Simone Simons, Epica's lead vocalist for 10 years, is expecting her first child with her longtime partner Oliver Palotai of the band Kamelot. Graham Hartmann. Graham Hartmann. Information.

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 frontwoman Simone Simons was our guest on a recent episode of The MetalSucks Podcast to discuss the band’s new album, Omega, the Essence of Epica book, grinding through the pandemic and more..

Epica vocalist Simone Simons is back on the show! We discuss the band’s new album, Omega, why the addition of a children’s choir on the record was a bucket list item for them, the alternative ways ...

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 ...

Simons' comments are part of a growing debate about the role of AI in the music industry. Some people believe that AI has the potential to revolutionize music production, while others worry that ...

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