Simone Simons

Quick Facts

Full Name	Simone Simons
Occupation	Metal Singer
Date Of Birth	Jan 17, 1985(1985-01-17)
Age	39
Birthplace	Hoensbroek
Country	Netherlands
Birth City	Limburg
Horoscope	Capricorn

Simone Simons Biography

Simone Simons is one of the most popular and richest Metal Singer who was born on January 17, 1985 in Hoensbroek, Limburg, Netherlands. Singer-songwriter who is well-known as the lead vocalist of the symphonic metal band Epica. She is a mezzo-soprano singer who released seven studio albums in Epica between 2003 and 2016.

The track from 2003 by her band “Facade of Reality” focuses on the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11th, 2011,, and contains in its lyrics a number of quotes from a speech given by British the Prime Minister Tony Blair.

In early 2002, Mark Jansen left After Forever over creative differences. He then began looking for musicians who would work towards a more classical/symphonic type of music project; this was initially named “Sahara Dust”. In late 2002, the band courted Helena Michaelsen (from Trail of Tears) as its frontwoman, but shortly after she was replaced by the then unknown Simons, who was Jansen’s girlfriend at the time.

In January 2008, Simons was suffering from recurrent MRSA infections. This forced Epica to cancel many of their shows. In February, her condition improved, but she had not completely recovered. In March, Epica toured with Amanda Somerville, replacing Simons for their United States tour until May 11, 2008, when Simons performed again at their show in Bibelot, Dordrecht.

She and her fellow singer Oliver Palotai welcomed their first child, Vincent Palotai, in the latter part of 2013. They got married the following year.

Simone Simons Net Worth

Simone Simons is one of the richest Metal Singer from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Simone Simons 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In her teens she began playing flute and took vocal lessons in classical and pop.

Her band was a member of Epica in 2002 after following her selection by her former boyfriend musician Mark Jansen.

Simone Johanna Maria Simons (born 17 January 1985) is a Dutch singer- songwriter. She is best known for being the lead singer of Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, where she joined at the age of seventeen, releasing seven 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Simone Simons height 5 ft 6 in Simone weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Simone Simons Dating?

According to our records, Simone Simons married to Oliver Palotai. As of December 1, 2023, Simone Simons’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Simone Ranked on the list of most popular Metal Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Simone Simons celebrates birthday on January 17 of every year.

Who is Simone Simons husband?

Oliver Palotai

Is Simone Simons a good singer?

The iconic lead singer for the great symphonic metal band Epica. Much like her band in general, Simons’ singing has continually gotten better and better over the years. She’s got a gorgeous clean tone that shines best in ballads, but she can nail a heavy track with the best of them too.

Is Simone Simons classically trained?

Attending music school from the age of 12, Simone played flute and received classical singing tuition that would prove hugely helpful further down the line, but a life in the world of heavy metal was still a long way off, partly because she had yet to catch the heavy metal bug herself.

How old is Simone Simons?

37 years (January 17, 1985)

Is Simone Simmons Pregnant?

Dutch symphonic metal act Epica have announced some big news! Simone Simons, Epica’s lead vocalist for 10 years, is expecting her first child with her longtime partner Oliver Palotai of the band Kamelot.