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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcoming Simone Simons
00:14 – Discovering Epica
01:01 – How Long Epica Has Been Together
01:24 – Simone Joining Epica at 17
01:48 – Early Touring Experiences
02:24 – Why the Netherlands and Finland Love Symphonic Metal
03:04 – Musical Education Growing Up in the Netherlands
04:02 – Simone’s First Singing Experiences
06:17 – Simone's Shift from Flute to Singing
07:36 – Unexpected Instruments in Meta
08:50 – Simone on Sleep Token
09:55 – Symphonic Metal’s Popularity
11:02 – Symphonic Influences on Modern Deathcore Bands
12:00 – Why Classical and Metal Blend So Well
13:18 – Epica’s Attack on Titan Cover EP
16:00 – How Loud Is Operatic Singing?
18:12 – Has Simone Ever Tried Screaming?
19:30 – Would Simone Ever Do Modern Pop Projects?
21:23 – What Simone Listens to Today
23:50 – Rediscovering Classical Music Later in Life
29:00 – Challenges of Huge Symphonic Shows
30:30 – Simone’s 3-Hour Show While Pregnant
31:27 – Epica’s Heavier Side Surprising New Fans
32:59 – Would Epica Collaborate with Deathcore/Modern Metal Bands?
34:00 – New Bands Mixing Classical with Modern Sounds
36:00 – Simone’s Love for Video Game Music and Nintendo
37:30 – Wrapping Up: New Album, Touring, and Thank You
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