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Epica

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UntilMy Last Breath

Magnificent Simone Simons

       Born on January 17, 1985, 

Simone's interest in music manifested itself at a very early age. 

Simone started playing flute for 2 years after joining music school at the age of 12. 

At the age of 14, she had one year of pop singing lessons, 

and at age 15, she switched to classical singing after listening to Nightwish's Oceanborn, 

which remains her favourite Nightwish album. 

At one point she was invited to join in a rehearsal for a black metal band; she joined it, although was a little afraid to sing. 

Simons sang in a choir for a few months, and later joined Epica.

Epica - Storm The Sorrow

                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 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[citation needed]. 

Their songs largely deal with philosophical topics, 

including science, religion, and world events.