S.05 E.20 – Simone Simons of Epica

Send us Fan MailOne of the more graceful and profound voices in metal today, Simone Simons, joins the IUF podcast to talk about the newest album from the Dutch symphonic metal band, Epica. The eighth and new record “Omega”, went through such a diligent recording process from top to bottom. Simone talks about that experience despite the ongoing worldwide pandemic. She recorded her vocals remotely from the Bader Studios while working with renowned producer Joost Van Der Broek, who also brought in the likes of the City Of Prague Symphonic Orchestra to play such a vital role in Omega. Simone also describes life outside of music, and how it was important to stay invested within many quarantine-induced months – from spending time with her family to updating her detailed blog titled SmoonStyle, which is full of amazing tips and information from cooking to makeup to her own photography. There's so much more to Simone than the music life, so make sure to tune into this episode as she goes into many of the interests that feed her creativity within the band. Buy and stream Epica's new album “Omega”, out February 26, 2021 on Nuclear Blast Records.