Now, how does one turn these perceptions, thoughts, and theories into Heavy Metal induced music? The ambitious Symphonic Metal act from the Netherlands, Epica, decided they were up for the challenge as they wrote and recorded their album, The Holographic Principle. Since then, films such as 2010’s Inception, 1999’s The Matrix, and 1985’s Back to the Future, as well as other Science Fiction films, have generated several questions on what the future holds that could include Holograms, Virtual Reality, Flying Cars, and parallel universes.Ĭurrently in 2016, one can theorize that the future is now, what was once considered fiction is turning into reality, and anything is possible. The movie, which turned into a franchise and an unforgettable classic, expanded many minds to fear the possibility of robots taking over. Simone Simons and Rob van der Loo of Epica on stage in Tokyo.Once upon a time, in a not so distant past, the phrase “Rise of the machines” used to be considered as a fictional concept from the 1984 classic Sci-Fi film The Terminator. Rob van der Loo and Isaac Delahaye of Epica on stage in Tokyo. Photo: Stefan NilssonĮpica – The Japan Principle Tour – Club Quattro, Shibuya, Tokyo – 6 th April 2017 – set list Coen Janssen and Simone Simons of Epica on stage in Tokyo. Perhaps at Loud Park? I think they’ve now earned a slot on the big stage. We hope to see Epica back in Japan very soon. Respect to the European symphonic metal masters. I go to a lot of gigs and this was one of the best gigs I have been to in quite a while. An what a way to finish their first Japan visit. The Tokyo gig is the final performance of Epica’s three-city The Japan Principle Tour. They are clearly loving the fact that they are finally on stage in Tokyo. This evening the band seems overwhelmed with the response from the Tokyo audience. Simone Simons of Epica on stage in Tokyo. I won’t be surprised if Epica will soon go to another level in the Japanese market. The whole Epica package – exquisite songs, great combination of melodic and heavy music and a frontwoman that stands out – is such a perfect fit for the Japanese market. Live they come across, at least this evening, as a tad bit heavier than in the studio which is not a bad thing as the audience is boiling over and ready to party. The end result works a treat both on record and live. Over the past decade and a half, Epica has developed its signature sound, combining melodic symphonic metal with faster and heavier parts and mixing clean singing with growling. The band puts on a show far above and beyond the fans’ expectations. Epica mastermind Mark Jansen leads the band from the front: not only singing and playing guitar, but driving the rest of band along in coordinated headbanging and hair-throwing attacks. Not content with standing at the back, he rocks out on stage with a handheld keyboard, even bringing his instrument into the audience to be with his loyal fans. Keyboardist Coen Janssen stands out as a showman who hugs the limelight. The rest of the band delivers the musical foundation: they’re tight and play like a well-oiled machine. In Simone Simons, Epica has what much of the competition lacks: a world-class vocalist. That combination quickly turn this into an incredible metal evening for all. This evening, in addition to a fantastic set list, we get a band on top form and an out of this world audience. ![]() We of course also get some old favourites such as “Sensorium” and “Sancta Terra”. Lucky us a big part of the Tokyo gig is centred around songs from the new album. Photo: Stefan NilssonĮpica’s seventh studio album, “The Holographic Principle”, was released last September and is perhaps the band’s best album so far. What an opening! Simone Simons of Epica on stage in Tokyo. They open a fantastic gig with the “Eidola” intro then swiftly moving into the terrific “Edge of the Blade” followed by “A Phantasmic Parade”. The audience at Club Quattro is loud and overexcited when Epica hits the stage. Obsessive devotion? Indeed! Simone Simons and Coen Janssen of Epica on stage in Tokyo. What a night! It took them 15 years to get here, but when European symphonic metal masters Epica did turn up to play in Tokyo, it was at a sold-out venue filled with Epica fans who knew all the songs. Photo: Stefan NilssonĪs Epica finally stood on a stage in Tokyo on Thursday night, they were met with obsessive devotion from an audience happily dancing in a hurricane of symphonic metal. Simone Simons and Rob van der Loo of Epica on stage in Tokyo.
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