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Review 1 for Epica

5 / 5

EPIC!

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Sun 16 Dec 2012 @

Favourite moment: Epica's set. @

Posted 19/12/2012

by Helldiver

Location:Manchester

Having seen Epica last year i knew i would not be disappointed, Simone's vocals are unbelievable, truly one of metal's great performers backed by an amazing band who are so tight.
Opening for them this tour was Stream of Passion, who were perfect choice and also fronted by a female, Marcela Bovio, also amazing vocals but thought she should have used her violin more, other than that, good set.
Great night, good value, 2 great bands, next time they tour do yourself a favour, check them out.

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Sun 16 Dec 2012 @

Favourite moment: Epica's set. @

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Review 2 for Epica

5 / 5

Changed My Mind

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Sun 16 Dec 2012 @

Favourite moment: The Flying V-olin @

Opening act(s): Stream Of Passion @

Posted 18/12/2012

by BleakExist

Location:Manchester

I'm thinking of pitching a tent at the Ritz because this was the 7th gig in 2 months I've attended at this excellent venue. Prior to the show, I was not a fan of Epica. I had one album of theirs which I didn't like and saw them at Bloodstock and found them pretty dull. But, tonight they were at a good venue, well priced and it was an excuse to have another night out. After seeing the excellent Devin Townsend the night before my hopes weren't high and I was expecting a night of aching knees and expensive drinks. But I am very happy to say I was proved wrong.

The drinks were just as expensive but my knees didn't ache once as this professional outfit blasted through their symphonic pseudo goth metal songs with such enthusiasm that it was impossible not to be impressed. A half full venue were all fans of the band but this is a red herring as they expressed on stage that last time they played in Manchester they were in a basement (Club Academy perhaps?), so to see them in a bigger venue with more fans was good to see.

I cannot report on any of the songs because I didn't know any of them but my friend and I came away blown away by their musicianship, songs and overall performance. They have won over two metal heads and I would've bought a t-shirt if they were around the £10-£12 mark. £20 to a casual fan was asking a bit too much. Recommended.

HMV Ritz @

- Manchester @

- Sun 16 Dec 2012 @

Favourite moment: The Flying V-olin @

Opening act(s): Stream Of Passion @

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Review 3 for Epica

5 / 5

Beautiful voice of Simone simons

Nottingham Rescue Rooms @

- Nottingham @

- Tue 11 Dec 2012 @

Opening act(s): Scream of Passion @

Posted 13/12/2012

by Brighton6464

Location:nottinghamshire

great night would see them live again they rocked the house

Nottingham Rescue Rooms @

- Nottingham @

- Tue 11 Dec 2012 @

Opening act(s): Scream of Passion @

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Review 4 for Epica

5 / 5

Epica were Epic!

Nottingham Rescue Rooms @

- Nottingham @

- Tue 11 Dec 2012 @

Favourite moment: All of it. @

Setlist: Streams of Passion: Lost, Passion, Collide, The Scarlet Mark, My Leader, Out in the Real World, In the End, Street Spirit [Radiohead cover], This Endless Night.
Epica: Karma, Monopoly on Truth, Sensorium, Unleashed, Martyr of the Free Word, Serenade of Self-Destruction, Quietus, The Obsessive Devotion, Cry for the Moon, Drum Solo, Sancta Terra, The Phantom Agony, Blank Infinity, Storm the Sorrow, Consign to Oblivion @

Opening act(s): Streams of Passion - backing band, were also amazing! (See setlist) @

Posted 13/12/2012

by NorfolkGary

Location:Terrington St Clement, King's Lynn

I was enthralled by the brilliant start to the evening. The support act, Streams of Passion, blasted us with some excellent rock and Marcela's voice just blew us away! Such a lovely powerful vocal range, and how she held those long notes without even a slight fault was truly fantastic. It was great to see a singer that can also play an instrument too. Streams of Passion certainly gave a performance that I was sure Epica would find a challenge to surpass .... but Epica managed it, and managed it with great style and bombastic flare. With a setlist of some of their greatest tracks from all of their five albums - we were simply entertained with some of the best symphonic-metal of this genre. The live performance way exceeded my expectations, and was in my opinion far better than their studio albums. This evening was truly remarkable, and words cannot express how brilliant I thought it was!

Nottingham Rescue Rooms @

- Nottingham @

- Tue 11 Dec 2012 @

Favourite moment: All of it. @

Opening act(s): Streams of Passion - backing band, were also amazing! (See setlist) @

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Review 5 for Epica

5 / 5

Two great bands

Nottingham Rescue Rooms @

- Nottingham @

- Tue 11 Dec 2012 @

Favourite moment: Not a bad moment - all brill @

Opening act(s): Stream of Passion @

Posted 13/12/2012

by OldrockerDave

Location:Leicester

Two fantastic Dutch symphonic metal bands for less than 20 quid - got to be a bargain. Stream of Passion were brilliant as ever - Marcella's voice crystal clear. Follow that with Epica - who were out of this world - and you've got one hellova night. Great gig.

Nottingham Rescue Rooms @

- Nottingham @

- Tue 11 Dec 2012 @

Favourite moment: Not a bad moment - all brill @

Opening act(s): Stream of Passion @

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Review 6 for Epica

5 / 5

Intimate symphonic metal affair, humanity added

Nottingham Rescue Rooms @

- Nottingham @

- Fri 11 Mar 2011 @

Favourite moment: ReVamp vocalist Flood joining Epica on stage for the grandiose first encore, Sancta Terra @

Posted 13/03/2011

by BulldozerCrush

Location:Lincoln

My initial toughts were that Epica had far too big a sound for as small a venue as th Rescue Rooms, but as it turns out, the choice was an apt one. Without a doubt Epica can rev it up no matter how small the stage.

Support act ReVamp (reuiniting former After Forever bandmates Flood Jansen and Mark Jansen of Epica -no relation I think) surprised with a varietal symphonic metal set that bodes well with only a single album released at present. Their experienced singer along with a competent accompaniment got the crowd very quickly warmed up, and it was a nice surprise to see headbanging ensue by the second song, even from those unfamiliar with the band. This band can play it heavy just like the big names,while still; retaining the orchestral grandness of the genre; don't pay too much attention to the fiercer critics of their music.

Epica, after so long away from the UK, shot straight from the hip with instrumental opener Samadhi ~ Prelude leading just as devastatingly into Resign to Surrender as on their newest album, Design Your Universe,before launching into a set rife with both recent material and older classics. With Jansen and Simons on top form, the band make light work of their admittedly lengthy compositions, but the experience is not a trying one, the band suffused with an energy that sees them command the full stage, with a rare foray to the barriers from Mark Jansen, nose to guitar with the front rank. Recent events in Japan are touchingly referenced, relatively quiet melodic work, Tides of Time dedicated to those currently suffering the after effects of the Pacific earthquakes and tsunami. You get the feeling that this band really DO care, not only for the planet but also for the people populating it. A resounding three-song encore rounds off the end of what has been a triumphant return to English soil for the Dutch band, and having ReVamp along for the ride is a boon to both bands.

Nottingham Rescue Rooms @

- Nottingham @

- Fri 11 Mar 2011 @

Favourite moment: ReVamp vocalist Flood joining Epica on stage for the grandiose first encore, Sancta Terra @

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Review 7 for Epica

5 / 5

amazing

MÜNCHEN - Backstage (Werk) @

- München @

- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @

Posted 09/10/2010

by campa100anni

totally STUNNING. Every moment from the beginning to the end.

MÜNCHEN - Backstage (Werk) @

- München @

- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @

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