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Simone Simons hears orchestras with distortion, calls it her “magical” moment
Simone Simons recounts her early fascination with symphonic metal, confessing it felt “magical” the first time she heard the genre. Her introduction came through bands like NIGHTWISH and THERION, which struck her as cinematic and theatrical in a way that immediately intrigued her.
Long before EPICA’s 2003 debut "The Phantom Agony" materialized, Simons had already immersed herself in the aesthetic and sonic blend of classical and metal. It wasn’t the guitars or vocals alone—it was the full, orchestral drama that captivated her attention.
