| Vermillion | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | August 23, 2024 |
| Genre | Symphonic metal |
| Length | 46:04 |
| Label | Nuclear Blast |
| Producer | Arjen Lucassen |
| Singles from Vermillion | |
Vermillion is the upcoming debut solo album by the Dutch singer Simone Simons, lead singer of Epica. It is planned to be released on 23 August 2024. [3]
All lyrics are written by Simone Simons and Lori Linstruth; all music is composed by Arjen Lucassen
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aeterna" | 6:02 |
| 2. | "In Love We Rust" | 4:46 |
| 3. | "Cradle to the Grave" (featuring Alissa White-Gluz) | 3:59 |
| 4. | "Fight or Flight" | 5:24 |
| 5. | "Weight of My World" | 4:21 |
| 6. | "Vermillion Dreams" | 4:36 |
| 7. | "The Core" | 3:56 |
| 8. | "Dystopia" | 4:44 |
| 9. | "R.E.D." (featuring Mark Jansen) | 4:04 |
| 10. | "Dark Night of the Soul" | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 46:04 | |
Additional musicians
Crew
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