First Ever Epica Reaction - Consign to Oblivion - Metalhead Reacts- THERE'S ANOTHER ONE!!!!

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[@billattercliffe8655]

Should we tell him that Floor and Simone have sung together quite a few times? "Sancta Terra" by Epica, their 10th anniversary concert - check it out. Floor, Simone, Epica, 70 piece orchestra plus a choir, all live. There's a cute video out there of Floor and Simone goofing around while trying to rehearse one of Floor's reVamp songs. They've been friends for quite a while. BTW, the guy doing the harsh vocals is Mark Jansen (no relation to Floor) who used to be in After Forever with Floor. European metal is a tight community.

[@GP42Reacts]

Stooooooppppppp

[@someonedifferent198]

@@GP42Reacts you are in for a wild ride, this is just the tip off the iceberg 😉

[@huisjebudde]

Floor at Simone’s house … kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpvZiaJrfLeprqssi=eUI-C2lj0Em7A1R8

[@KariArgillander]

Imo you can do Sancta Terra feat Floor in your Nightwish wednesday. That is so epic with Floor.

[@majbrat]

​@@GP42Reactshaha

[@watchtheskies]

EPICA are simply phenomenal, one of the most original and unique bands, they will surprise you every time 🙃 here is a song from a show last year in Amsterdam, it's one of their older songs, but an amazing performance, EPICA - Unleashed (Live At The AFAS Live)

[@andreaswennberg9542]

More Epica! Love the band. Epica - Design your universe (Live Retrospect)

[@rolsen1304]

Yup, this is one of their most complex songs from a musical standpoint.

[@frank1963]

I concur 🤘

[@eckligt]

Always great to see someone become acquainted with Epica for the first time! The song where singer Simone gets to flex the most is the ballad "Tides of Time", but unfortunately it doesn't have a music video or pro-shot excellent live version. If you're happy doing the studio version in a future reaction, then I suggest that. There are even fan-made montages of the studio version with some imagery from live shows if you want a non-static image for people to look at (the one by the user luBazan is the best). For fan-filmed live footage of the song, the version from Philadelphia in 2010 is probably the best. I also really like the more recent Epica material, which leans maybe a bit more proggy, like "The Skeleton Key", where you should prefer to react to the "Omega Alive" live version. "Omega Alive" was Epica's pandemic project, where they performed a bunch of old and new material in the studio, in full concert format, but without an audience. It was later streamed and released for sale. One song that is popular with other reaction channels is "Unleashed", which is uptempo but it has no growling from the dudes in the band. The version from "Retrospect 2013" is the preferred one. That was their 10th anniversary show, where they included a full symphony orchestra and choir on stage, for extra oomph! Almost anything from "Omega Alive" and "Retrospect 2013" is worth having on the channel! PS, fun fact: Later this year, Epica will once again pair up with a symphony orchestra and choir for four special concerts, two in Amsterdam and two in Mexico City. Just leaving that out there in case anyone didn't know!

[@black4pienus]

Dutch metal queens FTW!

[@S.E.Walker]

Welcome to the Phantasmic Parade! Epica is from another realm, and we are not worthy! There’s so many amazing songs, but a great face-melting follow up would be Victims of Contingency from their spectacular Omega Alive show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4WUe6Z-Z8RsbcUsi=fqVTPeAV6iK_llmg

[@Nystromj1]

You need to find the Omega Alive Videos. This was a virtual concert Epica did during the lockdowns. They recently put up some of the live cuts from a recent concert at AFAS which are really good also!

[@holgerhupfer9651]

Do "Sancta Terra" or "Rivers" next. Simone also collaborated with a lot of other bands: Kamelot, Ayreon,...

[@rolsen1304]

Yup, Simone has the most beautiful female voice I have ever heard(also possibly the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, as you will discover if you keep watching videos of them she is drop dead gorgeous). I have listened to Epica's entire discography probably a dozen times and my appriciation for them as a band and her as a vocalist just deepens every time. If you want to hear Simone do her thing I suggest Epica - Chasing The Dragon Live at Retrospect, which starts as a ballad, builds into blackened death metal and then goes back to being a ballad at the end:) And there's a live orchestra, live choir and aerial acrobats hanging in silks from the ceiling! Epica is heavier then Nightwish generally so if you like your music with a tasteful touch of beautiful brutality they will hit the spot just like they did for me. Brutiful music.

[@cranboogie]

🌀🌀🌀✊✊✊

[@mikedown3219]

Another heavy one… The Essence of Silence official live. For more of Simone, try Rivers (a capella) and Once Upon a Nightmare from Omega Alive

[@someonedifferent198]

Oooh and we have more, wait till you meet Anneke van Giesbergen and Sharon van Adel 😜🤩

[@ahuggie]

And then Myrkur and Charlotte with Epica's Sirens of Blood and Water

[@marcushuisman283]

I concur

[@user-vv9it9ye4g]

​@@marcushuisman283I concur your concurring.

[@berenicemendozarivera7799]

ya no son competencia para Simone menos Sharon ellos ya no son nada de lo que tocaban antes!

[@deepblue1786]

Netherlands 🙏❤️

[@smeg4brainsukaya]

Epica, King of Heaven Part 3 (from Omega Alive). Outstanding

[@wimvank.7463]

Oh GP, you opened another dutch rabbit hole. Holy moly dude! Epica, I hope you can handle it. Greetings from The Netherlands

[@markusdd5]

"And that is why the Nightwish army has beers with the Epica army." Next: Sancta Terra - Live from the Retrospect show And no, you are not ready.

[@MrAlexvonk]

And another one, also from the Netherlands "Within temptation"!! Enjoy

[@grahambatchelor3576]

So, there's another rabbit hole for you. If you want more Simone, I'd suggest Rivers this features with Apocalytica. If you want more Epica, I'd go with either Skeleton Key or Abyss of Time. Either way, I'm looking forward to your next reaction.

[@recurrencetheorem4264]

SKELETON KEY offical video!!!!!!!

[@MegaDog555]

then you want Epica Unleashed live offical video

[@shoemaker688]

You got dig yourself another rabbit hole buddy. This is female fronted and is put the same niche as NW has. But there are some major differences between them. But in the and Floor and Simone are good friends. From 2022 in AFAS arena in Amsterdam there is another totally different song called Rivers and the collab with Apocalyptica from Finland. It's just a suggestion because you will find that anyhow. Enjoy the ride!

[@watchtheskies]

Would you believe that EPICA have been making music for 22 years! Simone was 17 when she became the lead singer for EPICA, they have made 8 incredible studio albums, a whole bunch of EPs, digital releases and collaborative projects with other artists, Their catalogue of music has the most variety of any band that I can think of, their music ranges from breathtakingly beautiful, through vast landscapes of prog metal and full on orchestral pieces, all the way to black and death metal, no other band sounds like them

[@cranboogie]

🌀🌀🌀✊✊✊

[@glenngunnis6642]

The European metal bands are like one large family! It’s great, it creates so many deep rabbit holes of great music!🎸🤘

[@Hydrangea1971]

Well...love to see that you -after Nightwish- have now discovered another of my musical loves. They really are something, aren't they? I have had the pleasure of seeing them both live and if you get the change, I'd surely go if you can. Epica, in my opinion, is a bit more heavier. Enjoy your dive down into this rabbit hole ;)

[@bobsuisse2]

C2O is one of the harshest - so if you want to listen to pure Simone try Epica feat. Apocalyptica "Rivers" AFAS live. Kind of the opposite 😂😂😂

[@wesleyjgr]

Epica is much more than symphonic metal, definitely. Technically, this band is far beyond others in its style. heavier even without leaving the great melodies aside… heavy and melodic in the same time

[@craigbolton5093]

Sancta Terra will make your head 'splode

[@whirledpeaz5758]

My 4 recomendations, on heavy rotation in my playlist: Rivers ft. Apocolyptica, frankly the most beautiful song I have heard in my 58 years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZrQgX-jq7Gsh6M Abyss of time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYXFnGaJm7qkb7M Beyond the Matrix Live at the Zenith: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6nCgaOcpdqngbs Unleashed Live at the AFAS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYeafJaMZbuNo9k

[@annehenrich7642]

Sancta Terra with Floor AND Simone! Go for it!!!!!🤘

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Actually it’s Simone with Floor as guest, it was EPICA concert, not Floor AND Simone

[@annehenrich7642]

@@jonathanratliff4780 yes you are right. I just meant them both singing together. Floor was a guest🙂.

[@RonniePeterson]

The Nightwish rabbit hole leads down many roads!

[@joschajansen4528]

Yess Epica rules ..... please react to more of them... Uhh Epica monday prehaps 😂. And you should check out within temptation they have te moste angel like voice in theyer singer Sharon den Adel.. Check out there song shed my skin vs Annisokay. It will blew you away. Love youre honest reactions... keep it up

[@markusjackel2132]

Sancta Terra has to be your next stop. No discussion.

[@bertwinblok9524]

Don't do Sancta Terra. Only Floor fans ask for this song because they sing together. Rivers Afas if you want Simone sing a ballad Once upon a Nightmare Omega alive Unleashed afas alive

[@NZWozza]

The. Perfect. Band.

[@richardgoddard37]

There's more female fronted symphonic metal bands to check out. Within Temptation, Delain, and Lacuna Coil. Europe simply does Metal better🤘

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

Lacuna Coil would be great!

[@henkvansteeg5425]

Ik ga ze weer zien in Amsterdam September

[@Hegoat]

You have to try "kingdom of heaven part 3" omega live

[@Fritzi_A]

Personally, I wouldn't react to Sancta Terra with Floor yet. I know a lot of people are saying that you should listen to that song next but most people who request that song, not everybody, they mainly only want people to react to it just because Floor is in it. This is about Epica. I would listen to a few more songs by Epica themselves before you react to Sancta Terra.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

I could NOT agree more wholehearted with u!! Floor overload gawd

[@Fritzi_A]

Don't get me wrong, she's a great singer but I personally think that she's overrated and she's all that people talk about. I see people talk more about Floor than Simone, which I think is unfair because Simone has a beautiful voice too and I don't think that she gets recognized like she should be.

[@dominicmain4626]

We could also introduce within temptation as another female metal band. They also did a song with a mightwish singer.... 'paradise' anyone?

[@TabA6-rz5cf]

What the sound like? TRY RIVERS without Apocalyptica live....

[@kylec1411]

Bro... you need to hear Maximum the hormone... yoshu fukushu/ lets talk about menkata cottelee/ hungry pride.

[@jolandavanlankvelt2674]

Haha another one? Yes and Dutch too.

[@zanetpieterse7933]

SANCTA TERRA!!!!!

[@alistairblair2992]

Try facade of reality live at Paradiso

[@billattercliffe8655]

BTW, have you done Rammstein "Du Hast" or Unleash the Archers "Awakening" yet?

[@hermanvanwissen2660]

Your next reaction could be the recent release of Ayreons the Sixth Extinction

[@billattercliffe8655]

@@hermanvanwissen2660 Oh yes, half of the metal queens out there have appeared in Ayreon productions including Simone and Floor. "The Day the World Breaks Down" is a great intro to Ayreon and it has both Simone and Floor on it. Then he could do "Fate of Man" to get introduced to Brittney and "Valley of the Queens" to meet Marcela and Anneke. Can't forget that Floor's sister Irene is also on Ayreon. Hope you're sitting down 'cause there's two of them.

[@soundone2012]

Your Dreams Come True : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mamVY4yrn5ehsMk

[@someonedifferent198]

High time for Aryeon, The day that the world breaks down. Get you further down the dutch rock/metal rabbit hole, now that you have been introduced to Floor and Simone.

[@coramoerman2854]

I concur!

[@BrendonChase_2015]

concur! 🤘

[@ursmetzger]

yes yes yes ... go for it 🤘🏻👍🏻

[@progoholic]

I concur!

[@frank1963]

I concur 🤘

[@PittDaddy]

Epica is my favorite symphonic metal band. Yes, even more than Nightwish. They are definitely a harder, almost death metal sound at times, but with Simone's spectacular vocals soaring above. You need to watch them with a full orchestra and choir in the 10th Anniversary Retrospect show (2013). My favorite from that show is Unleashed. This is also the show where Floor was a guest singer on 2 songs, Sancta Terra and Sabat Mater Delorosa (Note: SND is a perfect song for Good Friday. It's a hymn about Mary's sorrow at the Cross). Newer tunes would be Rivers live at AFAS, and Sirens, a trio with Simone, Charlotte Wessels, and Myrkur. Also, listen to The Essence of Silence and Once Upon a Nightmare from Omega Alive. When you are ready, their magnum opus is a song called Kingdom of Heaven, Part 3 from the Omega Alive show, 13 1/2 minutes of perfection.

[@jaynecobb8356]

Epica is not only my favorite Symphonic Metal Band, but over all. I know Nightwish since 2003 or 04, which was my favorite Metal until I discovered Epica (sadly) first in 2018 (!!!) and fell in love immediately.

[@Fritzi_A]

Epica is my favorite band and honestly, I prefer Simone over Floor. Floor has a great voice but I think Simone's voice is more prettier and clearer

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

I lovem, seen every cd release, just so much fun

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

​@@Fritzi_Asame 100%

[@apaysse]

Hey man. This is just the surface of EPICA, one of their heaviests songs (good way to introduce them by the way) and Simone doesn’t show all her repeitoire. EPICA is very díverse within symphonic metal genre, from epic long songs, heavy shit and beautiful ballads. You should check the following: • Code of Life (live at AFAS) • Unleashed (Retrospect) • Beyond the Matrix (AFAS live & live at the Zenith) • Design Your Universe (Retrospect) • Kingdom of Heaven part 1 (Omega Alive) • Kingdom of Heaven part 3 (Omega Alive) • Unchain Utopia (Omega Alive) •Chasing the Dragon (Retrospect) Ballads: • Rivers (live at AFAS) • Once Upon a Nightmare (Omega Alive) I have much more yo suggest of you are up to. Cheers!

[@TimoArula]

SO..... Epica... Epica is Epic (well deserved name for the band). Singers name is Simone Simons , and she and Floor are good friends (they are both Dutch) and both classically trained . Harsh Vocals Mark Jansen, no relation to Floor Jansen, he is ex-After forever member (Floor's first band) WHEN Epica hit hard, they are heavier than Nightwish. But they also have some really beautiful, soft and tender ballads. And they often ”cover themselves” in completely different styles (jazz, Irish folk, klezmer…). Being familiar with most of their stuff, they still keep me amazed by their talent and epicness, which is just keep growing for almost 20 years. It’s like too much to be from this world, especially when you realize they have about 10 masterpieces in this scale, ballads that will make you cry, countless top-notch badass songs, great covers, orchestral and acoustic versions, insightful lyrics and great stage presence.. enough talent for 20 bands combined. And.. they’re so down-to-earth and generous to their fans. Epica fan's are Epicans . In that note , I highly recommend next : Epica - Sancta Terra (feat Floor Jansen) Live Retrospect show kzbin.info/www/bejne/mamVY4yrn5ehsMk OR EPICA - Kingdom of Heaven Pt 3 - (ΩMEGA ALIVE) (OFFICIAL VIDEO) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJWldImDeZ2Hn68 AND HERE IS A CURVEBALL : Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down - The Source (2017) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfYfn6ap9-Dp7c NWSU/FloorFan/Epican/Ayreonaut 🤘😎🤘.

[@HWaii]

To find out what Simone sounds like, I recommend the song "Rivers"! There are 3 official versions (Live in Chile, at AFAS with Apocalyptica and Acapella). Chose whichever you want, they are all awesome!

[@whirledpeaz5758]

I concur

[@beldin2987]

I vote for the version with Apocalyptica 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

With Apocalyptica!

[@GerritvanDoorn1]

If you want a ballads where Simone really shines, they have some gorgeous ones: * Once upon a nightmare (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGizloiJdq-kpMU) * Rivers (AFAS live featuring Apocalyptica) (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZrQgX-jq7Gsh6M)

[@socialist_elmo]

"Fools of Damnation" is a good one from them, more aggressive growling and interesting song theme

[@mariodriessen9740]

O, you know you want this!!! If you want to hear Simone shine, listen to the song ‘Rivers’ at the AFAS live, together with Apocalyptica. You WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! ❤

[@kuplung22]

They opened for metallica last year in hamburg. I was there. Phenomenal.

[@iainmackie6421]

Floor and Simone are friends - you should hear them together! Try Sancta Terra - Epica featuring Floor Jansen.

[@fearisachoiceyouembrace]

Sancta Terra Retrospective show 2015

[@hansv.d.hooven5232]

I concur!! 🤘🔥🤘

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Do you know how fatigued Simone is by having Floor fans constantly drowning the conversation whenever Simone is brought up? Simone is equal and even more perfect pitch singer…be considerate to Simone people

[@Percy92]

@@jonathanratliff4780 I agree!

[@iainmackie6421]

@@jonathanratliff4780 I don't see anyone being inconsiderate to Simone. It's clear that he's a fan of Floor and I simply brought it up that they were friends and that they sound great together. Stop gatekeeping. I'm sure that Simone isn't fatigued in any way - unless it's from batting away fanboys like you.

[@jaynecobb8356]

Hi and welcome to the World of Epica. Here are a few more suggestions. If you want to here more of Simone, than here are some Simone Solo Songs for you (in parentheses the name of the live concert) : Rivers (Omega Alive) - The A Capella Version of this Song is my favorite Version Once upon a Nightmare (Omega Alive) Unchain Utopia (Omega Alive) Sancta Terra (Retrospect) - in this Version, she sings with Floor Jansen, but usually it's a Solosong. And for more Epic Songs like Consign to Oblivion, you can check out these Songs: Kingdom of Heaven Part 1 (Omega Alive) The Andediluvian Universe - Kingdom of Heaven Part 3 (Omega Alive) - for Part 2 there ain't a good live Version, so you have to check out the Album Version. The Title for Part 2 is called "The Quantum Enigma". Design your Universe (Retrospect) The Essence of Silence (Retrospect)

[@Radik19920317]

Man, react to Unleashed live at ASAF to check her abilities))

[@Percy92]

Ohh I love Epica so much, my favorite band since 2005! You really need to check out: - Once Upon a Nightmare (Omega Alive) - Fools of Damnation (no proper live video) - Code of Life (Live @ AFAS Live) - Unchain Utopia (Omega Alive) - The Essence of Silence (official live) - Unleashed (also live at AFAS Live) - Design your Universe (Retrospect live) - The Holographic Principle - The Final Lullaby (ft Shining) - The Great Tribulation - Kingdom of Heaven 1, 2 & 3 (1 & 3 have a live version from Omega Alive, 2 has no proper live version) - Sirens - of Blood and Water (ft Myrkur & Charlotte Wessels) - Rivers (ft Apocalyptica, live @ AFAS Live) And as much as I love the duet with Floor, there are so much more songs to introduce you to Epica!

[@stefanfuchs1974]

Simone is the girlfriend of the keyboarder of kamelot. If you don‘t know Kamelot: another symphonic powermetal band, that will blast you away…

[@ericfisher4736]

I believe they have been married since 2013.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

They are married. Oliver is his name and they have 10 ur old son Vincent

[@felipecampos3045]

you need to listen to design your universe live retrospect next, it will give you goosebumps

[@frank1963]

Thanks for reacting to my favorite band. I just discovered your channel, I hope you will explore more, they have been around for 22 years so you will have a lot to choose from. I won’t make a suggestion because I love all their music, I hope you will pay attention to their lyrics also because they are worth it. I understand that you are a Nightwish fan ( I used to be, but they became too folky for me) I see a lot of “Sunken Terror” recommendations, which as a real Epican is a shame, but understandable. Have fun exploring 🤘

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

Opera Metal is an entire subgenre of the symphonic genre all by itself. Apart from the other recomendations in the comments there is also Dianne Ginsbergen, Charlotte Wessels- formerly of Delain, an unavoidable reaction to Blackbriar ft. Ulli Perhonen: Snow White and Rose Red plus Snow White Blood: Lullaby For The Undead, Blackbriar: Mortal Remains, Myrkur, Aurora with Wardruna AND Katrine Stenbekk of Kalandra - both doing versions of Wardruna´s anthem Helvegen.... and the list goes on. Dimmu Borgir with Agnete Kjølsrud as guest performer: Gateways - Live- Forces Of The Northern Night..... Nightwish with Tarja Turunen - Phantom Of The Opera - live 2008, Wishmaster..... you name it. Ranthiel soprano´s cover of the Therion anthem Midgard.... and her take on the timeless Her Mannelig.... Oh, yes - and Eluveitie doing Thousandfold and Rebirth, - Frozen Crown - Neverending, - Furor Gallico - Waterstrings...... More Epica,- Cry For The Moon and Universal Death Squad to show their range,- and of course Sancta Terra ft. Floor - Live Retrospect Show Based on the wall behind you,- Symphonic Operatic Progressive Melodic Contemporary Folk Metal is a thing,- especially in Europe, South America and the Far East,- just not that well known in the US,- yet. Welcome. :) Enjoy the ride.

[@randalljones4370]

Nightwish got me into the symphonic metal side of things, but Epica has become my go to band.. I would volunteer to run their medical tent anytime, any where. - - Blind Doc Jones

[@jonathanratliff4780]

You have great taste my friend! My favorite band by far also is the already legends in Epica 🤘🏻

[@chriso6719]

EPICA is a Dutch band, formed in 2002 by guitarist, and harsh vocalist, Mark Jansen, after parting with his former band, After Forever. (AF was the first band Floor joined at age 16,she and Mark are not related.) Originally called Sahara Dust, they renamed the band after Kamelot's 2003 album. Lead singer is Simone Simons, she was 17 in 2002. She switched to this style in training, from pop, after hearing Tarja with Nightwish. Coen Janssen , on keyboards, is the only other member since 2002. The current lineup has been constant since 2012, Isaac Delahaye on lead guitar, Rob van der Loo on bass. And, no the drummer is not Dave Mustaine, LOL His name is Arien van Weesenbeek. 8 albums and several EP's to date. This song is the title track to the 2nd album, released 2005, and is often used as the set closer. It is still played today. The contrasting female clean and male harsh vocals, are sometimes referred to as Beauty and the Beast. Yes, Coen's keyboard is mobile, usually on wheels or a track, and it spins. He also has a portable keyboard with harness, that you will see eventually. As you see they are awesome live. You want a better look at Simone? I'll recommend "The Skelton Key" from the Omega Alive virtual concert in 2021. (Mostly her vocals, just a few from Mark, plus a children's choir near the end). Or the ballad "Rivers" from that same concert, sung acapella with a choir.

[@Slick-ng5kf]

So…they were opener for Sabaton when saw them at Stage AE in Pittsburgh. They were incredible (both bands were). Was 2-3 rows back from stage (Stage AE is great place for a show and has really good acoustics). Best part - like 46 bucks for VIP tickets. Definitely see them if you have a chance. Simone’s vocals just soar above the metal and the harsh vocals just meld perfectly with everything. They are a fun band onstage as well. You should try to find the video of the last show of the US tour when they came out on Sabaton’s last song of tour. Was hilarious.

[@Gary-i2f]

Next, check out Epica Live at Retrospect, 'Sancta Terra' ft Floor Jansen. Mark Jansen ( No relation to Floor, Epica founder, harsh vocals, guitarist ), was in the band After Forever along with Floor, and Floor became good friends with his then girl friend Simone. When he left to create his own band, Epica, Simone ( then only 17 yrs. old ) eventually became The singer and front person. She has been blowing minds ever since. Simone and Floor singing together is a real treat. They sing two songs at the retrospect. 'Stabat Mater Dolorosa' is the other song. So beautiful.

[@Dann66123]

Next Epica song - Kingdom of heaven part 1 Omega alive show 🤘

[@RoseForEverafter]

Dude I love Simone SO much and you’re gonna love her too! Epica is awesome and have definitely managed to carve themselves a strong identity in the symphonic metal world. They’re also hands down my FAVORITE group to see live-I mean, you saw all the running around and interacting with each other that they do! For more of Simone’s voice specifically, I love The Skeleton Key, Cry for the Moon, and Victims of Contingency from their online concert Omega Alive. I also HIGHLY recommend the song she did with Apocalyptica, Rise Again-there’s a great live version of it! I swear there’s something in the water in the Netherlands cuz it’s turned out a truly stunning number of incredible female metal singers-Besides Floor and Simone there’s Tarja of course as well as Sharon den Adel of Within Temptation and Anneke van Giersbergen!

[@pascalbarroso1417]

Yeah do Sancta Terra. You won’t survive. And then Dreamflight by After Forever, Floor’s old band.

[@cranboogie]

You can’t go wrong with any Epica’s song. The flawless discography! 🌀🌀🌀👍👍👍✊✊✊

[@damienmaynard8892]

Arien Van Weesenbeek on drums - hitting things since he was 3 yo - according to his parents! Luckily he found his dad's drumkit before he wrecked the furniture! Mark Jansen on growl vocals - no relation to Floor - other than being in her first band! Simone is magical! Good sense of humour too - dry, quick and knows some good dirty jokes! She's been a model too! Gorgeous, yes! Married to Oliver Palotai - keyboard player for Kamelot! Coen on keyboards is a character too! Saw you smile when he played part of the French national anthem! They are all top musicians and people! Please continue with this EPIC band!?

[@techsepi]

U should listen rivers with apocalytica.There u see more Simone!

[@marttipartanen9805]

Once upon a nightmare Live 2021. Please and thank you

[@abejota88]

You need to do Epica - Sancta Terra ft Floor Jansen... just like listening to sirens sing!

[@anderseriksson3603]

Epica is Nightwish darker and heavier brother. The founder of Epica was in after forever with Floor in the old days.

[@slash8717]

Do you need to know what else she can do? So listen Kingdom of Heaven Pt.1, Kingdom of Heaven Pt.3 or Skeleton Key (From Omega Alive) or Unleashed from Retrospect concert. Now, if you want something to blow your mind, you can listen Sancta Terra and Stabat Mater Dolorosa, both songs with Simone Simons and Floor Jansen singing together in Retrospect Concert... And something from Nightwish: Shoemaker from Hellfest 2022 ✨🤌🏻✨

[@DelindaBianchi]

Great reaction, as always! Now that you are discovering Dutch bands, I also have one for you. Within Temptation is a Dutch symphonic metal band and one of the most successful bands in the genre. Within Temptation was founded in 1996 by Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. Within Temptation - Faster (Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4K5lpxreJeBaqc Greetzzz Delinda

[@scifimonkey3]

They always put on a killer stage show so whatever you decide to do next from them just keep it live. Loads of great suggestions in the comments. For more of Simone it has to be ‘Rivers’ ft Apocalyptica from AFAS live or ‘Once upon a Nightmare’ from the Omega Alive Show or ‘Unleashed’ either from the AFAS live or from the retrospect live concert(which has a full orchestra and choir). For the best Epica experience though IMHO you need to watch ‘ The kingdom of Heaven part 3’ from the Omega Alive show….Its FIRE!🔥 🔥 in every sense.

[@silviaestrella8074]

Nunca un grupo fue tan acertado en su nombre.....😂😂❤

[@gatesofvalhalla8136]

LOL. You now dig two of my top favorite bands and female singers. Maybe time for the third ... Ayreon. This would be a good song to start with kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnKtYa2KgrF2orM It has a lot of hidden surprises as well, Floor couldn't make it because of family expansion matters but she had an excellent standin :-)

[@franshinlopen2166]

Didn't see any of your Nightwish reactions, so I will check them out. Epica for me is more symphonic than Nightwish. Nightwish has never done a concert with an orchestra, but Epica has in their ten year anniversary Retrospect album. This year they are doing double concerts in Amsterdam and Mexico City, all with orchestra. I consider myself lucky to have scored three tickets to the four concerts. Liked and subscribed!

[@LuxDefensor]

Epica have so many amazing songs it's hard to pick one. But since you said you need to know what SHE can do, well then, the best choice would be Tides Of Time.

[@jubbelidiot]

You said you want to know more of what Simone can do vocally? Chasing the Dragon - Retrospect, it really shows a lot of the range both of her and the band, gradually going from ballad to black metal, with full symphony orchestra and a choir on stage

[@MpGuitar16]

any of the songs from the omega alive! if you want to hear Simone id suggest "Once upon a nightmare"

[@rogeranguti2185]

10 minutes feel like short time

[@jonathanratliff4780]

I am grateful to so many good symphonic metal bands like Therion, Delian, Visions Of Atlantis, Leaves Eyes, Xandria and others that were my gateway up to the legends already known as EPICA!! Epica forever! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@R---66---R]

Epica: a group of incredible multi-talented musicians, who make unique quality songs. That's all.

[@nightgoblin29]

I love the sound of that custom made 7string Les Paul! Great reaction, thank you... This band is much deeper than the rabbit hole ;)

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Yeah Isaac is a beast on his 7 string custom Les Paul 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@lassgoss9194]

my favo band❤

[@progoholic]

Great reaction! Thanks for that... For more Simone in Epica I highly suggest 'Rivers', the Acapella version from Ωmega Alive has an absolute chilling choral arrangement (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZjIeKedn96Eoqs). And you can't go wrong with 'Once Upon a Nightmare', also from Ωmega Alive, also Simone only, with Coen Janssen on the grand piano and a stellar guitar solo from Isaac Delahaye on his 7-string Gibson Les Paul (kzbin.info/www/bejne/paTIg32MZc54gNU)

[@progoholic]

As Epica has released the whole Ωmega Alive show today on YT (in 4K!) here are the links to the Epica official release with the according timestamps (I think they deserve it... 🤘❤🤘❤🤘 ) Rivers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6PToXiNfNGSqdU Once Upon a Nightmare: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6PToXiNfNGSqdU

[@MegaDog555]

epica is my second fav band simone is my fav female singer

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

You should check out EPICA feat. APOCALYPTICA - "Rivers" Live At The AFAS. It's all her singing.

[@catherinebeaudoin311]

Oh now you gotta treat yourself and do Sancta Terra live at Retrospect!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Once upon a nightmare live, you can hear her, just phenomenal

[@robingelebal8447]

Cool reaction! Next to Dutch Epica (my small country) there are way more awesome Dutch metal bands to discover! Blackbriar, Delain, The Gathering, Within Temptation, God Detroned, Pestilence.....

[@donaldhodges6229]

Yep.....and just like Nightwish they have a big catalog having been around for 20 plus years. Of course you'll find Floor and Simone are friends and they do some together.

[@LarsKoehler]

He still hasn't done any of the Ayreon videos yet??😅 Or the famous duet of Anneke van Giersbergen and Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation)??? Or Mayan?? Or Delain, Scarlet Stories, Amaranthe...

[@MinaTepesshu]

Trying to get "reactors" to react to this fairly new band called "Memoir Sonata" Try their song called "Vitruvian Man" Live at Epic Fest 2024 "Vitruvian Man" is the first song from the live set. Very Nightwishy sounding but still unique.

[@pauloverbeeke2352]

Look also into Ayreon ! You will see Floor and Simone in divers songs Begin with : Everybody Dies Live ! and yes more Epica... 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

The genius behind Epica is Mark Jansen (no family 🙂), he started Floor's first band After Forever and I enjoy their/his first album almost every day: "Prison of Desire" ❤ Did you know Floor and Simone are long time friends? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpvZiaJrfLeprqssi=qWwPNTPufu1xajDk BTW Mark is the best growler around: a full, fat and sometimes high satanic sound. Time for Sancta Terra with Simone and Floor!!!

[@christomashofski9160]

Here's the Sancta Terra link (Floor duet) that everyone is telling you about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mamVY4yrn5ehsMk And if you want to hear more of Simone's purity, try these two gems from back in Epica's very early days: "cry for the Moon" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqrWYpKKqrqgf5Y And her acoustic cover of the theme from the Broadway musical "Cats." kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYHSZWyNgKeCj9k