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 ...

After 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 ...

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 ...