelot, but to hear what he can do vocally, you need to listen to his stuff with Seventh Wonder.
So at the time when tommy joined the band it was a bit off to me and after hearing him live I have no doubt he’s a beast but I think what was throwing me off on kamalot was the writing and not so much the singing. But after listening to silver throne over and over again I can say that I’m a fan of tommy for life. And I cannot wait to hear more from him and kamalot in the future.
@@jacksup515 Have you ever listened to Seventh Wonder's Mercy Falls album. I think their new album Tiara also has some of Tommy's best singing. I know that he hits high notes that he never has before on their latest record.
I would be ecstatic if I could see Epica live. They have so much energy in their live videos, and they're my favorite band
European bands need to come to the US more :(
same here! i wanna see their next show when they have the full choir\orchestra with them :D
Bathory - Oden's Ride Over Nordland/A Fine Day to Die
IMPORTANT: do not be fooled by the video with HQ in the title (it's a lie!), go for the most viewed one instead, it’s way better!!
paranoid android my man..
Finally an Epica song. Next I hop you will do Within temptation
yeah right👍
Yes!!! Any live song!
Yessss, I've been waiting for this!
Thank you for reacting to one of my favorite bands. Subscribed!
That was an amazing show! I've heard of these guys before but not really properly checked them out.. very impressed! What a vocal!!! Now to check out some Nightwish after what you said haha btw The Zenith... one day I will go there! Iconic venue!
Holy crap that was amazing!
MERCYFUL FATE - The Oath
The men, the myth, the legends...
I'm a mechanic in a restoration shop, older cars like 50's-70's, always ask for the part that's being replaced back. Especially if they are supposedly replacing it with a new part, there isn't a core charge on new parts. Quite a few shops will say they are replacing parts they don't replace
Okay, all this talk about getting out from under the thumb of capitalism and helping each other, AND the older tunes you’ve been covering (AC/DC, Motörhead, etc.), AND the Epica and Nightwish reactions, leads me to this request:
Warlock - All We Are. The singer, Doro, is, like, the female Lemmy. The Queen of Heavy Metal.
Dayum!..Doro, the female Lemmy...Pretty good, pretty good.. ☺
YEEESS! Awesome review and discussion absolutely love Epica 🤘🏻🤘🏻...
However please may I ask you two to review more AMON AMARTH it has been far too long now since your last reaction: Father of the Wolf, Death in Fire, One Thousand Burning Arrows, Blood Eagle, Thousand Years of Oppression, Under the Northern Star, On Northern Shores, Pursuit of Vikings, Raise Your Horns. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I went to an Epica Live on the ZLive in Zamora (León, Spain) the last summer and was ... I don't have any words... It was incredibly amazing and breathtaking
So glad you did this one ^^
Dissection - The Somberlain
Watain - Sworn to the Dark
Epica is one of the greatest bands ever
Hahaha! Yes, Simone's hair is naturally red.
Ah, Epica, Epica! My favourite band. They're really amazing to watch live, I can tell you that! They interact with aech other and the crowd so much, it's a great experience. Plus the show and the music are always great.
The guy that talked and growled is the founder of the band, Mark Jansen, who worked previously with Floor Jansen (no relation) in After Forever, their first band for both. And he's a guitarist :D
As for the lyrics, Epica lyrics always have a profound meaning relating to many different subjects: politics, philosophy, religion, etc. Mark has a degree in psychology and he also is very interested in Quantum physics, so you see those two subjects very often in their music, in general. This song in particular, as you said, Vin, is about our post-industrial society and how we're slaves to the artificial things we have put before our dreams and the laws of nature in general.
Yes, the music industry is really weird. I followed a band called Xandria (also symphonic metal), and I thought they were doing good for themselves since their last three albums gained a lot of popularity, but it just so happens that the members have to work two jobs to be able to pay their bills and continue touring and all, and it was so bad the lead singer since the last two albums just left the band because she was in such poor health and the management didn't care that she could lose her voice because of the intense touring they were doing (and apparently, the musicians also have health issues because of the stress etc.)... I can't imagine how that could be for a successful band. How can they gain so little for all the things they do and how much they sell?
Interesting theory about the afterlife. I'm an agnostic myself, but think that there is something greater than us, be it a god or just the laws of nature, I do not know It's still an interesting point you made. However, for my part, I think that that line "Wa are so afraid of all the things unknown" can be interpreted in many different contexts. Humans seem to go in that direction: if they do not understand something, they are afraid of it. I'll take a societal example for my point, because the song seems to be anchored in society and how it works: racism/xenophobia. The word xenophobia in itself is interesting for that line, because it means "fear of the strangers" in Ancient Greek, and it is what is happening in our world. How many times have we heard people, politicians, etc., put the blame on the problems a country has on immigrants? How can we not see the fear of the poor people that are running from war to European countries, and yet they are treated like the worst criminals? Children being detained away from their parents because they come from a "poor" country?
Haha! yes, the song is really deep, and that's the case with all their songs. Some of them are more straightforward than others, but, usually, it takes hours and hours to really get an interpretation on some of them, and, even then, you always think of other things to add, etc. That's one of the reason I love Epica (and metal, in general) so much, because it's food for thought, and, yes, you can grasp the main theme, but you always have to sit down and think quite hard for your to get an understanding of your interpretation of the song. And, as any artistic work, not one interpretation is THE interpretation. You can find many meanings and many different ways to see the lyrics.
Hahaha! I get what you mean with comparing every female vocalist to Floor. Ms Jansen is a goddess of metal, truly. But yes, Simone has her own style, and it's really different from Floor. Both of them are really good friends (you can find some videos on TH-cam with both of them), and Mark and Floor were in their first band together, as I said (btw, please check out After Forever - Monolith of Doubt, or Dreamflight live, gorgeous songs) before Mark was fired from After Forever and created Epica. They all are friends, and they have collabed quite a lot until now. Sancta Terra or Stabat Mater Dolorosa live at the Retrospect show is one example (it's Epica's 10's anniversary show back in 2013), and Simone singing with Floor on Sweet Curse, and both of them singing with Mark's other band MaYan, etc. I don't know if Epica has ever toured with Nightwish, I don't think so, but Simone loves the band, and Floor has toured with Nightwish back when she was in After Forever... And they both have worked with Arjen Lucassen in Ayreon, along with many other artists of the metal genre.
Anyway, I don't think I'm making any sense anymore, haha, but the thing is that many many of the artists in the symphonic metal genre know eahc other and have collabed.
Sorry for the long and weird comment, but I just thought it would be interesting to put my thoughts on what you were saying throughout the video :D
EPICA 😭😭😭😭😍😍😍😍 Finally! An amazing band, I love them so much!!! You should listed “Design your universe” or “Kingdom of heaven” too! 💙🤘🏻
Great reaction, as always!
Epica have great stage presence live - definitely recommend checking a live show, if you can!
I liked Vin’s wee banter at the end that somewhat alluded to Pascal’s Wager...
I suggest listen to Cry for the Moon next, another epic Epica song. Probably my favorite song of theirs is The Obsessive Devotion, though.
IRON MAIDEN - Revelations (Live after Death 85)
I saw them Live about 12 years ago, they opened for Kamelot which is another band you need to do. It was an amazing experience!
Finally someone reacting to this EPIC song?!!
I was watching UFC 229, until I saw this and I had to leave everything and watch this reaction video.
Cradle Of Filth - Cruelty Brought The Orchids
You guys finally did it!!!
From Épica listen to Unchained Utopia, Living a Lie (Simone’s Version), Chasing the Dragon, Blank Infinity, Unleashed, Feint, The Phantom Agony.
Congratulations on your big announcement!!!! :D I have seen Epica Live four times! They put on an awesome live show. Simone has an incredible voice and is beautiful to boot! That is her real hair. One of the brothers (Mark Jansen ) that started this band used to be in a band (After Forever) with Floor Jansen. Epica is awesome. Thank you for doing this video! I love symphonic metal. Do more Epica, Nightwish, Within Temptation, Delain...etc. You should also try Eluveitie, which is a Swiss German Celtic Metal band. Not crazy about new line up but their old stuff is awesome. Three members started a new band called Cellar Darling.
Floor and Epica guitarist/growler, Mark Jansen (no relation) were in the band After Forever. There is a great video of Floor performing Santa Tera with Epica on their Retrospect dvd. Floor and Simone also do an opera duet in the same 3 hour Retrospect show. Great reactions, as always!
Iron Maiden - Dance Of Death ( Live )
Kingdom of Heaven live version now please.
I would recommend
Theocracy - The Mirror Of Souls (with lyrics) epic masterpiece through your soul
Pavol Ridrich Keep posting this band and song. I've been requesting this one for awhile. No song out there like it.
Yes!!!
I think I'd love to see you guys reacting to Dethklok. Awaken, Murmaider, Water God, basically anything from them.
i think its amazing that they got thier name from a kamelot album shes even in one of thier songs called the haunting
'The essence of silence' retrospect live EPICA
Glad you guys did Epica :).
Epica-The Classical Conspiracy full album. It's consisting of Epica's best non-metal pieces eg: The Imperial March(highly recommended), Pirates of Carribean(highly recommended), Spider-Man Medley, In The Halls of Mountain King (highly recommended).
Nightwish - Song Of Myself (live Wacken 2013)
The male vocalist/guitarist used to be in a band called After Forever with Floor an the lead singer. They're all Dutch except for the lead guitarist, he's from Belgium
I've been listening to Epica since 2003. Never gets old \m/.
Awsome review as usual!! You guys are awsome 😎🤘 You should do Danzig- How the Gods Kill. The video blocking is ridiculous, I agree 100% I had an editing program I was messing with and put some music to a video,it was film music at that,and they removed all the sound. Like you guys,I just did it for fun mostly as a learning experience with this program I was learning.
Simone Simons 🤤
EPICA - Kingdom of Heaven
Whenever Epica does an NA tour again (probably early next year), you guys should watch and listen to them. I believe you would have a lot of fun. I know I have yet to be disappointed by a live performace. Even though their first time here in AZ resulted in a small stage (I mean really small) everyone had fun despite the sound board and speakers going to shit.
Her Reaction to Battle Part is Priceless! XD
I listened epica like 10 years ago and I didn't like it but now they sound very good.
That bleak moment when your wondering where salty and chip are???😂😊
There is nothing more epic than epica my friends...period.
Thanks for doing Epica guys...!!! Check out one of the best Epica songs: Cry for the Moon. It is out of this world. Please do Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark (live in Rock in Rio) it will lifts you up your seat!!!
The conversation here got me thinking about a song I think you guys would have a good conversation about. I get by -everlast. It's definitely not metal. But as a metal guy I think it's a pretty solid song watching the music video along with it adds to its message so I recommend watching that.
Very good song & performance. I seen this tour in September of '06. It was Kamelot, Epica & Eternal Legacy if I remember correctly. I met Simone before the show, she looked beautiful that night, & that hair!!! She was walking through the venue going towards the stage with some big dude, probably her bodyguard, at least that's what he seemed like. As she walked right next to me I called out her name & she stopped & turned towards me & I asked her if I could get a hug. She was very nice, friendly & accomodating & she smiled & said, "sure." I freely & openly admit that as we hugged each other I ran my fingers down her hair a bit. She either didn't mind, or didn't feel it. Hahaha... Anyway, great show, they kicked ass that night. Roy Khan formerly of Kamelot & Conception, guested on CtO, the song 'Trois Vierges.' I've recommended the song 'In Your Multitude' by Conception. Please give it consideration, thanks.
cool story about the hug. It did not suprise me that she agreed to it. She seems very down to Earth.
You can compare Floor to Simone in Sancta terra live Epica feat Floor Jansen. Floor and Simone are friends. And Floor start with Mark (guitarist and vocals)!
Try The obssessive devotion and Unchain Utopia... so much more suggestion but I will suggest on your futur Epica reaction 😉
If you want to see Simon Simons (Epica's Singer) together with Floor Jansen cheack out this live performance: Epica - Sancta Terra (feat Floor Jansen) Live Retrospect show
the song is about stop saying '''stop making me angry'' and start saying ''stop myself getting angry''
Epica made several songs criticizing religion and I'm surprised no one in the top comments mentioned them to you, obviously your take on them would be interesting. _Fools of Damnation_ is a really beautiful composition and is about Islam, _Cry For The Moon_ is their most famous song (there is a great live in the studio version) and is more about Christianity.
In general they have really good lyrics, they focus on spirituality and mental well being. Other suggestions would be _The Divine Conspiracy_ which is one of their most impressive compositions and the single _Storm The Sorrow_ which also has a beautiful video ful of symbolism! :-)
Can’t wait to hear them
VinAnd Sori Here the link to "Cry for the moon" clip mentioned above with lyrics. th-cam.com/video/cx22Yuj2nzg/w-d-xo.html
A legend of the mosh pit, known as the wall of death. Epic!
Tiamat - Wildhoney/Whatever That Hurts
Death Come Near Me - Draconian
First band I ever saw live and still one of the best
Therion - In the desert of Set please!!
Don't forget Bathory too please!
Cruelty brought thee Orchids - Cradle of filth. Good lyrics around there
Circle pit was legit in this one. I tore my ACL in a mosh pit earlier this year. Won't be doing that shit again for a while lol. Had a good time up until that point though.
Their name is actually a direct tribute to the Epica album by the band Kamelot! React to Kamelot - Center of the Universe please! HIGHLY recommended you checkout some of their catalogue!
Blind Guardian - Imagination From The Other Side
Tiamat - Whatever That Hurts
It's time to introduce yourselves to Overkill. SkullCrusher... or not. Been listening since day 1 never got a request played ever but it's all good.
You guys should do "A Touch of Evil" by Judas Priest! Oh and also "All Hallows Eve" by Type O Negative!
Yaaaaaaay!!! Great job guys!
Now onto Unleash the Archers - Awakening
Do the Essence of Silence and the Obsessive Devotion next!
I have a tshirt signed by Simone, got it signed by her in person in Minneapolis. :D
The song is beautiful and thank you for the reaction. I'd suggest reacting to any of Inferi's songs off their recent album, Revenant. It's about a warrior's journey through the Rings of Hell as described in The Divine Comedy/Dante's Inferno. Each song is a level of hell and as the album continues the warrior descends further in his quest to kill the Satan. I'd also suggest any song by Slugdge.
ManOwaR - The Crown And The Ring
Devin Townsend - The Death Of Music ( live at the royal albert hall ) / Strapping Young Lad - Detox (official video ).
I tried to pick one new Behemoth song for you guys but after reading all the lyrics I just can't. You'll love them all!
I laughed at your bit about yelling at the noisy kids, "SHUT UP!!!" Have y'all ever seen the old Cheech & Chong comedy bit titled "Sister Mary Elephant?" It is on TH-cam. You might like looking it up sometime for a good laugh! :)
Saw them live in a small club about a year ago, with Lacuna Coil. Great show!
Finally!!! Hell yeah
With this I now think you are worthy of "Nightwish" with "Ghost Love Story (Official Live)". Hold onto your hats.