Segue Myles Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Agreed on the metal aspect. I think it's because they are to the heavier side that I like them more than, say, Nightwish (who I also like, but not quite as much). Probably because they were the first band I really listened to in the genre, as well. Aah OK! Well when I discovered Epica I was still lukewarm to most of Nightwish and liked a bit of After Forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I just got this album and am listening to it for the first time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Agreed on the metal aspect. I think it's because they are to the heavier side that I like them more than, say, Nightwish (who I also like, but not quite as much). Probably because they were the first band I really listened to in the genre, as well. Aah OK! Well when I discovered Epica I was still lukewarm to most of Nightwish and liked a bit of After Forever. I think it must've been 2007 when I first heard Epica, cos it was when Never Enough was released as a single, and then I saw them live for the first time in 2008 when they supported Symphony X at the Astoria in London. The only other music I'd listened to in the genre at the time was Nightwish, cos I had their Highest Hopes cd/dvd thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Agreed on the metal aspect. I think it's because they are to the heavier side that I like them more than, say, Nightwish (who I also like, but not quite as much). Probably because they were the first band I really listened to in the genre, as well. Aah OK! Well when I discovered Epica I was still lukewarm to most of Nightwish and liked a bit of After Forever. I think it must've been 2007 when I first heard Epica, cos it was when Never Enough was released as a single, and then I saw them live for the first time in 2008 when they supported Symphony X at the Astoria in London. The only other music I'd listened to in the genre at the time was Nightwish, cos I had their Highest Hopes cd/dvd thing. Aaah! Yeah for me...Nightwish and Epica aren't really all that similar. I feel Epica have their own distinct sound and thematically they rarely venture into Nightwish like waters. I also am still lukewarm to them. But I am growing more and more impressed with their music! It might not be love but it is a strong respect. I really like them. Let's leave it at that haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 The Phantom Agony is a really great debut. Liked it before and I still really do. Just trekking my way back into their music. It's growing on me. Simone has a pure voice, what I deemed as weak before is now sounding really beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) The new material got its live debut last night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oeg1Rb6YieI I was checking out some of the other videos posted from this show and it's got me really excited to see them. But unfortunately, just like Nightwish and Within Temptation, I won't be getting their full stage show since they do smaller venues in North America. Still Simone sounds great in the videos. The band came ready with the new stuff right away which I love. My show is a month from today, so i'll mainly be listening to them until then. Edited October 6, 2016 by J2112YYZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 ^^ They're only doing one UK show on this tour and it's a comparatively small venue (Shepherd's Bush Empire) as well, but I've seen them in smaller venues before and they've still been excellent so enjoy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 ^^ They're only doing one UK show on this tour and it's a comparatively small venue (Shepherd's Bush Empire) as well, but I've seen them in smaller venues before and they've still been excellent so enjoy! :) I actually wish I was going to see them now. And Sonata Arctica. Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRushmonkey Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Just got their new album in the post and listened to it. I love it! :D Wish that I could see them live but I sadly can't :( 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I can honestly see The Holographic Principle being the start of a new obsession. Wow...wowowowowowowow...this is the album I've always wished to hear from them! I don't even know what it is that makes this one stand out above the others...it's just truly hooked me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I love the vocals so much. Maybe Leaves Eyes and The Gentle Storm have opened my ears to even more new music in this vein? I don't think Simone has ever sounded better than this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Yeah, this is the best Simone has ever sounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 It's confidence, I think. They've been sounding more and more confident over the last few albums, culminating in this one, like they were all building up to this point. I think the band as a whole has kicked up several gears since Isaac joined on Design Your Universe. His guitar playing, soloing and songwriting has added another element to their sound, and made them heavier (which is my thang). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowroolz Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t7fXhSJwi4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 http://assets.blabbermouth.net.s3.amazonaws.com/media/epicalacunacoil2017tourposter.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 http://assets.blabbermouth.net.s3.amazonaws.com/media/epicalacunacoil2017tourposter.jpg Yeah I saw this. Both bands hinted this a couple of days ago! Very good lineup. I like Epica and I've heard of Lacuna Coil before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 http://assets.blabbermouth.net.s3.amazonaws.com/media/epicalacunacoil2017tourposter.jpg Yeah I saw this. Both bands hinted this a couple of days ago! Very good lineup. I like Epica and I've heard of Lacuna Coil before. Yeah, i've heard of that Lacuna Coil before as well. I think it was back in 2003 or something I had to miss Epica last year when they came to Toronto because of work but I think my friend and I will try again this time. Especially with LC being on the bill. It makes the two hour drive there even more worth it with both of them playing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 http://assets.blabbermouth.net.s3.amazonaws.com/media/epicalacunacoil2017tourposter.jpg Yeah I saw this. Both bands hinted this a couple of days ago! Very good lineup. I like Epica and I've heard of Lacuna Coil before. Yeah, i've heard of that Lacuna Coil before as well. I think it was back in 2003 or something I had to miss Epica last year when they came to Toronto because of work but I think my friend and I will try again this time. Especially with LC being on the bill. It makes the two hour drive there even more worth it with both of them playing. I've got to say I'd love this line up. Epica are great live from what I've seen and I'm appreciating them more and more with time. Lacuna Coil are on a high at the moment. Delirium has finally won me round (took some dark moments for me to click with some of the concept...and it's not a dark album really it's sort if a group therapy sort of record lol...i sound crazy). Jealous. I Still question my purpose on this earth when I remember that in 2014 Lacuna Coil toured with Paradise Lost less than 30 miles from me and...I didn't go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) Still don't care. I'm surprised anyone on this board does (and doesn't hear the marketing bend to their 'sound'). The reason this bothers me is that the time people spend listening to this overwrought schlock they're not spending on more meaningful stuff. Edited April 25, 2017 by stoopid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Still don't care. I'm surprised anyone on this board does (and doesn't hear the marketing bend to their 'sound'). The reason this bothers me is that the time people spend listening to this overwrought schlock they're not spending on more meaningful stuff. You should consider breeding with Fraroc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Still don't care. I'm surprised anyone on this board does (and doesn't hear the marketing bend to their 'sound'). The reason this bothers me is that the time people spend listening to this overwrought schlock they're not spending on more meaningful stuff. You should consider breeding with Fraroc. I'm too old to breed, but thanks for trying to hook me up/help me out. :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Still don't care. I'm surprised anyone on this board does (and doesn't hear the marketing bend to their 'sound'). The reason this bothers me is that the time people spend listening to this overwrought schlock they're not spending on more meaningful stuff. You should consider breeding with Fraroc. I'm too old to breed, but thanks for trying to hook me up/help me out. :P Anytime haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I love Epica. They're my new favorite band. I missed them when they toured here with Eluveitie but I like what I've seen on Youtube. Simone's flaming red hair is epic in itself. My hair used to be the same color as hers. My favorite tracks so far are Storm the Sorrow, Unleashed and Never Enough. http://youtu.be/FfLtA8SkmVw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I am not really what you would call a fan of this band. But I might have come round 100%! The Holographic Principle captured my interest last year for a short while. But today I bought the ultimate edition as it was going for a nice price and blasting it loudly I have to say, this band might be the greatest in the genre! I actually find myself at times going "Nightwish, who?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I'm so upset that I ended up missing this tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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