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Simone Simons

Simone Simons

Birthday: 1985-01-17 | Place of Birth: Hoensbroek, Netherlands

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

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2024
EPICA The Symphonic Synergy

as    Vocals

2022
Epica: Live at Paradiso

as    Vocals

2017
Ayreon - The Making of The Source

as    The Counselor

2015
Epica: Hellfest 2015

as    Herself

2013
2008
Beautiful Voices Vol. 3

as    Self

2008
Beautiful Voices Vol. 2

as    Self

2007
Epica - Live At Underground Köln

as    Lead Vocals / Herself

2006
Kamelot: One Cold Winter's Night

as    Herself - Guest Vocals

2004
Epica: We Will Take You With Us

as    Lead Vocals / Herself

1
1
EPICA 20th Anniversary Live

as    Vocals