Woohoo! And it will release a couple of days before my b-day! Thanks for the present, Epica! Looking forward to the full album release!

An uninspired song, even by Epica's own very low standards.

Written by Metren on 09.10.2020 at 20:25

An uninspired song, even by Epica's own very low standards.

You've envy is showing, just in case you weren't aware.

Yeah, that's a good song.

Written by CWA on 09.10.2020 at 21:20

Written by Metren on 09.10.2020 at 20:25

An uninspired song, even by Epica's own very low standards.

You've envy is showing, just in case you weren't aware.

Well, shit. Excuse me for a moment...

Bad envy, bad! I told you not to reveal yourself to less-than-mediocre symphonic metal bands! Back into the back pocket with ya!!!

But seriously, if there's a symphonic metal band I envy out there it's Wilderun, not fucking Epica. This song is mediocre AF as is almost everything Epica have ever put out. Deal with it.

Written by CWA on 09.10.2020 at 21:20

You've envy is showing, just in case you weren't aware.

Are you calling him envious just because he's a musician? When you don't like something, what's the reason?

Written by IBlackened on 10.10.2020 at 00:49

Written by CWA on 09.10.2020 at 21:20

You've envy is showing, just in case you weren't aware.

Are you calling him envious just because he's a musician? When you don't like something, what's the reason?

Yes, I called him envious because he is a musician who referred to Epica as having "very low standards". I should have quoted him more accurately. I agree the song in question sounded uninspired, and was personally underwhelming and redundant, but so say they have "very low standards" in general is the statement of an envious man.

I noticed some reminiscence of Consign To Oblivion, especially the chorus (it reminded me of Dance of Fate).

Good song for being the first single; surely the album is much better; I hope better than THP which I didn't like very much.

A solid song. I'm very much looking forward to this album to drop. I've enjoyed all of their releases, more or less, with relish. And sometimes ketchup. Spicy, of course.

I usually am not pleased with leading singles that Epica releases, but this is an amazing song. And totally agree with strong Consignt to Oblivion album vibes. If they keep up this quality, it will be another amazing album.

This is probably the weakest single they ever released. I hope the album is way better.
But hey judging by the yt comments, the crowds are happy.

I mean, it would be a more than enjoyable song if it had'nt been done like a thousand times before.

A clasical stuff...well produced..very nice sound--..not their best song but i hope this añbum will be better than the last one

Actually very solid, likeable stuff. The song shows some diversity and grows gradually, with the more intensive second part. Will definitely pay more attention on this one comparing to the last two records.

I liked it. Beautiful middle part and last minute too.

Written by [user id=104220] on 10.10.2020 at 13:32

But hey judging by the yt comments, the crowds are happy.

That's why I almost never look at YT comments if I seek for an objective review, I only scroll them when I want to see some positivity on something I like but it's not well received by critics.

Written by Metren on 09.10.2020 at 20:25

An uninspired song, even by Epica's own very low standards.

The voice of undervaluing other musicians' work just by the "own taste's" sake. In my case I don't like for example the music from Linkin Park but I wouldn't say something like that about their music. Definitively some people are in a very obnoxious snob behaviour. Then I remind that I'm on Metalstorm and everything takes sense once again, SAD BUT TRUE...

"Live and let to die..."

And before anyone tell "you're just blindly defending your favorite band", my favorite band is BLIND GUARDIAN.

Written by mikeprado30 on 13.10.2020 at 20:31

The voice of undervaluing other musicians' work just by the "own taste's" sake. In my case I don't like for example the music from Linkin Park but I wouldn't say something like that about their music. Definitively some people are in a very obnoxious snob behaviour. Then I remind that I'm on Metalstorm and everything takes sense once again, SAD BUT TRUE...

I didn't realize I was being snobbish/elitist. I think Epica basically suck balls (apart from some of their early stuff), but that's all there is to it. It's just my opinion. I don't think that is "undervaluing" Epica either, as there's no such thing as objective value when it comes to musical compositions. I don't care when people criticize my favorite bands, even if they use harsh language, which is why I don't see a problem here. You're free to praise or bash Linkin Park or Epica or whatever. It is perfectly normal to express one's dislike for a band in a music forum. I would never criticize fans for their taste though, that's where I draw the line and for me those two things are completely separated. Criticizing a band is not elitist, criticizing fans of said band for liking the band is what I consider elitist and such behavior I find obnoxious myself.

Written by mikeprado30 on 13.10.2020 at 20:31

"Live and let to die..."

Epica aren't going to live or die by one person's opinions LMFAO.

Written by mikeprado30 on 13.10.2020 at 20:31

And before anyone tell "you're just blindly defending your favorite band", my favorite band is BLIND GUARDIAN.

Was that a pun??? BC I smiled. Well done.

Epica always do a great mix between technicality and melody in all facets of their music. This is no exception. Pre-ordered.