Symphonic Metal is a vast world, and I hope you explore more! Epica, Nightwish, Within Temptation, Xandria, Kamelot.. just to name a few.

I see Floor Jansen, I click. I am a simple man.

I'm a big grown up man, and sometimes a little cynical and picky about my metal music... but when either of these dutch powerladies open their mouth and start to sing, my knees are getting weak. I mean, wow!

And Simone (Epica) was pregnant... So kudos for bringing this epic performance!

I think we are witnessing the birth of a metalhead.

Your enthusiasm for this was contagious! Great reaction

"Within Temptation - Somewhere" The sweetest duet EVER. You'll melt. Not suitable for diabetics.

The real question is, what are they feeding their women in the Netherlands?

I love metal duets. There's so much camaraderie and mutual respect in the metal community, as intimidating as it may seem from the outside.

Thank you for reacting to my request! You're awesome and as always, bringing a full analysis of what the singers do. Cheers!

Simone and Floor are the queens of mix! Not only can they both switch their singing style in a split second, but they can blend them at any given moment in every possible way. This is the top. It does not get any better than this. Just wow!

That's what I love about these two ladies, they are so versatile. Symphonic metal is definitely the right genre for them, and it is just a wonderful experience listening to this music. I couldn't stop smiling at your enthusiastic reaction :)

The joy on your face as you watched brought a smile to my face too. Keep up the great work!

So rare finding a vocal coach reaction that actually addresses the singing style, especially with excellent examples. Congrats.

Be 3 months pregnant, headbang like crazy, then ease into singing like an angel! Amazing!

Now that you've done Epica, please react to Kamelot with Roy Khan! He's a legend and they have a few live collabs with Simone Simons ❤

The roar of the intro is the best and cutest thing ever!! ESTEBAN is a latin name

So, this is my first time hearing Epica. This is a great review because you're the only vocal coach that actually sounds good when you're explaining how they sing. Great job, keep it up!

Your constant beautiful smile throughout this song is definitely how I feel when listening to these two beautiful ladies! For more Epica I would suggest "Unchain Utopia official live" And for more Nightwish I would suggest "Song of myself live at Wacken 2013." Also for them both together check out: Epica - Stabat Mater Dolorosa live at Retrospect. 😊

Very smart analysis! I really enjoy your content. Thanks for sharing this!

Love seeing your joy when watching this.

This is such a honed piece of perfection. Its like a laser intensive streak of perfection through all of the beautiful music that exists. Floor and Simone in their prime. In the future people will envy us for living at the same time. So glad Ibsaw Floor live in 22, whe will be an icon in music forever on.

React to Stabat Mater Dolorosa from the same show, you’re gonna get blown away! Another video recommendation it’s: Female Metal Vocalist: Expectation Vs Reality ❤️

Somebody like dimash switches from classical voice to a pop voice between phrases. One phrase is pop the next phrase is classical. These two ladies were changing within phrases, like in the middle of phrases. That is very impressive.

Beth, you're a metal head at heart :D Floor is my favorite female metal singer since her days with After Forever (you should react to them by the way). Simone Simmons is so good as well. I had such a big crush on her during my 20's xD

I'm glad you loved it! I wish more people reacted to Epica, they're my favorite band

I really feel like this is such a refreshing insight on all performers your reviewing. The way you describe techniques, your reactions, your great personality from what we see it’s just awesome I’ll like every video haha. Working my way threw your videos so far. I hope to get on the patreon eventually and get your take on a few songs. I have no doubt this channel will absolutely thrive because no one else is doing this so good! 🍻👍🇨🇦🤘💪

This video has everything! The three most beautiful and talented women on KZfaq. Floor Jansen, Simone Simons, and Beth Roars!

Flooooooor! When she graces the stage my knees get weak and my ears melt!

1:30 Their flexibility between styles is something I've always found super impressive. Floor and Simone are really special for that. Epica uses it in their songs wonderfully. There is no shortage of material in which Simone is "flexing" or showing off this skill haha. Check out Chasing the Dragon, Unleashed, Tides of Time, Kingdom of Heaven, Serenade of Self Destruction, The Essence of Silence, Natural Corruption, In All Conscience, Once Upon a Nightmare, The Holographic Principle, Dedicate Your Heart. That's a list in chronological order of some of my favorites from them that showcase head voice. Most musicians/bands have one or only a few styles of vocals in their music. Epica is so interesting to me because Simone alone has some very contrasting styles, plus we have Mark's growls, and then various combinations of different sections of the choir (full choir, male only, female only, etc). Then when you consider that in their music any combination of these vocals might be coming in an out, sometimes in unison, sometimes call and answer, etc. etc. you see why Epica's music never gets old. There's a lot to digest with this stuff in the aforementioned songs.

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2 powerful and talented ladies managing to hold your attention even backed by a 50 person orchestra. This is just a stunning performance and really appreciate your dissection.

That was awesome and you're the first I've seen react to this incredible band! Thank you so much for the fantastic reaction video and keep up the great work!

Your excitement when hearing the oboe is so cute!

Great reactions! You have so much energy and it shows that you are passionate about what you're talking about, plus you give us much info!

Very nice reaction Beth! Glad to see you appreciate and really get into other styles... One of these times we will get you letting out that strawberry mane and headbanging to some great stuff... Epica kingdom of heaven live just might do the trick!

Rainbow Stargazer (with Dio) please:)

Another great video, it’s fun to watch you have fun! 👍

Finally ! I've been waiting for you to react to this video!!

somewhere around 3 minutes you became a pure fan for a bit and I loved it!! These sounds are incredible even for a pro like yourself. Wonderful reaction thank you.

The 'kid in a candy store' look on your face at parts of the performance was so precious. Priceless! Thank you for this reaction.

"It's so epic and piratey!" 🤣😊🐯

I love the idea of you Floor and simone sing together:-)

amazing reaction as always beth awsome song brought tears to my eyes , hugs and kisses from Greece

So glad to see you watching Epica. They always live up to their name :-) hope to see more in the future.

I know everyone talks about Floor and Mark being in After Forever together, but they also collaborated on another project together, ReVamp! It's worth checking out. Floor really showcases her range, from operatic to guttural vocals

3 amazing woman, love the reaction

Simply amazing, great commentary Beth.

I love Epica and this song so I'm happy you covered this one! I know you've had a look at Nightwish already but the live version of the islander from the tampere show is worth a look. It's one of those songs that focuses on Marco and his voice always blows me away.

I Love watching you reacting to this song. You genuinely seem to be enjoying yourself. Do more Epica and Nightwish songs please! 😁

Thats wonderfull...i love thats Sound and the Voices.

Couple of great vocalists to check out are Russell Allen from Symphony X (have to listen to the Odyssey) and Roy Khan's kamelot (abandoned live is a great example)

I lose too much time to listening to your roar again. It just makes me cheerful!

During the same concert, they (Floor and Simone) sing Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater", with the orchestra. When you have time, try to listen also Nightwish's "The Greatest Show On Earth", in the live version.

If you like symphonic metal, you need to check out Within Temptation! The singer Sharon den Adel is not trained but she has a unique and beautiful voice! I recommend songs from their Elements concert: Our Solemn Hour (songs starts at 25:20) The Promise (at 1:01:10)

I hear they're really good friends as opposed to "I like your band we should do something together". They have great chemistry together, I'd love to see more of them together.

Years of wonderful Epica to enjoy

loved that reaction, tnx. ur amazing...

Great reaction, it's one of my fave duets!

Yes. Epic. You are now down with us kidz! But jokes aside, very nice reaction. And it is an epic song 😊

You should do more Epica. I highly suggest that you check out their song "Consign to Oblivion: Live at the Zenith"! The singer of Epica is Simone Simons. Another fun fact: Mark Jansen, the guitarist of Epica, used to be in a band with Floor called AfterForever.

One of the best bands in the world that don't get the attention they deserve. Such great musicians

beautiful and stunning as always

Blind guardian- Mirror Mirror live (1.9 million views)

Beth, do your own symphonic metal cover, I think it will be awesome:)

Yes! Thank you for doing this. Great content as always! Epica got their name from the album 'III Ways to Epica' by Kamelot, so it seems fitting if you would do Kamelot soon :) I would suggest doing 'The Haunting Live at Norway (2006)' as I think you would enjoy the theatrical atmosphere and because it features Simone Simons from Epica (who is also married to Kamelot's keyboard player Oliver Palotai). Alternatively I would really enjoy seeing a reaction to the live rendition of 'Elizabeth (I, II & III)' as it is an extremely expressive performance. Thanks again :)

YOU DID NOT FLFKDDFL I love this song/performance. Ur amazing!

You need to check out “Elizabeth” by Kamelot from One Cold Winters Night!

these two have absolutely beautiful synergy together. if nightwish or epica god forbid ever split. the remaining band should just scoop up a second vocalist and duo that shit. i'd love to see a whole epica/nightwish collab album with them all working together. the possibilities of the things those two incredible collectives of creative minds could come up with are next to endless.

“Piratey” in the best way 😎 🏴‍☠️ As has been noted before, your enthusiasm is infectious and you never fail to make me grin like an idiot 😁 Thank you for another fantastic reaction! I really think you might like Chasing the Dragon by Epica from that same show - Retrospect 😉 FYI Floor and Simone have been friends for a very long time 👍

Floor will start a single word on an operatic style and slide down and end up in a pop place with a harsh grit finish .....same word and Simone is pretty amazing in her own right.....you are witnessing in this performance a level or vocal agility and commitment that is pretty rare

4:44 i think that's the first time I've seen (at least what LOOKS like, which I'm sure is all it is....) jealousy on your face Beth! Keep up the wonderful (seriously) fun content giving your take on all of these metal vocalists; you are giving tips that are certainly helping my vocals in this scene! Blessings, these vids are all utterly killer!

thank you beautiful,i knew youd appreciate this one 🤗

I Love Epica...seen them 4 times live in small venues, up close and personal. Simone is an Awesome singer. Floor Jansen is lead singer of Nightwish and is also Awesome. Seen them several times too. If you ever get a chance to see either one live, go see them! You won't be disappointed. :)

Absoloutely love Epica. Incredible voice

Love You and Love Epica!

Epica is my number one, a band I’ve seen live 4 times. I see Epica, I click. Simone (Epica) was pregnant and I think a little ill during this show, so she gets extra points for performing up there for 3 hours as well as she did. She’s only gotten better with time. And of course Floor Jansen is always amazing to watch and listen to.

That was awesome.

this why symphonic metal its just my favorite type of music i love this girls

I was at this concert ... 10years Epica ... an amazing experience, I cant describe ... you had to see it ( sry for bad english XD )

There are three major bands that are at the top of the Symphonic Metal Genera, you have now reacted to two of them. The third is called: "Within Temptation". The performance you want is live from their 15 year anniversary concert in Antwerp, 2012. The first song, "Iron" starts at 5-40 and would be an excellent choice. That concert also features an orchestra live on stage with the band.

I love your videos, good reaction keep it up..👍👌

I would LOVE to hear you react to more Home Free! I currently am obsessed with "Can't out run you"!

Please, please, please more Nightwish, you still have about 70% of Floor's vocal ability to discover :)

First time I saw Epica, I was front and center, and just absolutely mesmerized by Simone. Of course she's beautiful, but her voice... just, incredible. #chills

There is something that just works so well with a classical chorus, and double barrel blast beats from a drum kit. They just work.

For another live performance with both of them check out Stabat Mater Dolorosa, you will not disapointed !

Love your reactions! Always a joy to see how you get excited about good singers :) For Epica I would also recommend a very quite and accustical song, where you can fully enjoy Simones voice: Epica - Feint Acoustic (Lyrics)

Gran trabajo. Explicas muy bien las técnicas de canto, tienes videos muy entretenidos. Saludos desde Perú

Its been stated in other reviews that Simone Simons (Epica singer) was 4 months pregnant at the time of this show and still did a full set. Now thats some dedication.

EPICA Stabat Mater Dolorosa (with floor) from the same show

two metal goddesses !!! incredible!

Glad you enjoyed it .

What is it with Holland and producing all these phenomenal metal ladies?

Nice I'm here early, I'm excited. Let's get it!

Okay, so like this comment if you want to see Beth and RVA do a cover of this.... ;-) Love your enthusiasm Beth: it's charming and uplifting.

Well done pointing out the change of placement. Not many other vocal coaches focus on it and it's massively complicated to do in such a quick switch.

another amazing performance between the two. EPICA - Stabat Mater Dolorosa w/Floor Jansen (Retrospect 10th Anniversary DVD I)

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Awesome intro, like it, good job.