EPICA - Universal Death Squad (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) 

Absolutely love how each member of the group here is shown smiling and really enjoying the song. No pseudo "metal" prosing or anything, just musicians enjoying the hell out of something they have created together.

"Find your grace in defeat" = "We are your salvation through destruction" So.... Basically the lyrics are written by the Reapers of MassEffect. Universal Deathsquad indeed!!!

7 years ago looks like 1 year ago

this video is like a hardcore Pantene commercial :D

This song does not get enough credit. As a metal fan form the original 4 horseman and someone who Loves loves metal . This band has it all. Metal back ground, great base and drums, keyboard, lead guitar is on point the addition of the death metal voice and the angel of a lead is such the combo and metal man should be frothing over.

Well folks, it finally happened: Epica wrote a song about the dangers of Skynet

I am over and over again how these guys call it a "Lyric Video" and it's still more of a music video than most "Music Videos" out there :D

I love how much fun they're having

You don't see bands looking like they're enjoying themselves enough. I enjoyed this vid more than I normally would watching a music video cos they look like they're having a blast.

I've literally been listening to EPICA since they first came out back when I was in high school. While The Divine Conspiracy is still my favorite album, I still love their new albums and am so glad they are still releasing music. I love Mark's lyrics and songwriting, and of course Simone's singing ability! EPICA sings about issues no one wants to talk about at all. This is part of what makes them so good. They are still my favorite band to this day!

OH GOD !! This is so fucking good !! Damn look the sound of the guitars and the drums, it's soooo good, the keybords are so beautiful too. And Simone sings like an angel...And man, look that solo ! Another masterpiece coming ! I can't wait

Epica never disapoints.

Everything I wanted and more. Epica never disappoint!

"i am forever the snake devouring its tail... in search for eternity..." Just wow

This is the most interesting band in decades, and Simones vocals beats it all in a stunning beauty

Epica NEVER disappoints!

The chorus has an absolutely crazy good hook. This is one of those songs as a band, they had to of been sitting there in the booth and when that chorus kicked in, looked at each other and said "oh hell yeah".

I'm so excited for the album!

2024 y no e perdido el encanto de sus musicas💯💯❤‍🔥

Cuando Épica deje de hacer música, voy a llorar muy fuerte!

This 52 year-old lifelong metalhead awoke this morning unaware of an awaiting present on RU-vid from my favorite band of the last 10 years...a new song and video !!! I was able to see them live this past Feb. 2nd in Atlanta, Georgia...and I STILL am smiling at the memory. GREAT BAND...KILLER NEW TUNE... can't wait for the CD to drop..

Epic

One thing always stays at the top of my favourite reasons to love this band. Epica could have been a name easily taken by another group. However if another group did think of it, I suppose they thought of it as too pompous, arrogant, or feared they might not live up to the name. This band didn't and they just gave it and still give the best ...the most EPIC versions of themselves every time they can. That is what makes them great ...not the name itself but what lies behind it: sweat, time, effort, creativity on a grandiose scale. Thank you so much for this upload!

This is one of those songs that should be in the setlist EVERYTIME.

4:54 The guitarist!!!!! WhAT a CUTE voice!!!!!!

Now THIS is how you do a video, can't wait for the album!!!

Much more progressive than their lasts albums.

EPICA is the best Metal Band in the World !

Honestly, what makes this great is the fact that it looks like they all LOVE their job and our gaving so much fun :).

i love it when Simone smiles as she sings.

Is unbelievable how Simone can be THAT beautiful.

This "lyrics" video has better quality than most "actual" music videos. Well done! Also, the song is INSANE and so uplifting, heavy but catchy in the chorus. So stoked, cannot wait for the album to finally be released

Epica sounds like no-one else and no-one sounds like Epica. Hail the new album! Starting off where "Quantum" left off. I like the musicality of this song.

📂Documents └📁Music └📁 EPICA └📁 Bad Songs └⚠️ This folder is empty

4:44 best part she has an amazing voice

*Epica After Forever!!!*

Hace 7 años, yo empezaba de Profesor rural y con mis audífonos llegaba a la comunidad con esta obra de arte. 7 años pasan muy rapido

It's worth remembering that we are not cold and steady machines.. Keep our hearts and feelings open! Thank you epica.

I never thought of Simone as having much belting ability, but I actually really like how her voice sounds here. I love how she is expanding her ability. Contrast this style with the tightly-controlled, almost emotionless way she sang in TPA and it's amazing how much she has evolved.

Seamos sinceros. Épica tiene la combinación perfecta entre la delicadeza y la fuerza del metal gótico . Gracias Épica!!!!!

The title fits Mass Effect

Nunca me dejan de sorprender y agradar, grandes musicos, grande su musica, EXCELENTE MUJER, la mejor maldita banda de metal sinfónico.

Simone is so damn cute in this video

"I am forever the snake devouring its tail In search of eternity"... I still can't believe these thoughts...

Zuckerbuck's Meta Theme Song.!!!. Lol How Appropriate.. 😂😂😂😂

La letra es espeluznante 😮 me gusta cuando canta con ese tono tipo opera ❤

There's no band that comes even remotely close to the brillant songwriting of Epica ❤

This is incredible. Vocally and musically, with a killer guitar solo at the end. What a band.

Da pra sentir a emoção dessa música. Caraca que arranjo! Trabalho lindo e harmonioso.

Simone Simons is a godess from the spiritual sky... Her voice is not from this world

As great as you can expect from Epica.

Just listened to THP and once again these guys surpassed themselves, TQE is still my favourite but damn this one is close behind. They are umbeatable when it comes to their niche. Grandiose image, lyric content, musical approach, vocals, marketing, really excited to see them live!

Solo quiero comentar que quédense tranquilos, en serio, primero la canción de epica era como un aviso para no caer en eso (si miras sus otras canciones como "Beyond the Matrix" (más allá de la matrix) o de su nuevo álbum omega "The kingdom of heaven 3" (El reino de los cielos parte tres), te vas a dar cuenta que tratan de despertar a la gente. Segundo, usted puede cambiar de línea de tiempo cuando quiera, no caigas en el miedo, porque el miedo hace que vos mismo vayas a esa línea de tiempo, por tu propia voluntad, es como cuando tenes miedo a que algo pase y haces todo lo posible para no terminar ahí, y luego termina pasando, no hay que tener miedo, no caigas en sus trampas, para eso uno tiene que liberarse de todo lo que no es de uno (máscaras, si quiere puede ver un poco de psicología para que entienda) y decir firmemente que queres vivir en un mundo donde haya, no se justicia y muchos animalitos lindos y arbolitos (que se yo lo que quieras) y poco a poco cambiaras de línea de tiempo. El error que tiene la gente es directamente dejarse absorver sin saber qué esa es la trampa (técnicamente voy a colocar este comentario en varios que literalmente dicen ES QUE EL FIN DEL MUNDO ESTA CERCA) Eso es lo que quieren que creas, pero no. Hay que mantenerse firme, usted puede cambiar de línea de tiempo, siempre. Suerte, que cuando menos lo esperes todos ellos van a caer. Recomiendo leer la "Ley del uno El material de Ra" , o un canal que me gusta mucho de "Lorena la bruja filosófica" o "Gaia despierta" (esta en español, pero creo que tiene subtitulos y la ley del uno, el material de ra, su idioma original es el inglés y también cuenta con traducción al español, pdf gratuito en Llresearch

First time seeing this band and I am seriously impressed! Just as I am impressed with seeing Dance with the Dragon from Dark Sarah. That link lead me here as a suggested video to watch. I just don't know what to say! This song is literally a masterpiece! We all need to be thankful for these individuals that they would share their love and passion for musicianship and for letting us have such great music to cherish for a lifetime! You truly are Epic on so many scales! Thank you for all your hard work and I will definitely be looking at your other videos! Love from the USA!

Epica's like... one of the few symphonic metal bands that's still good after 15 years and they keep staying fresh!

Love this song! For me The Holographic Principle is the best album! Even better than Design Your Universe.

Good Good. Epica is one of this bands that never disappointed you. I hope this album will be greatest than the last. The Simone's voice is great like always

"I am forever the snake devouring it's tail, in search of eternity." "I'm immortal thus my freedom is my captivity." -Kamelot, Across the Highlands.

I really love how the orchestra music is working with the band, creating a complex yet fresh song. Twenty-tens was really a great decade for music. Nowadays, it is all just synthesized in computer to make music cheap, prefabricated for general folk. I really miss this 2010's aesthetics when bands would really hire orchestras to accompany them.

The part "I am foreveeeer" it's the best part. Epic!

i was never a fan of this band but i have to say that this record is by far the most superb and neat they've ever released.Both music and lyrics are great. All songs combine perfectly. You finally managed to make me buy one of your albums,Epica ...congratulations :P

power, speed, and symphonic, all in one.. :D NOICE

I love the way they have so much fun when performing.

Decided this is one of their best songs ever written. Musically, lyrically. It also has the best bass and guitar tones. and the infectious melody from the vocals and keyboard really contrasts well with the harshness and heaviness.

3:16 Mark doing the sound of the up harmonics with his mouth "PKALALWW"

Their lyric videos are always more than "Lyric videos"

Cannot wait for this album. A friend said it last night, Epica gets better and better with each release.

A masterpiece

They said redheads have no souls, but this charisma, this powerfull voice ! she must consume a loot of souls ...

This is basically a song about the backstory of Terminator

Good song and lyrics. More bands should be concerned with the future of humanity.

Another Masterpiece from Epica!!

I love videos like this where all musicians shows how they're having so much fun, and that they love what they do :')

this song improves with time like the good wine. And the lyrics are more deep and intelligent of what they seem at first sight.

esse é o gás que faltava na minha vida

"robotic fans stand in line to carry out the album" ... well i cant wait. want it NOW

Listening to this while playing Horizon Zero Dawn seems fitting xD

I remember seeing in an interview awhile back Epica wanted this album heavier with a more raw sound compared to the polished sound on TQE. I think they accomplished that. What's interesting is Simone's voice on this album sounds more like her voice hearing her live. Good stuff!

I love their stagemanship. Aside from the great music, they can also express it in their performance. It's really amazing.

This song was very epic. It had a symphonic metal sound to it. All the instruments sounded great, including the vocalist!

There is absolutely nothing wrong with this song. Perfection.

As amazing as Simone is, you have to admire how far Mark's vocals have come. Like... compare his vocals here to their earlier stuff. Simone's just always had a fucking awesome voice, haha.

Wow, I came here thinking it would be another dark pop Epica song, but this is actually good in comparation to their last 4 albums, Im kind of surprised, it kind of reminds me to "Design your Universe" which makes me have expectations over this band again, Good! The greatest thing for me is that Simone finally left aside that poppy belting sound and kind of return to her original tone of voice, I really like it. Congrats!

I just had the best visual/listening experience of my life.

I feel like after Requiem, Epica will never disappoint again. This is amazing in all aspects, the riffs, the drums, the mixing, everything. Am I the only one hearing a bit of Nightwish influences in the orchestration parts? Can't wait for the album.

Jesus Christ this band is way more amazing than I expected

this song makes me smile the rythm is just so fun love it!

Love this band. Epica and Simon are insanely talented. Bring on the new album and tour, hope they aren't diluted by an army of bands. Headliners, full set, same fire I'd expect in Europe here in the US.

Just fantastic. I really love the flow of this one. Unique and powerful.

All hail Isaac! 5:16

A Melhor banda de Symphonic Metal do mundo HAIL EPICA!

Ariën van Weesenbeek... what a DRUMMONSTER! ;) yeah!

In 2023 it sounds much more ominous ))

Does Simone dream of electric sheep?

Música sensacional. Amo a Simone com todas as minhas forças

i love this song i love epica !!

Epica's music is perfect for workout. It's so motivating ❤

Obra maestra, recuerdo bien que conocí a la banda un mes antes de su estreno debido a que vinieron a México en el Hell & Heaven 2016 y quedé impactado con su música y después escuche de inmediato está canción cuando se estreno. Iba entrando a la prepa. Buenos recuerdos. Parce como su fue ayer o en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.

I know is not a new topic the whole thing about robots and AI but damn this song is 6 years old and now with all the fuss about AI and Boston Dynamics interested in adding AI to their products the relevance of the song is higher and higher.

Can't be the only one who thinks the message behind this song is actually happening