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