EPICA feat. APOCALYPTICA - Rivers (Live At The AFAS LIVE)

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'Rivers' featuring our friends from APOCALYPTICA. Recorded live at our biggest Dutch headline show to date, the AFAS LIVE in Amsterdam, on January 27th, 2023.
Video shot by @JensThePanda
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[@simonesimonsofficial]

Hello dear Epicans!!!

[@luanaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rocker4life318]

Can you play "Once Upon a Nightmare" for the Italian show in Milan please?? It's a super Amazing Masterpiece

[@zakariamanseri4451]

Hello :)

[@jma8542]

Wonderfull!!!

[@JoXuaHardyLee]

Hola 🖤

[@ivayloivanov2676]

This is not music, this is magic.

[@moovingaverage6898]

music is the most powerful of magic

[@deshawnbbuckner]

Absolutely magic

[@arknight5323]

My Dad died 3 weeks ago and he loved your voice very much Simone.. like i do We discovered EPICA years ago and we immediatly fell in love with your voice and the epic vibes of your songs ! Thank you for all of your songs, we listened them together and these moments were awesome for me.. And for this, i want to say Thank you Simone ! And also to the all band because ALL of you are de definition of THE PERFECTION ! Long Live Epica !

[@evasl]

Sending you love!

[@carinasanper]

I'm so sorry for your loss, but I hope you can find light in the darkness, trough remembering your father while listening to Epica. Sending you a big hug. 🕯️🕯️🕯️

[@jordede]

Que en paz descanse, hermano.

[@lonemarquard1443]

I'm sorry to hear About your loss. Love from hear ♥️

[@puercotorre6636]

🫂

[@epica]

Are you guys ready? 19 minutes to go :)

[@cancelled_user]

Always ready for you 🙂🤘

[@worgen_feral]

READY! ^^

[@user-vu3qh4gb1t]

🌹🌹🌹 i love you😙

[@franklinsanchez3154]

you are epic 😁 come to Costa Rica please 🙏🙏

[@carinasanper]

I born ready, for everything you guys do. 🔥🤍🥹 This was mesmerizing, thank you.

[@yxz1928]

There's nothing better than Epica with Apocalyptica. I wish I could see them performing together someday.

[@CCintryjka]

27 march in Poland. I have two tickets - I can give you one of them 😜 I'm looking for a company for that event.

[@yxz1928]

@@CCintryjka wow, thank you for your kindness, but I'm in Braxil, very faraway from Poland, so unfortunately I won´t be able to go. Enjoy!!!

[@powskier]

Who is Apocalyptica? Are they 3 celloists that play with metal bands? I see they played with Sabaton too.

[@powskier]

Sabaton and Apocalyptica sound pretty good too.

[@CCintryjka]

@@powskier They play in Poland too. If I remember correctly 5th of may? Babymetal is their support. I ment Sabaton of course 😉

[@astral7080]

I wonder how it feels to be Simone, one of the greatest vocalist in the world, performing in the most ultimate band in decades, On top of that being one of the most beautiful woman ever, with a soul descendent from paradise ....

[@catherinpena4845]

Become one with imagination No more fairytales (no more fairytales) Our souls will unite together We will lift the veil (lift the veil) Your touch has turned to stone No fire in your bones It's time to leave the past behind The road is never-ending All dreams will start ascending Beyond the boundaries of the mind Break loose from the chains Rise above the waves Fighting in the darkness Dancing in the light Break out of your cage Turn another page Drowning in the river Swim against the tide of life Holding tight to the ever after Living for a sign (living for a sign) To survive raging storms together Through the eye of time (through the eye of time) The eye shows no reflection No dreams without inception Exists within oceans of time Break loose from the chains Rise above the waves Fighting in the darkness Dancing in the light Break out of your cage Turn another page Drowning in the river Swim against the tide of life The coil in which we're living Is no more than a prison The scheme of life became deranged Dark clouds with silver linings Attain the mysteries of shadow and shine Break loose from the chains Rise above the waves Fighting in the darkness Dancing in the light Break out of your cage Turn another page Drowning in the river Swim against the tide of life 🫀🖤

[@hexorus]

Simone has one of the most beautiful voices in music, period.

[@geraldkhasi1006]

no one can beat symphonic metal bands not only in terms of music artistry ,but the settings on stage , the lights , its just superb

[@hansevers8605]

So agree, found the scene 4 years ago and I’m happy with it. This song stays in your head.

[@FlyingFocs]

@@hansevers8605 Symph metal is one of two things that helped me get through a really rough year in 2022.

[@1welshdevil]

Why does she sound better live than studio? Stunning, ethereal song.

[@MrRojas90]

OMG Simone voice is wonderful even in a live performance ❤️

[@val-8073]

To each and everyone of you, on stage, we deeply thank you for this amazing tour

[@ElizadeathHS]

I love Epica so much. Definitely one of the best bands ever! 🤍🖤✨️

[@EpicaStats]

Drowning in the river, swimming against my own tears 😭

[@Exarker]

true history🥲

[@xoldmanit8297]

fr😭

[@mikelangley3919]

Ok that was the first time I ever heard EPICA or Apocalyptica. The singer was an angel from heaven. I was mesmerized by her voice. I found myself crying by the end of the song and I don't cry easy. Wow what a special moment for that audience to hear that live.

[@wildhoney126]

then you will most likely like this performance. Also epica + Apocalyptica, but with a different song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnTTnZaYbbOUgKM And Another very beautiful ballad, also performed live from their online concert: Once upon a nightmare (from omega alive) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGizloiJdq-kpMU

[@erwinmulder1338]

It certainly was. The entire concert was great. They played a lot of my favorite tracks that night.

[@jackstorm5649]

Angel from heaven or at least angel of death from Transitus kzbin.info/www/bejne/pavQhYueZ6h1jdk

[@PaulBosenJr]

So many versions of this song, and each one of them better every time.

[@erikalima3420]

Quando pensei que não poderia melhorar essa canção, vem eles e torna ainda mais Épica 💕💕

[@Marcusvinicius-wx3pl]

Brasil❤

[@hallothiago]

Realmete! Essa versão é incrível… ansioso para ouvir ao vivo daqui a 3 dias ❤️

[@bielfalieri]

O nome da banda é bem sugestível hahaha

[@vv-ky4hu]

Pensei a mesma coisa! Meu Deus! A voz dessa cantora e alem da realidade.

[@dfreeman13]

This is why I recommend Epica to people. I definitely recommend seeing them live.

[@carlosgven]

Simone's voice melts my heart!

[@sterketjerke]

I was there... Best co-headliner ever! These two bands fit so well together.

[@carinasanper]

This was mesmerizing, and beautiful, Simone you're a goddess, and you guys are simply amazing and talented musicians, beyond imagination. Earth bless the day every one of you born. 🤍 Thank you for this incredible version with Apocalyptica, is simply outstanding. 🤍 🔥 Hope, one day we can see you live with an orchestra, here in Mexico, City. 🕯️🕯️🕯️

[@wildhoney126]

Apocalyptica announced the official live with Simone for the song Rise Again, God, they decided to finish us off completely 😁

[@jamiebartleman3307]

One of the greatest songs ever created. Just pure goosebumps from start to finish.

[@Holmes177]

Hear his voice on live concert. It was so much GREATEST GENIUS! I will never forget! Thanks for that, Epica! I'm 47 old, listening once upon a nightmare just stopped my car and crying. My wife told me that I'm posessed. Few minutes ago I told here why. It's totally like seening Mozart! So much talented music, keep creating!

[@phntom7353]

Amazing voice, amazing band, beautifull and powerfull music! Lovely Epica! Lovely Apocalyptica! Together is the BEST!

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

She has such an ethereal voice that's even more amazing Live! Even though I didn't get to hear Rivers I did get to hear Beyond the Matrix, which is one of my favorite Epica songs.

[@cibelecoelho]

Isso é uma das coisas mais lindas que o Epica lançou ultimamente! Sem dúvidas é a maior banda de metal sinfônico da atualidade!

[@beatabogucka2792]

Wow, I was expecting something extraordinary but this totally blew my mind! Simone's voice is so pure, I felt like an angel came to me to give me peace, joy and smile. Thank you ❤

[@edwingeovannicampos9532]

Díganme a alguien más le pone la piel de gallina escuchar esta hermosa pieza

[@wildhoney126]

🙋🏻‍♀️😁

[@christhianalejandrojacomeg3498]

Es imposible que no se erice la piel con la bellisima voz de SImone y la magia que solo Apocalyptica puede tocar!!!!!!

[@esthebansalazar8620]

✌️👍 pero por supuesto

[@JoseSanchez-ty7tb]

Si con video me sucede, en vivo me desmayo jaja

[@sinanceylan]

I've been in love with this song since the day it was released, but this particular performance gives me goosebumps every time, no matter how many times I've listened to it. You guys killed it! Hats off to Apocalyptica as well.

[@emersonjohnny4649]

Simplesmente Sensacional a atmosfera que a música consegue alcançar, ainda mais com essa parceria. Vida longa ao Epica 🇧🇷

[@rapsodiccargobot]

I can only imagine the magical feeling of being in the audience, while this masterpiece is being played live. I mean I know what I'm feeling while I'm listening to it right now, but being there must have been otherworldly.

[@13g0man]

The one shot from Chile of Rivers is magical, well worth a listen or two. Preferably in the dark on a large screen, and surround sound.

[@elihuyjrodriguezperez1180]

Si la voz soprano de Simone Simons era inigualable con esta hermosa pieza Rivers, con Apocalyptica le da un giro y haciendola inolvidable 🖤🎸⚡

[@claudiosuarez1425]

Coincido, la voz de ella es muy buena, pero en este tema es suprema

[@HPTFan]

I love Epica. Rivers, is one of their best songs. It feels we are coming out of deep waters, which are drowning us. Metaphorically speaking, how life is. But we overcome.

[@kashtanka1107]

Omg… her voice… it’s masterpiece

[@klavirdemo5074]

And what have they not done together before? They are made for each other!

[@jpm5254]

Beautiful voice Simone Simons, they are greats Epica and Apocalyptica

[@pricebarlow6472]

In my professional opinion, best voice, and best band in all music history. My professional opinion!

[@nemo6666]

I saw them in Denmark ❤This is so beautiful and i keep listen over and over again❤Epica + Apocalyptica What a powerhouse of feelings ❤️

[@ingridmontero3826]

I felt like crying, both the music and her voice moved my feelings, I felt peace. strength. Thank you for give us such magic 🖤🌹

[@nilshult5115]

What an angelic voice.

[@eduardomartinezvalle901]

Rivers pero de lagrimas en mis ojos😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭!!! woooooow!!! vaya crossover, definitivamente no hay palabras para describirlo, cualquier adjetivo queda corto para describir el sentimiento y la pasión, Simone es hermosa y perfecta!!!!! Creo que deberian fusionarse en una sola banda por siempre y siempre!!! Hay algunos otros crossovers que me encantaría poder escuchar antes de morir, pero si hoy es el dia con este crossover puedo irme muy en paz!! Larga vida Epica y Apocalyptica!!

[@andreaangel9298]

Totalmente de acuerdo 👏🏻 que gran colaboración 🤩

[@davidgbetan]

es verdad, no hago mas que coincidir con ud

[@NathanRBradfordMusic]

Can’t believe that was live. Too perfect!!! Amazing as always

[@wildhoney126]

on KZbin there is a video with this performance filmed by a crowd from the hall, you can compare 😁

[@hansevers8605]

One often best singers of the world. Need the electronics to amplify only. All the other tricks not necessary. Beautiful isn’t?

[@BowieChrisReaDimashlover]

Quelle belle chanson, quelle belle voix claire et quelle ambiance! Puissance et douceur. Des frissons me parcourent. Merci à Epica et Apocalyptica.

[@wimvancraen9173]

This beautiful song is even more beautiful with the guys from Apocalyptica!! 😍😎🤘🏻

[@Olan09]

One of the most powerful and moving Epica songs I've heard in a long time. Utterly beautiful.

[@breriky]

I was at this show at Afas live. This song together with Apocalyptica brought me to some kind of dream world. So beautiful! Thank you for putting this online!

[@frank1963]

Thank you so much EPICA and Apocalyptica, for an unforgettable experience. I think this is the best rendition of this song. I really hope you release a dvd/Blu-ray from this concert.

[@SalmaK.]

So this is what a concert in heaven looks like?

[@ZenarchersLair]

This is incredible. Deeply moving. Thank you Simone and Epica. As White Waters, and Tides Of Time, are favorites, Rivers continues the journey. Another masterpiece.

[@user-iu8nc6jy7b]

Youre sang as a angel....mixt with appocalyptica...there my musicaly heaven

[@Fatbazz]

These absolutely otherworldly voices make me glad that I am alive at this form. It s like getting a piece of heaven . AMAZING

[@redandcold]

One of the most amazing part of music are these collaborations with other artists. I just love it!

[@xenbuff]

I can now say I have been to two Epica concerts and an Appocalyptica one as well. Saturday's concert here in Bogota was terrific!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good thing I couldn't see these two bands together Live 'cause I'd have a heart attack!! Edit: I can't get over this song, this performance, this.....everything!!!

[@elsenyepinee3862]

I am a huge fan of both bands. So this song is fantastic and Rise Again too but they are kind of covers. Please please please please please please, could you create a new song together ??? It would be a MASTERPIECE !!! I was so disappointed to not see Apocalyptica in the Alchemy Project (this EP is soooo amazing but I hoped with the tour that maybe hopefully they will create a new song together). Love you guys ! Best Bands EVER !!! ❤

[@nancycampuzano7674]

Es que esta canción no puede ser más hermosa 💖

[@DDAngel1]

Olis 👋🏻😊

[@Prestissimo173]

Alucinante

[@charlsshadowsvelarde1583]

no mas q tu baby

[@iamaliability1954]

It was an amazing concert. All 3 bands were phenomenal. Wheel, Apocalyptica and Epica surely delivered. The other day I was commuting and heard 2 girls talk about being surprised they opened with a progressive metal band, Wheel. They had nothing negative to say. Thank you for your great performance at AFAS Live

[@Cryst4lSn0w]

I can't help but to fall in love with this song

[@stephanschoneberg3453]

If there's one concert I want to attend it is an Epica one. They're simply incredible in so many ways. No false tone, absolutely capturing the athmosphere - this is art!

[@reneschrauwen4817]

Simone Simons hoort thuis in het rijtje van de allerbeste zangeressen die ons land rijk is samen met Floor Jansen en Anneke van Giersbergen. Alle drie bijgestaan door topmuzikanten. De drie hebben allemaal een eigen klankkleur in hun stem, waarvan Simone mijn favoriet is met haar adembenemende heldere stem die echt als een engel klinkt. Ik durf best te stellen dat deze zangeressen alle drie van wereldklasse zijn samen met hun bandleden.

[@FaithsFallen]

APOCALYPTICA should become members of EPICA, what they have been doing together lately is amazing!

[@xXTheoLinuxXx]

In symphonic metal it is the most logical match people can make I believe.

[@cristianflorariu4720]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful song ❤❤❤

[@mwal853]

this song always feels like it's 1 minute, time flows differently when listening to it

[@nedra.0808]

I saw this in Paris, it really was a magical moment, I'll remember that night for a long time

[@jeffm9770]

This song is hauntingly beautiful. Simone's voice is magical

[@rodolforsilva]

Simone está impecável, Apocalyptica não ficam atrás. Músicos talentosos ao extremo!

[@CatswithGuns1]

If I had a song right now, this would be it. 😢❤️ Only band that has ever moved me so much and my heart. ❤️ love you all so much! And Your Collaboration with Apocalyptica is amazing as well! Ty again and we miss you! Much love from the US

[@hoss682]

Just WOW. Epica is one of the bands that I hope to be able to see live in Europe some day, so I can witness one of these full production/orchestral shows in person.

[@kbaynard]

I got to see them when they were touring with Sabaton in the US last year, it was amazing!

[@hoss682]

@@kbaynard I saw them on that tour as well. First and only time seeing them so far. They just do it so different in their homeland though…

[@emersonribeiro6664]

a belíssima voz da Simone Simmons , nos transporta para um paraíso de tão bela que ela é, parabéns ao Épica e ao Apocalytica que completa toda essa obra musical !😍🤩💋❤🤘👊🎼🎵🎧

[@RalphGrimes]

Wow. Goosebumps 🤘

[@maziarabidian6764]

I had a major crush on Simone when I was a teenager, and I'm proud of that! Amazing voice, lovely character. Break loose from the chains Rise above the waves Fighting in the darkness Dancing in the light... 😢

[@ramonismaelgomez3101]

Grandioso como todo lo que hace EPICA. 😊

[@p-jronkainen368]

Epicalypticans😉

[@user-nf4ge6ox3c]

She is Goddess! ❤

[@darwingraeme3310]

Holy shit what a voice. Great song. Found another band to listen to while I'm working in my warehouse. 😊

[@jonathananorve5827]

What a combo! What a beautiful sound

[@MarcelCox1]

Great! I see this is a professional recrprding with multiple cameras. I hope that means we get more videos from that concert in the future.

[@annesytskekeijser1569]

I was there, they were filming throughout the entire evening, so who knows...

[@charlesfuller4363]

Simone and Epica are the only ones that give me goosebumps all the way to the ankles.

[@othersideoflau]

My son is three months old. He loves falling asleep listening this song

[@Dynamit1000]

Потрясающе!!!

[@miriamb984]

Epica+Jens=perfection! Wow thank you for another masterpiece!

[@axelbaltazar545]

I think that one of the things that make difference between Epica and Nightwish is the collaborations and featurings, Epica is always open to do that giving a lot of great music and epic momments, sorry for the comparing but i started in my youth whis this two bands

[@staubbibliotheks6733]

Pure magic in the text performed in music. Our favorite red-haired beast. What Simone and the band are doing together with the guest musicians is a delight. thanks

[@TheAssirra]

I was there live and it was AMAZING

[@johndreessen7335]

Was there live too and it was amazing.

[@Percy92]

I was there too and it was indeed amazing!!

[@CadaveriaGame]

- A perfeição não exist... Simone: Ah - Não, péra

[@semprequevoceleroscomentar6659]

Fala brazuca

[@bkchimin]

todo clipe eu penso isso!

[@charlievix7]

Isso podemos chamar de SURREAL! Incrível ver e principalmente ouvir uma maravilha dessas! Obrigado EPICA!

[@isis6367]

This gives me chills everytime. It's beautiful❤️

[@powskier]

A masterpiece! Mark Jansen is a musical genius. Simone is the ultimate professional. She always gives it her all. She sounds fantastic on this one. I think she helped write this song too.

[@wildhoney126]

the lyrics of this song are the merit of Simone. But the author of the music - bassist Rob. They also have a lot of songs written by Arjen, the drummer

[@maxgrey5851]

Вот это я понимаю кооперация --- Эпика и Апокалиптика! Вот это класс! И никакое Евровидение и рядом не валялось!🤘👍👏

[@communitydrivingschoolc.i.8316]

Just incredible. Atmospheric, emotional, spine-tingling... Thank you so much for the music. When you are having a bad day in your head, this makes the light break through. Not all is bad..

[@jpelorat]

Goosebumps all over... So beautiful...

[@martinsimoniello1991]

Es epico. Me transporta, me desconecta. Lo que logra Simone es algo de otro mundo. La banda es un espectaculo. Me encantaría que se fomente en mi país Argentina.. sinceramente, no estudié la musica, la escucho y aprecio, pero el tiempo y buen oido me llevó a lo que hoy interpreto de ella. Este genero logra tocar lo profundo de uno, hay que saber conectar.

[@diegorfer642]

Es como fumar un cigarro en tiempos de estrés o beber una cerveza helada en tiempos de altas temperaturas, así de aliviadora es la voz de Simone Simons.-

[@nihil9959]

Aquele arrepio ao escutar essa obra prima.

[@swampert1057]

I don't know if I'll ever be at a better show live. Thanks for the amazing night

[@rodrigotoledo9059]

Goosebumps here!! Wonderful performance!!

[@Pripri2408]

Esto es demasiado bello para este mundo. No nos merecemos esto.... hermoso

[@diegorfer642]

De hecho sí, porque si estamos acá es por nuestro buen gusto👌

[@HakkiFerliaslan]

Wooww🎉🎉🎉 perfect live performans ..

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

Amazing performance! So magical.

[@lglalucard55]

always an amazing fuckin beautiful voice ...

[@leonardolozano8522]

A voz da Simone sempre perfeita, que show