ROADIE REACTIONS | "Epidemia (Эпидемия) - Magic and Sword (Магия И Меч) (Live)"

Today's reaction comes at the request of my Dad, who discovered this band while falling down a deep rabbit hole on KZbin... This is one of the more wild things I've seen in a while!
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"Эпидемия - Магия И Меч (Magic and sword)"
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[@epidemiaru]

hey dude, thanks for your review! just wish you used a bit more recent video/song. this one could be more closer to your musical taste, right? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmeseXWOZamVb7M at least it is less typical power metal. maybe next time? ;-) take care, bro

[@TankTheTech]

I’ll check it out for sure!!! My dad REALLY liked this one (which is why I picked it), but it was good enough to make me want to see more! 🤘🤘🤘 Thank you!

[@WDC_wolf]

@@TankTheTech Woah, that's the exact song I was talking about yesterday during the premiere. And then the band officially recommends it to You. So now You have no chance to avoid that reaction, haha.

[@EnkoKaraylanski]

@@TankTheTech This one is just great ballad for me and the best song for this band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIC9XmWVlL2WeqM And some translation of text: lyricsaround.com/en/epidemiya/vsadnik_iz_lda/

[@olgahein4384]

@@TankTheTech I absolutely recommend this live performance too. Their current vocalist Evgeny has also some nice musical experience (you mentioned Dragonlance, the russians made a musical out of it that focusses on a certain black mage and his twin brother. And Evgeny played the black mage on stage. For the movie version they used different vocalists though).

[@Paddddd14]

эпидемия по сравнению с Арией полное говно!!!!

[@Kohah666]

Тапка поддерживаем, а за Эпидемию молчим. Непорядок((( Даешь Эпидемию в ТОП!!!

[@Марина-х3ю6щ]

Эльфийская рукопись - это шедевр! Каждая песня достойна внимания! И вторая часть Эльфийской рукописи тоже шедевральна! Мне посчастливилось побывать на выступлении Эпидемии, где они исполняли обе части. А CD с записями я заслушала до дыр Очень жаль, что вы сделали реакцию только на одно произведение из этой оперы. Там много достойных песен, в том числе очень лиричных

[@Dozorniy777]

Ну полный обзор на 4 рукописи просто прослушать это около 6 часов

[@Марина-х3ю6щ]

@@Dozorniy777 6 часов удовольствия - это проблема? 😁

[@greencavern]

When you said "Let's talk about gear !", i expected : "Here is a Gibson Longsword 2021, a Tama Imperial Starshield and a vintage Fender Chainmail !!!" :) :) Great job with your channel, man.

[@TankTheTech]

Hahahaha

[@lkesha82]

Cow armour, bears knife, staff of a clown... Take us down the stairs, Leoric... )))

[@Bookishfjord]

Wow! So unexpected to see Эпидемия here. I have not listened to them for so long time. my old school days...I guess now I know what I do tonight. Thank's for reaction!

[@TankTheTech]

🤘🤘🤘

[@ПавлоАнтоненко-ч7щ]

Должен сказать спасибо за хороший обзор. Детали очень важны! "Эльфийская рукопись" - это достаточно масштабный проект, и то, что ты указал людей из разных групп, которые поучаствовали - это хорошее решение. Даже если кому-то не нравится эта музыка,то количество людей в зале говорит само за себя

[@dominoo183]

I'm so happy you introduced me to this band. After watching a few more of their live performances they remind me of Ayreon a bit with how many different vocalists are on stage, also insane production. Would definitely like to see more of this, but probably newer performances since shooting is way better in them.

[@Jofridful]

Ооооооо, какая прелесть! Спасибо, мужик, аж всплакнула по своим 15 лет.

[@Stormerevets]

I give this band lots of credit for their sound and production, especially being a band from Russia!! The song is pretty cool! Enjoyed your honest reaction Tank!

[@SergeyB74]

На вокале ещё Самосват, ностальгия, аж олдскулы сводит))

[@МихаилДудоладов-ч8з]

Hello, Tank. Huge respect for this reaction!

[@Pih_TV]

I'm not a power metal guy. But this show is absolutely bonkers. I mean, you can't dislike when you see dudes swinging swords and war axes at eachother.

[@ГалинаТикунова-ц9ф]

Спасибо за отличный разбор и шикарную реакцию!!!

[@zayatsagaan4293]

Эпидемия singer (together with RADIO TAPOK) did cover of Dragonforce's Through the Fire and Flames. Check that out. It was wild.

[@mithrilferre8362]

Любимая группа! Надеюсь, скоро поеду на их концерт. Thank's for your reaction 👍

[@motogpvr_4683]

Thanks for the reaction, man. Hi from Belarus. Эпидемия - Эльфийская Рукопись. Вечный воитель Эпидемия - Звон Монет (20 лет в Москве, 19.12.2015) Эпидемия - Осколки Прошлого (Эльфийская Рукопись, 19.11.2016 - Москва) Эпидемия - Черный Маг (live)

[@marykru36]

the man with a low voice is Deimos, he attacked the land of the elves Enya, the elven princess Alatiel sits in a cage, whom he wants to sacrifice. guys with blond hair are the hero Torvald and the half-elf Desmond, they want to save the princess) so the fact that Deimos 'solo is knocked out of the guys' song is normal) they are opponents)

[@michaeltriola3978]

I really dug this! I've never heard the Russian language be so musical haha!

[@konstantinmuhin4813]

You'll be surprised))

[@rogerlindgren5801]

Really happy seeing you reacting to one of my absolute favorite bands. They have full more recent conserts on their youtube page, with lot better quality also

[@xStStSx]

They are Epic. Long years age heard them for first time.. that was very unusual and new for russian heavy music. \m/ Эпидемия так держать.

[@swelix6475]

wow.. strange! dont know if i like it at all or if i love it. need to hear more.. thx for this feeling :D

[@falagar4567]

The entire Elven Manuscript show is available on KZbin with English subs. The one you have watched seems to be from 2007, I haven't seen this one before. There is also one from 2005 that has a smaller stage and less production in general but it's a lot easier to see what's actually happening. I'm not very familiar with Russian Metal, but Elven Manuscript is just too good.

[@ЕвгенийКлючников-н4ъ]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIbJZ36gaKiFeNU&ab_channel=yelisey47 this concert with english subtitles

[@prince-sorcerervasily9068]

Эпидемия сейчас - это самая яркая звезда на небосклоне русского метала.

[@Paddddd14]

эпидемия по сравнению с Арией полное говно!!!!

[@prince-sorcerervasily9068]

@@Paddddd14 тебе сколько лет?

[@Paddddd14]

@@prince-sorcerervasily9068 мне 117

[@prince-sorcerervasily9068]

@@Paddddd14 я бы на сто лет меньше дал.

[@Ланс-м1в]

Amazing reaction. Thank you, Tank.

[@yalliatto2284]

Wow thank you so much for checking some russian music! Appreciate it 🙏

[@davidwootton6633]

Loved this....... Great time again Tank..... God bless u brother & congrats on being a father soon......\m/

[@ololokokokopiupiu]

Это рок-опера, чувак! Аналогов в мире нету, это наикрутейший проект! В не задействованы и по сей день много вокалистов из разных групп!

[@Smido83]

Diese Kommentarsektion is nun Eigentum der... oh wait... Sorry I'm so used to your EC reactions... 🤣🤣 But still a great reaction. I realy like your channel. And I'm sorry, I cant help it... FÜR SPANDAU! EHRE ALLA!

[@Triskaan]

Good choice there ! Some cheese from time to time never hurts ! Oh and just a little in-passing reminder about Skalmold - Kvadning (live with the orchestra)... hey, it's been a while since I've asked for it, I can allow myself to do it once in a while ! :D As always, kuddos for all the work you're putting buddy ! :)

[@pinkfluffypandicornblub2706]

I'm actually a big power metal fan, but somehow I have never heard of them before either. But I feel like overall many russian bands have problems to become popular outside of Russia and maybe East Europe. Will definitely chek out more by them :) And your Dad really is awesome :)

[@Jofridful]

Also, the present-day vocalist of Epidemia Eugeniy Egorov had coloboration with Radio Tapok and they did the cover to the Dragonforce - Through the Fire and Flames on Russian. I thing, You'll like it =)

[@clarity_mind]

Крутой обзор, респект.

[@predator9721]

Спасибо Роди ,как всегда порадовал обзорчиком👍

[@Eloso3135]

Loved it! When the vocals started had kind of a Scorpions vibe and that’s meant as a compliment.

[@combichristed]

So my best friend listens to trance/house music pretty much exclusively, I don't even think he can name a single metal band except maybe Metallica. One day he asked me for a CD to play in a car he just bought cause he had none, and I gave him the Elven Manuscript cause it was the least heavy album I had and also figured as he likes fantasy like LoTR he might like this. He learned the entire album by heart and that was the only CD he had in his car for years :D

[@TankTheTech]

That’s amazing!

[@donrobertin]

Came to listen to something new, stayed for the camera shots. Dats ma jam

[@eves1503]

So apparently the whole concert/album is a fantasy story. Those are not some random people fighting. They each have a role to play in the story (they all have names, for example) so I’m guessing you have to watch the whole concert to figure out the story.

[@olgavolkova1522]

Спасибо большое за вашу реакцию!❤

[@Golfstreamquest]

Sorry for my English, but... 1. It's very great, that u do reactions video with Russian group. Why? Because I don't see staff like this on the another similar channels. And I hope, that sometimes our countries become a partners. We not enemy to each other, like many people think. 2. If u really want to see another video by this group, please, check this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGSZhZ-vecuZoKs 3. And if u want do some video with another Russian group, please, see, for example, this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZWkg5-Ni7eMY7s I hope you not be disappointed. This is heavy metal, not power.

[@WolfAZA]

+1 за Ария

[@MichellePlaysGames]

That one guest singer, the one with the sword, sounds SO much like Jarko Ahola, it's crazy.

[@seamustheseamus9024]

This was pretty dope. This kind of metal lost its luster on me but at the same time, if these guys were performing near by I would make time to go see the show. It looked real cool with all the 3 second camera shots so I can only imagine it getting better when you are able to watch and take in everything at once. Music fit real well, too. Also Tank if/when you feel like getting your deathcore fix I highly reccomend: >>Brandon of Sacrifice- Animal

[@fearknot61]

Tank! Love everything you're putting out here on your channel, really appreciate all of the insight you're providing on the gear and bands. Wondering if you could react to Demon Hunter or Astronoid, two underappreciated bands IMO. Keep headbanging!

[@f.6497]

Dude, you definitely need to listen to this band with Evgeny Egorov's vocals from the latest recordings, this is the best vocalist of all time!!!

[@danburrito]

Tank: I usually don't love power metal. (intro music) Valhalla - Deliverance. Why've you ever forgotten me. XD Exception made for Hansi and Co.

[@hardHELLCAT]

I understand Russian perfectly! And it is one of the best bands in the history of Russian POWER METAL! I have no doubt about this.

[@StergiosMekras]

For some reason, this is rather infectious...

[@MadameChristie]

Ooh ooh if you want a metal opera, check out Equilibrio by Xystus. You can find the whole show on here. Simone from Epica is in the cast as is George Oosthoek from Orphanage. It's a full stage show with the band in the orchestra (the singer is part of the cast).

[@eisenmann_d]

I am surprised your father managed to find this band like at all. There are numerous awesome bans from CIS. You should definitely try other ones, I'm pretty sure you would find something to interest you. I, for example, rediscovered Ukrainian group Karna and really enjoying their album гуцул-метал. Eastern European rock and metal scene is a deep rabbit hole

[@igorigor7351]

Я там был, эх, 14 лет прошло, жесть((

[@АнатолийРумянцев-ю8у]

POWER!!!!!!!

[@LarsM]

It was actually Gibson Explorer Eric Clapton Cut historical series, 70s-style guitar, but pretty good for metal also.

[@TankTheTech]

🤘🤘🤘

[@chriswicecarver3715]

Thanks Tank. Great reaction. Not my thing, but definitely new...interesting. Hey, I know I've hounded you for a few months - can you please do a reaction to something from NAILBOMB from their Live at Dynamo performance in 95. KZbin has the full set...really interested in your thoughts and take on them. That was one heck of a project for Max Cavalera. Please!

[@andrewichigo]

This is for sure more of the run of the mill euro power sound. In terms of power metal I haven't already seen on your channel I would recommend: - Hammerfall - Hearts on Fire - Galneryus - Reach to the Sky live - Avantasia - The Scarecrow live Wacken (The Flying Opera) - Iced Earth -The Hunter or Declaration Day live Wacken 2011

[@FallingPig]

For me not knowing the lyrics did make it hard to connect to the song at first but it did get fun. I on the other hand tend to listen mostly to power metal, it's what I like. Still always respect the honesty. A Russian band I like Illidiance. And if you want another power metal song in Finnish you can listen to Terasbetoni - Orjatar.

[@davidhastyjr2240]

Hey tank you ever listen to “harakiri first the sky”? Jus got into them last year and I’m hooked, they got a new album coming out next month and a couple songs n vids out for it now

[@Deilwynna]

the only other russian metal band i knew of before seeing this is illidiance which i found out about through their cover of breaking the habit (linkin park song) many wears ago, they rerecorded that cover and rereleased it not very long ago

[@АлександрМягких-з1е]

Privet from Russia

[@ellieriddlesford4561]

О, русская группа. Ну охуеть просто. Btw Tank, I highly recommend to check out another Russian band: Amatory - Дыши со мной (Breath with me)

[@986KuroYuki]

Да ещё какая!

[@viliammartin1461]

Amatoty is super group. Best album is 6

[@986KuroYuki]

@@viliammartin1461 Rashamba must better.

[@Paddddd14]

эпидемия по сравнению с Арией полное говно!!!!

[@gnhrvade11]

Hello, Tank. Epidemia, oh Epidemia. They are one of the most popular metal bands in Russia and post-USSR countries. For more people they became first step to rock and metal. I remember, when I was 16 - Elven Manuscript blow my mind. At this moments Epidemia made 4 metal-opera albums. 2 parts of Elven Manuscript and 2 parts of Treasures of Enia. And they usually made big shows every year and add more and more production. So, recommend you 2 songs. About Elf General and Evil dragon lady Storm kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5SYmHyQfJmtqq8 Second one is Bad guys song from Demon Mistress and her dragon Sky. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fniXqqaqm7VjkNk

[@pro100voron_CG]

Cool

[@Alexis2701]

I'm Russian men and I like epidemia, because I RUSSIAN, 😤😁

[@АндрейНосов-я4щ]

🤘🤘🤘

[@СебастьянПерейра-т1л]

Интересно было бы послушать дуэт Егорова и Тарии Турунен

[@randall1savage853]

Outsiders- Asleep At The Helm

[@steves.6918]

Thanks for the reaction. A silly question: would you happen to know another 'reactionista' Chase Carneson? Was watching a reaction and he dropped the name Tank a couple of times. And I only know 1 Tank...

[@TankTheTech]

Yup. We’re good buds.

[@joshuasmith2234]

Hey Tank. Love the channel and reactions! Went back and watched some of the old videos. Just wondering if you listen to Polaris or Landmvrks and if not, could you possibly do a reaction? Keep up the good work!!

[@TankTheTech]

I plan on checking them out soon for sure!

[@Who_am__I]

Магия и мечь !

[@Marieketoetsenist]

Shall I be the terrible human being that will make a 4/4 versus 12/8 time signature comment? :D I missed the video yesterday but I'm caught up now ^^

[@TankTheTech]

Hahahahahaha

[@Marieketoetsenist]

@@TankTheTech Sorry, couldn't help myself xD

[@viger3122]

Эпидемия - На краю времени (live)

[@viger3122]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5WUiWior9dla5Y

[@viger3122]

I think you'll like it for sure

[@Izuverus]

@TankTheTech 2:17 Отец плохого не посоветует! Крепкого ему здоровья!

[@SystemSearcher]

I´ve always wondered. Why do most Russian power metal bands sound like that? As in, the nearly identical lead voice? For context: I am Russian myself, I'm just really confused about the sheer similarity of voices between Russian metal bands.

[@andrewcarter1747]

It's the classic power metal sound, there are dozens of bands from around the world where the vocalists sound just like this.

[@SystemSearcher]

@@andrewcarter1747 Thing is, I listen to a lot of Power Metal. It´s kind of my genre along with Symphonic Metal. And Russian Power Metal sounds even MORE similar than most of the generic power metal bands. As in, I usually can´t even tell the difference between the bands from sound alone due to how the voices sound nearly identical.

[@chupasaurus]

@@SystemSearcher My Russian guess would be it's because we have too many naturally good tenors and the bands were heavily influenced by Blind Guardian and locals Aria.

[@bvon336]

I'd like your profession opinion on something I found last week. There is this dude Jorn in Norway who evidently has been banging it our for years. Well he was entered in the Eurovison song contest and this was his performance kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5jGeIGVpMhsaas there is an actual video for the song to at kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4mtfpKhgs-Kb7s It's a stone cold jam but the judges evidently talked some crap about it, from what I can make out by the reactions. Me on the other hand I've bought his CDs now! Also thanks for the band maid work! Those ladies should take over the world eventually!

[@jameskeller3425]

Have thought of reacting to the bands Falconer and Blind Guardian?

[@TankTheTech]

I’ve reacted to Blind Guardian a few times now. Love em.

[@pinkfluffypandicornblub2706]

I know you and most of us are more than familiar with Rammstein's live shows, but I still can imagine that you could give some interesting input about their gear and production. Not sure if a video about them would be interesting for you. I would certainly watch it though. And it might be a nice way to get more people aware of your great channel :) Btw... Have you been on tour in Europe and Germany?

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, I’ve been to Europe quite a few times! Even had a day off in Munich in 2005 and went to Oktoberfest. Haha

[@pinkfluffypandicornblub2706]

@@TankTheTech ouh that's amazing :) really great timing for the day off. Have you been to Hamburg aswell? I used to work here for a few years as a local hand during my time at university.

[@crispinhenthorn5318]

Tank have you ever had to clean blood off guitars after a performance as a tech?

[@TankTheTech]

Many, many times. Hahaha

[@crispinhenthorn5318]

@@TankTheTech what the number one cause of a performer bleeding onto the guitar?

[@АлексейПоздняков-к2в]

Эпидемия в топ

[@Golfstreamquest]

And question, if you will. Why roadie still not reacting to the song about roadies? Tenacious D - Roadie. Maybe you already hear it?

[@TankTheTech]

I’ve heard it a ton. 😎

[@andrewcarter1747]

Well that was unexpected. Not a big power metal fan either and definitely wouldn't listen to the albums, but thats a show I'd pay to go see.

[@domitoridesu]

Эпидемия is one of the best time-tested bands! My favorites are: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2HSi6amo6ysm7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGHTm6Gda9lqhqM kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZfKgZqZmM1rjdk

[@romansmirnidis157]

Do more Epidemia bro!!!

[@Moonlordtonight]

You should react Киберлов: Я свободен (I'm free) and sorry if wrote wrong the band I'm terrible with Russian writing and reading

[@bryantcox3125]

Tank! Go Blackhawks. Do a quick shootout, nooo shoutout to your hockey brothers 🎉

[@banshee999]

Okay, I recently thought about recommending Powerwolf to you. Guess there's no sense in doing that anymore :D

[@TankTheTech]

Powerwolf has been difficult to do reactions to as well, because their publisher has blocked some of my videos.

[@banshee999]

@@TankTheTech That sucks to hear. I had a feeling they might be right up your alley.

[@jan-hallgeireldeverlia9347]

I MISS NIGHTWISH WEDENSDAY!!!! Aaaaaaissh 😩

[@ИльяВ-й2г]

Here is last version of this concert, relised a day ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/e16whZetj7mVbLs&ab_channel=%D0%AD%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%8F with some new vocalists and visual part. Here is pair of songs from next part of Elven manuscript, cool things: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fniXqqaqm7VjkNk&ab_channel=%D0%AD%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%8F and kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIfMeWyBrst7a7M&ab_channel=%D0%AD%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%8F here is a lot of swords and fights))

[@lkesha82]

Personally I'm not a fan of this band, but my daughter actually like some of their songs )

[@salamiinurmami]

If you reacted to Parpaing by Igorrr I would be so fucking stoked

[@Mike-mc3sh]

I second, and third this. Igorrr needs more attention. Ieud is a good song too.

[@LeMontAgr]

Try to check Sunburst with Samosvat

[@lilkid2451]

Блин был бы дуэт Егоров и Самосват) была бы пушка они дополняют друг друга

[@LeMontAgr]

К сожалению видение музыки слишком разное.

[@hanej5718]

You mention Dragonlance. There is a musical done of some of that. twitter.com/weismargaret/status/1276842577992585217 Not sure if there will be an English version. Also, cool show! :-D

[@СлаваКоролько]

Эпидемия топ!

[@CeBePIII]

oh, but don't you have a rock/metal opera? tank, this is one

[@tatischisback]

Stage wise and multiple singers and overall theatrics I'd go with one of their later operas kzbin.info/www/bejne/epnEpnVrfq9ll9k Bass sound is more fun too. Cool to see you reacting to a Russian band. They're is kind of Avantasia or Russia - not as prog as Ayreon, but the stage show is definitely awesome.

[@CeBePIII]

hmm, man, I recently saw "Эпидемия - сказания на все времена". I think you will like it, you should see it

[@dimitrisplastiras9447]

Russian metal goes from absolute awesome to absolute wtf, and nothing in between

[@epidemiaru]

ahaha) fair enough) and we are which ones of those? lol

[@TankTheTech]

I’d say this falls into the absolutely awesome category. Hahaha

[@weepingmoon1159]

Everything in Russia goes from absolute awesome to absolute wtf

[@dimitrisplastiras9447]

@@epidemiaru for me to the awesome side, and, happy to see the seeds of Aria still growing strong \m/

[@ЕвгенийФеоктистов-т3ф]

6:58 Ты думаешь тут много вокалистов. Посмотри исполнение песни "Эпидемия - Сказание на все времена (Story of all time)" с этого же концерта. Вот там их много 8) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnSUoqp7qs9ml9k

[@jia6ykatop531]

а я вот согласен. слушать их зачастую такое себе.. а вот посмотреть на представление забавно. не дотягивают все же до приличного звучания.

[@VisualKez]

Please react SYLOSIS "I Sever"

[@robertjacksonjr6631]

I'm with you, power metal doesn't work for me. It's a solid performance though.

[@artemunikel2988]

Почему выбрали вырсию с самосватом, есть же шикарная версия с нормальным певцом(Евгоровым)