Christians React to Epica - Cry For The Moon Reaction!!

[@zockor]

Nice... Epica - Kingdom of heaven

[@MrSh0110]

More Epica please! 🤘🏻🙏🏼 Epica has many songs with meaningful message. Here are some - Epica - Fools of Damnation Epica - Resign to Surrender Epica - Serenade of Self-Destruction Epica - Chasing the Dragon

[@ChrisPage68]

Universal Death Squad

[@maldad9073]

Fools of Damnation is highly underrated, a badass jam!

[@hellrider224]

Yes, finally...!!! After centuries of waiting, there is Cry for the Moon! A master piece. Guys I think you've left Epica in a second plane compared to anothers Symphonic Metal bands. You really need to do: Design your Universe - Epica live Retrospective. You'll feel the metal in your veins!!

[@caligo7918]

You hit the nail on the head when you said the protection of the institution is more important to the institution then the protection of individual members. There are around a thousand denominations of christians in the world and on every point, you will find enough that will disagree. As long as religion has no power, it will be there for the people. As soon as a religion gains power, it is about extending the powerbase. This is why we not only need freedom of religion but also freedom from religion (the separation of churches and state).

[@fooser77]

Actually Jefferson got it wrong .. People should listen more to Madison on this topic .. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_kingdoms_doctrine#Response_and_influence

[@benbaer3525]

Since Zockor is not here yet EPica - Kingdom of Heaven

[@zockor]

Jaja thx man

[@theicedevil]

Yes! Kingdom of Heaven Pt 1. Part 2 is good, but Part 1 is the best.

[@GabrielaHernandez-kj3ip]

Epica-Kingdom of Heaven (live in Mexico). I prefer live version rather than the official video

[@juancarlossanchezlopez6983]

The holographic principle

[@GJBedrin]

@@theicedevil and part 3!

[@ronaldboers8061]

This recording was made for the Dutch tv program called the "2 meter sessions (a reference to the hight of the presenter)" . The idea of the program was to invite wel established bands arrange a studio and let the artist re-record songs in a way the professional company studio's would never allow them to. Epica was the only exception to that concept (they had only just released their debut album at the time). But when the presenter listened to it he was so impressed by it that he went to the producer and said just listen to this. He was equally impressed ant this recording session, with a total of 9 songs, was the results. The broadcast was so successful that a dvd/cd box-set was released called "We will take you with us". My favorite song from this show is "Feint" a beautiful and thoughtful ballad inspired by the assassination of Dutch politician called Pim Fortuyn. In the beginning the press and professional politicians laughed at him. But this guy was professor of social sciences and not a brainless dummy like most of the press and politicians When he started to generate serious attentions the nasty politics of smear campaigns started resulting a left-wing activist who shot him on his way to an interview (they always make sure even today that they leave out it was left winger). Then the same people who had started smear campaign shed the customary crocodile tears while uncorking their Champagne bottles. I was never more disgusted with the press and political parties then at that moment. Even though these circumstances are not part of the song itself it shows the after effects on society. Now that is what call a classy introduction of a band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH-3knywash0eLs

[@ayeewtasko2601]

So happy to see you guys back to full length reviews! :)

[@ChrisPage68]

Exploitation of minors under your tutelage is wrong, regardless of the gender of the abuser or abused, Vin. It may be an age-old trope to be seduced by an older woman, but that doesn't make it right.

[@MarcinOfTheNuclearVillage]

It's really nice to see you both back! Great video guys! Much Love & Respect... \m/

[@DanasLilMakeup]

Chasing the dragon - Epica, thank me later. Also helloooo it’s been a while, hope you remember me :3

[@sametacarsamet]

definitely a very good choice

[@fonsecorona]

Chasing The Dragon..my favorite. 🤘😎

[@Ta2dlam]

My favorite Epica song off my favorite Epica album.

[@vrslash1]

Ohhhh yes! That is a masterpiece and the live retrospect version is the best.

[@zuzu2202]

Mother Of Light pt. 2? Anyone? No? Just me? Okay

[@KreshDraven6]

Epica has so many masterpieces, it's really hard to pick a song, but I really suggest the live version of Epica - Kingdom of Heaven, it's mind blowing and it's great to see how much they evolved over the years adding a lot of prog in their songs

[@adams969]

React to Unleashed or Sancta Terra

[@GeniusCenaa]

You guys need to do Façade of Reality by Epica.

[@davidmachado11]

Moonspell - Full Moon Madness Moonspell - Night Eternal

[@yourenotmygod5718]

David, you never give up for these 2 songs. Respect.

[@themadgamer4571]

Epica - Essence of Silence, Monopoly of Truth, Sancta Terra, Death of a Dream are amazing songs!

[@Max112023]

I'm glad you guys are back to doing what you do best, full-length reviews with your honest reactions, thought out lyrics analysis, side stories (like the gay teacher story), discussions, etc.. Please keep it like this, we love this format ^_^ *hoping to see you doing Tool - 7empest soon!

[@VinAndSori]

Gotchu my dude! Wa salaam to you and yours!

[@nicholaslindsey7087]

Y'all need to revisit Katatonia or try Swallow the Sun!!

[@andrewbrorherton6898]

Anathema- Internal Landscapes live in Universal Concert Bulgaria Anathema- Untouchable live in Universal Concert Bulgaria

[@ChrisPage68]

Yes to both!

[@Ta2dlam]

I keep asking for Untouchable 1 and 2 from Universal. So great.

[@Swords_and_Feathers]

You two are awesome! Very insightful, open minded and not afraid to challenge your beliefs. Much respect 🙏

[@ru1n_singzzzie13]

Please react to Epica - Unleashed. Song got the greatest chorus ever

[@HugoRolo]

True... They dont know what songs to pick... I have no idea whats their song picking method is... But its clearly poor... They just dont know the bands... Period...

[@darrellwood3913]

HugoRolo pay them $75 and they’ll choose your song.That’s their method.

[@MRSludgedude]

@@HugoRolo they know. They like black metal. Good luck getting many death metal reviews.

[@dougmphilly]

yes, yes, yes...and another yes.

[@AndresLopez-qf1qp]

Hey, let me tell you that Unleashed have and amazing chorus, but Dimmu Borgir has the best one earth, just check Dimmu Borgir - Dimmu Borgir or Dimmu Borgir - Gateways and you will fall in love

[@juanchibrossa8569]

Epica - Kingdom Of Heaven (Live Mexico)... It's a video with subtitles made by a fan with raw shots from the concert but the original audio song

[@BlOoDyVaMpI]

Hey guys, good to see you again!!! This song is one of my favs from them!!

[@davidviteris]

SAVATAGE - When the Crowds are Gone cheers!

[@darrellwood3913]

david viteri great choice!

[@Valravn13]

This song is part IV of a series of songs Mark wrote all with the subtitle "The Embrace That Smothers"; From Wikipedia: "On this album, Mark Jansen continues with the collection of songs that make up "The Embrace That Smothers". The first three parts can be found on Prison of Desire (2000), After Forever's debut album and the following three parts can be found on The Divine Conspiracy (2007), Epica's third album. These songs deal with the dangers of organized religion." Specifically, this song is about the abuse of children from Catholic priests.

[@Valravn13]

The blonde in the video is Amanda Somerville, from Kiske/Sommerville (yes, as in Michael Kiske of Helloween), Exit Eden (4 female metal vocalists that do metal covers of pop/rock songs), and she has her own extensive solo career. She's also married to Sander Gommans, who was Mark's bandmate in After Forever and is involved in many projects with him as well. You guys should hunt down the rest of this performance, it's one of my favorites. Pretty sure the entire thing is on KZbin in some format or another.

[@The_Pony]

@@Valravn13 Sander being Floor's ex also 😅

[@The_Pony]

Also thanks for providing so much information already. saved me some typing 😂

[@Valravn13]

Yeah, but that was like 25+ years ago, lol

[@Valravn13]

@@The_Pony No problemo, Epica used to be my favorite band, lol. I was obsessed with their first 4 albums.

[@GordonHeaney]

Here in Scotland, abuse scandals in 'religious' schools exposed the hypocrisy of the nuns, who blamed the young children for 'tempting' the priests into abusing them. It was evil to do such a thing and then use religion to justify what you did.

[@VinAndSori]

Fucked up bro!!

[@andrewwhittaker7016]

Let's be honest everything that Epica does is brilliantly great

[@leotoledo5568]

Iron Maiden Infinite Dreams

[@camerondean2652]

Probably best vocalist you had on this channel Simones voice

[@cykablyat7393]

Can't recall how many times I've seen them live and she simply sucked. Nothing like the album; no power; very airy and boring/passionless performance where she hides behind the curtain every chance she gets.

[@41kryst89]

Epica is my favourite band but I'm pretty sure there are singers better than Simone, like Floor Jansen. Which is actually ok, because she is still very good in my opinion.

[@cykablyat7393]

I think music is entirely subjective and this search for the objective best should be put to rest. I have seen epica 3 times before I said " not giving this band anymore money". They are hardly professional with their fans i.e. ungrateful and rude/short, and their "amazing" singer is hands down the worst singer I've seen front a metal band. She hid behind the curtain multiple times Everytime I saw them Grace the stage and her voice was hardly passable as good. Three times throughout different eras of their career. I know she can sing, but her attitude is shit and she hardly tried for most of their career. A pretentious brat riding on the coattails of the actual talent in the band, which I can't say is that impressive if you take away the thousands of midi orchestration files. I know this band is beloved, but I was EXTREMELY faithful and liberal with my money towards this band. They are shallow people who view their music as a marketing strategy more than a passion these days. I want to say they "changed" but, from my own personal experience with eyes and ears, they were like that from the start. At least when I met other bands, with arguably more fame, they treated me like a person and not a wallet.

[@entiresquare6262]

@@cykablyat7393 I take psych evaluations from fans with complete scepticism, almost everytime you hear about a band being "rude to fans" or "not passionate" etc. Its always something that is just mental fans not understanding they are just human beings doing music. Floor Jansen was a "diva" because she didnt want to get groped by fans, or band is a sellout when they like other music than purely what they are known for or whatever. Its mental. "hiding behind thousand midi orhestration files" LITERALLY THE FUCKING GENRE THEY ARE IN, THAT IS ONLY WAY TO FUCKING PLAY THIS SHIT LIVE LOL

[@cykablyat7393]

@@entiresquare6262 they didn't use midi to record the first three albums

[@charlieparra3103]

Oh Simone, what a crush I had on her! Do Kingdome of Heaven, one of their best songs. I really like Epica, but After Forever is still my favorite from the genre.

[@The_Pony]

One day this century, I'll get them to an after forever song. 😂

[@charlieparra3103]

@@The_Pony hell yeah!

[@The_Pony]

@@charlieparra3103 my next core alliance pick will be After Forever

[@charlieparra3103]

@@The_Pony I hope something like Discord, Between love and fire, or something from Decipher. But my favorite album was Invisible Circles and After Forever.

[@The_Pony]

@@charlieparra3103 I'm torn between too many that I love, like: Sins of Idealism, Beautiful Emptiness, Follow in the Cry, Leaden Legacy (the embrace that smothers series), dreamflight or monolith of doubt. I also considered my kiddos favorite (come) but I think I will save that for another time, because the lyrical breakdown of the others might be very interesting compared to _Come_

[@deminybs]

holy shit they did Epica, serenade of self destruction is a must ;p also lmao i never heard "christians" throw so many f bombs

[@VinAndSori]

We are not perfect;)

[@notremarchedelafin]

If you're going to represent the household of God, you should do better IN MY OPINION.

[@aurora8107]

It takes me to the clouds, I love it many times I hear it by the orchestra and the beautiful choir and I did not stop to think about the lyrics as it says in a comment, it makes sense with the topic of child abuse

[@tuckerrichardson2606]

I'm so glad I'm heathen.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Thank you for pointing me to the text of this song I heared many times, now I love it even more 💕💖❤ I will take Epica's advice instead of that wifebeating Piper guy

[@335x]

I guess I just Love you guys.... You talk about things that no-one wants to talk about... And comment the music I grew up listen to...

[@jeffreygranda9815]

Epica : the phantom agony please studio version 🙏🏻

[@edgarsanchez3846]

You should react to Within Temptation!! The Truth Beneath the Rose and Our Solemn Hour would be great 🤘🏻

[@samieltheinfamous]

Yep, also The Howling and Murder.

[@Mauricio-dv9lr]

React to Epica - Storm the Sorrow

[@The_Pony]

Floor and Simone live: EPICA- SANCTA TERRA

[@ciro73]

Finally!

[@Kazvon]

Simone rules. NOFX - The Decline

[@pyfsecret]

I hope they make this happen! It would be a very interresting (and long) video.

[@GordonHeaney]

13:30 It IS the same from a total lack of professionalism point of view! 'Both ways' is unacceptable and should be dealt with in the same way.

[@CrizeChannel]

Gordon Heaney Guitarologist and Flatulist I was about to comment this. Couldn't believe it when I heard "It's different" How is that supposed to be different, only because of the gender?

[@GordonHeaney]

@@CrizeChannel Exactly

[@MasterOZero]

Mennonites, Christians, and Catholics have hurt me more than ones who have left those beliefs. I'm glad there are peeps like you who really gets the point of not shoving their own beliefs onto me. You guys are like equals to my view of the world. Respect for you.

[@darkblaze176]

The Blonde women in this video is Amanda Somerville. Please so Michael Kiske Amanda Somerville - Silence.

[@imcherylynn]

More often than not, this is a lot of fans’ introduction to Epica. This is some very early Epica. They’ve certainly transformed their sound over time. The subject matter overall from album to album has also changed occasionally. To me, honestly, they’ve only gotten better and better.

[@danielsimeonov3504]

Great reaction, as usual guys! Looking forward to Sancta Terra and Obsessive Devotion by Epica later 😉

[@richletram539]

Love Epica. Seen them live three times. Can't wait until they come around again. Essence of Silence would be a great song to react to. 😁

[@ricardocastrorivera8357]

Hello thanks I expected.

[@brunokingz]

This wasn't a reaction! It was a MASTERCLASS! Liked and subscribed :D

[@horsthinterwaldler]

Marduk - Frontschwein The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu Moonspell - Alma Mater Waldgeist - Сумрачен день Nargaroth - Amarok - Zorn des Lammes III Whitehouse - Why You Never Became A Dancer Die Amigos - Santiago Blue

[@CarlosGonzalez-sj9gj]

You guys should do Edge of the blade by Epica. Cry for the is one of the best Epica songs

[@fonsecorona]

Sori, the girl with the red hair is Simone Simmons, one of the most recognized Dutch symphonic metal singers these days...You guys saw her in another reaction video of Epica when she was holding the mike to the screaming keyboardist guy, remember? I don't recall what song that was, but it was definitely a much more recent video of them.. Ok yeah an update..How could I have forgot!..Consign To Oblivion was the song in that video...And yes, Sori, that's her real hair..as you can see here.. 😊

[@GordonHeaney]

Metal's most gentle drummer

[@weliomartins547]

Forte abraço e que DEUS abençoe o trabalho de vocês.

[@theglanconer6463]

Epica is such a fantastic band. Grz from the Low Countries.

[@framsaal2219]

Kingdom of Heaven Official Lyric Video. It's a really wonderful song. You won't regret to hear it 🤘

[@vivaelterror]

Mark (male vocalist/guitarist) used to play in a band with Floor from Nightwish. They were called After Forever, you should check them out sometime.

[@nornog]

guys how about Iron Maiden Remember Tomorrow or Killers from the early years. Maybe Revelations, 22 Acacia Avenue or Sea Of Madness for Christmas,

[@Infyra]

If you like the Dutch Women (Floor, Simone, Sharon), you should also listen to some songs by The Gathering, I suggest "Strange Machines" or "Elenor", you have already heard her in some of singing with Devin Townsend, but the one who inspired them was Anneke van Giersbergen.

[@fonsecorona]

It's a live recording in studio. My very first Epica video on KZbin...i was hooked right then and there!

[@MrYamaha2306]

Epica - Strom Of Sorrow (offical vid) Epica - Dancing In A Hurricane (Live AT Zenith)

[@marielaoquendorodriguez670]

React to The Essence Of Silence live ❤️

[@hussmannus1789]

You really REALLY have to react to Orbit Culture - Saw. Trust me, you will have a new favorite band ;) Peace from Sweden

[@lucasarancibia6397]

2:50 Begin

[@epicabrasil7462]

React to Epica - Universal death squad (official lyric video)

[@Omega-fb9ji]

Great song but lyrics are funny.

[@luka243]

It doesn't have to apply to the worse case scenario of rape and pedophilia, it's about the classic sin that they preach against yet do it and just saying sorry leaving it all to God, instead of correcting it themselves and this applies to everything they do in life. You can't rely on God.

[@rayvanes1]

kingdom of haeven

[@Shiva-_-]

More Trees of Eternity plz!

[@evilvolts]

Epica Sancta Terra featuring Floor Jansen (Nightwish).

[@GJBedrin]

Anyone else going to see them in NY in January?

[@Pjb83]

Dream theaters This dying soul is a headbanging track all the way 🤘

[@berofer26]

Please react to Come Home (Cardinal Pell) - Tim Minchin

[@J42Michael]

O my god ya!!

[@rayvanes1]

European Netherlands . I love you two.................there is no puppet in the sky......believe is personal ........not me i m dutch..........talking fore myself..............42.....not...old.

[@andrewbrorherton6898]

Anathema- Regret

[@LaughingMan44]

There is a big problem with pedastry in the gay community (gay men). It's common for an older man to take in and have sex with a gay teen as young as 14. I had a gay step dad (long story), so I was around some of this stuff. He was never anything but good to me, but the sort of people he associated with made me feel uncomfortable as a kid. He himself said that there's a big problem with it in the gay community. There are also a few studies claiming kids are more likely to be abused if they have gay parents, but who knows how true that is. And to be fair, most of the Catholic abuse was priests and young boys.

[@AriaIsara]

Loved your commentary. I wrote my Master's thesis on the US evangelical community and the level of nonsense in that community is unbelievable. I won't say more or this will turn into a rant. I feel like the obsession with LGBT people shows they're used as scapegoat. People like having a group to hate on. There's a KZbinr called God Is Grey, she's an LGBT affirming Christian from the evangelical community, I think you'd find her interesting. If you want to do more Epica I'd suggest maybe doing the whole _The Embrace That Smothers_ series: it's 9 songs all on the topic of religion. Cry For The Moon is part IV. The first 3 parts are After Forever songs. It was the band Mark Jansen (guitarist/vocalist) was in before he created Epica. Floor Jansen was the singer. Parts 5 and 6 are on the same album as Cry For The Moon (their first album). Parts 7, 8 and 9 are on their 3rd album. Otherwise I'd recommend their song The Divine Conspiracy, a musical masterpiece with good lyrics too! 🙂

[@robertmackowiak5009]

Hi guys, please do this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmeXiZJrfL1jgJo and more of this band! Cheers! Lindemann!!!

[@juanpabloartavia2236]

Hi! Maybe you can rect to Versailles japanese band Faith and Decisión live!!!! Please!!

[@FinneousPJ1]

Amazing song!!

[@mightyears8578]

Septic Flesh - Virtues of the Beast! Please!

[@fooser77]

Note to ALL metal musicians/artists .. Read Fr Malachi Martin -- "The Keys of this Blood." You will have song writing material/ideas for the rest of your career .. Plus you will be educating your audience like they have never, ever learned in either a public or parochial school! You want to talk about dark and evil? Doesn't get any worse than this ..

[@johnsrpease937]

As always, love your reactions. I have seen them live, they are amazing most of their songs have deep meaning. Also, about your comments about Trump, he is the 1st gop nominee to raise the gay pride flag on stage at the convention and more CPs have been prosecuted since his election. He has kids and grandkids, and I believe he has children’s best interests in mind. Just MHO.

[@gallardooo502]

Guys!! React to Liv Moon!!! You'll love it!! lml

[@blkmtlstv1265]

Go see them live . \m/ !

[@luisaravena5392]

Chasing the dragon or kingdom of heaven by Epica ❤️❤️

[@Brombit]

Awesome reaction! #FixYourTitles 😊

[@rickyl5631]

Dark Funeral - My funeral

[@Radean1]

Listen to one of the most influential sympho-metal songs ever... spend 20 min talking about a gay teacher 🤦

[@deniserodrigues1410]

And talking shit.

[@joshy_bish]

They talk about the child sex abuse thing too after the gay teacher subject

[@spooky130u]

Read the entire set of lyrics, and the notes about the song from one of the band members. He is very clear on the point that this song is NOT about religion. The song is about a priest who raped a child. And they are very angry about it, to say the least, and the comments end with them saying that this must stop. It's not about gay anything (unless the child happened to be a boy, but that's not the point). Try reacting to what the song is REALLY about.

[@fooser77]

Well then, the "band member" doesn't understand the issue at all .. It is about the corrupted "church" .. Read Fr Malachi Martin "The Keys of this Blood." It is much worse than just about "sexual" issues ..

[@edhuskins171]

I know you have tried reacting to some Judas Priest, give another try with The Green Manalishi (with the two prong crown) Fleetwood Mac cover.

[@theaterofsouls]

please react to Kamelot's new live video...

[@philbennison1950]

Would like to see you react to nightwish high hopes. Pink floyd cover and see what you think

[@user-nh7vn9oc3i]

i know they wanna laugh when that dude stat singing with deep crazy voice lol

[@rayvanes1]

i love you.........I am never ever......so never ever forever......there is no god.....made

[@Kalil87rock]

react to Motörhead - God Was Never On Your Side

[@rodericus4448]

Are you catholics or protestants?

[@mrhorrorjoejames]

Idk why but sori kinda remind me of my mom 😂😂

[@rayvanes1]

vin........STOP.......Screaming

[@jonasnordgren1720]

mötley crüe looks that kill

[@soayebsorcery4403]

React on Opeth-the lotus eater

[@down-the-rabbit-hole]

Great song, BUT, this channel needs to change it's name from a "reaction channel" to "play an opening song and then spend the rest of the hour talking about something completely un-related to the song, that's on our agenda".... . A reaction channel is a channel that plays a song and discusses the song after they play it. This channel rarely does that, or it may spend about 2 or 3 minutes doing that at the most and only some of the time...... This is definitely not a reaction channel though....

[@joshy_bish]

They did react to the topic of the song though.... the gay teacher subject is just the first thing that came to Vins mind so he spoke about it.. as it is their channel

[@user-qo5tl8oj8b]

Biohazard-punishment Please! Its great song