I wish their albums were as good as the one that inspired their name.
i have the devine conspiracy. i like it havent listend to it much
simone is hot
I saw them open for Symphony X but i think the singer was different... because it was some blonde woman and she wasn't really hot... I think it was a different singer but they were pretty epic
I posted about The Divine Conspiracy before the board crash, and figured I'd chime in again on it. The subject matter still pisses me off. But, musically, this has to be one of the strongest albums ever written by anyone. I can't stop listening to it. Simone's vocals are incredibly strong, and the music behind her is the perfect blend of heavy, epic, complex, and beautiful. Even the troll's screamy vocals somehow don't drag it down.
I appreciate The Divine Conspiracy's album cover.
I liked the band for a little bit, but if they'd get rid of that troll, I'd like them more. I just don't like growls mixed with female fronted metal.
I posted about The Divine Conspiracy before the board crash, and figured I'd chime in again on it. The subject matter still pisses me off. But, musically, this has to be one of the strongest albums ever written by anyone. I can't stop listening to it. Simone's vocals are incredibly strong, and the music behind her is the perfect blend of heavy, epic, complex, and beautiful. Even the troll's screamy vocals somehow don't drag it down.
Boooooooooooooooooooobs.
Hah! That makes up for us getting the new Transatlantic late!
I can't decide whether I'm impressed with the new album or not. I think I was just hoping for more of a progression of sound rather than the after forever approach "yeah we have a good sound so lets just do it over and over again" :(Well they did add some amazing guitar solos imo. I know what you're saying though about the sound. They tend to use it all the time, but it's always good, at least for me.
I can't decide whether I'm impressed with the new album or not. I think I was just hoping for more of a progression of sound rather than the after forever approach "yeah we have a good sound so lets just do it over and over again" :(
After hearing a lot about this band, I decided to check out The Classical Conspiracy. Overall, I like it a lot. I like the mix of classical and epic rock, and it's done pretty well. I guess I just don't "get" growly vocals. It just sounds really stupid to me whenever he sings like that. Otherwise, it's all pretty good stuff.That is NOT a good example of growly vocals. I have nothing against growls, but the Epica dude's vocals sound like a retarded troll.
Epic thread resurrection.
So I pretty much love the new album now, perhaps even more so than the divine conspiracy.
Kingdom of Heaven ~ A New Age Dawns - part V has to be Epica's best song evar.
Any other takers?
I heard some songs from the album on YouTube, and I love, love, love, love, love, love the Pirates of the Caribbean piece they did. Fuckin :metal
I have to say one thing about their new album:
Kingdom Of Heaven :hefdaddy
That is all.
Listening to design your universe.
Tis good. The growls are better on this one, although the albums concept is a bit stupid...
Listening to design your universe.
Tis good. The growls are better on this one, although the albums concept is a bit stupid...
Design Your Universe is slowly becoming my favorite album from them. Everything on it is just done so much better from their previous releases.
Design Your Universe is slowly becoming my favorite album from them. Everything on it is just done so much better from their previous releases.
I thought a few songs were good, but most of them just struck me as blande. Also, the "talking" parts just make me want to kill myself.
However, the picture in the booklet of Simone in the water could possibly be the sexiest pic of anyone ever. I looked for it online but couldn't find it, if someone can, post it.
I also google'd the picture and I don't even like the band :laugh:.
I hope she will be a guest during the next Kamelot tour, she was pretty awesome last time 'round.
They did that last year as well, she still came on stage and sang a few songs though :).I also google'd the picture and I don't even like the band :laugh:.
I hope she will be a guest during the next Kamelot tour, she was pretty awesome last time 'round.
They announced someone else.
They did that last year as well, she still came on stage and sang a few songs though :).I also google'd the picture and I don't even like the band :laugh:.
I hope she will be a guest during the next Kamelot tour, she was pretty awesome last time 'round.
They announced someone else.
They did that last year as well, she still came on stage and sang a few songs though :).I also google'd the picture and I don't even like the band :laugh:.
I hope she will be a guest during the next Kamelot tour, she was pretty awesome last time 'round.
They announced someone else.
According to Kamelot's website, Simone just finished recording vocals for two Kamelot songs on thier next album.
I posted about The Divine Conspiracy before the board crash, and figured I'd chime in again on it. The subject matter still pisses me off. But, musically, this has to be one of the strongest albums ever written by anyone. I can't stop listening to it. Simone's vocals are incredibly strong, and the music behind her is the perfect blend of heavy, epic, complex, and beautiful. Even the troll's screamy vocals somehow don't drag it down.
Time to try a different albums perhaps? The others are still great :(
I've listened to Requiem a whole bunch of times now. And I can't remember a single melody/riff from the CD. It really sounds like they took their formula for the past 2 albums and just quickly rehashed it to make an album. I didn't feel a whole lot of heart in this one.
They are touring the us in the fall with ale storm. I may check them out in NYC.
I would go just to see Simone :heart
Internationally renowned symphonic metal band Epica celebrates their 10th anniversary on March 23rd with a special performance titled ”Retrospect”. Joining them on stage in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, will be a 70-piece symphonic orchestra and choir, making it the band's most ambitious project ever.
Since it would be nearly impossible to take such a massive line-up on the road, Epica has partnered with LiveMusicStage who will broadcast the concert live online across the globe.
“I am looking very much forward to this show. Everything we have done and achieved in these last 10 years will come together on the 23rd of March. Playing with a big orchestra and choir brings our music even more alive, in fact that’s the way how it's meant to be. Very rarely can we realize all of it and that makes it so special”, says Mark Jansen of Epica.
The high quality live stream provides an exclusive, social concert experience with a front row view of the greatest Epica show ever: ”Retrospect” is literally a retrospective on Epica's career including new songs never performed before, with special guests and effects. It presents Epica's music the organic way − accompanied by a symphonic orchestra and a choir.
The anniversary show is expected to sell out soon, so don't miss your chance to experience another milestone in Epica's exquisite existence!
They are touring the us in the fall with ale storm. I may check them out in NYC.
They are touring the us in the fall with ale storm. I may check them out in NYC.
It was a great show. I saw them on Halloween night. Alestorm dressed like Batman characters and called themselves "Christian Balestorm".
And Epica, at the end, for an encore, did Sally's Song from A Nightmare Before Christmas.
I've always been put off Epica because of the male growly stuff when I have dipped in.Nightwish, Sirenia, Unsun, Within Temptation, Xandria, Edenbridge, Amberian Dawn
But seeing as how I've been on a female-fronted band kick lately (MindMaze, MorningStarlett, Vandroya, Visions Of Atlantis, Nemesea etc) and I happened on The Consign To Oblivion album on Youtube I gave it a go.
I really like it. And no growls. :metal
Are there any others without the growling?
I've always been put off Epica because of the male growly stuff when I have dipped in.Nightwish, Sirenia, Unsun, Within Temptation, Xandria, Edenbridge, Amberian Dawn
But seeing as how I've been on a female-fronted band kick lately (MindMaze, MorningStarlett, Vandroya, Visions Of Atlantis, Nemesea etc) and I happened on The Consign To Oblivion album on Youtube I gave it a go.
I really like it. And no growls. :metal
Are there any others without the growling?
No prob. I'm not totally sure if there's any others like that as I'm mainly familiar with their last two albums which do have growling.I've always been put off Epica because of the male growly stuff when I have dipped in.Nightwish, Sirenia, Unsun, Within Temptation, Xandria, Edenbridge, Amberian Dawn
But seeing as how I've been on a female-fronted band kick lately (MindMaze, MorningStarlett, Vandroya, Visions Of Atlantis, Nemesea etc) and I happened on The Consign To Oblivion album on Youtube I gave it a go.
I really like it. And no growls. :metal
Are there any others without the growling?
Ahh, sorry Adace, I meant Epica albums without growling. Thanks anyway, I know most of those.
It is official per Kamelot FB, Simone and oliver are having a baby
I've always been put off Epica because of the male growly stuff when I have dipped in.
But seeing as how I've been on a female-fronted band kick lately (MindMaze, MorningStarlett, Vandroya, Visions Of Atlantis, Nemesea etc) and I happened on The Consign To Oblivion album on Youtube I gave it a go.
I really like it. And no growls. :metal
Are there any others without the growling?
I've always been put off Epica because of the male growly stuff when I have dipped in.
But seeing as how I've been on a female-fronted band kick lately (MindMaze, MorningStarlett, Vandroya, Visions Of Atlantis, Nemesea etc) and I happened on The Consign To Oblivion album on Youtube I gave it a go.
I really like it. And no growls. :metal
Are there any others without the growling?
I'm confused. Consign to Oblivion has plenty of growls.
The first few songs on Consign dont have growls. I think that album also has the worst sounding growls. He got much better in the newer albums. I used to hate it and listen to mostly the Simone songs and songs with little growls, but I've grown to enjoy a lot of the other songs that have more growls. I would recommend The Classical Conspiracy. Has a mixture of music from thier first three albums, plus a bunch of instrumental tracks.
The first few songs on Consign dont have growls. I think that album also has the worst sounding growls. He got much better in the newer albums. I used to hate it and listen to mostly the Simone songs and songs with little growls, but I've grown to enjoy a lot of the other songs that have more growls. I would recommend The Classical Conspiracy. Has a mixture of music from thier first three albums, plus a bunch of instrumental tracks.
I couldn't agree more with you :hefdaddy :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
The first few songs on Consign dont have growls. I think that album also has the worst sounding growls. He got much better in the newer albums. I used to hate it and listen to mostly the Simone songs and songs with little growls, but I've grown to enjoy a lot of the other songs that have more growls. I would recommend The Classical Conspiracy. Has a mixture of music from thier first three albums, plus a bunch of instrumental tracks.
I couldn't agree more with you :hefdaddy :hefdaddy :hefdaddy
Also the song Living a Lie on the classical conspiracy has Simone singing the verses and no growls and is Sooo much better.
Wow.... I've been listening to the "wrong" version of Serenade of Self-Destruction for over a year now. I didn't know about the wrong version being on the first few CDs. I rather prefer it the way without the vocals.
The Phantom Agony, from Retrospect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpIEPdRXwYA
Just watched the clip for Unleashed as well. The blue search lights are just too much. I won't go so far as to say that they ruin the visual experience, but they are definitely distracting.
Just watched the clip for Unleashed as well. The blue search lights are just too much. I won't go so far as to say that they ruin the visual experience, but they are definitely distracting.
Just watched the clip for Unleashed as well. The blue search lights are just too much. I won't go so far as to say that they ruin the visual experience, but they are definitely distracting.
It's like watching a JJ abrams film.
But that is one beautiful woman. I wondeer if there's a multicam option like on Outcry on LALP? They could save alot of disk space by just including the Simone cam. No-one's gonna bother watching the others.
Just watched the clip for Unleashed as well. The blue search lights are just too much. I won't go so far as to say that they ruin the visual experience, but they are definitely distracting.
It's like watching a JJ abrams film.
But that is one beautiful woman. I wondeer if there's a multicam option like on Outcry on LALP? They could save alot of disk space by just including the Simone cam. No-one's gonna bother watching the others.
Others?
Just watched the clip for Unleashed as well. The blue search lights are just too much. I won't go so far as to say that they ruin the visual experience, but they are definitely distracting.
It's like watching a JJ abrams film.
But that is one beautiful woman. I wondeer if there's a multicam option like on Outcry on LALP? They could save alot of disk space by just including the Simone cam. No-one's gonna bother watching the others.
Others?
I believe there is a mountain troll there somewhere. I've heard it growl. :biggrin:
I get why people prefer Blu Ray over DVD. I really do. But here's the thing: If it was shot in high enough definition that you can see a difference between the Blu Ray version and the DVD version, it is in high enough definition that your Blu Ray player will up-convert the definition of the DVD to the point where you shouldn't notice much difference anyway. So the only real difference is just the unfortunate fact that you have to change DVDs in the middle of the show instead of being able to watch it in one shot. But if you were at the actual show, they would have had an intermission at that point anyway, so that just makes it more realistic. SO JUST GET THE DVD, FOOL!
Too bad this most likely won't see a release soon....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMMjaGksrAk&hd=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMMjaGksrAk&hd=1)
full trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7kd8wrM7eQ&hd=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7kd8wrM7eQ&hd=1)
Too bad this most likely won't see a release soon....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMMjaGksrAk&hd=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMMjaGksrAk&hd=1)
full trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7kd8wrM7eQ&hd=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7kd8wrM7eQ&hd=1)
Wow, I didn't know about that. From the description on the YT page for the short trailer, it actually looks like some of it is going to be released now that they have won the rights (if the info on that page is correct).
If you like them, I would strongly recommend picking up their Retrospect CD/DVD (or BluRay) release. It is a VERY good representation of them live. The video is at time VERY distracting because the over-the-top stage lighting keeps you from really seeing what is going on onstage. But it is still an awesome release and really gives a great sampling of the band's catalog.
Cant be it. That show was from 2006 or so I thought. The one video shows them opening with Dance of Fate.
Cool set of old material. I guess since you didn't mention it, that there is no Khan on Trois Vierges
Cool set of old material. I guess since you didn't mention it, that there is no Khan on Trois Vierges
No, he did sing it. It slipped my mind while I was typing the setlist up. I am curious about the boot for this now because I am pretty sure I saw someone with it once. Also, Jan Chris de Koeijer sang on Consign to Oblivion.
Yea. She says some word things and puts emphasis on parts of word that make the sentences sound weird. Same with the grunter. At one point he is introducing the orchestrator and says "he is called. ." Instead of saying "his name is " and I just assumed it was because they are dutch and English is not their first language. Elyze of Ameranthe talked the same way when I saw them a few months ago.
I hope the new album contains a minimal amount of growling. The artwork looks very good, nice album cover.Yea. She says some word things and puts emphasis on parts of word that make the sentences sound weird. Same with the grunter. At one point he is introducing the orchestrator and says "he is called. ." Instead of saying "his name is " and I just assumed it was because they are dutch and English is not their first language. Elyze of Ameranthe talked the same way when I saw them a few months ago.
The comment was quite a while ago, but as Epica is often akward in saying things on stage I think it is still relevant :D
As a dutch person I think a lot of the things they say that are a bit "off" are not really due to the fact that they are Dutch. When a person from the Netherlands barely speaks English, usually the person just takes a Dutch sentence and pull of a google translate kind of translation as far as they get. "He is called" is in Dutch something like: "hij wordt (insert name) genoemd". "Zijn naam is" is "his name is" translated and that is pretty much the same sentence to me. And that is what we normally use to introduce somebody. So it is just their style of talking I guess and I agree it is often weird and pretty bad.
I do not know why I felt the sudden urge to make this reply, but yeah. Here you have my analysis on their stage dialouge :P
I hope the new album contains a minimal amount of growling. The artwork looks very good, nice album cover.Yea. She says some word things and puts emphasis on parts of word that make the sentences sound weird. Same with the grunter. At one point he is introducing the orchestrator and says "he is called. ." Instead of saying "his name is " and I just assumed it was because they are dutch and English is not their first language. Elyze of Ameranthe talked the same way when I saw them a few months ago.
The comment was quite a while ago, but as Epica is often akward in saying things on stage I think it is still relevant :D
As a dutch person I think a lot of the things they say that are a bit "off" are not really due to the fact that they are Dutch. When a person from the Netherlands barely speaks English, usually the person just takes a Dutch sentence and pull of a google translate kind of translation as far as they get. "He is called" is in Dutch something like: "hij wordt (insert name) genoemd". "Zijn naam is" is "his name is" translated and that is pretty much the same sentence to me. So it is just their style of talking I guess and I agree it is often weird and pretty bad.
I do not know why I felt the sudden urge to make this reply, but yeah. Here you have my analysis on their stage dialouge :P
I gave The Essence of Silence a few spins and I like what I've heard, it didn't blow my mind, but it's good stuff. Imho Mark has never been a great grunter nor guitarist, but the guy can compose some great orchestration, and what has always been a hook for me are those background choirs, so as long as there is a choir in all the album tracks I'll be drooling like a St. Bernard. ;D
Mark Jansen interview on Blabbermouth (https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/epicas-mark-jansen-speaks-to-lady-obscure-video/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter) :P
Am I the only one on this board who loves this album?Absolutely not. I think it's awesome, possibly their best. Certainly one of the best albums of the year at any rate.
https://youtu.be/DI7F1MkX-zg (https://youtu.be/DI7F1MkX-zg)
We are excited to announce we will return to North America this fall to tour alongside MACHINE HEAD, CHILDREN OF BODOM and BATTLECROSS. It will see us return to a lot of major cities but also to some cities we have not played in a while.
4th Oct 2014 | Summit Music Hall | Denver, CO United States | TICKETS
6th Oct 2014 | House of Blues | Dallas, TX United States | TICKETS
7th Oct 2014 | House of Blues | Houston, TX United States | TICKETS
9th Oct 2014 | Hard Rock Live | Orlando , FL United States | TICKETS
10th Oct 2014 | Masquerade | Atlanta ,GA United States | TICKETS
12th Oct 2014 | Electric Factory | Philadelphia, PA United States | TICKETS
14th Oct 2014 | The Sound Academy | Toronto, ON Canada | TICKETS
16th Oct 2014 | Terminal 5 | New York, NY United States | TICKETS
17th Oct 2014 | Palladium (Rock n Shock) | Worcester, MA United States | TICKETS
18th Oct 2014 | Agora Theater | Cleveland, OH United States | TICKETS
20th Oct 2014 | Concord Music Hall | Chicago, IL United States | TICKETS
21st Oct 2014 | The Rave | Milwaukee, WI United States | TICKETS
22nd Oct 2014 | Skyway Theater | Minneapolis, MN United States | TICKETS
24th Oct 2014 | O'Brians | Saskatoon, SK Canada | TICKETS
26th Oct 2014 | Shaw Conference Center | Edmonton, AB Canada | TICKETS
28th Oct 2014 | The Vogue | Vancouver, BC, Canada | TICKETS
29th Oct 2014 | Showbox SODO | Seattle, WA United States | TICKETS
31st Oct 2014 | Fox Theater | Oakland, CA United States | TICKETS
1st Nov 2014 | Palladium | Hollywood, CA United States | TICKETS
Mark Jansen interview on Blabbermouth (https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/epicas-mark-jansen-speaks-to-lady-obscure-video/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter) :P
Nice, thanks for doing the interview and sharing. I still need to get the new album, need to remember to do it this weekend before I go on another 3 week journey around the world.
I was just listening to Quantum Enigma again. Has everyone grown to really appreciate this CD? I know it took me a few listens but I really do love it.I absolutely love TQE. It's my favorite Epica album alongside Design Your Universe.
Not a very big Epica fan, but I think the album is really good.
The song In All Conscience is really beautiful and powerful. Just came on random and thought Id note my love for that song.
TQE is prob my fave Epica, not a dud track and when I saw them perform live last year, these songs really came to life.
I don't mind Mark's grunts at all, in fact I bought both his side project albums, Mayan
TQE is prob my fave Epica, not a dud track and when I saw them perform live last year, these songs really came to life.
I don't mind Mark's grunts at all, in fact I bought both his side project albums, Mayan
Agree about TQE, its their best by far, i.m.o., love every song on it and was my favourite release of 2014. Seen them live many times and they never fail to deliver the goods. Deserve to be much bigger than they are.
TQE is prob my fave Epica, not a dud track and when I saw them perform live last year, these songs really came to life.
I don't mind Mark's grunts at all, in fact I bought both his side project albums, Mayan
Agree about TQE, its their best by far, i.m.o., love every song on it and was my favourite release of 2014. Seen them live many times and they never fail to deliver the goods. Deserve to be much bigger than they are.
If only they don't cancel the US tour again.... I would really love to see them, just hasn't worked out for different reasons each time.
I used to listen to the first two Epica albums a lot back during 2008-2009, but I haven't really touched the band since except for the Unchain Utopia single (which I loved). I'm gonna try and get back into them once I finish going through all the DT albums. Do you guys reckon I should go chronologically or start with the newest album?My personal favorite is easily their debut album, The Phantom Agony. It's a good starting point.
I'm a sucker for spacey art.
:lol
That's a bit of a different cover for Epica. It could mean something different with the music, too.
With so many songs written, that could also mean bonus tracks and whatnot.
Maybe by the end of the summer we'll have a new track to listen to.
:lol
That's a bit of a different cover for Epica. It could mean something different with the music, too.
:lol
That's a bit of a different cover for Epica. It could mean something different with the music, too.
Maybe Mark finally stopped growling. Fingers crossed.
:lol
That's a bit of a different cover for Epica. It could mean something different with the music, too.
Maybe Mark finally stopped growling. Fingers crossed.
Mayan - War On Terror
https://youtu.be/BhBeb3ZMyow
Mark's growls and screams are just as much a part of their signature sound as Simone is, IMO. I have no problem with him doing his thing. But I noticed on the Retrospect DVD that Isaac is doing some too, and I think he sounds great.
New single Universal Death Squad will be released this Friday! :metal
Gods, I love Simone. :heart
Gods, I love Simone. :heart
Yup, easily my favorite female vocalist.
Gods, I love Simone. :heart
Yup, easily my favorite female vocalist.
Gods, I love Simone. :heart
Yup, easily my favorite female vocalist.
As far as non-screaming types go, I'd put her below Anneke and Floor. But she's very very good.
Also, cool song. Not terribly memorable but I did like that they tried some new things with the orchestra/keyboards.
Don't really like this new song that much. There are some pretty good guitar riffs but I'm not digging the vocal harmonies at all.
This was actually really good, I liked it a lot. Looking forward to that album and maybe catching them on tour again. Really enjoyed their show last time they played in Russia.
Yes!! That's one thing I noticed as well, the smiling in the video. I really really dig when a band is performing and smiling, it just gives off the feeling that they love playing this music. It's not so normal in a music video either so that was really cool to see!
Yes!! That's one thing I noticed as well, the smiling in the video. I really really dig when a band is performing and smiling, it just gives off the feeling that they love playing this music. It's not so normal in a music video either so that was really cool to see!
Then you're going to love seeing Anneke.
Gods, I love Simone. :heart
Yup, easily my favorite female vocalist.
As far as non-screaming types go, I'd put her below Anneke and Floor. But she's very very good.
Also, cool song. Not terribly memorable but I did like that they tried some new things with the orchestra/keyboards.
Those two are up there as well. I just love simone's voice. I actually don't really listen to any screaming females so I can't compare to those.
I'm actually really excited to see Anneke live for the first time this fall. I've seen Floor and Simone before.
The album is growing on me. I think it's definitely better than the previous release. The Cosmic Algorithm is a good song. The rhythm is one of the more proggier sounds I've heard by them. I'm partial to Once Upon A Nightmare and Edge of the Blade.
Someone has an Epica bootleg up on Dime called Making America Epic Again. :lol
The ONLY problem with Retrospect is that the lighting was just horrible for a video and makes it almost unwatchable in parts. Otherwise, A+.
I wouldn't describe Images & Words as having "symphonic elements" at all. If anything, I think the two most recent DT albums have the most symphonic elements of any of their releases. I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to say.
I wouldn't describe Images & Words as having "symphonic elements" at all. If anything, I think the two most recent DT albums have the most symphonic elements of any of their releases. I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to say.
:lol Sure.
That March of the Emperor from Star Wars on Retrospect was fantastic.
The Imperial March on Classical Conspiracy is shorter I believe. Though on Retrospect it's combined with Battle of the Heroes. It might actually work out to be the same time if you split the Retrospect track.
Have loved them since Divine Conspiracy, though for some reason I never bought Requiem for the Indifferent.
I think I prefer Quantum Enigma to Holographic Principle, though I haven't listened to the latter much since it came out. Need to rectify that, immediately. :metal
... plus the growls actually sound good on this album. His vocals have gotten better over time, but I never enjoyed them, this is the first album I actually like them.
... plus the growls actually sound good on this album. His vocals have gotten better over time, but I never enjoyed them, this is the first album I actually like them.
But aren't a lot of the growls on this album done by Isaac and not Mark? I don't know that Mark's style has changed much. I think it's just a factor of him taking on less and less vocals and giving them more and more to Isaac since Isaac joined.
USA & CANADA! Something pretty exciting is about to happen. What could it be... :)
I AM SO ALL OVER THAT!!! :omg: :metal :caffeine: :letam: :panicattack: :2metal: :dangerwillrobinson: :eek
I AM SO ALL OVER THAT!!! :omg: :metal :caffeine: :letam: :panicattack: :2metal: :dangerwillrobinson: :eek
Same here!
And I'll also go to the show.
If it were on a Saturday, I would do it. For me, it is a Thursday, and about 100 miles. Not a great combination. And I would likely be going solo. I'm not saying this is a definite "no," but it isn't looking good.
And I hadn't noticed that about the poster. :lol
Wow. I may have to seriously reconsider going to see this.
Yeah, I can't meet her. That would just...not be good for me.
I somehow doubt we're getting that kind of stage show haha, but that would be epic.....................a.
We are proud to present to you our brand new animated Music Video for our single "The Solace System"! The song is taken off our upcoming EP "The Solace System", which will be released on September 1st through Nuclear Blast worldwide!
Pre-order NOW your preferred format of the EP and new merchandise through: www.epica.nl/the-solace-system
Thanks for reminding me about the Solace System cram, it sounds like a good listen. I'll try to pick it up with Holographic Principle. I haven't listened to this band in a long time - found Quantum Enigma a while ago at a store and bought it impulsively but have never listened to it. Design Your Universe is my favorite album, even have it signed by them. Their albums are so dense I find it almost impossible to differentiate most songs from each other but they're always intense and interesting to listen to. I just wish there were more songs like Unleashed, Burn To A Cinder, etc. - those catchier but still intense songs really kick some ass imo.
I am realizing that I like Epica's live sound a LOT more than their studio sound. Here's hoping they do a live release from this tour.
EPICA announce the release of Design Your Universe - Gold Edition –
Dutch Metal titans we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of our milestone album ‘Design Your Universe”. To mark this special occasion, EPICA will be re-releasing this fan-favorite album as a Gold Edition on October 4th through Nuclear Blast. This edition will contain the album remixed and remastered by Joost van den Broek with updated artwork and a 2nd disc containing newly-recorded acoustic versions of DYU songs.
Design Your Universe will be re-released as a 2-CD version and a digital version. Next to that the acoustic songs will be released as a separate Picture Disc.
Aw seriously? No Chicago? DYU is my favorite Epica album and was the first (and so far only) Epica show I've been to. Man...
Aw seriously? No Chicago? DYU is my favorite Epica album and was the first (and so far only) Epica show I've been to. Man...
Yea, sounds like this is it which is kind of odd. I'm so grateful to be close to NYC, its rare the city gets skipped on anything. Also they just re-opened Webster Hall so I'm curious what its like now.
A show in Montreal on 1/3 followed by a show in Los Angeles on 1/5? And then back to NYC a week later? That's a rather odd schedule.
And if the LA show weren't on my kid's birthday, I might consider going to it.
Abyss Of Time is the first single from Epica's eighth album Omega, out on February 26, 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records
i have the devine conspiracy. i like it havent listend to it much
simone is hot
This post is beyond brilliant.
Whoa, Kingdom of Heaven part 3 is on Omega, surprised they're still going with that :lol
I really, really need to play catch up with this band like I did with Ensiferum this year (caught up on the last 10 years of music). I own The Quantum Enigma but I don't think I've ever listened to it, and I only gave Requiem a couple spins. I'm on vacation next week - I think over the next 9 days I'll check out what I've been missing.
Single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rW7Vpep3II
Nice slower, lighter song. But I like Epica for the heavy.
Single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rW7Vpep3II
Nice slower, lighter song. But I like Epica for the heavy.
bosk1 album review:
https://lotsofmuzik.com/epica-omega-album-review-by-jerry-deschler/
:metal
The new Epica album sure sounds like Epica
The new Epica album sure sounds like Epica
Once again confirming this is indeed an Epica album.... and I love it. I'm not sure yet where it lands in my album rankings yet, but it's probably pretty high. I definitely like the last two albums more than the old school Epica. It seems Mark might have hit his ceiling with his vocals. I noticed a lot of improvement from the early albums, but Holographic Principle might be his best work and I feel like he kind of stayed in that same zone on this album. There's really not a whole lot to say as if you like Epica, you will like this and if you don't, this won't change your mind.
EDIT: Those acoustic tracks also really highlight how much understanding of music these guys have as composers. They know exactly what they are doing in terms of creating certain moods in their music. These acoustic tracks have vastly different vibes from their album counterparts, and it isn't just because they are acoustic rather than electric. When you listen to any of these tracks, you can instantly tell what songs they were derived from, and yet also simultaneously appreciate them as completely separate entities that have a completely different feel. And that is all due to deliberate choices they made to spin these songs in completely different directions from their counterparts. I just love that. It's not just a "bonus unplugged disk." It's a collection of completely alternative versions of those songs.
I just got Omega and am really liking it on first listen. I only really got into this band pretty recently with Design Your Universe, so I don't know much of their discography, but I'm definitely enjoying this new one.
I just got Omega and am really liking it on first listen. I only really got into this band pretty recently with Design Your Universe, so I don't know much of their discography, but I'm definitely enjoying this new one.
IMO, they are one of those few bands whose live efforts are consistently better than studio. Their Retrospect release is absolutely fantastic, and I would highly recommend it. That is pretty much my go-to album from them unless there is a specific song I want to hear that isn't on it (or if I want to listen to the two most recent albums). REALLY strong effort, and it has TONS of music, since it is 3 CDs.
The few times I have gone and looked up Epica lyrics, or have heard the band talk about the meaning of particular songs, I often find myself shaking my head and either thinking the lyrics are really dumb or so antithetical to my life philosophy that I don't care to sing along at all. Normally, that would cause me to just take a pass on the band altogether. But in the case of Epica, I am for some reason able to more easily compartmentalize and just ignore the lyrics and just enjoy the scoundscape.
I wonder how much of this is live, as in, it sounds perfect and album quality. Which honestly, I'm not crazy about. I love the live sound of music and a lot of bands have captured it in their live streams. I'm not saying it's not live, there were some vocal spots that weren't perfect, but it sounds like it's highly processed. This is basically my only negative and sounding good is hard to really be a negative, it's nitpicking.
Rivers was surprisingly a huge highlight. Came off very powerful and the directing and look of it all really helped convey that power.
I think the only change I would have made, given that number of Omega songs, is switching Freedom for Twilight Reverie.
Loved listening to @SimoneSimons talk about Epica's 20 year journey from their first song Cry For the Moon, and it reminded me that the first concert I ever live streamed was their 10th anniversary Retrospect show! Live streaming has come a long way!
EPICA SET TO RELEASE ‘ΩMEGA ALIVE’ + ANNOUNCES PREMIERE OF “UNCHAIN UTOPIA”
In June this year, we unleashed a monument to our music and our career – our worldwide streaming event, ΩMEGA ALIVE. It was the show of your wildest dreams, brought to life by 40 artists – what some people described as “Marvel meeting Cirque de Soleil in a Tim Burton universe!”
Tailor-made videos, graphic effects, spectacular pyro effects, rain, dancers, choirs and actors all added to the aura of symbolism and cinematic splendor that brought fans from over 100 countries flocking to their screens to witness a show that became the biggest concert event of our history.
Coen Janssen, the mastermind behind the the show’s concept, explains:
“What we wanted to do was the ultimate EPICA show where we could fulfill every dream we ever had, where there was room for all the ideas, effects and props that are just too big to be taken on tour. Far from your usual streaming concert, the band developed a trademark feature called a living backdrop. We built another stage right behind our stage where lots of things were going on the whole time. And we meant that very literally. Every song got something extra, something unique that was fitting its world.”
ΩMEGA ALIVE releases December 3, 2021 and will be available in the following formats:
BluRay + DVD
2CD Digipak
Boxset incl. CD-version of the Earbook, 5x 10'' Picture Vinyl (Zoetrope vinyl)
Earbook incl. DVD + BluRay + 3LP (Light Green Vinyl)
Earbook incl. DVD + BluRay + 2CD
3LP (Black Vinyl)
3LP (Glow in the Dark, Band Store Exclusive)
3LP Clear + White Marbled in Trifold (EMP Exclusive)
3LP White with Sun Yellow + Black in Trifold (Netherlands + Belgium Exclusive)
3LP Sun Yellow in Trifold (NB Mailorder + Wholesale Exclusive)
3LP Clear + Green + Black Splatter (NB Mailorder Exclusive)
2CD/BluRay (USA Exclusive)
2CD/DVD (Mexico + Brazil Exclusive)
Directed by Jens de Vos (Panda Productions) and graced with the magical artwork of Stefan Heilemann (Heilemania), the DVD, BluRay, CD and vinyl contain 15 EPICA classics, fan-favourites, as well as first-ever live performances from tracks off the band’s latest chef-d’oeuvre, ΩMEGA, such as “The Skeleton Key” or the insanely monumental, “Kingdom of Heaven Part 3.”
Saw this yesterday. It's perfect for me because the first two albums are two of the three studio albums I don't have yet, and I'm a big fan of their live performances.
I bought two tickets for the Amsterdam show with orchestra and choir this year. Based on recent live footage and that past release with orchestra, Retrospect, this should be a good one!
I assume this will become another release at some point? Despite them having many recent live releases. Three shows with orchestra/choir is quite an undertaking. They play two of these shows in The Netherlands and one in Mexico.
I bought two tickets for the Amsterdam show with orchestra and choir this year. Based on recent live footage and that past release with orchestra, Retrospect, this should be a good one!
I assume this will become another release at some point? Despite them having many recent live releases. Three shows with orchestra/choir is quite an undertaking. They play two of these shows in The Netherlands and one in Mexico.
I'm hoping for a release as well, was thinking it could be the Mexico show though, but that's just my guess since they recently released a bunch of live footage from a recent Amsterdam AFAS show.