This song is from the EP named 'The Alchemy Project'. All songs were co-written and produced with the featured artist(s), so they were definitely not an afterthought. The other two songs on their channel from this project are: "Sirens - Of Blood And Water" feat. Charlotte Wessels & Myrkur Link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdx3hJCins3cZmw.html And "The Great Tribulation" feat. Fleshgod Apocalypse. Link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/frWndbeivLPMdWw.html The latter isn't much of a video (more like a visualizer)

This song and the EP is a product of Epica's collaboration with other bands and artists. The second strong track from this album is Sirens of blood and water (with Charlotte Wessels and Myrkur). Absolutely charming song with a combination of three different female voices. This song has already been recommended in the comments. Also, Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica recorded a song with Simone. And this song is just amazing. If you've never heard of Apocalyptica, you might want to check it out. Moreover, Simone's vocals in this song are the most beautiful that I have heard from her. Apocalyptica & Epica - Rise again

Just rolling back for a listen, and wanted to give a shout-out to the bass player of Epica. Rob van der Loo is the main mind behind (it seems) for this track. That hard rock vibe is a Rob hallmark. He is brilliant -- all of Epica are -- but special props to Rob for this track. Also fun fact: They debuted this during their 20th anniversary show. That's a great bit of helping other bands to give Shining exposure like this. I give Epica a lot of my time because they seem like decent human beings. Their music is phenomenal, helps.

Yesssss finally some more Epica on your channel ! I think you'll enjoy this one ! I was lucky enough to be at their 20th Anniversary Show where the video was recorded and it was an amazing experience ! Hope you still have Kingdom of Heaven (especially Part 3) somewhere in your plans, but really stoked to watch this one anyway !

The footage is taken from their 20th anniversity live stream, where this song premiered. Absolutely fantastic show! Also Kingom of Heaven yes please, Part I and III have beautiful videos from Omega alive

So glad you’re back to Epica 🌀🌀🌀✊✊✊

Oh heck yeah! Love this whole EP! Sirens would be another amazing song to react to. The vocals are *chef's kiss*

Ah, I missed your Epica reactions so much! I was laughing out loud from your response of pure joy when you saw the saxophone playing :)) Also, did you see Epica on tour this February? I went to see them at Roundhouse in London a couple of weeks ago - they are amazing! It was my fourth time seeing them. Plus, this time it was a co-headline tour with Apocalyptica!

yes Chase is back with some Epica thanks man 🤘

Thanks to you introducing me to Epica back in 2020, I had the joy of seeing them live in London a few weeks ago - my 2nd ever metal concert after Nightwish in November. What a show they put on (they did visit Nottingham too) There are 3 parts to Kingdom of Heaven, each over 10 minutes, with parts 1 and 3 being more popular than 2 (which I also love) - 3 has an official live video release on their channel from their COVID-era live show. I recommend Design Your Universe @ Retrospect as others have said, but also EPICA - Universal Death Squad (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) - its more like a band practice video with lyrics slapped on top

And this is yet more of why EPICA is my favorite of all bands. What else can one say? Epica exists too much under the shadow of NW, and it is sad. SO much talent and Simone is The Siren Of The World. Great no...fanstastic reaction and review Chase!

Alchemy Project is great, all songs with featured artists like Tommy K. from Kamelot. Another top Epica song that Chase would love is Universal Death Squad. Issac just has some amazing guitar work on that song. Chase could even do a deep dive with lyric video and then the guitar playthrough.

I shut my eyes for 2 seconds and then the saxophone came in and I was like wtf lmfao

I was in the audience during that performance. It was an amazing show! Definitely worth traveling to the Netherlands for!

other epica songs that arent KoH? all of them. lol. jokes aside though, ascension (dream state armageddon) has an official lyric video, natural corruption has an official video, and tides of time (audio only) are all well worth the listen imo. cant wait for the next one.

So, if you're looking for more Shining make sure to look for the Norwegian one. There's also a Swedish Shining, which is a black metal band with a certain amount of...notoriety...cutting yourself on stage type notoriety. The Norwegian Shining then. Started out as a jazz outfit with some odd ideas, they then worked with another Norwegian black metal band Enslaved (one of the best bands to come out of Norway, and that's saying something). This created the concept of Blackjazz which is as the name might suggest highly black metal influenced Jazz. They have mellowed out in certain albums and been more of a jazz/rock/metal/pop hybrid. They are still highly respected in the metal community though, have played some of the biggest festivals and still regularly tour with metal bands (though often sticking to the Blackjazz era material). Saw them play years ago just after they released the album Blackjazz, which also launched the style. One of the tightest live performances I've ever experienced, and is one of those bands that are best experienced live. Since you asked for links: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMx9n7NmzpuXh3k.html Fairly recent live version of one of the songs off the Blackjazz album (released in 2010). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n62nddNovtiUf6M.html Playing a song atop a rock shelf jutting straight out from a mountain, with the same style as the first one. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8Cqq7pp3bbPaZc.html And a track from their newer slightly more mellow material. Do note that while all of these are from the official channel, some do contain a Vevo watermark and copyright might be an issue.

you have to react to epica -sirens of blood and water ft. charlote wessels and Myrkur!! you'll love it!

I was here for their anniversary show in Tilburg and that was PHENOMENAL ! Came from France and wasn't disappointed !

I thought you might like this one Chase. I believe Epica are on a whole different level.

Hello Chase, my name is Mariano, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Shining is a Norwegian band and the musician who plays with Epica is Jorgen Munkeby. Great job, as always. Greetings.

That is my exact experience with Epica, in this 17th year of being a fan: I keep hearing more. And that distinct style that even when they mix genres, they have that Epica sauce that makes the ear instantly pick up “Oh yeah; that’s Epica!”

I don’t even listen to Epica, but I loved this song. Thanks Chase, I’ll check out your other ones

Funny story,...my grandfather is a saxophone player, and the moment when I saw this song, I immediately ordered the whole album!!! Usually I never do that, but hey, it's Epica 🤘😎🤘. Your reaction and joy over the saxophone (The sexiest music instrument Ever, I might add) was heartwarming to watch. Thank you for this reaction Chase !!!!!

The Greatest Epica song you've yet to hear is Design Your Universe - Live at Retrospect

Chase... that's TOO funny that you pull out a reaction to EPICA ft SHINing after my comment about your SHINE❤❤ Serendipity can be fabulous or frightening. I choose FABULOUS!

This new ep came with huge surprises. It's like nothing they have ever made. Some songs doesn't even sound like Epica at all so it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on some of them. All the songs in the album are collabs but they are actually written with the invited artists. I recommend the miner, the greatest tribulation or sirens. But of course there's still some of the older stuff you haven't heard like Design your universe at retrospect show or Kingdom of heaven. By the way, each part of Kingdom of heaven are totally separated and you can react to them in any order you see fit and in different videos if than makes it less complicated.

Epica, so consistent to their sound, yet no song is the same. This album full of collabs was great. They also did an EP of songs from 'Attack on Titan'. Also their acoustic versions of some of their songs are outstanding. Sirens of Blood and Water is different again, but special in a completely different way kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdx3hJCins3cZmw.html

Thank you, man! You're one of the few reaction channels who really do justice for EPICA's music! Really appreciate it!

Its a master piece it was AMAZING live❤

Been off KZfaq for a while, but when I saw you'd reacted to one of my favourite Epica songs I couldn't click fast enough!!!

You don't know how much I missed seeing your reactions. That song is amazing and unexpected. when you hear Sirens, your mind will explode. 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻💓💪🏻

I was at the show where this was recorded. Fantastic evening!

That saxophone shocked the hell out of me -- major 80s vibes for this Gen Xer. Been a huge fan of Epica since first hearing "Never Enough" about ten years ago or so. This song was killer.

Well there we have it Chase. I love Epica and your reaction is gold. Did you ever, ever could imagine a Sax in a kinda song like this? I for sure did not. I did't know the guy from Shining but he is good. Somewhere in the back I hear a great alignment with Floor and Marco. This was in my alley too Chase. Rock on!

Absolutely awesome! Great stuff!

I missed your epica reactions. You have to listen to Sirens and Simone's song with Apocalyptica. Also listen to the new Delain stuff.

yeahhh, finally back to epica

Epica can do hard rock with a saxophone too lol But yeah not their usual sound but somehow still sounds like Epica

Their voices matched so well in this song!

youre reaction its so awesome :-) yes beautiful song!

Thumbs up for Chase! I do enjoy watching you do these vids. I'll be honest, I'd forgotten a little bit. I'd smile when I saw one of your videos come up, because Chase, but if I wasn't interested in the band, I'd let it pass. I'll probably not let that happen as much now. I just enjoy Chase being Chase.

Epicas The Alchemy Project. A whole album FT difrent singers. Might be something for you. My to favourites on that album is Epica - Sirens FT Charlotte Wess and Myrkur (official video) Epica - the great Tribulation FT Fleshgod Apocalypse (official video)

Oh and Epica's Hellfest songs and yes they did Consign to Oblivion.

OMG old Shining was sooooo good. Blackjazz and One One One were such good albums.

That little Sax solo thing (not sure what the proper musical term is for it) always puts a smile on my face. I had to replay that part multiple times when I first heard the song, because it was both random and a lot of fun.

Fool of damnation next song.....

If you do check out Kingdom of Heaven parts 1, 2 & 3, then forget packing a lunch, that's pack a swag 😁. Great video from a great band with an awesome youtuber, thanks for sharing. Cheers & Beers from Australia

SHINING are a weird guys. They're all over the genre spectrum with different albums, one of the last ones on their channel, Fisheye, is blackjazz (basically Clowncore, with slightly more discernable lyrics and full band, and 8 minutes long). They're worth a check : )

Been a little while since I have flown Air Chase as some of the more recent reactions have been to music that isn't my cup of tea (Not a criticism, not everything has to appeal to me!). It's good to be back. I always enjoy your reactions!

If you want to know what Epica means I'd suggest Kingdom of Heaven part one live! Mark explains at the start... En you are funny ;) That is why I like your reactions :)

How have i not heard/seen this before!?? Thank you for doing this, Chase. Masterfully done as always. Have a damn good day,

Always makes my day happier to watch your reactions 🌄 Thanks and see you to the next one

Hi Chase, if you want to do something EPICA which hasn't been reacted to by anyone yet, then do the Anime trilogy from EPICA's 'The Solace System' EP, 3 music videos which tell a story across all 3 videos in an Anime style, it's very cool, these are the videos, in play order on the EPICA yt channel EPICA - The Solace System (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) EPICA - Immortal Melancholy (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) EPICA - Decoded Poetry (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Simone is unfair to other redheads lol. Isaac the Les Paul guitarist is obsessive about tone. Last I heard they use the Bogner Uberschall amp live.

Excellent review!!!

You should react to some of the Omega Alive videos if you have not seent hem already. Skeleton Key is excellent, Kingdom of Heaven pt3 as you mentioned

I remember you said that Epica was overrated before meeting them, for me it's the opposite, super underrated! They don't even have 5% of all the Hype that Nightwish has for example! Hopefully you can keep reacting to them, they are really amazing! And I love your comments regarding the details in the music that for us can go unnoticed. Greetings from Argentina!

You finally came back to EPICA! That’s a pretty good song and collaboration! But please, do Kingdom of Heaven reaction quite soon! I’m pretty anxious to check it out :). Both from Omega Alive would be my recommendation, even though there’s an official lyric video for part 1 and a Live version in Mexico (not great audio quality though). Part 1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9Jph7OLtpOWhGw.html Part 3: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eMpydrl-qZ64mYE.html Cheers and greetings from Uruguay

This song is unbelievable! Symphonic metal really isn’t my bag, so I would’ve never heard this if it weren’t for you! Might have to go down the playlist!

First of all, love your content man, so authentic, so real, and so educating :) i did realize tho that you never really got to dig into that Alissa White-Gluz cleaner vocals. You should definitly check out her amazing collab with Nita Strauss, "The wolf you feed". Arch Enemy also released a song where she get to use some of her amazing clean vocals, a banger and something im sure would enjoy, "Handshake with hell". Enjoy if you ever find the time and space!

Nothing could have hyped me more than hearing that you will react to all of Kingdom of Heaven haha. Also, if you fancied the mix of metal and saxophone, maybe you'd like Diablo Swing Orchestra, which is an avant-garde metal band with trumpets, trombones, and tons of different vocals. I strongly recommend Superhero Jagganath : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5elodJ00pbFnpc.html

Epica are a local band for me, so I grew up with them but haven't heard them in, ehm... it's been a hot minute 😅 thanks for the throwback and your insights!

one of the best epica songs ever! imo

Quite frankly I wasn't that into this song (although it's grown on me since), but "Sirens" from the same album completely blew my mind, one of the best songs Epica has made.

Kingdom of heaven please!!! INCLUDE PART 1. If you can, from OMEGA ALIVE.

I have a question for all the Epicans out there: Does anybody know what happened to Simone's 'S'-shaped mike stand? I haven't seen her use it since 2015. Did it break? Did she stop using it because people thought it was vain to have a custom mike stand in the shape of her initials? Also, thanks Chase for once again taking the music I love and explaining to me WHY I love it! I hope you enjoy all the other collaborations Epica does on "The Alchemy Project."

Sae Epica in Bristol a few weeks ago, supporting Apocalyptica. Awesome! Still hoping that you get round to doing a reaction to Myrath - the best band ever to come out of Tunisia. ;-) Suggest the song Dance.

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You say you like the diversity of EPICA. Man, looking at the few songs you covered, you just scraped the iceberg. I hope you react to a lot more of their songs. Even some lesser known ones like their cover of the theme song of Attack on Titan for exemple.

This song and the EP were amazing, the song with Fleshgod Apocalypse was also absolutely stellar. Unrelated but the use of the sax, an unusual instrument in metal reminded me, and I know you’ve checked them out before but would love to see you react to one of Ne Obliviscari’s new songs from their upcoming album, the song Equus is fantastic and absolutely gorgeous.

React to Epica-Rivers live one shot video, it’s beautiful ❤ btw: the sang this live at the 20th anniversary, you have to check it out

Please react to “Disintegrate” by Moodring. It straight haunts for weeks.

I knew that sax drop would melt your brain! Great to see Epica back on the channel! Please, please, please do Wake The World from this same EP! Sadly there is no video, but I’ve never quite heard anything like this song: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z81zqNR8qZnQfZs.html

Sometimes youtube isn't to happy displaying links, not even links within the site.

Glad to hear you're going to do Kingdom of Heaven pt. 1, it's probably their best song. Hopefully the version from the concert in Mexico. Maybe try Serenade of Self-Destruction: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y86HaqiXzqjbnWQ.html

Hello Chase, LOVEBITES has released the new MV Stand And Deliver (Shoot'em Down). It's a great track, pls react to this! 🤘

Love the song. Love their on stage chemistry. Not in love with the production and editing of the music video. Oh well, maybe they were experimenting a bit. Still great music.

Hey there chap, I'd give Victims of Contingency a whirl. There is this layering vocal thing, that happens as the growls transition to the angelic -- it just wows and delights me every time. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7phfdZ5l8WdZ5c.html&feature=shares

can u react to new australian opening from voyager?

Chase, I know you check out the comments section (and I appreciate you for that), and I was wondering. Have you ever checked out any Coheed and Cambria? Their older stuff is god tier. I'd love to hear your critique on my personal favourite, The Crowing. And there are so many other stunners - Delirium Trigger, Sentry the Defiant, The Final Cut. True craftsmen of music. I'll leave it with you, but if I know you, your interest will be piqued.

I don’t like asking about other groups on a reaction but……. have you seen anything by The Warning - up and coming rock band comprised of 3 sisters from Mexico? I keep searching to see if you’ve reacted to them - would love to hear your insights. And as I was typing this, you said “put up a link”. OK, I will! A couple perhaps….. Money - this is the song that kept popping up on my sidebar. Good intro to the group: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNNna66hqt2Xpas.html Disciple - off their new album. I can see you stopping and rewinding a few times: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rcyPnrd6lqyWiIE.html Dust to Dust - older song, I believe they are all in their teens, the drummer Pau singing: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ist5lapp09GzmYk.html

I wish you to react Voiceplay - Nothing Else Matters - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nJlhpJh8ycywnoE.html