Simone Simons
Acting
Born: 1985-01-17 in Hoensbroek, Netherlands
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
Ayreon: Electric Castle Live And Other Tales
Indian
Ayreon: 01011001 - Live Beneath the Waves
Ayreon - The Making of The Source
The Counselor
Epica: Live at Paradiso
Vocals
Epica - ΩMEGA ALIVE
Simone Simons
Kamelot: One Cold Winter's Night
Herself - Guest Vocals
Beautiful Voices Vol. 2
Self
Beautiful Voices Vol. 1
Self
Epica: Retrospect: 10th Anniversary
Vocals
Epica - Wacken Open Air
Epica - Live Open Air At Wacken 2018
EPICA - Live at Pol and Rock Festival
Beautiful Voices Vol. 3
Self
EPICA The Symphonic Synergy
Vocals
Epica: We Will Take You With Us
Lead Vocals / Herself
Epica - Live At Underground Köln
Lead Vocals / Herself
Epica : Hellfest 2025
EPICA 20th Anniversary Live
Vocals
Soaring Highs and Brutal Lows: The Voices of Women in Metal
Herself
Epica: Hellfest 2015
Herself
Epica - Hellfest 2022
Epica: Alcatraz Festival
