EPICA - Live at EXIT Festival 2023 (Full show)

EPICA's full live set from the legendary Exit Festival in Serbia, recorded and broadcasted live on July 7th, 2023.
00:00 Alpha
1:42 Abyss of Time
7:06 The Essence of Silence
12:20 Victims of Contingency
16:17 Unleashed
22:39 Martyr of the Free Word
28:25 The Final Lullaby
33:37 Unchain Utopia
38:45 The Obsessive Devotion
47:20 The Skeleton Key
52:34 Code of Life
59:28 Cry for the Moon
1:07:58 Beyond the Matrix
1:14:48 Consign to Oblivion
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[@hackman8909]

I have so much respect for Simone that she stayed true to her metal roots and her love for this scene. She could have easily cashed in doing something mainstream. But she didnt. Phenomenal singer, person and a rare beauty.

[@DUS2175]

Так и есть .

[@BLAIRTheMysticFox]

Theyllnever cave the work they do runs much deeper then surface appearances Epica will live on until they are deified and will comtinue to save minds and hearts long after theyre immortalized

[@johnvanmanen3149]

@@BLAIRTheMysticFox They might even save this world....

[@ayshaooms7223]

​@@Condoi2personally I didn't like her solo album either but she was quite clear about it being pop from the get-go. I'm happy she gets to expand her horizons but in the meantime I'll wait for the next nightwish album (while secretly hoping revamp will come back one day).

[@MilesDashing]

@@johnvanmanen3149 Certainly they're trying to, judging by the lyrics of most of their songs.

[@LigeiaNoire]

Epica living the dream. Twenty years of music and they are in their best shape. They released 3 of the best albums of the genre, one after the other. They made the best virtual show of the metal scene. They've been on a very successful (endless) tour everywhere, played a whole bunch of festivals, opened for Metallica. Joint gigs with Apocalyptica. A full album just with collaborations. Just anounced 3 concerts accompanied with an orchestra. The first one sells out... If you are still wondering why they are the best symohonic metal band out there, there's no better display of their quality than this concert right here. They have it all.

[@keithnichols6867]

I'd say they have released 8 of the best albums in the genre so far.

[@shortstuff780]

lets be real they are one of the best band, if not he best band ever

[@farizaruema3980]

They just need to do a featuring with Tarja Turunen and then it will be the perfection for me ❤

[@LigeiaNoire]

​@@farizaruema3980 You put words into my thoughts. I have no idea how this has not happened yet. The singer that influenced all the singers in the genre, whether covertly or overtly, and the band that took the crown, should have a mandatory collaboration once a year.

[@JiriNovakCZ]

Metallica should open for Epica if you ask me. This is another level.

[@blue17eyes]

I was there in the second row..it was epic. Wonderful evening😍😊

[@ivanscissorhands2008]

I'm jealous 🤘

[@damian4182]

Fantástic, amazing.

[@Flem100DK]

You guys should have screamed LOUDER!!

[@blue17eyes]

@@Flem100DK I agree but a lot od people were there to see electronic performers after Epica so....

[@Flem100DK]

@@blue17eyes Fair enough, I am sure you did what you could, with what you had ;) Amazing concert!

[@rafaellesiren]

❤️🇧🇷 00:00 Alpha 01:48 Abyss of time 07:30 The essence of silence 12:20 Victms of contingência 14:20 Unleashed 20:45 Martyr of The free word 28:00 The final lullaby 33:40 Unchaib Utopia 48:45 The Obsessive Devotion 47:30 The Skeleton Key 52:50 Code of Life 59:35 Cry for The moon 1:07:50 Beyond The Matrix 1:16:00 Consign to oblivion

[@night.cz7]

not even close 🤣🤣

[@Luciano06e]

🇧🇷♥️🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@rafaellesiren]

Ver esse vídeo depois do Summerbreeze tem um gosto especial ❤️🤘🏻

[@rafaellesiren]

@@Luciano06e ❤️🤘🏻

[@saransrimee1155]

The whole band was totally at their PEAK there! Epic experience!

[@Ministry_0f_Truth]

Best symphonic metal in the world today. No doubt about it. Simone is a goddess.

[@iseeyou4117]

Nightwish used to be my favorite, but Epica did take their place. Last Nightwish albuns were not that great...Epica on the other hand. And the energy they have on their live shows is amazing!

[@marcio7716]

Nightwish Is it a Reggae band?

[@PsyphaX09]

There is no other symphonic metal band that can top EPICA right now.

[@larryjasontueno9016]

of all time*

[@larryjasontueno9016]

@@marcio7716 is far better than them since Quantum enigma

[@PedroSilva-ik8mv]

After the pandemic EPICA is way better then ever, the amount of love and happiness they showing on stage since Hellfest 2022 is incredible

[@avesatanae]

Yea but mark went further down the quack medical science route. I found some post covid interview with him where he was talking about some dutch "sCiEnTiSt" who could cure himself from anything by dunking into freezing water. 2 seconds of research shows all his claims are completely debunked and nonsense but mark pushes it.

[@FaithsFallen]

What a concert, what a band! This is a once in a lifetime level of talent! Be happy you were alive to experience it!

[@YepMarko]

These was one of best concerts ever on EXIT and EPICA what a great show, thx for these. Hope to see you again in Serbia, or somewhere close.

[@kylemeeson]

For a festival recording, the audio quality is great!

[@dac2007]

It's incredible almost studio quality

[@PsyphaX09]

It is, especially the drums.

[@izurzuhri]

i don't know somehow it lack of depth or my setup was broken

[@digitalmouse3314]

Mark and Simone windmilling together is so sick, I never thought this band would live through their break up. But no it lives still one of my favorites of all time still to this day. Listen to them I am 18 again every time.

[@MerNaiad]

Simone and Mark relationship through time is the prove that when you are matture enough to accept not everything needs to be black or white in this life, shared projects can go on even after a couple break. Emotional stability and mental maturity has proven to be very strong in them.

[@dac2007]

Also speaks well of their partners, Oliver and Laura

[@darthy0da]

I've really got to see Epica live someday, they always look like they're having so much fun onstage

[@pedroRodriguesMD]

Thats not a thing. Once you taste the stage, being outside it, I just stopped having the patience to go and watch.

[@DestinyDragonLP]

Awesome set! Martyr should absolutely be on the setlist more frequently ;)

[@kutkrokodil]

Agreed, one of my favorite Epica songs!

[@spunk88888]

They first caught my attention in 2006, when I saw them live at a festival that Within Temptation was headlining. I had never heard of them before, but was pretty impressed. Back then I had no idea how big and successfull they would become. Very well deserved, they are brilliant!

[@hicksontertuliano3732]

This show was insane, i watched it live

[@neco6116]

Epica and Simone Simons have improved their performance a lot. They offer great shows. The team gets along very well and they are very cute. In my opinion, they are the best symphonic heavy metal band right now.

[@tubetube1797]

100% agreed!!

[@ElvenNeko]

I guess they will never visit Ukraine again, not in current state of events... but at least i can watch the show online. So many of my favorite songs in this set. Thanks for putting it online for those who can't attend.

[@AlbaLynxQueen]

They will visit someday. After the victory.. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@AwakenedWookie]

Unless your laundering money, running biolabs or human trafficking, there isn't much in Ukraine for anyone 😂😂

[@RUSSIANman-21]

​@@AlbaLynxQueennice joke😂

[@latidoamerica2632]

​@@AwakenedWookie🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪🚩🚩🚩

[@AwakenedWookie]

@AlbaLynxQueen lol victory? The Nazi Ukraine givernment has killed all the youth and is now sending Women and old men. Ukraine is a disgrace

[@Syncratci]

Love this! One of the best Epica festival performances!

[@MaelysAria]

One of your best festival-recorded shows ever, glad it's now on the official channel so I can keep watching it until September 😉😍

[@PittDaddy]

Such amazing sound from the best band in the world. I wish I had been there! Thank you, Epica!

[@ericksantos5451]

Epica now a days is the best symphonic metal band exist and Simone is fire on the stage 🖤🤘🔥

[@decomicssehablaasi]

I'm here for Cry for the moon, what a banger all these years later.

[@pso.kolbaso]

Such a weak voice...

[@meganjohnson2756]

@@pso.kolbasoTruly?

[@fernandaleite9445]

A empolgação só aumenta para vê-los no Summer Breeze Brasil!! ❤️

[@valentinamendes4477]

Poderia me dizer aonde comprou o ingresso? Por favor

[@taynastefanie777]

No site Clube do Ingresso @@valentinamendes4477

[@jheffy.f4582]

Queria tanto ir 😢.

[@RammmFan]

great broadcast Epica, thanks for sharing, Simone's on special fire here

[@makipejcic]

Prvi put ih videla uživo i to iz prvog reda😊 Sve je bilo fenomenalno!!

[@zoricaduric4353]

Vjerujem ti. Volila bih da ih vidim bar jednom u ovom životu!

[@arturfijakowski9572]

One of the best metal singers in the world! And the girl also rocks.

[@ulissesrosa]

I'm listening to the best sound on this earth since 2002, I'm blessed 🙏

[@dac2007]

First time I see a festival recording the sound of Abyss of Time right Nice!

[@alaaaldafrawy6837]

Greetings from Cairo Egypt 🇪🇬 🤘🏻🖤💜

[@ianhuang3167]

Simone the BEST energy of this tour❤❤❤

[@Obsessive_Devotion]

The uploading of the full concerts should be done a few days later. It would be wonderful for those Epicans who cannot go see them and an Epican says this because this year I have already gone to 4 of their concerts. EPICA FOREVER AND EVER!!!!!!!!! 🤘🤘😍🥰😘🫶🌹❤️❤️‍🔥💋🤗🎤🥁🎸🎸🎸🎹🔥🇪🇸

[@inspireandconqwr]

I just saw them last Saturday in Costa Rica, it was an excellent gig. Their interaction with the public, their performance, and the energy was so perfect. I hope they come back here so I can see them again.

[@nightgoblin29]

Amazing!

[@nlniconl]

Woow, normally i listen very different music but i swear this is just really fking awesome, hope i can go to their shows one day !!.

[@Snicker60515]

What an incredible show to give to us Epica! Thank you! Definitely making future plans to see this magnificent group live!

[@stephanschoneberg3453]

If it wasn't this and that occassionally (wanted) different tone you're really wondering if Simone is singing live. Regarding the difficulty in these songs this keeps surprising me everytime. And then ... when you just settled that inside your brain the band steps in who does exactly the same. Epica is not a concert - it's an experience. Maybe the best symphonic metal experience you can get nowadays ... ... ... But then ... music is not a competition! So why comparing them to anyone? Why not enjoying them for exactly THIS: An experience! After so so many years I'm so happy to see and hear them playing still with joy and fun.

[@Venezolano84.]

I liked so much the song Victims of Contingency is the best combination between dark and epic metal

[@isildur9999]

I don't know how, but Simone is more beautiful than ever. And her voice... 1:05:41 wow

[@icaropinto1334]

Nightwish has been my favorite band since always, but Epica is taking their place. Their later work is fire and look at this show!! So much energy!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Ochentaa]

bro, same here. I knew nothing about Epica earlier. Then i discovered Delain and switched to them and then finally to Epica. But.. forever and ever

[@matiastomic6570]

The only band that I don't miss every time they come to Chile, and my favorite since 2015 when I met them. 🥰

[@inspireandconqwr]

Same here. They became my favorite band since 2016, and I have seen them every time they have played here and I will see them every time they will return.

[@PsyphaX09]

It's crazy how good this live concert is, just shows how talented this band is. Kudos also to the sound Engineers and crews, this is absolutely an amazing record.

[@themicicfull96]

well they fucked up with Sabaton so they had to do one right, right?

[@filipeoliveira8050]

melhor performance que já assisti deles. Simone estava afiadíssima, controle absoluto de sua voz

[@marceloramosdefreitas4847]

PQP Cry for the Moon é pica!!!!!! The best metal band ever!!! I will see you in the next Summer Breeze Festival in Brazil - 2024!!!

[@astral7080]

Im 60, been around... seen most of the acts around in many years, This beats the heck out of them all!

[@BarryOkanagan]

What a show! Best band in the world!!!

[@dracobenchmarks7162]

I was there in front of them, best show ever !!!

[@FlyingFocs]

Hears Epica has an orchestral concert in Amsterdam next year... "I mean, I like them, but am I gonna travel across the Atlantic for that?" Fifteen minutes in... "Yeah, I won't need that money."

[@PeterMoore350]

i wish i could afford to fly over there and see it. Cheers from NZ

[@FlyingFocs]

​@@PeterMoore350that's the best part... I can't. HAHAHAHA WHY? I mean, I could save up, but I also might be self publishing a book.

[@Laraque27]

I'm going from Norway.

[@ronl8495]

Simone looks extra gorgeous in this concert, especially her beautiful eyes!❤

[@FlyingFocs]

I remember seeing a comment asking why all symphonic metal singers have such mesmerizing eyes. ...why do they, though?

[@julianmorgan5994]

The opening of 'Victims of Contingency' is SICK!!!! Had a huge smile on my face watching 'Beyond the Matrix'. Amazing band. Guitar player is incredible. Whole band on point. 100/10 @1:13:05 what a perfect solo!! \m/

[@CarlosEduardo-cq3gp]

EPICA's Without a Doubt is the One's Best Symphonic Metal Band from the World, listening the Simone Simons singing and Mark Jansen guitar and the whole band is Greatness happiness to my ears, Congratulations by the Amazing EPICA Performance this is Beautiful pretty cool making a big noise.🤘🌕🌞🍺🤘 Smoonstyle/Simone Sunshine the most Beautiful Redhead Frontwoman Dutch ever. Almost 39 years old my love Simone.

[@luisebritta6139]

It's unbelievably cool to watch them get better and better every year. They make it look so easy!

[@zoricaduric4353]

The opera and the rock comes together perfectly!

[@alexaturunen1674]

Simone's vocals here are just incredible❤❤❤❤❤

[@kozmycblues666]

Amazing for ever

[@PZVik]

OMG, what a great surprise 😚🥰🤟

[@eduardomartinezvalle901]

Epica ustedes nos concienten demasiado!!! Que hermosa sorpresa encontrar tan maravilloso concierto en YT❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ son geniales!! Nunca cambien!!!

[@ivandavidpincheira328]

Excellent video

[@CarolaLlano]

Amo!!!! Epica por siempre!!!! Simone siempre supera mis expectativas... suena genial en vivo. Gracias por alegrarme los dias.

[@lixmerysacosta1630]

Simplemente la perfección del universo por siempre será Simone 🤩

[@zoricaduric4353]

Epica es mio gran amor!

[@ivandavidpincheira328]

May the gods always protect each of you and your clans ⚔️ ⚔️ ⚔️

[@aelaan12]

First time watching this show, wow!! Symphonic Metal to the limit, what a band!!

[@mot81]

Thank you for this EPIC video 😊

[@Dreaming-11]

Greatest band in the world, no doubt about that!

[@annagay4505]

One of my fave bands ever-killer musicianship.

[@wessnow559]

What a great birthday present! Thanks for posting, guys! 🤘💙🤘

[@DUS2175]

С праздником .

[@lyaaqueteimporta5863]

I can't find a single bad comment about this.. that's because you're the perfect symphonic metal band out there

[@nightgoblin29]

Epica is like best friends or family that have band thogether, and love what they do and ejoy the F haha

[@rubensbruhn]

Os tempos fazem com que EPICA coloque NIGHTWISH no bolso. ❤

[@imgeffrey]

Respect to Epica for sticking to their death(-ish) metal elements. It's easy for bands in their genre to side-step in rock. But then Martyr of the Free World comes on.

[@ivandavidpincheira328]

The voice of the Valkyries⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️

[@voidblessed7636]

They sound amazing here, but what I personally love most is how much of a blast they seem to have. I love all the little interactions and moments of connection between the band members, like Simone singing to Mark or casually grabbing other band members, or Issac doing half a chicken dance and Simone in turn pointing to her butt during Beyond the Matrix. Also special shoutout to Coen, whose antics in the back seem to often go unnoticed but are incredibly entertaining.

[@skywird333]

I might be wrong but i think the reason why she was pointing her back is because she might have had an issue with her inear volume or something, because artiste usualy have it on their back, and she was probably trying to adjust it but i'm not 100% sure

[@voidblessed7636]

@@skywird333Valid point, but she did it while she was singing "behind" specifically, as in, a different word for "butt", and grinning like she made a joke.

[@skywird333]

@@voidblessed7636 that could be possible, but she kept her arm behind her back for a long time

[@voidblessed7636]

@@skywird333 I mean, does it really matter? Maybe it was a joke, maybe it was a technical issue, maybe it was both. Or neither. Life's too short to ponder these things for too long.

[@skywird333]

@@voidblessed7636 yeah, i'm just curious 😅😂

[@manaha02]

The intro of Code of Life sounds so eerie and magical live, jfc, cant wait to see them in Mexico next year

[@kellyjquintero250]

My fav ❤

[@luisparra2154]

Epica cada vez evoluciona más en sus conciertos

[@pynhunr4004]

The best of symphonic metal ❤❤❤

[@juancarlosvillafane258]

LA MEJOR BANDA DE METAL SIMFONICO DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS SIN DUDAS......UNA BANDA ARROLLADORA Y POTENTE..QUE NUNCA DEFRAUDAN....CON UNA CANTANTE FANTASTICA COMO SIMONE UN ANGEL QUE ATERRIZO DEL CIELO Y SU VOZ CELESTIAL,,,,CADA DIA MAS HERMOSA.....QUIERO DECIR QUE ESTA BANDA SIEMPRE CON MUY BUENA ONDA ...SIEMPRE UNA SONRISA A SU PUBLICO A SUS FANS....GRACIAS EPICA POR TANTA MUSICA DE ALTO NIVEL Y CALIDAD....LA MEJOR BANDA DE METAL SIMFONICO DEL MUNDO....LARGA VIDA AL HEAVY METAL...EPICA FOREVEEERRR...BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA...🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Makku293]

1. Nightwish 2. EPICA 3. Within Temptation

[@lyaaqueteimporta5863]

@@Makku293 Sorry, pero Nightwish ya no es lo que era. Epica se ha superado cada vez más

[@lyaaqueteimporta5863]

Aparte que son bandas muy distintas.. Epica es más metal, más power, más intensa

[@GabrielGzz]

EPICA code of life is just pure energy 🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥 You are the best!

[@priscilamarti4568]

Necesito que vengan a Argentina 🇦🇷 por favor❤ van a tener el mejor público. Necesito verlos en vivo !!

[@dac2007]

Vinieron hace un año, fue increíble, ojala repitan pronto

[@fabzzz999]

Tranqui vienen siempre por suerte cada 2 años como mucho :)

[@2909anubis]

*Muito bom... abraços do BRAZIL* 27/11/23*

[@samehghazy2644]

Although there were many good songs not performed in this concert, the performance was very good, I think Epica is the best band in the world, but their music and lyrics takes a long time to understand.

[@CPCcommander6128]

What a performance by the entire band! Wow! This is beyond amazing. Technically one of the best vocal performances I've ever seen.

[@wildhoney126]

this is the second best concert in the festival format in all 20 years 😬❤️ and the first is Polandrock 2023, it’s even better than exit festival, I hope it gets posted on KZbin

[@nightgoblin29]

It's amazing!!

[@RockinWithJay]

yes agreed ! this is epic performance

[@ivanscissorhands2008]

What a great show! See you soon in Guatemala! 🇬🇹🤘

[@gabir1856]

Great show band, Simone is a poem, really brilliant❤🌹 greetings from Argentina🇦🇷😎🤘

[@dac2007]

She sings better than ever

[@gabir1856]

@@dac2007 Yes, totally👍

[@fabzzz999]

Vamos argentina viejaaaa. Y épica obvio jajaja

[@MrZombiex3]

Espero tener el dinero para verlos en Bogotá ❤🎉🎉

[@paulos.martins2954]

Sempre linda e cantando super bem The Queen of Metal... I love Simone Simons

[@ivandavidpincheira328]

All Hail Epic

[@ElRenecito]

Awesome. Love you Simone ❤

[@gokuazul3182]

great! it's so good to see the full concert in the official channel, I would love to see the 20th anniversary too

[@NihokSan]

This Band is one of the best in the world 🌎

[@emanuelmoyanomendozaargent540]

Simone volvio a ser Simone. Su voz esta impecable como al principio. Me da muchísima alegria.Y la banda suena perfecta como siempre.

[@hectorrolon7221]

How well I sing. Simone and the Band Sounds Excellent,regards from Argentina

[@jonaj87]

They are ALWAYS at their best. Congratulations, greetings from Argentina

[@brunoabreu1101]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@pimenta050]

The crowd is dead??? OMG you guys need do sing and jump to this perfection, we brazilians are the bests to receive concerts like this! COME TO BRAZIL EPICAAAAA!!!!

[@Juanheco16]

Time to bring back the old songs, guys!

[@samuelatx2415]

Thats an insane show! Epica for ever ❤ 🤘

[@felipousismix]

A great show with an amazing mix, Epica keeps rocking on stage!

[@jimmyhendrik1933]

Fantastis Epica Konser

[@marcosbehemoth3472]

Epica no Summer Breeze Brasil 2024; mal posso esperar 🖤

[@wagnerandrade3558]

Cara, não espero nada menos que esse show no Summer..... ❤

[@pyrokinetikrlz]

Insane song list!

[@nightgoblin29]

Yeahh great setlist!!

[@CELTICO09]

aaaamazingggg🔥🤘

[@kostsan]

1:10:29 Simone tries to say she has a problem with her earpiece equipment but the guitarist didn't understand she was in trouble..! She continues the rest of the song with her left hand holding it down.. Probably it was dislocated due to the jumping around she did..!

[@wahyukelvin]

Always amazing💕😍 🔥🤘🤘