Rappers React To Epica "Sancta Terra"!!!

[@wildkat89]

Trivia: Simone was like 4 months pregnant and had been singing for over an hour at this point. She and Floor have been best friends for years

[@zenithquasar9623]

I love their friendship and energy together in this set! It is perfection!

[@obijankenobitv3866]

@Brixton Jaime that's what I call trust

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

The fact that they're friends just makes me warm inside... I don't know why, it has nothing to do with me, it's just one of those things that feels right.

[@hansolo2121]

@Y Go No actually 3 months.

[@MisterJ56]

So guys, you like Dutch female singers! Well there's another female singer (Charlotte Wessels) in a Dutch band which is called "Delain". See (and listen) to a live recording of this band with a guest singer from Nightwish, Marco Hietala (bass player): DELAIN feat. Marco Hietala - Nothing Left (Live): kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4mpnXewYrmnnKs or Delain ft. Marco Hietala - The Gathering (Live at Masters of Rock 2017): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomXm4F4p6t4pJI

[@lgmhorus]

Seconding Delain. Amazing band, though Charlotte is less operatic and more jazz influenced. I'd start with either Burning Bridges or Ghost House Heart from the new one.

[@argantyr5154]

There is also anneke van giersbergen.

[@Meadow_lark97]

I love The Gathering!

[@loutsont2985]

And the drummer is fantastic - amazing hits a split second AFTER the beat and fills and syncopes, all just where needed!

[@darrellwood3913]

Continue your Symphonic Metal journey with Kamelot-The Haunting from One Cold winters night live video.It’s another great duet with the lead singer Simone of Epica and one of the best male vocalists in music Roy Khan

[@xenophon343]

Roy Khan is the man!

[@saadmoot961]

yeah so true i hope this ver is the best

[@roy19491]

and Simone is married to Kamelot's keyboardist......

[@ShadowedMage]

Kamelot, yes! But while I know The Haunting is a good segue as it features Simone, I gotta say that the performance of the Elizabeth suite from the One Cold Winter's Night concert recordings is the pinnacle of Roy Khan ever captured on video.

[@darrellwood3913]

ShadowedMage I agree

[@chaifox142]

Nightwish Army + Epica Legion have been summoned. Symphonic Metal bands I can immediately think of (and often tour together) include Nightwish, Epica, Kamelot, Xandria, Within Temptation, Leaves' Eyes...you have a massive world to explore. Personal top 5 suggestions: 1. It's going to be said, but just more Nightwish (live). Personal favs being Romanticide, 7 Days to the Wolves, I Want My Tears Back (Wacken 2013), Yours Is An Empty Hope (Floor growls!), and Ever Dream. 2. Liar Liar by Kamelot 3. Consign to Oblivion - Epica (much more metal) 4. The Day That The World Breaks Down - Ayreon (features MANY symphonic and power metal artists in one song) 5. And We Run - Within Temptation, feat. Xzibit (symphonic metal/rap mix!)

[@pdimi3829]

Ayreon must be your next reaction..in many of Arjen’s projects you can also see Floor...

[@thorheraldarsson2837]

..and Eluveitie, some good old folk metal

[@robertcraane7910]

Wintersun!

[@obfish]

Therion

[@brianl8481]

The Haunting by Kamelot.

[@andyvanxanburg536]

Two grown men smiling like little children at Christmas morning. God, I love music!

[@MARMAR-xw6gj]

That's an amazing song you should react to consign to Oblivion live at the zenith

[@Gabriel_Fonseca]

Queens of metal, awesome performance.

[@LaughingMan44]

Simone was pregnant during this show too! I wouldn't say no the more Epica. But when you got a chance, there's a European folk metal band called Eluveitie, I'd recommend the song Rebirth. It will blow your minds guaranteed.

[@jamescurfman3284]

YES! They are amazing! :)

[@linagantz1226]

Yes!!! Eluveitie is AMAZING!! Please listen to them

[@Aaron-io8vw]

Floor was in a band called after forever with Mark Jansen (no relation to Floor)one of the gutiarists in Epica.

[@marielaoquendorodriguez670]

Epica it’s a lot of heavier than this this is one of their “radio” songs as people called it xD More Epica: react to The Essence Of Silence official live video ❤️🖤

[@lgmhorus]

I strongly recommend Storm The Sorrow

[@marielaoquendorodriguez670]

Luiz Gustavo that’s radio friendly too but it’s great

[@rawanjensen102]

Should we tell them about floor’s sister and their duet songs? Or will it blow their collective minds?

[@jamescurfman3284]

Yes, tell them. Stuff like this often runs in family DNA. Besides, both of the sisters are awesome writers as well as performers. Better they find out early on. AND it will REALLY show off what Floor is capable of. :)

[@Alithia451]

Ayreon - The day the world breaks down - project with many singers, among them Floor and Simone.

[@pdimi3829]

I second that...this is an experience you do not want to miss

[@leopendent3291]

I was about to post this as well. The USA is so far behind the rest of the world as far as Metal, in all its species, is concerned, that it's possible they will never catch up. But Ayreon is a must. We need to poke this at everybody a bit more.

[@martinehermans6661]

Leopendent 32 More and more are being poored in by Floor and going down this rabbithole...(and going Dutch in a different meaning 😎) Maybe one day the world is ready again for Frank Zappa, that would make me Happy too 🤘

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@leopendent3291 Okay but we are not as far behind in Metal as the Netherlands are! Folks over there MIGHT catch up but at the very least they are now more aware because of what happened last year. :)

[@MetroCrunch]

Yes! Ayreon is so underrepresented in reaction videos. I'm dying to see what they think of The Sixth Extinction, and 01011001 as a whole. Damnit they should do the entire Human Equation in a row across 2 weeks.

[@KillDozer44]

I saw Epica live man Simone is on another LEVEL !!! no auto tune needed all skill

[@The_Pony]

I don't know that Simone, Tarja, Floor, Charlotte Wessels, etc have EVER used auto tune or anything like that. Pure freaking talent in the Metal FrontWomen

[@Hollywood6IX]

omg dude how was it....we cant wait until we are able to make it to some of these shows like nightwish, epica, tool etc

[@KillDozer44]

Trash Talkers Literally the voice of an Angel and she looks the part also! Check out Our Destiny

[@The_Pony]

@@KillDozer44 I got to see Floor with nightwish on the decades tour and also saw Delain and Anneke Van Giersbergen. All of which just completely blew any pop artist out of the water vocally. Incredible talents

[@samieltheinfamous]

@@The_Pony I got to see Nightwish play in Denver in '08 with Anette. I know she gets a lot of bile thrown her way, but the show I went to was awesome and she rocked the house.

[@relaxingthesoulmind1879]

I Luv all kinds of Music but i really Luv Symphonic Metal . I've been in to Epica and Night Wish since 2009

[@epicabrasil7462]

React to Epica universal death squad (Official lyric video)

[@Silliote]

epica (Ft. Floor Jansen) Stabat mater dolorosa PLEASEEE!!!

[@giselameyer2814]

Yesss..😁😀😂

[@nanaart9825]

"oh Simone is good bUT LOOK AT FLOOR" 😂😂 Your fanboy soul is amazing.

[@PhilAlumb]

It's called a...... Preference. And we ALL have them.

[@alistairblair2992]

Saw EPICA in January in NYC amazing! I’m seeing them again in Amsterdam in December and Nightwish in London too if concerts go ahead!

[@gerarwhyxD]

We need more Epica, is an incredible band and Simone is a queen, i recommend you the Live versions if is possible

[@shadow6269]

Unchain Utopia and The Consign To Oblivion 😁

[@ОлегСова-н6к]

Epica -Kingdom of heaven live

[@JHX1]

Definitely: design your universe..

[@crystalcoleman1985]

Simone and Floor are absolutely magical together! They are both amazing!

[@ranger7522]

Sorry but you're wrong! Floor is the Queen! Simone is next in line for the throne tho😂

[@mikeharrington878]

I LOVE VIKING WOMEN!!! 🤘😁🤘❤🤘 Rock opera rules!!! You two young fellas hit the nail on the head! 🤩

[@kavaklaanentertainment1807]

Unleashed, cry for the moon and never enough is my favorite song of EPICA

[@pugshorty9852]

Another great band that is also in this category would be Within Temptations. P.S. You will find this song on pretty much every music reaction channel.

[@snackcake4347]

Aw, was so pleased with how excited you guys were on this one. You're right, these bands are popular just not in the US. Epica doesn't usually play with an orchestra but this was a special show. I believe Simone, Epica's singer, was pregnant at this time if I remember correctly. I think she wrote the lyrics for this song as well - I admire that she writes a lot of the lyrics, they are quite good!

[@cyberjarl]

To expand on what others have said, Floor and Simone know each other well. They are friends in real life and Floor was Simone's vocal coach. In addition to that, the man who shouted "Floor Jansen" with a growly voice at the end is Epica's co-founder Mark Jansen (no family relation with Floor). He was with After Forever with Floor before leaving due to creative differences and forming his own band, Epica, with his girlfriend at the time - Simone. They have named Nightwish as a major inspiration for them - long before Floor was in it. Simone and Mark are no longer a couple but they work together very well still. Simone is married to a member of another Symphonic metal band - Kamelot. Kamelot toured with Nightwish during their 2012 Imaginaerum US tour. During this tour, Nightwish's lead vocalist at the time, Anette Olzon, fell ill and the two female vocalists in Kamelot covered for her during one show. Anette publicly criticized the band for replacing her during that show instead of cancelling it. This was the last straw that led to Anette's firing from Nightwish and Floor joining them. We know the rest ;) One of the two Kamelot vocalists that covered for Anette then is Elize Ryd. Elize was considered by Nightwish in 2005-2006 after they fired Tarja, but they thought she was too young and went for Anette instead. Elize then formed her own band, Amaranthe. Unrelated to this, in Anette's first album with Nightwish, they released a song titled "Amaranth". Are your heads spinning yet? XD

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

Wow, thanks for all that info. Didn't know that.

[@ThomasTee]

tl;dr: It's a family reunion :D

[@jasonknight1085]

Had a book in the late '80's that had a "genealogical family tree" of bands. These various North Sea / Baltic nation symphonic metal bands would fit right in perfectly. Wish I could remember the name of that book. Was fascinating how most of the major bands are interconnected.

[@Amiranda123]

Floor was not Simone's vocal coach. Amanda Somerville was.

[@lonelywind3511]

You can catch Elize with the band Amaranthe and the other singer from the Denver show Alyssa White-Gluz is the lead for Arch Enemy. All of these bands intermingle and do side projects as well. Most notably for me being all of the artists that participate in Ayreon.

[@gloriebluestein9721]

You should check out the band kamelot.....the song "the haunting" it features simone from epica

[@xhaleyxx]

Epica are amazing, I'd highly recommend checking out Chasing the Dragon from the same concert (Retrospect live), blew my mind the first time I saw it. It's also pretty impressive that Simone Simmons was 3 months pregnant during this performance, she's just incredible.

[@melodiasinger]

Yes, Simone is incredible!! Is impossible sing whith 3 month of pregnant, but she is amazing!!!!

[@valeriududau3218]

other bands worth watching are - The Gathering - Leaves (they start it) | - Within Temptation - Paradise *ft. Tarja | Delain - Masters Of Destiny - for now...

[@BrindleChase]

Love the reaction. Epica doesn't normally tour with the orchestra, like Nightwish. But this was a special 10th anniversary performance for Epica in the Netherlands, their home country. Floor is also Dutch and good friends with Epica. She used to be in a band called After Forever with Epica's guitarist Mark Jansen. No relation to Floor. Usually the orchestra and choir is taped for the studio versions and played as a backing track, and through digital samples by the keyboardist. Anyway, Sancta Terra is Latin for Holy Land.

[@hernanzamora1943]

When did Nightwish tour with orchestra?

[@argantyr5154]

If I remember correct, this song is about a suicide bomber, that believes he will go to Heaven but ends up in "another place" instead.

[@salem4758]

If you wanna check out more Floor, you should check out the band After Forever. The same dude who created this band (Mark Jansen) founded After Forever as well. There’s some awesome songs to react to here as well.

[@MetroCrunch]

Can't believe you haven't reacted to Tarja yet. Try "Phantom of the Opera"by Nightwish!

[@smokeyrameriz478]

We're getting there

[@rafaelsmerdoufranke6157]

Yes, I knew you guys would love EPICA... Next one should be "Consign to Oblivion live at the Zenith". And yes, symphonic metal is the best music genre, he, and there's much more than Nightwish and Epica (THERION, HAGGARD, WITHIN TEMPTATION, DELAIN, PENUMBRA, IMPERIAL AGE, SIRENIA, XANDRIA, DIABULUS IN MUSICA and many more)... Greetings from Spain...

[@jeffk1482]

Dudes, this was even more fun to watch than I thought!!!! I had a feeling it was gonna be great, but this was an *epic* reaction! Yeah, it definitely looks like y'all are hooked on symphonic metal now...pretty amazing stuff isn't it, best of the best of both worlds?!?!

[@andyohil7465]

Thx. for this. You have to react to more Nightwish songs - especially these ones: Ever Dream, Ghost River, I want my tears back (Wacken 2013), My Walden, Sleeping sun (Tampere 2015)

[@pyssy123]

I AM slowly but shorly 😊 becoming a fan of this CHANNEL! Rock on guy's. Excellent reactions! 👊 Another Sub. Hello's from Finland. Stay safe!

[@smokeyrameriz478]

Hello! Glad you're here!

[@pyssy123]

Enjoying every one! Good job, good job! ✊You two are "for real" and passion and love for music really shows. Can't fake that! Hoping Your channel to explode more! 👏

[@jasonknight1085]

One of the things that impressed me about the infamous live "Ghost Love Score" performance at Wacken was how the band was so on point and tight an entire hour on stage. This performance by Epica? Equally deep into their set, but the kicker? Simone was three months preggers at the time. Most women in their third month I've known don't even want to get out of bed in the morning until they've had their AM vomit. Much less get gussied up to go out on a stage and perform under bright lights. Though they say it's good to play music for the fetus, and that makes me wonder... what type of grade A savant is her child after being serenaded in the womb by not just her mom, but Floor as well? I also have to ask what the hell are they doing in Scandahoovia that they are pumping out such talented vocalists, whilst here in the colonies we're stuck with auto-tuned no-talent hacks like Eilish and Beyonce? FFS Giving Billie Eilish a Grammy was a crime against music.

[@PeterM_K]

Scandahoovia ? Both ladies are Dutch ;-)

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@PeterM_K Okay but Nightwish is Finnish (and so is Tarja). And then we have to ask the same questions about the Philippines... :)

[@jasonknight1085]

@@PeterM_K Scandahoovia is the slang term for Scandanavia + the Baltic states + northern Germany + the Netherlands. Basically anything in the North Sea + Baltic. . As opposed to Scandanavia which is just Norway, sweden, and denmark... though some also count Faroe and Iceland. . Scandahoovia -- A small yet well off country, with modern technology, very near to Smogbolia. This slang is used a lot here in New England as we've a lot of 2nd and 3rd gen descendants of immigrants from the region.

[@MrMmnngghh]

"gussied up" 😆 haven't heard that one in ages

[@exquisitesplendor7175]

I discovered Epica in January of 2016, and could not believe my ears! They are just amazing! Through them I have discovered Within Temptation, Diabulus in Musica, Amaranthe, Amberian Dawn, and Edenbridge, just to name a few. Two things, when reacting to other Epica songs, many are long, ( 7mins+), and w/o YT Red, or ad blockers, there are interruptions. Second, check out The Misfit Swing by Diabulus in Musica. It's a short, and fun song. DIM is symphonic metal, but the song itself is symphonic swing metal. Much like an Amaranthe song, you won't know whether to dance or head bang, and you'll be afraid to do both for fear of hurting yourselves, and having to go to the hospital.

[@Gabriel_Fonseca]

Check epica songs, and live performance, they are fantastic too.

[@cree_VI]

there is other song where they sing together, but it is classical "Stabat Mater Dolorosa"

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

Now you got two know two great Dutch female singers: Floor and Simone Simons. They are friends. Next ones should be Sharon den Adel and her symphonic metal band "Within Temptation": Great Within Temptation songs: "And We Run feat. Xzibit" --> Symphonic metal meets Rap "Paradise feat. Tarja" --> The first Nightwish singer and Sharon are a great combination "Angels" --> Great singing (as always) and a cool video "Somwehere" --> A great duet with great Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering) and a complete orchestral support Then there Charlotte Wessels with "Delain": "Masters of Destiny" Have fun on your Dutch symphonic metal trip! Greetz from a German-Dutch concert photographer

[@brucenadeau5920]

DUDES I JUST discovered Epica last week! WOW! I found Nightwish and Epica was suggested, Symphonic Metal has hooked me!

[@aegonthedragon6341]

That's quite a reaction from Hollywood. These two viking ladies, Floor and Simone are besties. Their friends call'em Xena and Gabrielle when together.

[@cecilyfay8418]

You should have noticed by the title that Floor is in this 😂 But great reaction, as always... i subbed 😉

[@ronaldjohnson2875]

Have you tried Ayreon, the Day the World Breaks Down? Floor is in it!

[@gringrin3979]

Dimmu Borgir - The Mourning Palace - is another by a great band that often has a full orchestra on stage with choir. I am also saddened that a lot of Americans are oblivious to this music. There is much depth added to the music with an orchestra and choir on stage. Brilliant reaction. It was obvious immediately that this music moved the both of you to another level of listening. 🙃Peace

[@damdrynk2775]

Epica got their name from kamelot's album Epica. Kamelot is also a symphonic metal band.

[@foggybrainmusic]

Has anyone mentioned "Sons Of Winter And Starts" (live in the studio session) by Wintersun yet? You guys rock!

[@darkraven9007]

I can listen to the two of them singing all day long.

[@valeriududau3218]

try Epica - Tides of Times or Once upon a nightmare epic...

[@Diphenol92]

Hi guys ! You've fallen into the metal symphonic trap hahaha you have sooo many amazing bands, my favorite one is Delain (again Dutch) with Charlotte as singer, you can start with the new album and the song Masters of Destiny. There's also an incredible young band Ad Infinitum with Melissa singing, their new and first album is a killer !! I would recommend I am the Storm, Marching on Versailles or See you in hell. So enjoy your incredible journey !!

[@SammieTek]

Keep in mind Simone is pregnant in this. If you love Floor so much After Forever is where she gotten her start. And revamp is great. Epica has been my favorite band since 2006. A good song I recommend from epica is Fight your demons and banish your illusion two powerful songs.

[@stups9975]

Symphonic metal is ruled by four Dutch/Norwegian bands. Nightwish , Epica , Delain , and Within Temptation. All those bands have a ton of good songs and they are all great live. Plus they all have amazing female vocalists. For an Epica recommendation is would say check out Design Your Universe (live ) ...actually it’s the song that follows the one on this video you watched. It’s amazing and showcases the band in a great way.

[@WASPS1867]

Trust me symphonic rock/metal is huge and very healthy

[@MichalMittermayr]

Have a look EPICA LIVE in PARIS!❤

[@deathmarkgaming115]

React to epic consign to oblivion another great song

[@teusachterkamp8859]

You should also try Within Temptation - Paradise. She does a duet with Tarja

[@Metalredhead]

You aint seen nothing yet! You definitely need to react to Stabat Mater Dolorosa from the same Retrospect concert. It's a classical piece by Giovanni Batista Pergolesi, also performed with Floor Jansen. They absolutely kill it! Btw, while you're at it, react to the entire show. It's Epica's anniversary show Retrospect, hence the orchestra and choir. After that, start with the Dutch bands first (past & present), I promise you'll love them: After Forever (Floor), Revamp (Floor), Epica, Within Temptation, Delain, Nemesea, Ex-Libris, The Gathering, Ayreon (project band of Arjen Anthony Lucassen with ever changing line-up, including Floor from Nightwish and her sister Irene and Simone Simons from Epica), Blackbriar. More bands in this genre: The Gathering, Within Temptation, Sirenia, Leaves' Eyes, Therion, Xandria, Delain, Kamelot, Sonata Arctica, Nemesea, Diabulus in Musica, Therion, Ex-Libris, Coronatus, Edenbridge, Lacuna Coil, Amberian Dawn, Dark Sarah. More towards the gothic genre: Theatre of Tragedy, Beseech, Mono Inc., Blackbriar, Snow White Blood, The 69 Eyes, To/Die/For, The Murder of My Sweet, The Sins of Thy Beloved.

[@calchristensen8562]

Floor actually did the song Stabat Mater Dolorosa with Epica during this concert.

[@jaapblaauw3735]

Great reaction...Epica has been around since 2003, so they have a huge catalogue. The're working on their 8th studio album. Many good songs to choose from...I would suggest to start with Unleashed, it's a more easygoing tune and after that some Design your Universe ( both the live versions from this same retrospect live show as this had the best sound quality and an full orchestra and choir.. Their repetoire goes from soaring ballads to quit heavy songs including growling.But don't worry, there is always lead singer Simone Simons with those high notes and even some operatic kinda sound in her voice. Btw there is another song on this live show featuring Floor... Stabat Mater Dolorosa..check it out...👍

[@majbrat]

Lmao your faces when Floor was introduced. So glad so many people are being exposed to this & other genres through KZbin. I really think it brings us all together :) Of course I think Nightwish, Floor, and so many other European bands have so much epic music to share. I hope it inspires musicians and bands on our continent!

[@garrysinclair5042]

Awesome reactions , very honest music lovers - fantastic , keep doing these guys - make me smile every time 👍

[@tillylovesholland1161]

Epica -co nsign to the oblivion live at the Zenith. Best performance. Unleashed, design your universe from the retrospective show. You wil looooooooooooooooove it!

[@DL2133]

You guys have to check out Epica's "Consign to Oblivion" live at Zenith in Paris. Their stage presence is amazing in that one. Also, give Kamelot a listen. They were at The Masquerade last October and put on a killer show.

[@The_Pony]

Shiddddddd I didn't expect one of my favorite videos to be reacted to!! Okay, you REALLY NEED TO CHECK OUT FLOOR'S FIRST BAND! After Forever 🥰 Floor also can growl. Simone and Floor are dear friends actually!!

[@Hollywood6IX]

will do

[@The_Pony]

@@Hollywood6IX may I humbly suggest one of my personal favorite After Forever songs, Follow in the Cry or perhaps even Monolith of doubt. Both songs have very different live video than what's on the album. For example, In Follow in the cry live, they do a spoof guitar riff. In monolith of doubt, there's a beautifully created duel between Mark Jensen's (Simone's ex husband) death growls and Floor's more operetta style vocals whereas the live video does not have Mark's vocals. It's difficult to find any decent live recordings of After Forever, sadly. They'd have a lot of sound issues, unfortunately :'(

[@Hollywood6IX]

@@The_Pony damn, sounds good. yes we will check it out. if u havent noticed we just launched our patreon and if you become a member we gaurentee a reaction to your song,

[@diotimatrimpoona8237]

PLUS Simone was pregnant in this live, which I find amazing.

[@sterlingknight8087]

And my sister spends hours watching "The Voice" and trying to tell me how superior that "music" is. Puh-lease!!!

[@malizelenigreen3081]

Epica is Dutch symphonic metal band and their singer Simone Simons is very good friends with Floor. That's why Floor was a guest on their 10th anniversary concert. If you liked this: There is another great Dutch symphonic metal singer: Try Xandria - Nightfall, a German symphonic metal band with then Dutch singer Dianne van Giersbergen.

[@MrMstr]

You guys made me laugh. I was going to ask you how and if this journey as reactors have changed your views on alternative music outside your normal comfort zone. And lo and behold, right after the song you started yourself. Awesome! But seriously, did you expect to find such an increased appreciation for something as metal?

[@smokeyrameriz478]

No. And to tell you the truth I didn't expect to like so much metal music. But lo and behold when you really listen to the artistry therein, something great happens!

[@Roller4x4]

Really Epica - Consign into oblivion live at Zenith

[@dackjaniels4480]

pricless reactions when you guys realized Floor was in it...😁😁 This was Epica's 20th year anniversary if I'm not mistaken. Now that you've got a taste of Nightwish and Epica, you guys should definitely check out Within Temptation-somewhere featuring Anneke (live). Ps: They're all from the Netherlands.

[@Anja-LeonaLouise]

When Dutch meets Dutch u get 2x amazing ❤️❤️❤️ tey both amazing voices preforming In amazing bands .... I'm half Belgian / Dutch and this is when I get proud on being half Dutch 😊

[@TheSpydyr]

Some more really good Symphonic Metal bands include: Within Temptation, Therion, Kamelot, Xandria, Leaves Eyes, Sirenia, Sonata Artica, Lacuna Coil, Dark Moor. And those are just to name a few. There are a ton of good bands out there and the US are becoming more and more in the knowledge about them, but it's definitely a niche genre, mostly headed by Nightwish and Epica.

[@centuriobrutuz8907]

Best reaction to this video I have ever seen. You want more live orchestra symphonic metal ? Try Black Symphony live by Within Temptation. Have fun.

[@quizzabella]

Oh dear you have opened a Pandora's box... Night wish and Epica have armies or (nice) fans. Really fun watching you both finding them !

[@johnmc128]

Great reactions well done both you guys. Floor as a guest for Epics 10 year celebration.

[@LadyLenaki]

Symphonic metal really is a European thing. Top 5 (not counting Epica or Nightwish): Xandria, Blackbriar, Within Temptation, Lacuna Coil, and Snow White Blood. But there are way more than just 5 that are awesome, including Kamelot (The Haunting video live features Simone Simons of Epica), Therion, and Lyriel. That's just scratching the surface.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

There is a Symphonic band called Within Temptation wich colaberated with the Rapper X-zibit on the song "And We Run"

[@davevanden1]

one of the best and most real reactions i have seen the army welcomes you

[@KimchiYeo]

Floor is always an addition to whatever band she gets invited too

[@asaventurasderobson]

Oh man, the awakening is awesome.

[@Hollywood6IX]

indeed it is

[@smp7077]

Great reaction guys 🤘🏻 try with Epica The Phantom Agony live 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@HSTheWhap]

Someone upvote the hell out of this to get them to put some respect on Theatre of Tragedy.

[@damienmaynard8892]

Epica took their name from a Kamelot album title. Try some Kamelot? "Liar Liar", "Insomnia" and "Phantom Divine"? - new singer. Or "Elizabeth I II and II" with original singer. More Epica - "Chasing The Dragon" from the same show.

[@margaretgreen5263]

Epica and Nightwish are fucking AMAZING!

[@pauljeitler7678]

Epica - Design your Universe (live) Also the single best symphonic metal bands IMO is Within Temptation Songs I'd suggest by them would be: Ice Queen Solem Hour Angels It's the Fear Stairway to the Skies Stand my Ground and Somewhere (just search for Somewhere the best duet ever - it's a fantastic live version with Anneke van Giersbergen, who's another angelic symphonic metal lead vocalist)

[@titools4375]

Guys, guys you've got to react to "Dawn of Victory" by Rhapsody, so powerful, fast paced and the double kick drumming running at 1000 MPH. let alone the guitar solos, song is a masterpiece between all masterpieces.

[@elwinvanrosmalen8735]

If you want to see something amazing, check out Conseign to Oblivion live at Zenith boy Epica (including keyboard on wheels).

[@naurlys2968]

If you liked these two queens together, I will recommand the song "Stabat Mater Dolorosa" (written by a Franciscan poet of the XIII century). In this performance, Simone sings the soprano part and Floor the alto (in case we forgot how versatile and talented she is) and all of this, in the middle of a metal concert and in a front of silent metalheads. ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6LHp3mGd6yBZsU )

[@TheGerrr]

Yesss. That is a beautiful performance!!!

[@Virginny]

Epica actually got their name from Kamelots album of the same name. I'm just gonna recommend kamelot Elizabeth 1 2 &3 live from One cold winters night. Roy Khan is the best male vocalist in metal.

[@WASPS1867]

Puts a smile on my face to see two guys listening to music outside their comfort zone and loving it

[@ceciliagutierrez163]

👍🏼 Please react to more of Epica Kingdom of Heaven, Phantom Agony, Unleashed. You can react to Within Temptation, Delain, Therion, Haggard

[@ShadowedMage]

Please consider doing Kamelot - Elizabeth (the live version from the One Cold Winter's Night concert recordings)! I've seen a few other comments also suggesting Kamelot songs/performances, but this one is *_the_* Roy Khan performance that blows all other ones out of the park.

[@danielsimeonov3504]

Therion invented symphonic metal (they were initially doing more of death metal in the late 1980s). I can give you my top 3 symphonic metal bands so that you can get a hint of what to react to next 😉1. Therion 2. Nightwish 3. Epica. Maybe do To Mega Therion (which actually means The Great Beast) or Blood of Kingu or Lemuria or Ginungagap or Birth of Venus Illegitima - all of which have great live performances you can react to...

[@overdosedmiawallace]

I actually feel bad that most people only know epica for this song, they're such an amazing band lol

[@MrDeaconDemolition]

ARYEON THE DAY THAT THE WORLD BREAKS DOWN!!! 11 Symphonic/Power Metal vocalists on ONE TRACK!!!

[@eldenringnew]

Well, you' re just about right. Here in Europe we do know and love this genre for many years.

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

The world does know, rappers don't. But that's been changing lately 🤣 Keep up the good work Also check out Within Temptation - Angel's. Your should will be crying happy tears at Sharon's voice.

[@lukeriley8149]

Since your loving symphonic metal, I would highly recommend Within Temptation. In my opinion, I think you guys should start with And We Run, which combines Within Temptation and Xzbit. You wont be dissapointed, I promise.

[@QazwerDave]

Dimmu Borgir had 101 musicians on stage at once. Check them out live !!

[@oliver.oliverL]

Because you like Nightwish and Epica, the next logical move must be Within Temptation (Ice Queen is a popular song). These three bands stamp the definition of symphonic metal. Honorable mention: Therion

[@user-gw8ou3lj3z]

Well.. Like "Mr. ´Roc´k ´n Roll" said.. It´s Poison Ivy ft. Wonder Woman..