I think EPICA is a great band and they are still growing in their music, I mean there is nothing to compare with other bands, EPICA have their sound, and that is really difficult in music, to create your own sound. They are still one of my favorite bands =)
Simone is hands down my favorite vocalist, period, but I have to agree with another commenter who said she's abusing her voice. It's evident in this song. After about halfway through she goes flat on nearly ever high note. This song is just a generic melodic metal song written to attract new audiences and is no reflection on the album itself.
Completely contradicted yourself. If you make a comment like that, then you are NOT a fan. Why on earth would you bother? So, no, you are NOT a fan. Please go away. Fans love all the elements of Epica's music. Who the friggin' hell ever said that grunting takes talent? That's totally irrelevant! You either like them or you don't, but if you don't then you're not a fan of a band that regularly uses them in their music. At least you admit you have no talent. Mark Jansen, however, DOES.
It always takes her some time to get used to singing a new song live, so she'll soon make it sound even better than in the original, she'll make it sound new, I'm sure. the thing that annoys is her being out of tune.. >_<
Hey, people it is a single! like never enough! it is awesome, but the rest of the disc will be even better i hope... hope it is like design the universe (an evolution of it)
@heroesdrhouseaddict1 I totally agree with you, other songs in the albums were always a lot better than their singles, the song is not bad, of course, but I know that the album will be amazing! the teasers already give us a clue ;)
@heroesdrhouseaddict1 The record company makes them release a more commercial sounding song, shorter, that will have widespread appeal to draw in as many listeners as possible. It's marketing. Never enough, Unleashed. Great songs, but I rarely listen to them. I go right to the 7+ minute maser pieces. But I've got to say that this song is my favorite single out of all of them. The more I listen to it, the more I love it. The supporting vocals sound really terrific and the grunt section kicks ass.
It's a shame, they could be as big as Within Temptation or Nightwish if they would just give up the gimmick! That damn growl vocals, it's not singing as other people in there own genre say "It's just a gimmick"!!! GIVE IT UP!!!! Simone is too great a singer to be held back by something so ..........tacky!
@spyderwood42 Stands the reason they're not Nightwish or WT, but Epica. Scream vocals are an essential part of Epica, as anyone with a pair of functional ears can understand just by comparing the original Living a Lie to the Classical Conspiracy version. It's something that makes epica different, and honestly, epic. The contrast between Simone's thin voice and the scream vocals are one of the things that most fans love in epica. What you say is like asking them to loose the distorted guitars.
@spyderwood42 You mean belching into a microphone doesn't add to the song??? Amazing. I agree...She is great...I can do that growl thing...takes no talent and sounds simply awful!
@gunslinger072 Well, here's a tip. That's what they do. It's beauty and beast vocals in Epica. If you don't want to hear it, then STOP listening, you god damned fool. Listen to bands without grunts. Epica fans LOVE MARK and his grunts. It's all about the contrast and the interplay between soaring/light and primal/dark. DUH.
@Freetospeakmytruth you are partially correct. YOU love mark and his growls. I am sure many fans do. Finding a belching noise annoying does not mean I am not a fan of this band. Again...I can do exactly what he does. Zero talent involved. You like it..good for you. To me..and MANY fans it detracts.
@Freetospeakmytruth I've been having this conversation with lots of people on other Storm the Sorrow vids. It's hopeless. One guy actually compared Epica to Evanescence, something about how they would " be awesome like Ev if they banned the growls". They call themselves Epica fans and then hate on one of the integral parts of their sound, that Epica has used since day one. Really, 10 years later, they still don't get it. They probably never will.
@spyderwood42 If they wanted to be like another band, their bandname would've been RepLica. What's the benefit of being a 'wannabe'-band? That would make people only dislike the band.
@michael3x6 If you go back and read my original post I did not say like another band I said as big as the other bands I mentioned. There is a difference. Marks grunts and growls like a monster in a "B" movie do nothing for there music except hold them back. It's almost painful to hear and even sadder to think people think thats good in a song.
@spyderwood42 Why are you bashing here if you don't like it. WT didn't do anything in the last few years. And Nightwish changed 'cus the new vocalist is different than tarja in vocalstyle. But that's my opninion. And so is your opinion about Epica. If they want grunts, they will grunt. It's not like you are the expert who allows bands to be themselves or not. To you they might be a B-band but to others they are the world. Bands try to stay themselves wether you like it or not.
@michael3x6 Once again you are taking my words wrong. I did not call them a B-band, I said the grunts/growl vocals that Mark does sounds like it comes from a B monster movie. They just sound terrible and ruin the song.
Believe it or not I like this band alot and own some of there albums. I just hate the growl vocals. I don't claim to be an expert by any means I just know what I like and choose to express my opinion!
BTW, WT put out an excellent album just last year.
It's a relief that Simone's voice is decent here. I was starting to worry that she'd lost her live performance. I understand that the songs are probably really difficult to sing, and her vocal style probably doesn't suit moving around on stage, but considering that she has performed well live before (she was immense doing the Haunting with Kamelot on One Cold Winter's Night), it has always struck me as odd that she's so inconsistent.
Yes, I like, Yes, I love..... <33 This songs is really great!!! One of the more not sooo heavy songs by epica, which (as some people already mentioned) is normal for a firdt single of their albums!!!! I'll sooo look forward to seeing and meeting you in Portugal!!! <3
mark also claimed on a interview that mayan is more interesting on a technical level (compared to epica) , showering the project with praise ,
when asked about epica he said - epica is the most important project since epica become a renown name in the world of metal , wich creates stability (financialy wise) .
also simone from the first album to the last she seems to be gradualy losing her voice , comparing old youtube videos with recent becomes clear , shes having huge difficulties . singing .
@nvvdsn I DO see a change in her voice. Being a singer, and following her schedule via her blog, she is ABUSING the shit out of her voice. She's getting a bit too hungry for recognition involving herself in a ton of projects. She is doing too much, not resting and treated her instrument properly. Will continue to be a problem for her if she doesn't cut the crap. The voice is complex and you can mess it up if not careful. She's been fab every time I've seen her live, but she's flat a lot.
to me this seems like never enough version 2.0 , mark as shown passion in the writing of the mayan project , while not even a word was spoken about this album.
probably not even one song will reach 7 minutes , the orchestration is barebones , choirs almost unexistent , if mark was really interested in epica he would try to mantain the high quality of design your universe , and not seetle for this mediocrity , epica will become hes cashcow while mayan will remain is music project .
@nvvdsn Hello! Well, I've already listened to the album and I am going to tell you some things you could be interested on...
1) You claim there are no "7 min songs" in the album.. well, there are 7 songs which are +6min (one 7:11, another one 8:34 and the last one 9;52)
2) You say the orchestration is barebones.. well, I have to say that the orchestration is this album is too epic, like TDC, many arabic-oriented sounds, and really epic like songs such as Chasing the dragon or The divine Conspir
@nwdsn 3) You say that choirs are almost unexistent... well, I have to say that is is the Epica album where you will listen to much choirs, no Epica album have so many choirs as in this one... and these choirs are REALLY epic, they are like another member, as they are present in almost EVERY song.
4) The most important thing... this album does not mantain the high quality of DYU, but exceeds it ;)
i was really concerned about the lack of interest mark is showing on interviews , in contrast with quarterpast .
and this storm the sorrow song is barebones both choir and orchestration wise , also simone dont push her voice in any part of this song , guitar and drums wise also very basic , its one of their worst songs .
@nvvdsn Storm the Sorrow is going to be their single though, if I'm not mistaken. Singles, especially with Epica, are usually more tame then the rest of the album. Take Never Enough for example, I feel like that song doesn't really represent TDC as a whole because it lacks a lot of what the rest of the album has (grunts, choir, crazy orachestra).
I'm just saying, don't let this one song give you the impression of the whole album. It'll probably be even awesomer than this!! :)
@nvvdsn Storm the Sorrow is the single and the weakest song of the album, it does not represent AT ALL the whole album, it happens the same with Never Enough and TDC, so dont panic, in this album there is a huge interest by Mark, x10000 better than the last of MaYaN.
About operatic power, in this album Simone plays A LOT with her voice, and sings operatic many times, much more than in DYU, specially in Deter the Tyran, Avalanche, Monopoly of Truth...
@TruVoL Wow is nice to know that about Simone voice,let's see what she has done for us.Since you have heard the album I would like to know how many songs have grunts,screams etc????Cause I love them and I hope they are as prominent as in DYU.
@spupydo There are growls in every song (not in Karma / Anima (are intros) and not in Delirium (the ballad).... But there are less growls in this album, they tried to focus more in orchestra and choir, so less growls but more choirs hahaha. But there are still plenty of growls, as I told you in almost every song, in 10 to be exact, though in Guilty Demanor they are just for 3 seconds haha
@TruVoL Thanks for the answer man.It is good to know that there are still growls even when they are not as prominent as in DYU.I do like choirs and orchestra but it is not the part of Epica I like the most,I prefer to hear the sound of the guitars more clear.Anyway thanks again and I can't wait to listen to the album by myself.
@nvvdsn I agree with you. I wrote and expressed my concern about how MaYan was introduced initially as a side project, then it became another full-time band. I feel he uses it as a venue to promote his girlfriend, adding on opera songs to give her something to do to justify taking her a tour. He exhausted himself. That sucks. Epica is what should matter here. But it's really unfair to make statements about an album that hasn't been released. This song is great. The choirs are suspiciously bare.
@Freetospeakmytruth And surprise, surprise, his girlfriend is in the "choir." There are, like, TWO guys? What happened to the rest of the men in the choir? Five people is not the caliber choir I expect although I've not heard the album yet! But, I like it better than Unleashed. I also think it blows away Never Enough. It's all subjective. The singles have NEVER represented how the album is going to be. Just the fluff single. Why not wait for the album before going all hysterical with criticism?
@nvvdsn Wow, you were pretty wrong back then now that the durations of each song is revealed. And now you can listen to the previews of each song as well. What does it matter if a song is 5 minutes or 7 anyway. It's about the quality not the quantity.
@smrk3t4 ROFL!! Ramona is such a guys name hahaha..... I just turn my focus on vocalists, just watch my vids of other artists XD Not really fair on the other musicians I know lol....
@RamonaNL That you focus so exclusively on vocalists. Congrats for being part of the majority of people who don't know how to appreciate a band for what it actually is. A BAND.
@smrk3t4 I have the exactely same oppinion... Simone's beauty, but the rest of the band is also imprtant... This is NOT the performance of the teenage popstar with no-name band...
I really like their new sound if this is it. It sounds more gothic, yet less dramatic. Kinda like a mix between The Phantom Agony and Design Your Universe. Still, considering how short and simple this song is, it's probably their "show off single", like Never Enough and Unleashed was for the previous two albums. All in all, I'm really, REALLY looking forward to hearing more.
@pmanderson Honestly, I was dissappointed by this song, maybe because of the simplicity. I somewhat liked the riff though. But this song is slowly growing on me. Maybe it will eventually become one of my favourites.
@AntipaladinPedigri As I said. Epica usually starts by showing off these songs, and leave the long instrumentally focused ones like Kingdom of Heaven and Fools of Damnation for the record itself when it's released. I'm not worried, atleast.
Each time I listen.watch this video I'm starting to love the song even more.
I'm even memorizing the lyrics already :)
It's a great song. Very catchy. The part where Mark joins in is very dark and heavy. I love it. I can't wait for an album version. And for the entire album of course. :D
AHH... Simone kills me... I would like you and HammerFall produce something ... an epic story where the king saves the princess .... you and the voice of power...Joacim Cans!!! AHHH...
Pues a mi me parece que Simone tiene una voz prodigiosa. Que más quisieran muchas tener el talento, el carisma y el saber estar de esta mujer en el escenario. La impostación natural de su voz es envidiable. Conciertos malos dan todos los cantantes, eso es una realidad, la garganta a veces juega malas pasadas. Pero siento que la gente sea tan crítica y exigente con según qué cosas.
@mariaerosion No digo que sea una mala cantante aunque estoy de acuerdo con que ahora es más una cantante de estudio que de directos. Lo único que saco en claro viendo videos actuales y videos de hace años de Epica es que hay muchas canciones que Simone ya no podría cantar en directo porque, todo hay que decirlo, su voz en vivo no daría para ello.
@Barbieloira100 you do know she has a problem with breath since 2008 (that terrible virus she got). she used to be amazing live, but after that she just can't go where she used to anymore. also why she doesn't sing much lyrical anymore. such a shame :/
@SalomeSequeira yeah, whatever really, but the funny thing is that i think you're also a friend of foorogh on Facebook aren't you? xD (i read most of the comments on her pics, seen your name a lot :P)
Oh and I have to correct one thing: I wasn't here to insult Simone or smth like that. I like her and what she did on WWTYWU it's simply amazing. I would love to see more consistency on her singing, just that.
@SalomeSequeira i kinda agree with you, she is unstable :P when i saw her live, she was amazing! she wasn't exactly on the notes from the studio, but what she did was beautiful. but i have seen some videos on youtube where it didin't sound that good. i agree that she needs more consistency
@ScarletAstarte Irregular cause she can make a really good concerts as she can do it the worst. I love her voice, even it has changed, but she can't sing a lot of songs as she did it before. She has good days and bad ones, that's all!
I'm surprised you made it out with the recording. I got my camera confiscated at the concert in Heerlen tonight. Funny enough, it was the only one confiscated too since I asked.
@GamerGrrls Bummer, especially when others get to keep their camera! I've been to Metropool a couple of times now and have not had any problems with getting the camera inside the venue.
@RamonaNL I actually wrote Epica's management about it. Both the manager and Mark wrote back apologizing on behalf of Epica for how security treated the situation. I don't think this will be happening to anyone else in the future. ;-) I'm looking forward to the album release in Tilburg now.
? There was no check at the doors, and people were filming left and right, myself included. Usually that's not really a problem, although tickets tend to mention cameras and even cell phones are forbidden. Strange that they would single out one person then.
simone sounds better now.... and the song is fantastic...
when a band make you wait long time for the new album...the fans want it more and more and more and more and more and more :D I am a big fan of this band...
Mark jansen your are a genio!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mayan and epica!!!
@Sharonheartsmusic Oh usually I sing a lot (very much out of tune) and move and dance about (not in any moshpit obviously) while filming. And last night I have thoroughly enjoyed the performances of both Epica and ReVamp :D
@theforgottenone407 yeah me too^^ Just couldn't really believe what I saw and 10 minutes long I didn't want to start the video out of fear the quality could be bad XD
This is probably the video wit the best picture and audio quality I've ever seen D: what do you use??
Anyway well, this is really a great song, can't wait for the new album and to see them again on tour, Epica is simply one of those band that, no matter how many times you've seen them, can't bother you :)
Finally, amongst all these new albums coming out from bands like WT, Nightwish and Lacuna Coil, Epica is staying true to themselves. Actually finally really looking forward to an album for the first time since Diamond Eyes.
5:17 Simone is so goddamn fucking kick-ass awesome!
marcpaul55 3 days ago
I think EPICA is a great band and they are still growing in their music, I mean there is nothing to compare with other bands, EPICA have their sound, and that is really difficult in music, to create your own sound. They are still one of my favorite bands =)
memoirforever 4 days ago
Simone is hands down my favorite vocalist, period, but I have to agree with another commenter who said she's abusing her voice. It's evident in this song. After about halfway through she goes flat on nearly ever high note. This song is just a generic melodic metal song written to attract new audiences and is no reflection on the album itself.
alexanderjacobik 5 days ago
Holy fuck she can sing. Nothing like those other let down female singers that can't sing live worth shit.
cdwwg 1 week ago
Damn she's hot!
GunsNR 1 week ago
Completely contradicted yourself. If you make a comment like that, then you are NOT a fan. Why on earth would you bother? So, no, you are NOT a fan. Please go away. Fans love all the elements of Epica's music. Who the friggin' hell ever said that grunting takes talent? That's totally irrelevant! You either like them or you don't, but if you don't then you're not a fan of a band that regularly uses them in their music. At least you admit you have no talent. Mark Jansen, however, DOES.
Freetospeakmytruth 1 week ago
Great everything is great
pauhell 1 week ago
It always takes her some time to get used to singing a new song live, so she'll soon make it sound even better than in the original, she'll make it sound new, I'm sure. the thing that annoys is her being out of tune.. >_<
LaTulipeRouge 2 weeks ago
Nothing but <3
Foxistar 2 weeks ago
hope this is not the best from the album...
Tangakkai 2 weeks ago 6
Oh!!! What a powerful voice, Simone! That last scream was surreal!
And the band was so awesome too!
Epica was the best thing that happened to me last year! Really love them with all my heart
artofToching 2 weeks ago
Hey, people it is a single! like never enough! it is awesome, but the rest of the disc will be even better i hope... hope it is like design the universe (an evolution of it)
heroesdrhouseaddict1 2 weeks ago
@heroesdrhouseaddict1 I totally agree with you, other songs in the albums were always a lot better than their singles, the song is not bad, of course, but I know that the album will be amazing! the teasers already give us a clue ;)
faithfulover 2 weeks ago
@heroesdrhouseaddict1 The record company makes them release a more commercial sounding song, shorter, that will have widespread appeal to draw in as many listeners as possible. It's marketing. Never enough, Unleashed. Great songs, but I rarely listen to them. I go right to the 7+ minute maser pieces. But I've got to say that this song is my favorite single out of all of them. The more I listen to it, the more I love it. The supporting vocals sound really terrific and the grunt section kicks ass.
Freetospeakmytruth 1 week ago
What camdid you use for record it? has a very good quality!
grillogrunge 3 weeks ago
she is so beautiful >.< and the voice of an angel!
Icancount47q 3 weeks ago
what a nice quality!
juanjosie1 3 weeks ago
EVERY SONG ON DESIGN YOUR UNIVERSE WAS GREAT! CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS ALBUM!
mywinterstorm 3 weeks ago
It's a shame, they could be as big as Within Temptation or Nightwish if they would just give up the gimmick! That damn growl vocals, it's not singing as other people in there own genre say "It's just a gimmick"!!! GIVE IT UP!!!! Simone is too great a singer to be held back by something so ..........tacky!
spyderwood42 3 weeks ago
@spyderwood42 Stands the reason they're not Nightwish or WT, but Epica. Scream vocals are an essential part of Epica, as anyone with a pair of functional ears can understand just by comparing the original Living a Lie to the Classical Conspiracy version. It's something that makes epica different, and honestly, epic. The contrast between Simone's thin voice and the scream vocals are one of the things that most fans love in epica. What you say is like asking them to loose the distorted guitars.
HashashinOS 3 weeks ago 3
@spyderwood42 You mean belching into a microphone doesn't add to the song??? Amazing. I agree...She is great...I can do that growl thing...takes no talent and sounds simply awful!
gunslinger072 3 weeks ago
@gunslinger072 Well, here's a tip. That's what they do. It's beauty and beast vocals in Epica. If you don't want to hear it, then STOP listening, you god damned fool. Listen to bands without grunts. Epica fans LOVE MARK and his grunts. It's all about the contrast and the interplay between soaring/light and primal/dark. DUH.
Freetospeakmytruth 1 week ago
@Freetospeakmytruth you are partially correct. YOU love mark and his growls. I am sure many fans do. Finding a belching noise annoying does not mean I am not a fan of this band. Again...I can do exactly what he does. Zero talent involved. You like it..good for you. To me..and MANY fans it detracts.
gunslinger072 1 week ago
@Freetospeakmytruth I've been having this conversation with lots of people on other Storm the Sorrow vids. It's hopeless. One guy actually compared Epica to Evanescence, something about how they would " be awesome like Ev if they banned the growls". They call themselves Epica fans and then hate on one of the integral parts of their sound, that Epica has used since day one. Really, 10 years later, they still don't get it. They probably never will.
theforgottenone407 1 week ago
@spyderwood42 If they wanted to be like another band, their bandname would've been RepLica. What's the benefit of being a 'wannabe'-band? That would make people only dislike the band.
michael3x6 6 days ago
@michael3x6 If you go back and read my original post I did not say like another band I said as big as the other bands I mentioned. There is a difference. Marks grunts and growls like a monster in a "B" movie do nothing for there music except hold them back. It's almost painful to hear and even sadder to think people think thats good in a song.
spyderwood42 5 days ago
@spyderwood42 Why are you bashing here if you don't like it. WT didn't do anything in the last few years. And Nightwish changed 'cus the new vocalist is different than tarja in vocalstyle. But that's my opninion. And so is your opinion about Epica. If they want grunts, they will grunt. It's not like you are the expert who allows bands to be themselves or not. To you they might be a B-band but to others they are the world. Bands try to stay themselves wether you like it or not.
michael3x6 4 days ago
@michael3x6 Once again you are taking my words wrong. I did not call them a B-band, I said the grunts/growl vocals that Mark does sounds like it comes from a B monster movie. They just sound terrible and ruin the song.
Believe it or not I like this band alot and own some of there albums. I just hate the growl vocals. I don't claim to be an expert by any means I just know what I like and choose to express my opinion!
BTW, WT put out an excellent album just last year.
spyderwood42 3 days ago
@michael3x6 Also I happen to like both sides of Nightwish, Tarja or Annette = good music. In my opinion of course.
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Nazhorous 3 weeks ago
3:00 It's so funny how the keyboardist disregarded her so bad.
killyourtv4321 3 weeks ago
It's a relief that Simone's voice is decent here. I was starting to worry that she'd lost her live performance. I understand that the songs are probably really difficult to sing, and her vocal style probably doesn't suit moving around on stage, but considering that she has performed well live before (she was immense doing the Haunting with Kamelot on One Cold Winter's Night), it has always struck me as odd that she's so inconsistent.
Bahamut1956 3 weeks ago
not comparable to anything with the old Simone ...
she has great voice but in 'we will take you with us' is just an angel!!!!
anyway...love epica , love Simone...
greetings from Greece
aggelosmor 3 weeks ago
Yes, I like, Yes, I love..... <33 This songs is really great!!! One of the more not sooo heavy songs by epica, which (as some people already mentioned) is normal for a firdt single of their albums!!!! I'll sooo look forward to seeing and meeting you in Portugal!!! <3
Metalmaus19 3 weeks ago
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wantedcode93 3 weeks ago 8
I will see them in march... I'm really looking forward to this event, guess it'll be great. Anyone there who doesn't think so? :P
Moonwitch93 4 weeks ago
@Moonwitch93 yeah!
MrWinestyle 3 weeks ago
Leuke video :) Kan niet wachten op het nieuwe album!
MsMacysdayparade 4 weeks ago
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givinsight 4 weeks ago
Musica foda , voltem logo ao Rio de Janeiro!
28MarceloMota 1 month ago
5:10 - 5:25 <3
ScarletAstarte 1 month ago
Jejku to jest strasznie piękna piosenka.
Wielbię Simone<3
69Aune 1 month ago
simone simons!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 lml
blackdemon66ful 1 month ago
nice song...very nice song....but....NO MORE REDHEAD????? :/
aggelosmor 1 month ago
WOO YVES IS SEXY
SilverDommi 1 month ago
mark also claimed on a interview that mayan is more interesting on a technical level (compared to epica) , showering the project with praise ,
when asked about epica he said - epica is the most important project since epica become a renown name in the world of metal , wich creates stability (financialy wise) .
also simone from the first album to the last she seems to be gradualy losing her voice , comparing old youtube videos with recent becomes clear , shes having huge difficulties . singing .
nvvdsn 1 month ago
@nvvdsn I DO see a change in her voice. Being a singer, and following her schedule via her blog, she is ABUSING the shit out of her voice. She's getting a bit too hungry for recognition involving herself in a ton of projects. She is doing too much, not resting and treated her instrument properly. Will continue to be a problem for her if she doesn't cut the crap. The voice is complex and you can mess it up if not careful. She's been fab every time I've seen her live, but she's flat a lot.
Freetospeakmytruth 1 week ago
to me this seems like never enough version 2.0 , mark as shown passion in the writing of the mayan project , while not even a word was spoken about this album.
probably not even one song will reach 7 minutes , the orchestration is barebones , choirs almost unexistent , if mark was really interested in epica he would try to mantain the high quality of design your universe , and not seetle for this mediocrity , epica will become hes cashcow while mayan will remain is music project .
nvvdsn 1 month ago
@nvvdsn Hello! Well, I've already listened to the album and I am going to tell you some things you could be interested on...
1) You claim there are no "7 min songs" in the album.. well, there are 7 songs which are +6min (one 7:11, another one 8:34 and the last one 9;52)
2) You say the orchestration is barebones.. well, I have to say that the orchestration is this album is too epic, like TDC, many arabic-oriented sounds, and really epic like songs such as Chasing the dragon or The divine Conspir
TruVoL 1 month ago
@nwdsn 3) You say that choirs are almost unexistent... well, I have to say that is is the Epica album where you will listen to much choirs, no Epica album have so many choirs as in this one... and these choirs are REALLY epic, they are like another member, as they are present in almost EVERY song.
4) The most important thing... this album does not mantain the high quality of DYU, but exceeds it ;)
TruVoL 1 month ago
@TruVoL
i was really concerned about the lack of interest mark is showing on interviews , in contrast with quarterpast .
and this storm the sorrow song is barebones both choir and orchestration wise , also simone dont push her voice in any part of this song , guitar and drums wise also very basic , its one of their worst songs .
but im glad that they keep on making long songs .
(was afraid since they abandon the episodic ones)
in terms of operatic power does simone shine?
nvvdsn 1 month ago
@nvvdsn Storm the Sorrow is going to be their single though, if I'm not mistaken. Singles, especially with Epica, are usually more tame then the rest of the album. Take Never Enough for example, I feel like that song doesn't really represent TDC as a whole because it lacks a lot of what the rest of the album has (grunts, choir, crazy orachestra).
I'm just saying, don't let this one song give you the impression of the whole album. It'll probably be even awesomer than this!! :)
TwistedTemptation7 1 month ago
@nvvdsn Storm the Sorrow is the single and the weakest song of the album, it does not represent AT ALL the whole album, it happens the same with Never Enough and TDC, so dont panic, in this album there is a huge interest by Mark, x10000 better than the last of MaYaN.
About operatic power, in this album Simone plays A LOT with her voice, and sings operatic many times, much more than in DYU, specially in Deter the Tyran, Avalanche, Monopoly of Truth...
TruVoL 1 month ago
@TruVoL Wow is nice to know that about Simone voice,let's see what she has done for us.Since you have heard the album I would like to know how many songs have grunts,screams etc????Cause I love them and I hope they are as prominent as in DYU.
spupydo 1 month ago
@spupydo There are growls in every song (not in Karma / Anima (are intros) and not in Delirium (the ballad).... But there are less growls in this album, they tried to focus more in orchestra and choir, so less growls but more choirs hahaha. But there are still plenty of growls, as I told you in almost every song, in 10 to be exact, though in Guilty Demanor they are just for 3 seconds haha
TruVoL 1 month ago
@TruVoL Thanks for the answer man.It is good to know that there are still growls even when they are not as prominent as in DYU.I do like choirs and orchestra but it is not the part of Epica I like the most,I prefer to hear the sound of the guitars more clear.Anyway thanks again and I can't wait to listen to the album by myself.
spupydo 1 month ago
@nvvdsn I agree with you. I wrote and expressed my concern about how MaYan was introduced initially as a side project, then it became another full-time band. I feel he uses it as a venue to promote his girlfriend, adding on opera songs to give her something to do to justify taking her a tour. He exhausted himself. That sucks. Epica is what should matter here. But it's really unfair to make statements about an album that hasn't been released. This song is great. The choirs are suspiciously bare.
Freetospeakmytruth 1 week ago
@Freetospeakmytruth And surprise, surprise, his girlfriend is in the "choir." There are, like, TWO guys? What happened to the rest of the men in the choir? Five people is not the caliber choir I expect although I've not heard the album yet! But, I like it better than Unleashed. I also think it blows away Never Enough. It's all subjective. The singles have NEVER represented how the album is going to be. Just the fluff single. Why not wait for the album before going all hysterical with criticism?
Freetospeakmytruth 1 week ago
@nvvdsn Wow, you were pretty wrong back then now that the durations of each song is revealed. And now you can listen to the previews of each song as well. What does it matter if a song is 5 minutes or 7 anyway. It's about the quality not the quantity.
michael3x6 4 days ago
Esa Cancion Es Rebuena
feint1997 1 month ago
omg shes so hot <3
AwayToSlay 1 month ago
wow amazing *-*
when will the new album be released?
LoveAmyLeeEv 1 month ago
@LoveAmyLeeEv 9th of March and 13th on the US
2010mariannaepica 1 month ago
Can't understand her beautiful voice :(
LilyAlyss 1 month ago
You're a guy, aren't you? (the one who filmed this) Cause if you were a girl you'd film Marc or other guys at least bit more XD
smrk3t4 1 month ago
@smrk3t4 ROFL!! Ramona is such a guys name hahaha..... I just turn my focus on vocalists, just watch my vids of other artists XD Not really fair on the other musicians I know lol....
RamonaNL 1 month ago
@RamonaNL Oooh sry xD wan't paying attention to your nick XD
smrk3t4 1 month ago
@RamonaNL That's fucking weak.
rbeforme 3 weeks ago
@rbeforme What is?
RamonaNL 3 weeks ago
@RamonaNL That you focus so exclusively on vocalists. Congrats for being part of the majority of people who don't know how to appreciate a band for what it actually is. A BAND.
rbeforme 3 weeks ago
@rbeforme Why thank you!
RamonaNL 3 weeks ago
@rbeforme Let's be honest most part of epica's crew pay a ticket to see or hear Simone. But you're right.
killyourtv4321 3 weeks ago 9
@rbeforme Come on, take it easy, at least she took the time to record the video for us. If you expected a pro video it's your problem...
MrMurens 3 weeks ago
@smrk3t4 I have the exactely same oppinion... Simone's beauty, but the rest of the band is also imprtant... This is NOT the performance of the teenage popstar with no-name band...
Jonage 4 weeks ago
@Jonage You're absolutely right!! Never said the rest of the band is not important.
RamonaNL 3 weeks ago
Sounds nice but kinda confusing moment :S
TheEpicmarian 1 month ago
aweswome thanks for posting... you all lucky as always.. :) dank je wel ;)
mzindpendent7 1 month ago
his new disc will be awesome <3
akatsukinoyume 1 month ago
I really like their new sound if this is it. It sounds more gothic, yet less dramatic. Kinda like a mix between The Phantom Agony and Design Your Universe. Still, considering how short and simple this song is, it's probably their "show off single", like Never Enough and Unleashed was for the previous two albums. All in all, I'm really, REALLY looking forward to hearing more.
pmanderson 1 month ago
@pmanderson Honestly, I was dissappointed by this song, maybe because of the simplicity. I somewhat liked the riff though. But this song is slowly growing on me. Maybe it will eventually become one of my favourites.
AntipaladinPedigri 1 month ago
@AntipaladinPedigri As I said. Epica usually starts by showing off these songs, and leave the long instrumentally focused ones like Kingdom of Heaven and Fools of Damnation for the record itself when it's released. I'm not worried, atleast.
pmanderson 1 month ago
Each time I listen.watch this video I'm starting to love the song even more.
I'm even memorizing the lyrics already :)
It's a great song. Very catchy. The part where Mark joins in is very dark and heavy. I love it. I can't wait for an album version. And for the entire album of course. :D
claytonderby 1 month ago 14
Te amo simone
Gianfranco242230 1 month ago
AHH... Simone kills me... I would like you and HammerFall produce something ... an epic story where the king saves the princess .... you and the voice of power...Joacim Cans!!! AHHH...
Kepohhh 1 month ago
Great!!! Can't wait 'till Tilburg!!
TheWishmaster72 1 month ago
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TheWishmaster72 1 month ago
Waarom mis ik nou weer zo'n leak van een nummer..
nightiwishnirvana 1 month ago
@nightiwishnirvana gebeurt mij nou ook altijd :(
daniqje1212 1 month ago
@daniqje1212 Gelukkig ben ik niet de enige :)
nightiwishnirvana 1 month ago
OMG; She is amazing!
LOVE EPICA!
SmoonSmile 1 month ago
I Remember when i actually loved this band...Too bad they couldn't grow up with me
galaxias27 1 month ago
I'm fucking admired RamonaNL!! You're so lucky for living in The Netherlands! Keep rocking and bringing more vids!! Thanks!
DenisseSimonsKruspe 1 month ago
zzzzzzzz
cryosynth 1 month ago
Pues a mi me parece que Simone tiene una voz prodigiosa. Que más quisieran muchas tener el talento, el carisma y el saber estar de esta mujer en el escenario. La impostación natural de su voz es envidiable. Conciertos malos dan todos los cantantes, eso es una realidad, la garganta a veces juega malas pasadas. Pero siento que la gente sea tan crítica y exigente con según qué cosas.
mariaerosion 1 month ago
@mariaerosion No digo que sea una mala cantante aunque estoy de acuerdo con que ahora es más una cantante de estudio que de directos. Lo único que saco en claro viendo videos actuales y videos de hace años de Epica es que hay muchas canciones que Simone ya no podría cantar en directo porque, todo hay que decirlo, su voz en vivo no daría para ello.
givinsight 1 month ago
Thank for this live! where is the whole new album please??? i can't wait !!
Withinscars 1 month ago
:O amo Epica, pero espero mas , esta cancion esta buena solamente que hay algo que no me termina de convencer :/ jejeje
javusissa 1 month ago
She can still sing live good, nice :) Thanks for the new song!
SilverIlly3 1 month ago
Simone Simons is a studio singer! This is it!
Barbieloira100 1 month ago
@Barbieloira100 I totally agree, but she ended the song very well! She can scream a little more than before.
ReVampFrance 1 month ago
@Barbieloira100 Yeah, I agree with you too!
givinsight 1 month ago
@Barbieloira100 you do know she has a problem with breath since 2008 (that terrible virus she got). she used to be amazing live, but after that she just can't go where she used to anymore. also why she doesn't sing much lyrical anymore. such a shame :/
CreuvonVolve 1 month ago
@CreuvonVolve I saw them back in 2004 and she was terrible live. Always out of tone.
SalomeSequeira 1 month ago
@SalomeSequeira yeah, whatever really, but the funny thing is that i think you're also a friend of foorogh on Facebook aren't you? xD (i read most of the comments on her pics, seen your name a lot :P)
CreuvonVolve 1 month ago
@CreuvonVolve Yes, I am :P....
Oh and I have to correct one thing: I wasn't here to insult Simone or smth like that. I like her and what she did on WWTYWU it's simply amazing. I would love to see more consistency on her singing, just that.
SalomeSequeira 1 month ago
@SalomeSequeira i kinda agree with you, she is unstable :P when i saw her live, she was amazing! she wasn't exactly on the notes from the studio, but what she did was beautiful. but i have seen some videos on youtube where it didin't sound that good. i agree that she needs more consistency
CreuvonVolve 1 month ago
I love Simone's voice but I think she's a really irregular singer :S
givinsight 1 month ago 20
@givinsight irregular ? how do You mean ? :)
ScarletAstarte 1 month ago
@ScarletAstarte Irregular cause she can make a really good concerts as she can do it the worst. I love her voice, even it has changed, but she can't sing a lot of songs as she did it before. She has good days and bad ones, that's all!
givinsight 4 weeks ago
@givinsight she has no technic to sing :-s
Ceridwen1983 3 weeks ago
@Ceridwen1983 She had, but it seems like she has lost it :S
givinsight 3 weeks ago
un temazo y Simone cada vez mas bella
l2rhapsody 1 month ago
they were soo awesome in Hengelo: I was there I can know!
vnixned2 1 month ago
I don't like it at all...:|
Very Meh....:|
meridianpuppeter 1 month ago
\m/
Metalheadantonis1990 1 month ago
The pre-chorus sounds like absolute shit
Dtoburn2 1 month ago
Thanks!!! I like it
LintuJansen 1 month ago
Simone just keeps getting better, and so do the guys! This album is gonna rock. :)
ShazzaWT 1 month ago
Thanks for the video! They sound so great!
hotgimmicklove564 1 month ago
I'm surprised you made it out with the recording. I got my camera confiscated at the concert in Heerlen tonight. Funny enough, it was the only one confiscated too since I asked.
GamerGrrls 1 month ago 4
@GamerGrrls Bummer, especially when others get to keep their camera! I've been to Metropool a couple of times now and have not had any problems with getting the camera inside the venue.
RamonaNL 1 month ago
@RamonaNL I actually wrote Epica's management about it. Both the manager and Mark wrote back apologizing on behalf of Epica for how security treated the situation. I don't think this will be happening to anyone else in the future. ;-) I'm looking forward to the album release in Tilburg now.
GamerGrrls 1 month ago
@GamerGrrls That's great! And I'll be looking forward to your vids from Tilburg :D
RamonaNL 1 month ago
? There was no check at the doors, and people were filming left and right, myself included. Usually that's not really a problem, although tickets tend to mention cameras and even cell phones are forbidden. Strange that they would single out one person then.
marcofilth 1 month ago
Best channel on youtube. I love u Ramona!
marcimvieira 1 month ago in playlist Mais vídeos de RamonaNL
simone acts like a old lady boringgggg so boring in the stage
camichi7 1 month ago
Simone is beautiful and a good singer, but she's a TERRIBLE frontwoman.
juninv 1 month ago
@juninv And what the fuck is that supposed to mean? Why is she so "TERRIBLE"??..
BenjaTooooost 1 month ago
simone sounds better now.... and the song is fantastic...
when a band make you wait long time for the new album...the fans want it more and more and more and more and more and more :D I am a big fan of this band...
Mark jansen your are a genio!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mayan and epica!!!
HredwineT 1 month ago
As always, the very best videos! Do you remember the setlist?
FutileGrief 1 month ago
wiii amazing, i love it i'm like =O y want more a can't wait to listen all the new album \m/
LizethBaal 1 month ago
Was er ook!!!!
Heb me opperbest vermaakt, kom maar op met de nieuwe cd.
vliegtuiggek 1 month ago
omg *-* this sounds amazing! <3 thank you!
LoveXHarmony 1 month ago
Amazing! Thanks Ramona for this grat video!!
Simone are better than before, good music!!! :D
moki288 1 month ago 12
Thanks Romana for sharing this with the world!!! OMG!!! AMAZING
MissLala40 1 month ago
great video,...u have so many from this concert but how can u enjoy the show when u can not move because of holding still the camera?
Sharonheartsmusic 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@Sharonheartsmusic Oh usually I sing a lot (very much out of tune) and move and dance about (not in any moshpit obviously) while filming. And last night I have thoroughly enjoyed the performances of both Epica and ReVamp :D
RamonaNL 1 month ago
Btw draagt Arien een koptelefoon? :|
PrincessDisaster 1 month ago
@PrincessDisaster Ja klopt!
RamonaNL 1 month ago
OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD. :D
PsychoticFairy333 1 month ago
@PsychoticFairy333 exact same reaction lol. Soo in love with this
theforgottenone407 1 month ago
@theforgottenone407 yeah me too^^ Just couldn't really believe what I saw and 10 minutes long I didn't want to start the video out of fear the quality could be bad XD
LadyOvHell666 1 month ago
Sounds fucking great!
sofiamunozalonzo 1 month ago
Thank you so much Ramona for this video ;)
Selhynn 1 month ago
\o/\o/\o/ awesome \o/\o/\o/
RignerEndOfAnEra 1 month ago in playlist Mais vídeos de RamonaNL
I see that the Epica is moving in the right direction.
mar2525 1 month ago
i love this song, and i can't wait for the album
Withinscars 1 month ago
Good to hear Mark's vox will be on the new album. He did so good on DYU.
71cKwl 1 month ago
Yay! :D Heb je misschien een setlist?
ElinelovesWT 1 month ago
@ElinelovesWT @FutileGrief Don't have a setlist sorry.
RamonaNL 1 month ago
This is probably the video wit the best picture and audio quality I've ever seen D: what do you use??
Anyway well, this is really a great song, can't wait for the new album and to see them again on tour, Epica is simply one of those band that, no matter how many times you've seen them, can't bother you :)
thanks for sharing!
jlacrymosa 1 month ago
@jlacrymosa I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 :-)
RamonaNL 1 month ago
Nice track!
Epica90 1 month ago
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2:51 the Epic Metal Twins!!
Nightalexander 1 month ago
@2:51 the Epic Metal Twins
Nightalexander 1 month ago 14
Could someone please upload the whole concert?
lovetarjaforever3 1 month ago
Thanks to the Metal Gods For Epica!!!
They Stay True to Themselves as Hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nightalexander 1 month ago
Finally, amongst all these new albums coming out from bands like WT, Nightwish and Lacuna Coil, Epica is staying true to themselves. Actually finally really looking forward to an album for the first time since Diamond Eyes.
downtuned4life 1 month ago 3
i really love this song! simone voice is so epic, cant wait for the whole album!
Xbitrate 1 month ago in playlist Más vídeos de RamonaNL
OMFG! This SO fucking great! Thanks for te video!
ladyroker9 1 month ago
ramona, you're the most awesome youtube ever! ty for uploading this kind of stuff!
CreuvonVolve 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Did they play other new songs?
Guiwish 1 month ago in playlist Mais vídeos de RamonaNL
Fantastic, this song sounds great
DragonSupremacyUkko 1 month ago
do you have the whole gig???
agominator 1 month ago
I have a feeling I'm going to thoroughly enjoy the new album :D
Kilicka123 1 month ago
i think mark jansen might be the most busy guy in symphonic metal
MrKaraokeguy88 1 month ago 3