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Epica's Simone Simons: "I look like a lady, but I don’t always act like one"

By Thea de Gallier published 7 February 18

Interview: Epica singer Simone Simons talks sexism, dirty jokes, and why the term '‘female-fronted metal’ is totally outdated

Interviews

Who is Simone Simons? Getting to know Epica's enigmatic frontwoman

By Dom Lawson published 6 February 18

She’s fronted Epica for 15 years, setting the symphonic scene alight with her powerful voice. But how has life in a band changed Simone Simons, and what is she really like offstage?

Bands & Artists

Myrkur and Oceans Of Slumber to support Epica on UK tour

By Metal Hammer published 20 November 17

Epica will be joined on their 2018 UK tour by Myrkur and Oceans Of Slumber

Concerts & Shows

How metal is Epica's Simone Simons?

By Dom Lawson published 16 August 17

Pitting your heroes against the test that really matters: the Metal Hammer Metal Test. This month, Epica frontwoman Simone Simons tests her mettle

Interviews

Cover art for Epica - The Solace System album

Epica - The Solace System album review

By Sophie Maughan published 14 August 17

Symphonic Dutch masters go with the overflow

Albums

Epica - The Solace System album review

By Stephen Dalton published 10 August 17

More octave-vaulting rock operatics from the mad-eyed lady of the Lowlands

Albums

Epica headline the first Metal Hammer tour of 2018

By Metal Hammer published 31 July 17

Metal Hammer are sponsoring Epica's UK and Ireland tour in April 2018

Concerts & Shows

New Issue Of Prog On Sale Now

By Jerry Ewing published 22 March 17

Prog 75 features the 100 Greatest Prog Songs Of All Time, a tribute to John Wetton plus Mastodon, Magenta, Cruise To The Edge and more...

Magazines

The Outer Limits: How prog are Epica?

By Holly Wright published 22 March 17

They’ve worked with 70-piece choirs and classical orchestras, and they beautifully bridge the musical worlds of heavy and symphonic. So now we have to ask: how prog are Epica?

Bands & Artists