Simone Simons

Simone Simons
Simons with Epica live at Hellfest 2022
Simons with Epica live at Hellfest 2022
Background information
Birth nameSimone Johanna Maria Simons
Born (1985-01-17) 17 January 1985 (age 39)[1]
Hoensbroek, Limburg, Netherlands
GenresSymphonic metal, classical, progressive metal
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2002–present
Member of
Spouse
(m. 2013)
WebsiteEpica Official Blog Personal Website

Simone Johanna Maria Simons (born 17 January 1985)[2] is a Dutch singer. She is best known for being the lead singer of Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, which she joined at the age of seventeen, releasing eight studio albums and touring the world. In her singing career, she has also collaborated with bands such as Kamelot, Leaves' Eyes, Primal Fear, Ayreon, and Angra. She also has a side pursuit as a lifestyle blogger, via her website SmoonStyle.[3]

  1. ^ "Simone Simons". Epica.nl. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  2. ^ "Simone Simons". Epica.nl. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Smoon was invoked but never defined (see the help page).