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    Epica
    Band Info
    OriginReuver, Limburg, Netherlands
    Years-Active2002-present
    Genre(s)Symphonic metal, progressive metal, gothic metal
    Label(s)Nuclear Blast, Transmission
    Associated ActsMaYaN, After Forever, Kamelot, Delain, God Dethroned, Imperia
    Homepagewww.epica.nl
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    Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen subsequent to his departure from After Forever.

    They are known for their symphonic[1] sound and the use of female vocals and male growls, performed by Simone Simons and Mark Jansen respectively. All six members participate in composing their songs, whilst their lyrics are primarily written by Simons and Jansen. Their songs largely deal with philosophical topics, including science, religion, and world events.

    In 2003, Epica's debut album The Phantom Agony was released through Transmission Records. Consign to Oblivion followed i

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    Epica discography

    Year Title Directed Album 2003 "The Phantom Agony" Frank Herrebout The Phantom Agony2004 "Feint" 2005 "Solitary Ground" — Consign to Oblivion"Quietus" Mirko Cocco 2007 "Never Enough"[18]Ivan Colic The Divine Conspiracy2009 "Unleashed"[19]Tim Bown Design Your Universe2010 "This is the Time" — — 2012 "Storm the Sorrow" Remko Tielemans Requiem for the Indifferent"Forevermore" (Ruurd Woltring feat. Epica)[20]Niks te gek!

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    — 2014 "Victims of Contingency"[21]Remko Tielemans The Quantum Enigma2015 "The Obsessive Devotion (LIVE in Russia)"[22]Tele-Club film Production The Divine Conspiracy"The Essence of Silence (LIVE in Brussels)"[23]Jens dem Vos The Quantum Enigma"Unchain Utopia (LIVE in Brussels)"[24]2016 "Universal Death Squad"[25&#
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    Simone Simons

    Dutch singer (born 1985)

    Not to be confused with Simone Simon.

    Musical artist

    Simone Johanna Maria Simons (born 17 January 1985)[2] is a Dutch singer. She is best known for being the lead singer of Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, which she joined at the age of seventeen, releasing eight studio albums and touring the world. In her singing career, she has also collaborated with bands such as Kamelot, Leaves' Eyes, Primal Fear, Ayreon, and Angra. She also has a side pursuit as a lifestyle blogger, via her website SmoonStyle.[3]

    Early life

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    Simons was born in Hoensbroek, Heerlen, near the border with Germany and Belgium. She has a younger sister named Janneke who was born on Simone's second birthday.[4] At age 10 she started taking singing lessons, taking also flute lessons for two years, and then joined a music school at age 12.[5] At age 15 she switched from pop/jazz singing lessons to study as a lyrical singer,