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Video: Simone Simons of Epica celebrating her birthday with Roppongi Rocks

January 17, 2018 roppongirocks

Today Epica‘s vocalist Simone Simons celebrates her 33rd birthday. As she happens to be in Tokyo on tour, Roppongi Rocks’ Stefan Nilsson and Caroline Misokane paid her a visit.

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@kissonline 2019 Japan tour robe. @kissonline 2019 Japan tour robe.
@kissonline “Crazy Nights” 1988 European tour shir @kissonline “Crazy Nights” 1988 European tour shirt.
@roppongirocks HQ in Tokyo. @roppongirocks HQ in Tokyo.
@roppongirocks HQ in Tokyo. @roppongirocks HQ in Tokyo.
There’s only one @snowyshawofficial in the world. There’s only one @snowyshawofficial in the  world.
A signed @acefrehleyofficial photo on display at H A signed @acefrehleyofficial photo on display at HQ.
@motleycrue legend @nikkisixxpixx on stage in Sait @motleycrue legend @nikkisixxpixx on stage in Saitama, Japan in 2016. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks
@defleshed_official's Gustaf Jorde visited @roppon @defleshed_official's Gustaf Jorde visited @roppongirocks HQ on 9th December 2025.
@defleshed_official's Gustaf Jorde on stage in Tok @defleshed_official's Gustaf Jorde on stage in Tokyo on 5th December 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label | @metalbladerecords
Johan Westerlund of @moonsafariofficial on stage i Johan Westerlund of @moonsafariofficial on stage in Tokyo on 11th December 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
Pontus Åkesson of @moonsafariofficial on stage in Pontus Åkesson of @moonsafariofficial on stage in Tokyo on 11th December 2025. Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson with @kyle_macl Roppongi Rocks boss Stefan Nilsson with @kyle_maclachlan in Tokyo tonight. Now, that was a terrific wine dinner where we discussed the cult classic “Showgirls” and, of course, “Twin Peaks”.
Simon Åkesson of Swedish prog rockers @moonsafario Simon Åkesson of Swedish prog rockers @moonsafariofficial on stage in Tokyo on 11th December 2025 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
Petter Sandström of Swedish prog rockers @moonsafa Petter Sandström of Swedish prog rockers @moonsafariofficial on stage in Tokyo on 11th December 2025 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
Mikael Israelsson of Swedish prog rockers @moonsaf Mikael Israelsson of Swedish prog rockers @moonsafariofficial on stage in Tokyo on 11th December 2025 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
@roppongirocks boss Stefan Nilsson backstage in To @roppongirocks boss Stefan Nilsson backstage in Tokyo tonight with Petter Sandström of Swedish prog rockers @moonsafariofficial. @avalon.label
Pontus Åkesson of Swedish prog rockers @moonsafari Pontus Åkesson of Swedish prog rockers @moonsafariofficial on stage in Tokyo on 11th December 2025 | Photo: Stefan Nilsson, @roppongirocks | @avalon.label
@moonsafariofficial on stage in Tokyo right now. M @moonsafariofficial on stage in Tokyo right now. Mindblowing!
Today’s office. Let’s prog! @moonsafariofficial Today’s office. Let’s prog! @moonsafariofficial
Swedish death metal and Japanese udon noodles. Rop Swedish death metal and Japanese udon noodles. Roppongi life! @defleshed_official
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