In my opinion they really did a good job, man its a cover thats intention isn't to sound the same like the original, and they combined the great fear factory songwriting with their own style
Simple minded fools be raging at this cover, don't get missunderstood, I am a fear factory fan, but there is no need to complain about the cover, because both bands have their own style and play different genres.
+NEXCUSX They did that a couple of years ago in LA, according to an interview with Burt. And they're going to perform at Epic Metal Fest (organised by Epica) on 22nd november 2015 in Holland to play Demanufacture completely. Maybe Simone will help him with the clean vocals in Replica.. he sometimes needs a little bit of help. And that from a big FF fan. Love Genexus.
A female vocalist really changes the context of the song... In the FF version, he is singing about becoming the rapist that caused his conception (replicating his father). With a female vocalist, she is singing about being a rape victim (replicating her mother). This creeps me the fuck out to listen to.
Interesting interpretation of the lyrics. I’ve always heard it sung from the POV of someone who feels their own existence is invalid because they are a product of rape.
I actually heard this version before I knew who Fear Factory was, and now they're one of my favorite bands. I saw them last month with Orbit Culture and Machine Head.
EXCELLENT cover. One of the most important things with covers in my opinion, and its something you see less ans less, is the musicians (like the guitar, bass, drums etc) learn how to play it accurately, as it was originally written. This is a perfect example, the music was flawless. Vocals... I really liked it. I think she owned it really well, and to be able to own something that Burton does is hard to do, because he is an amazing singer. Put it this way, its made me curious now to look at more of Epica's stuff.
I don't know what everyone is bithcing about they made the cover in their own symphonic way plus the mix between heavy vocals and clean vocal actually made it better at least for me
because cultist fans of the band who listen to Fear Factory religiously, are butt hurt, because the feel it ruins there sacred bands song. not even joking, most of these fanatics will have shrines dedicated to the band along with multiple copies of the same CD but in a different format.
Fear Factory are my favorite metal band of all time and, while I am not a fan, I think Epica are a pretty cool band for what they do. Unfortunately I don't think FF's industrial style suited them as much as they hoped to. Even though Simmone is a great singer she sounds off here. The brutal vocals are horribole. Still, I am happy they gave it a shot and I don't think the cover deserves the hate it gets. Chill out people, it's music, not war.
LMAO Slipknot or Fear Factory can never be as high-quality bands as Epica. They can only succeed commercially. If you think these bands are better than Epica, fuck off, you ignorant twat.🖕🏻
To all the people who say the original is "obviously better" Music is art, and like all art it is subject to taste. If you don't like it, say you don't like it. Saying it sucks is not accurate, because there's always people who have different tastes. Take me for example. I've heard both versions, and I was bored by Fear Factory's original performance, while I thoroughly enjoy this cover.
Fair play... I haven't. I listened to some of their initial offerings and didn't impress me much, especially with their relationship with Kamelot. I do owe them a fair listen. ^_^
damn better then I expected. together with her pictures its not bad :). but seriously didn't expect so much of it. her voice is actually pretty impressive. and that's really surprising for me to say, because I normally can't stand any gothic
Whoaaa... I didn't see that coming 🔊 nice upload and who's the one doing the background screams? P.s side note both the singer and the girl who up loaded this are hot 😜
You don't respect Fear Factory then.... they did this the right way in 1994... . this band butchered it with today's technology. Don't get me wrong she sounds good. But they butchered this classic
Making a cover is all about paying respect to a band. How did the band, who's main influence is classical music, ruined the industrial metal band, who's all about technology, with today's technology? Not mentioning that this cover is more than ten years old, making it hardly ''today's'' technology.
One thing is to say "i prefer this music much more than the original", but claiming "this is much better than the original" is plain ignorance. Educate yourself. This song was created in 1995, that's 17 years ago, there's no way epica could ever come out with such a power track like this one. I enjoy this version very much, but the comparison you just made isnt much different from the ones that claim that Bieber is better than Queen.
Not bad ... but may have been better with growls on verses and mixes on transition imho (I like the choruschorus) , to respect both Burton's parts and Epica's gimmicks Makes me prefer Lacuna's Depeche Mode or Arch Enemy's Tears for Fears covers
The cover itself is okay (apart from the growls, they should have get someone better to do it). What makes it bad the production. But kudos for doing such a cover
Te atreves a decir mejor???. Demasiado atrevido me parece. Solo por mencionar un detalle, escucha los 220 bpm del bombo de Raymond Herrera en la parte final y comparalos con la miseria de bombo de este cover y veamos si te sigue pareciendo mejor. Que a ti te guste mas es una cosa, pero de ahi a que este cover sea mejor que el original, es una tonteria.
Okay, since its unfair to rate and comment on bands u dont like, I guess there's an exception to it when it's one of your favourite songs. This cover is actually pretty cool. But man, the sync. vocals and those growls are fucking awful. The CHORUS is beautiful and so is the keyboard support. I will definitely check out this band more.
In my opinion they really did a good job, man its a cover thats intention isn't to sound the same like the original, and they combined the great fear factory songwriting with their own style
I agree! This is an excellent rendition. It's unique however upholds all the key mixing decisions and instrumentation.
With a female singing, it sounds more personal.
No way as aggressive as Fear Factory..
But I have to admit, the vocalist really owns the chorus on this version, sick
Agreed
Not sure what everyone is complaining about this cover is pretty damn good.
Simple minded fools be raging at this cover, don't get missunderstood, I am a fear factory fan, but there is no need to complain about the cover, because both bands have their own style and play different genres.
because people hate epica for no fucking reason
Simone kills it in the vocals!! WOOOOW!! Awesome cover
There's only one Fear Factory. Epica did a nice cover.
She looks like Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Beautiful gal
Looked*
Imagine if they had Burton C Bell doing the heavy vocals that would be an awesome duet :)
***** man you suck at trolling.
+NEXCUSX They did that a couple of years ago in LA, according to an interview with Burt. And they're going to perform at Epic Metal Fest (organised by Epica) on 22nd november 2015 in Holland to play Demanufacture completely. Maybe Simone will help him with the clean vocals in Replica.. he sometimes needs a little bit of help. And that from a big FF fan. Love Genexus.
Yeah man! i would like that too!
Imagine if they had Burton on vocals and the rest of the FF band doing the instruments. It would sound perfect, just like FF! 🤣
@@UltraTaco223 not if it was a duet #failedtoller
I’m shocked by how well the chorus goes with her vocals. I got goosebumps & that almost never happens. Impressive.
FF is my favorite band and I like this cover
Killer voice.
@LizethBaal
a mi tambien me parece exelente
me gusto escuchar a epica hacer algo un poco diferente
saludos hasta colombia Rocks
Love it great mix and production and most of all love the fusion between the metal and the industrial vibe
Amazing
A female vocalist really changes the context of the song... In the FF version, he is singing about becoming the rapist that caused his conception (replicating his father). With a female vocalist, she is singing about being a rape victim (replicating her mother). This creeps me the fuck out to listen to.
"becoming the rapist that caused his conception?" the fuck did you get that from? rape is just a metaphor, hes not actually talking about raping
Interesting interpretation of the lyrics. I’ve always heard it sung from the POV of someone who feels their own existence is invalid because they are a product of rape.
Love it. It's awesome!
what's your problem? cover is fucking epic!
This is the best version! Her voice just completes it.
Ryder Kick! No. Sit down, please.
Ultra talented dream team,you really did an immense cover.tons of congrats!!!!!!!!!
Epica's songs are EPIC!
the chorus is the best part of the cover
Holy crap her singing the chorus...haunting
Este cover es DEMASIADO excelente. Gracias Saraí ^_^ !
I actually heard this version before I knew who Fear Factory was, and now they're one of my favorite bands. I saw them last month with Orbit Culture and Machine Head.
EXCELLENT cover. One of the most important things with covers in my opinion, and its something you see less ans less, is the musicians (like the guitar, bass, drums etc) learn how to play it accurately, as it was originally written. This is a perfect example, the music was flawless. Vocals... I really liked it. I think she owned it really well, and to be able to own something that Burton does is hard to do, because he is an amazing singer. Put it this way, its made me curious now to look at more of Epica's stuff.
Wow...this is better than I expected
Amazing great work.really a great cover.
From a devout Fear Factory fan, Epica's singer gives Burton a run for his money in the chorus though!
Simone Simmons is the lady of metal!
i love this version, unbelievable! \m/
2:34 arrepia a alma! ♥️♥️♥️
A female singing this makes it sound more personal, heart felt.
I don't know what everyone is bithcing about they made the cover in their own symphonic way plus the mix between heavy vocals and clean vocal actually made it better at least for me
because cultist fans of the band who listen to Fear Factory religiously, are butt hurt, because the feel it ruins there sacred bands song. not even joking, most of these fanatics will have shrines dedicated to the band along with multiple copies of the same CD but in a different format.
Holy fuck. This is totally EPIC!!
I just did that... Most amazing thing I've heard in my life!
Great cover & love the vocals!
Fear Factory are my favorite metal band of all time and, while I am not a fan, I think Epica are a pretty cool band for what they do. Unfortunately I don't think FF's industrial style suited them as much as they hoped to. Even though Simmone is a great singer she sounds off here. The brutal vocals are horribole.
Still, I am happy they gave it a shot and I don't think the cover deserves the hate it gets. Chill out people, it's music, not war.
The harsh vocals are very At The Gates sounding which is fine.
i love the original, but i like this one a lot :)
Fucking great version guys!!
There will never be a band like fear factory or slipknot 👊
LMAO Slipknot or Fear Factory can never be as high-quality bands as Epica. They can only succeed commercially. If you think these bands are better than Epica, fuck off, you ignorant twat.🖕🏻
Play the original and this cover and the same time and prepare for a scary amount of epicness.
Cool!!
she might be the second most amazing woman ever
AMAZING!
Muito bom 👏
Very Nice!🤓
To all the people who say the original is "obviously better"
Music is art, and like all art it is subject to taste. If you don't like it, say you don't like it. Saying it sucks is not accurate, because there's always people who have different tastes.
Take me for example. I've heard both versions, and I was bored by Fear Factory's original performance, while I thoroughly enjoy this cover.
I like the chorus vocals, and that is surprising because I usually hate female clean vocals in metal bands. (nightwish, evanescence, etc).
actually it's better than the original
amo a esta chica y amo este tema demasiados efectos en la voz d ese angel
Fair play... I haven't. I listened to some of their initial offerings and didn't impress me much, especially with their relationship with Kamelot.
I do owe them a fair listen. ^_^
Muy bueno
Original is better obviously
but i still love this cover, this band deserves kudos for the awesome cover
me quedo con la original de FF, pero eso sí, la nena de Epica es una auténtica belleza^^
damn better then I expected. together with her pictures its not bad :). but seriously didn't expect so much of it. her voice is actually pretty impressive. and that's really surprising for me to say, because I normally can't stand any gothic
Simone se luce excelente
Whoaaa... I didn't see that coming 🔊 nice upload and who's the one doing the background screams?
P.s side note both the singer and the girl who up loaded this are hot 😜
Mark Jansen is the grunter, guitarist, leader and composer of Epica.
it's aight
The last picture is so awesome. lol
Better than the original version :D
Khorne Sith No. Please sit down.
Nope. Still good enough though.
I'm a true Metal Head! And, that's a great cover!🤓🍻
Power woman...☆
nice cover of this song
no no noooooo puede ser q idola
Totally agree with you on the Lacuna Coil bit. The vocals on this track are atrocious (and that's being polite)
I like this so much more than the original. I don't get the hate that it is getting. It's almost sad.
You don't respect Fear Factory then.... they did this the right way in 1994... . this band butchered it with today's technology. Don't get me wrong she sounds good. But they butchered this classic
JLOVE Bannigan that might be true. This was the first version that I heard so that could be why I don't like the original.
lol
Making a cover is all about paying respect to a band. How did the band, who's main influence is classical music, ruined the industrial metal band, who's all about technology, with today's technology? Not mentioning that this cover is more than ten years old, making it hardly ''today's'' technology.
I don't mind the cover, its ok. My personal opinion they should've seen if Burton Bell would've done a duet with her :)
Does Simone usually sing her vocal melodies like this? Does she write`em in Epica?
One thing is to say "i prefer this music much more than the original", but claiming "this is much better than the original" is plain ignorance. Educate yourself.
This song was created in 1995, that's 17 years ago, there's no way epica could ever come out with such a power track like this one.
I enjoy this version very much, but the comparison you just made isnt much different from the ones that claim that Bieber is better than Queen.
Oh no.
@psyniac Guess "The Rest" is too much for your Soul.
1:36
not as sheer brutal or heavy as the original
My only complaint is it didn’t start off with “HUH” 🤣
She can do the Melodic Chorus fine, but she bombed the shouted chorus
MOTHERFUCKING EPICA IN THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!
better than the original
Πόσο θεά.....
muy bueno...
In my opinion it 's awlfull!😖
Thanks, now i can understand the lyrics
I'm so winded (Chino Moreno) deftones |n|
Esta bien el cover, pero pues me quedo con la de FF :3
I wish I hadn't listened that.
Not bad ... but may have been better with growls on verses and mixes on transition imho (I like the choruschorus) , to respect both Burton's parts and Epica's gimmicks
Makes me prefer Lacuna's Depeche Mode or Arch Enemy's Tears for Fears covers
caralhoooooooooooooooooooooooo
1:36🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I never understood why they did this...
Metal Maniac how about because it's badass
Because they liked the song ?
I guess you don't understand many things in life.
Its interesting as covers go, but I just don't her vocals work on the chorus.
Their growler is weak...
Aside from this it's a very very good cover. (Though nothing ever beats the original of course)
Not bad. I still prefer the original, but this isn't bad.
the growling sucks but for the rest its bloody good!!
the opera chourus actually goes
The cover itself is okay (apart from the growls, they should have get someone better to do it). What makes it bad the production. But kudos for doing such a cover
deadasfak The growls are done by Mark Jansen, the best in the biz. The mixing isn't too great though.
Damn! It's 50-50 i guess...
Epica is amazing symphonic metal band, but this song is not in their style. It belongs only to FF!
Cagaron la canción de Fear Factory definitivamente!!!!
Khe? O.o
@mrnewton86 i was going to give you the thumbs down but then you said OWNS THE CHORUS, and thats a thumbs up... so i dunno what to do xD
Te atreves a decir mejor???. Demasiado atrevido me parece. Solo por mencionar un detalle, escucha los 220 bpm del bombo de Raymond Herrera en la parte final y comparalos con la miseria de bombo de este cover y veamos si te sigue pareciendo mejor. Que a ti te guste mas es una cosa, pero de ahi a que este cover sea mejor que el original, es una tonteria.
Instrumentals are extremely faithful to the original. Vocals aren't so hot.
Okay, since its unfair to rate and comment on bands u dont like, I guess there's an exception to it when it's one of your favourite songs. This cover is actually pretty cool. But man, the sync. vocals and those growls are fucking awful. The CHORUS is beautiful and so is the keyboard support. I will definitely check out this band more.
instrumentation isn't too bad. Vox and production are abysmal. Could have been a decent cover