#374: Epica's Simone Simons

Epica vocalist Simone Simons is back on the show! We discuss the
band's new album, Omega, why the addition of a children's choir on
the record was a bucket list item for them, the alternative ways
they are looking to promote and present the album during the
pandemic, the decision to record the album acoustically in addition
to its standard version, how the downtime last year flew by despite
the fact they couldn’t tour, and how she is really antsy to get
back on the road to play songs from Omega live. We also talk about
writing the Essence of Epica book during the pandemic and the
importance of getting many different sides of each story from each
band member, as well as the story of a family member giving Simone
negative feedback on her singing when she was 16. Petar, Brandon,
and Sylvia talk about the allegations against Marilyn Manson from
exes and peers alike and the massive blowback that has occurred,
and we share our thoughts on all the details we saw last week via
social media. Songs: Epica - “Freedom - The Wolves Within," “Abyss
of Time - Countdown to Singularity," Sirenia - “We Come To Ruins”
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