EPICA - The Skeleton Key (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) 

When you're a Disney Princess but metal song is your passion

I'm old. I've been an Epica listener since 2003. This album is literally new level of metal music (Not just symphonic metal). While trying to remain human in a country ruled by a dictatorship, I always connected with Epica. It makes me happy that people discover Epica.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the highest level of the symphonic metal.

Her voice became better over the years. Still fresh after so many years!

-"Simone, how many outfits do you want?" -"Yes"

Everything this band sings about is more true and relevant than most people can possibly imagine.

"The Skeleton Key" Nos furiae nocturni terrores We are the night We haunt your mind A thousand silent voices have been screaming in my mind this night again I am trying to decipher the allusion so I'll finally ascend Run around in circles no direction without any end to see Imagine there's a world with all the answers, are they hiding within me? Can we find the lightning that shines inside our mind? Can we fight the dark side, we've all been trying to hide? The many sleepless nights, the panic that rewinds Waiting for the sunrise as paradise arrives We own the night You better hide The whispers of a liar cursing me inside, my thoughts are all on fire Have been staring in the mirror of perception leaving everything behind Holding on to sanity before the darkness cuts me like a knife I am suffocating in a world in which I have to die to feel alive Can we find the lightning that lives inside our mind? Can we fight the dark side, we've all been trying to hide? The many sleepless nights, the panic that rewinds Waiting for the sunrise as paradise arrives Darkness bleeding in the night's light Standing at my bedside Bring upon the nightmares Open up the secret window Step into the unknown Longing not to be scared Lightning that shines inside in our minds A dark sight we've all been trying to hide We've all been dancing in the dark We've all been drifting worlds apart Nos furiae daemonia tua We've all been dancing in the dark Can we find the lightning that shines inside our mind? Can we fight the dark side, we've all been trying to hide? The many sleepless nights, the panic that rewinds Waiting for the sunrise as paradise arrives With peace of mind Unlocking all the secrets in me We harmonize I carry my own skeleton key

The parts where they're contrasting her soft sweet voice with that deep guitar... Simply amazing!

When I was listening to this song I was like " This should have a video" and here I am, 45 minutes later, watching this music's video.

2023 here we are, still in love with Epica ♥️

Simone Simons-SUPERWOMAN!!! BRAVO EPICA! 💥💥💥💥💥

This song fits perfectly in a horror movie or in a psychological thriller movie

When I heard this I got goosebumps. Epica is literally my favorite band and their music means so much to me that it’s crazy.

Simone is putting up some kickass powerful vocals in this one. Holey moley.

WE'VE ALL BEEN DANCING IN THE DARK 🎶 WOW. Fantastic song and FANTASTIC ALBUM!!

Nos furiae nocturni terrores We are the night We haunt your mind A thousand silent voices have been screaming in my mind this night again I am trying to decipher the allusion so I'll finally ascend Run around in circles no direction without any end to see Imagine there's a world with all the answers, are they hiding within me? Can we find the lightning that shines inside our mind? Can we fight the dark side, we've all been trying to hide? The many sleepless nights, the panic that rewinds Waiting for the sunrise as paradise arrives We own the night You better hide The whispers of a liar cursing me inside, my thoughts are all on fire Have been staring in the mirror of perception leaving everything behind Holding on to sanity before the darkness cuts me like a knife I am suffocating in a world in which I have to die to feel alive Can we find the lightning that shines inside our mind? Can we fight the dark side, we've all been trying to hide? The many sleepless nights, the panic that rewinds Waiting for the sunrise as paradise arrives Darkness bleeding in the night's light Standing at my bedside Bring upon the nightmares Open up the secret window Step into the unknown Longing not to be scared Lightning that shines inside in our mind A dark sight we've all been trying to hide We've all been dancing in the dark We've all been drifting worlds apart Nos furiae daemonia tua (We've all been dancing in the dark) Can we find the lightning that shines inside our mind? Can we fight the dark side, we've all been trying to hide? The many sleepless nights, the panic that rewinds Waiting for the sunrise as paradise arrives With peace of mind Unlocking all the secrets in me We harmonize I carry my own skeleton key

GUYS WE’RE GETTING BUDGET FROM NUCLEAR BLAST FOR THIS ALBUM. THAT MV IS INSANE 🖤

Simone-red haired,high cheek bones,blue eyes,angelic voice yeah someone won that genetic lottery.

Simone's so beatiful. Great Song.. Miss the concerts

Masterpiece. Very catchy melody. Simone's voice sounds beautiful as always.

This the most elaborate and visually intriguing music video Epica has made to date. The effort is notcible. Great track, good album. Thank you for the music Epica, much love from the darkside but I do see the lightning.

Épica transmite cosas que en otras bandas como Nightwish, Therion, Xandria e incluso After Forever no he observado: la estética. Musicalmente tienen esa impronta acuñada por sus músicos, y el valor agregado de Simone. La de antes, la de ahora. Simone ya es y será lo que Freddy Mercury a Queen o Robert Plant a Led Zeppelin. Irremplazables, incomparables. Y todo eso se ve reflejado en la puesta de sus conciertos y sus maravillosos videos.

Love this band and Miss Simone. They are one of the best in this genre.

I actually LOVE this masterpiece! Simone is awesome, as always!

Omg...Epica is Better Than Never..Vocals, Guitars,Drums, Symphony, Video Production...Everything!! Dale EPICA!!

love their new album

album blows .... me away even more than their others. Album of the year - calling it early. Got it day they released it and it is AWESOME

Most consistent symphonic metal band on the scene right now.

larga vida a esta banda

WHAT. AN. INCREDIBLE. SONG.

Epica just get better and better. Omega has got to be their best album yet.

This song it's so goooooood

Simplesmente perfeito, não esperava menos de um grupo tão bom quanto esse.

another gem

2:31 that owl has no idea what is going on lmao

This vídeoclip is beautiful as the song and the whole album ❤️

I'm here because some people comment about this band after they are watching Il Sogno from Isyana Sarasvati. This song made me goose bumps! Soooo epic

this album is absolutely perfect. Music perfect. Congrats Epica, i love you ❤❤❤

Que clipe fantástico em um tempo que a musica conceitual deixou de ser valorizado . Epica é épico e fantástico.

Amazing song, I loved the new album, and the aesthetic is catchy as hell

First Epica song I’ve ever heard. Definitely doing a deep dive now.

I am overwhelmed by this new album. This song and Code of Life are really my favorites so far

The little hint of a Dutch accent in the childrens choir is so cute and endearing 😍

Jesus I love this video and song so much, and this album is perfection. Even the owl is feeling it haha.

Que lindo vídeo é música também amo demais da conta essa banda. 😍😍😘🎸👏🏻👏🏻🌹🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

This is my favourite song on Omega after a couple of listens. Simone's voice technique in the verse is beautiful and unique! Well done Epica on not being afraid to think out of the box once again!!

Heavy and beautiful That's EPICA

So glad to hear Mark growling again. I love Simone's singing, it's always so beautiful, but the mix of the two of them is always amazing. Pre-ordered this album, cannot wait to get it. Have loved every song released thus far

Esoteric Band

Yess New Vid from EPICA! 🍺

five and a half minutes of happiness in these difficult times

Amazing song, amazing video, amazing album ! Epica truly are one of the bands I love the most, and Omega is absolutely cementing that place in my heart ! Love you guys and girl !

My favorite band always 🥹

This album is a masterpiece

A metal piece perfect for on-the-go(and moving) or lounging around with the good audio equipment(and I rarely find metal pieces that can be enjoyed stationary even with lackluster equipment. Good job to the talents that made this work.)

at first, I thought it was a behemoth clip! Hahahaa.. Beautiful

Like good wines, Epica and Simone get better every day. What musical and artistic quality they use. And Simone, every day is more beautiful

I LOVE the song and video :D

Dimmu Borgir meets Epica , dreams can come true 🤘🤘

Omg wonderful 😻

The production on this album is amazing. I dig the clarity and the guitar tone. Of course the vocals are so good and that always helps.

I love this song!!

And with the launch of the thunderous and phenomenal new music video, Epica takes the place of Nightwish as King of Symphonic Metal. With this, the thrones started to be occupied by the following bands according to their segments: Symphonic Metal - Epica Symphonic/Black Metal - Dimmu Borgir Symphonic/Progressive Metal - Kamelot Symphonic/Power Metal - Rhapsody Of Fire Symphonic/Death Metal - Fleshgod Apocalypse Symphonic/Gothic Metal - Sirenia Symphonic/Operatic Metal - Therion Symphonic/Viking Metal - Leaves' Eyes

Amazing, inthe beginning sounds like a horror movie soundtrack, but then becomes an tight Epica song.

This is by far the most beautiful, intriguing, cinematic, well-filmed, video Epica has ever recorded. The imagery is mesmerizing and simply Gorgeous! WHAT A SONG ! WHAT AN ALBUM! ♥️

I'm so excited that they made a music video for this song! This song is one of my favourites off of the new album!

Hands down my favorite Epica Song

Loving Omega...great video....has surpassed all expectations but then again it’s Epica...what an amazing band 🤘🔥🤘

AMAZING

I had a great time interviewing Mark!

Omega blows my mind, there is no words to describe how I feel. Kingdom of heaven 3 is outstanding

The imagery in this video is FUCKING PHENOMENAL!!!! I have only had a limited amount of exposure to this band. After listening to and watching them, I do believe I'll be headed down the rabbit hole. The growls opposite the absolutely BEAUTIFUL and SENSUOUS voice of the lady singer are so meant to be. One clearly can't exist without the other. Excellent song.

Omg!!! Love it😍❤❤❤Congrats 👏👏👏🥳

I've already got Epica's album Omega on CD as a double album!

Another amazing album,you guys never dissapoint🥰🥰

Epica is better and better ❤️🖤🤘

This song is simply amazing! Can't wait to hear It Live 🤘🏻❤️🇧🇷

I'm obsessed with the "Lightning that shines inside our mind, A dark side we've all been trying to hide" 🖤

Amazing! 🤘🏻❤️

Skeleton Key is close to my favourite ever Epica song because I really feel and relate to the whole mood and lyrics of the song.

Finally 🔥

essa música tem um alto nível de qualidade

One of my favorite song from OMEGA. The video is brilliant, the aesthetic is grandiose.

Simone is beyond amazing in this song 😍 Once again, Epica never deceives to deliver the heaviness inside the symphonic metal industry. I fell in love with them 12 years ago... I still am, don't even worry about that

One of the best songs in the album 👌🏻

No one can outsing Simone. 💛

Today the postmen will bring me the nw album... can't wait for it...

I have a problem.... I have not stopped listening to this album since February 26th. I'm beyond OBSESSED. But also, what a beautiful spiritual journey. This album is DEFINITELY top tier for Epica. Design Your Universe opened my eyes. The Quantum Enigma opened my mind. Omega unlocked all the power of my soul. Learn to unlearn. Together we stand strong. Together we are one.

Amazing song. I love how i only found out about this band when i saw them at a festival and since then I've bought so much of their stuff. Love it.

Absolutely awesome

S E R V I U O budget que a Nuclear Blast colocou neste album é sobrenatural, a estética que eu sempre quis, TUDO

She is gorgeous & talented, no?

Grupa 13 bringing those Behemoth vibes to Epica music videos, I like :D

yo x aca de nuevo mi reina.... amo como a sido capas de modificar su hermosa voz .... ( llorandooooo ) .cuidese mi reina....

This is an absolute masterpiece

Me enamoro su voz desde el día que escuche sensorium ... Y de ella desde que la vi en el.vídeo de memory ...so sweet

Finalmente Epica investindo um pouco mais em clipes. Muito bom! 🖤🤘

When I was younger I always thought why don't fashion collide with metal? I always had a sense they were intertwined but nobody ever actually dipped into it. Epica is doing that now and I'm so thrilled.

MAS É PRA SAMBAR JUNTO COM O EPICA! AMO MUITO! MARK MAIS BRUTAL COMO NUNCA! CONTINUEM ASSIM!

Why is this so gooooooood????