Simone Simons

Biography

Simone Johanna Maria Simons is a Dutch singer-songwriter. She is the lead vocalist of Dutchsymphonic metal band Epica. Simons was born in Hoensbroek, Netherlands. She has a younger sister by the name of Janneke who was born on Simons second birthday. Her interest in music manifested itself at a very early age. Simons started playing flute for two years after joining music school at the age of 12. At the age of 14, she had one year of pop singing lessons, and at age 15, she switched to classical singing after listening to Nightwish's Oceanborn, which remains her favourite Nightwish album. At one point she was invited to join in a rehearsal for a black metal band; she joined it, although was a little afraid to sing. Simons sang in a choir for a few months, and later joined Epica.

Known For

Epica - Wacken Open Air

Epica - Wacken Open Air

Epica - Hellfest 2022

Vocals

Epica: Live at Paradiso

The Counselor

The Making of "The Source"

Herself

Epica : Hellfest 2015

Vocals

Epica: Retrospect: 10th Anniversary

Ayreon: 01011001 - Live Beneath the Waves

The Counselor

Ayreon: The Making of The Source

Vocals

EPICA 20th Anniversary Live

Epica - Live At Underground Köln

Herself - Guest Vocals

Kamelot: One Cold Winter's Night

Herself

Soaring Highs and Brutal Lows: The Voices of Women in Metal

Indian

Ayreon: Electric Castle Live And Other Tales

Epica: We Will Take You With Us

Simone Simons

Epica - ΩMEGA ALIVE

Epica: Alcatraz Festival

Epica - Live Open Air At Wacken 2018

EPICA - Live at Pol and Rock Festival

Vocals

EPICA The Symphonic Synergy

Lead Vocals

epica - Live at the Symphonic Synergy