A fter eight Epica records, soprano empress Simone Simons has carved out her own symphonic metal universe. The Dutch singer’s first solo album is drowning in a sea of red. Rising and diving from ...

She’s been fronting symphonic metal band Epica for over two decades – but Simone Simons had held a long, lingering desire to branch out with a solo album. A record 15 years in the making ...

O n Friday, June 6, while playing a Lacuna Coil show at Metalfest Czech Republic in Plzeñ, Cristina Scabbia was surprised by two of her metal BFFs as Within Temptation's Sharon den Adel and Epica ...

Epica add to the chaos at Hellfest 2025 with searing heat, brutal circle pits, and a powerful set full of fan favourites and ...

Simone Simons Hit With Drumstick: Epica Singer Whacked in Face Onstage Epica drummer Arien van Weesenbeek needs to get a grip -- seriously. Earlier this week, while the Dutch metal band was performing ...

EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Chimes In. Bummer Alert. Unhinged Festival Cancelled, New Shows Booked In The Denver Area Feat. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, POWER TRIP, SANGUISUGABOGG & More.

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 ...