Fugazi Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 The big news today is that Epica singer Simone Simons is releasing in August a solo album that she has been working on secretly for a year, and the first single goes live tomorrow. But the perhaps bigger surprise is that the new album 'Vermillion' will be co-written, played and produced by Arjen Lucassen! https://simonesimonsmusic.com/ "For more than 20 years, ever since she was a teenager, Simone Simons has been spearheading the world of female fronted metal. As a lead singer, icon, and role model for a whole generation of female metalheads, the Epica lead singer remains one of the most prominent key figures in all things metal. After eight albums and countless global tours with her band, Simone Simons finally found the time to release her first solo album “Vermillion”, showcasing her many different influences ranging from prog rock to film scores to metal to electronic elements. Simone chose not to rush her solo project, opting instead to thoughtfully consider how she wanted to present herself. Enter stage right Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon). Her musical partner and longtime collaborator is no stranger to her soaring operatic voice. And while many would use their solo effort as a radical, even provocative departure from everything they stood for, Simone remains true to her love for epic melodies, huge choruses and monumental, intelligent music." 1 Aeterna 06:02 2 In Love We Rust 04:46 3 Cradle To The Grave (feat. Alyssa White-Gluz) 03:59 4 Fight or Flight 05:24 5 Weight of my World 04:21 6 Vermillion Dreams 04:36 7 The Core 03:56 8 Dystopia 04:44 9 R.E.D. 04:04 10 Dark Night Of The Soul 04:12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 (edited) Heard the new single some time ago. Definitely gives off the Ayreon vibes, but this sounds promising for the album. Looking forward to it. Edited May 29 by Moondance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 New single is in, "In Love We Rust". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted June 7 Author Share Posted June 7 This is totally different from the previous single! Very straightforward song, nothing experimental here. Can't help but think that this song comes from a very personal place for Simone, given the rumours of divorce. From Nuclear Blast: SIMONE SIMONS & ARJEN LUCASSEN comment: “The video was filmed in just one take to keep it as pure and raw as possible. We opted to keep it in black and white so as not to distract from the song or the performance. In Love We Rust is quite different from our first single Aeterna, which shows how diverse this album is. This is one of our favourite songs. We hope you love this as much as we do.” Lyrics written by Simone Simons and Lori Linstruth Music written by Arjen Lucassen Koen Herfst – drums Rob van der Loo – bass Arjen Lucassen – guitars and keyboards Video directed, filmed & edited by Patric Ullaeus (www.rEvolver.se) LYRICS : Hold my heart, it’s turning cold Steady me if I lose control I’m torn between the now and then Oh I never thought this love would end Promises we soon forget Angry words we still regret Every day is a brand new war But I couldn’t say what we’re fighting for In love we rust, we turn to dust In love we lie, we don’t ask why In love we rust, illusions crushed In love we hide, in love we die Memories so bittersweet Souls entwined, yet incomplete Holding on to a love outgrown Oh it hurts too much to let it go Building walls with words unsaid Hiding from the truth we dread We once believed we had it all Now there’s nothing left but for us to fall I’m turning cold, I lose control We’ll soon forget, but still regret We once believed we had it all There’s nothing left, we’re bound to fall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 On 6/7/2024 at 6:36 AM, Fugazi said: This is totally different from the previous single! Very straightforward song, nothing experimental here. Can't help but think that this song comes from a very personal place for Simone, given the rumours of divorce. Just like the first single, I get a ton of Ayreon vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 New single is in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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