Simone Simons

Simone Simons

Born 1985-01-17 (age 41) Hoensbroek, Netherlands
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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.

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Known For

Kamelot: One Cold Winter's Night
Kamelot: One Cold Winter's Night

2006

as Herself - Guest Vocals

Beautiful Voices Vol. 3
Epica: Live at Paradiso
Beautiful Voices Vol. 1
Epica - ΩMEGA ALIVE
Epica - ΩMEGA ALIVE

2021

as Simone Simons

Beautiful Voices Vol. 2
Epica: Hellfest 2015
Epica: Hellfest 2015

2015

as Herself

Epica: We Will Take You With Us
Epica: We Will Take You With Us

2004

as Lead Vocals / Herself

EPICA 20th Anniversary Live
EPICA The Symphonic Synergy
Ayreon - The Making of The Source