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Simone Johanna Maria Simons


Member

2002- Epica - vocals (as Simone Simons)  

Live musician

2011 Kamelot - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2011 MaYaN - vocals (as Simone Simons)  

Guest musician

2003 Aina - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2005-2010 Kamelot - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2007 Primal Fear - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2008 Ayreon - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2008 Xystus - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2009 Sons Of Seasons - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2011 Sons Of Seasons - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2011 MaYaN - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2014 Timo Tolkki's Avalon - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2014 Angra - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2015 Leaves' Eyes - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2015 Karmaflow - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2017 Ayreon - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2017 Exit Eden - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2017 Tarja - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2020 Ayreon - vocals (as Simone Simons)  
2022 Apocalyptica - vocals (as Simone Simons)  

Interviews

04.11.2003 Epica

Personal information

Also known as: Simone Simons
Born on: 17.01.1985

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Simone Simons (born 17 January 1985) is a Dutch coloratura mezzo-soprano singer who is the lead vocalist of symphonic metal band Epica.

Biography

Simons was born in Hoensbroek and had an interest in music from the age of ten; after listening to the Nightwish album Oceanborn at the age of fifteen, she began taking classical singing lessons. She sang in a choir for a couple of months in 2002, joining Epica soon after. Her favorite song to perform is "Reprendo mai più" by Emma Shapplin.

On January 10, 2008, it was announced on Epica's website that Simone was suffering from MRSA. This caused Epica to have to cancel many of their shows. In February, her condition was getting better, but she was not completely recovered. In March, Epica toured with Amanda Somerville, replacing Simons for their US tour until 11 May 2009, when Simone performed again at their show in Bibelot, Dordrecht.

(Source: Wikipedia)