Simone Simons – Epica
January 29, 2012 by Rustyn Rose
Filed under Epica, Rock Goddesses, Simone Simons
Ginger-haired Simone Simons was inspired to take up the metal calling when she heard vocalist Tarja Turunen on Nightwish’s Oceanborn album at the ripe young age of 15. Now barely more than a decade later she is one of the premiere mezzo-soprano symphonic metal vocalists, alongside her other Dutch counterpart Sharon den Adel of Within Temptation. Simone is the blazing voice behind Epica, and she has recorded four powerfully sonic releases with them. She has also performed frequently with Kamelot the band her keyboardist boyfriend performs in. At only 27 years of age, Simons has a bright future ahead of her with her immense vocal abilities and magnetic stage presence. She and Epica will return to the studio later in 2011 to record their fifth album. So far 14 musical tracks have been written for the record which should be released early in 2012.
