Vermillion

Limited Red-Black Marbled Vinyl

1LP in gatefold, red-black marbled + poster, limited to 500

Side A
1 Aeterna 06:02
2 In Love We Rust 04:46
3 Cradle To The Grave (feat. Alissa White-Gluz) 03:59
4 Fight or Flight 05:24
5 Weight of my World 04:21

Side B
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

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.

Release date: August 23, 2024

€ 23.99