Simone Simons facts for kids
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Simone Simons
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Simons with Epica live at Hellfest 2022
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| Birth name | Simone Johanna Maria Simons |
| Born | 17 January 1985 Hoensbroek, Limburg, Netherlands |
| Genres | Symphonic metal, classical, progressive metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Simone Johanna Maria Simons (born 17 January 1985) is a famous Dutch singer. She is best known as the lead singer of the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. She joined the band when she was 17 years old. With Epica, she has released eight studio albums and toured all over the world. Simone has also worked with other bands like Kamelot, Leaves' Eyes, and Ayreon. She also shares her life and interests as a lifestyle blogger on her website, SmoonStyle.
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Simone's Early Life and Music Journey
Simone Simons was born in Hoensbroek, a town in the Netherlands. It is close to the borders of Germany and Belgium. She has a younger sister named Janneke.
Simone started taking singing lessons when she was 10 years old. She also learned to play the flute for two years. At age 12, she joined a music school. When she was 15, she changed her singing style from pop/jazz to classical. She became very interested in classical music after hearing Tarja Turunen's voice from the band Nightwish. Simone also sang in a choir for a few months.
How Simone Joined Epica
Simone met Mark Jansen through a fan club website. She later joined the band Epica when she was 17. She has mentioned that bands like Lacuna Coil, Nightwish, and Within Temptation influenced her music. She also enjoys classical music by composers like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Simone's Time with Epica
In early 2002, Mark Jansen left his previous band. He wanted to create a new music project with a more classical and symphonic sound. This project was first called "Sahara Dust." Later in 2002, Simone Simons joined the band as the lead singer.
Simone's Personal Life
Simone Simons has faced some health challenges. In 2008, she had an infection that caused Epica to cancel many shows. She got better, and another singer, Amanda Somerville, filled in for her during some tours.
Simone is married to Oliver Palotai, who is a keyboard player for the band Kamelot. They have a son named Vincent, who was born in 2013. The family lives in Stuttgart, Germany.
Simone's Blog: SmoonStyle
Simone runs a blog called "SmoonStyle." On her blog, she writes about fashion, makeup, food, and her experiences as a singer in Epica. She also shares parts of her personal life with her fans.
Simone's Music Albums
Simone Simons has released her own studio album:
- Vermillion (2024)
Music with Epica
Guest Appearances with Other Artists
Simone has lent her voice to many other bands and projects. Here are some of them:
- Aina – Days of Rising Doom (2003)
- Kamelot – The Black Halo (2005)
- Primal Fear – New Religion (2007)
- Ayreon – 01011001 (2008)
- Sons of Seasons – Gods of Vermin (2009)
- MaYaN – Quarterpast (2011)
- Avalon – Angels of the Apocalypse (2014)
- Angra – Secret Garden (2014)
- Countermove: The Power of Love (2014) – a charity song for The Red Cross
- Leaves' Eyes – King of Kings (2015)
- Exit Eden – Rhapsodies in Black (2017)
- Tarja Turunen – Feliz Navidad (2017) – a charity song to help with hurricane relief
- Apocalyptica – Rise Again (2022)
- Kamelot – The Awakening (2023)
- Charlotte Wessels – The Obsession (2024)
Simone's Film Appearances
- Soaring Highs and Brutal Lows: The Voices of Women in Metal (2015) – She appeared as herself in this film.
See also
In Spanish: Simone Simons para niños
