Being a Woman in Metal ft. Simone Simons - FLOOR FINDS #7

@simonesimonsofficial from @epica joins me on International Women's Day Floor Finds to talk about what it is like to be a woman in the world of metal. The last 20 years the world has changed a lot and being a singer of a metal band comes with certain challenges. We share our experiences and feel free to share yours in the comments!

As it is International Women's Day we wanted to talk about some topics & stigmas that do not always get discussed.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Welcome Simone
1:02 - New Epica Album
1:42 - Being a woman in the metal world the last 20 years
4:48 - Standing up for yourself
7:19 - Private space invaded
8:10 - Advise to the younger generations
10:50 - How the metal world has changed
13:11 - Scrutinized for your appearances
17:48 - Gender boundaries
21:55 - Supporting everyone

#internationalwomensday

[missrubyphoenix]

A Valkyrie and an Angel casually chatting on a sunny/gloomy day

Happy International Women's Day, Ladies 💕

[adrammelech]

Simone: I have a son, you have a daughter.
Robert Baratheon: We'll join our houses.

[viktoriiakuchma]

Floor and Simone are superwomen. The only time I've ever seen Floor in real life I was so amazed! It was after the show in Toronto on Decades tour (which was the best musical experience in my life) . We waited for the band members at the back door of the venue. Floor was touring with one year old Freja at the time. It was nearly midnight, first guys showed up (Troy, Tuomas, Marko, Kai) and kind of distracted the crowd. And then I saw Floor leaving the building with a baby highchair in her hands... I was watching her heading towards her touring buss and on one hand I wished I could say at least a couple of words to her, but on the other I just had so much respect for her, I didn't want to bother her.. Like being on tour for weeks in the buss, having new concerts every day in a new city - is hard. Being on that kind of tour with a baby, staying loving mom and absolutely professional musician - is nearly impossible.. I was pregnant with my third daughter at that time and my middle daughter was also 1y.o. So the only thing I could think of when I saw her was: "Run, Floor, run! You deserve it, a tiny bit of privacy, good sleep and personal time with your child.".
Dear Floor, I really have no idea how you do that...)) Ewo was really kind and helped me out to deliver a little gift for Freja)) really hope one day I will have another opportunity to say hi and how much I love your music and your incredible voice!! Your and Simone's voices are my everyday inspiration, trying to be a better version of myself and raising my daughters)) Happy International Women's day!! You are amazing.
PS Excuse my English, it's not my first language)

[overdosedmiawallace]

This is so cool! I feel like Simone especially has been judged over the years for being femenine and having other interests besides metal. I remember reading so many comments saying she ditched music for make up and her blog, as if one couldn't succeed in both areas...

[DanielaRochel]

What a nice video! As a black woman who enjoy metal music I have experienced a lot of situations where people act like "I wasn't supposed to be there", like as a lead singer in a metal band, for example. You girls have been inspiration for me to keep strong on my positions since my teenagers time, at 2005~2008 when I was dealing with my grandma-mother pass away and a new school, new city... appreciating your music and your voices was the way I found to deal with everything at that time, was something I had that helped me to see beauty in life. Happy day! Greetings from a brazilian in Argentina.

[aleleeinnaleleeinn]

The women in metal have added a lot to the genre. Incredible performances and a whole new dimension.

[dean]

Two really talented, stunning fantastic women.

[PaleHorseShabuShabu]

When my wife and I started dating, I was stunned that she was still single. She's beautiful to the point where I've seen men stop in their tracks looking at her, she's incredibly intelligent, she has a great laugh and a wonderful smile, and she's quite outgoing. On one of our early dates, we asked each other why the other is still single. She told me the few guys she'd dated as an adult were insecure about how much she makes ($350K per year or, more importantly, more than them) and didn't like when she would offer to pay for things like meals, movies, etc. Fortunately for me, I've never been the type to be intimidated, I'm not after her money, and we've been married for five *wonderful* years.

[cottagestoryteller]

I look up to both these women so much. I'm 31 this year, but I feel like a child in comparison to Floor and Simone's experiences. My adolescence was heavily shaped by women in metal. Floor, Tarja, Sharon, Simone -- they were the women who showed me it was okay to stand my ground as a woman, an artist, and as a mother. This was a great Floor Finds!

[devilsdaughter]

As a woman in my mid 40s, I am inspired by you both. I definitely agree that as we age, we are more comfortable in our skin. I wouldn’t go back to my insecure youth for anything! Rock on, beautiful ladies 🤘🏻

[bigmw]

Congratulation for Simone for excellent album. All the best for both of you in international women's day.

[Aellae]

Hey Floor as a Dutch male nurse thank you!! Im glad it isnt that big off a problem here.

[WASPS]

Simone and Floor legendary metal singers

[iDEATH]

I'm a guy that enjoys the sound of the female voice more than the male. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of male vocalists I absolutely love, but man, am I ever happy we're seeing more and more women getting behind the mic and making the music. Japan is especially killing it in this regard (BAND-MAID!).

There's also a lot to be said for aging gracefully, for both men and women. To be blunt, Madonna, for example, looks so weird now...please, don't either of you ever go that route.

[stimpsonjcat]

It took me 40 years to find out I was into female-fronted symphonic rock. Which wouldn't exist without ladies like these two. Thank you both.

[ThitsTheHighestNote]

My two favorite ladies in metal! OMEGA is such a wonderful album!

[MakeUpWitch]

Thank you ladies for this chat. Yes, metal heads are the best people I've ever met. Kind, respectful and many of them highly intelligent. Over the years I had just one negative experience - a concert promoter was trying to lecture me on how to be more successful in the music business. He told me I should dye my hair blond, wear a skirt and high heels. He was sharing this information as if he was giving me some kind of a secret tip LOL Mind you, I'm not on stage, I'm an interviewer. This guy didn't know anything about me or my career but he automatically assumed I can't be successful being myself in heavy boots, jeans and a leather jacket.

[tiborgal]

Perfect women do not exi...
Oh, wait

yay! another Floor Finds! I love these!!!

[ericbeveridge]

With out a doubt Simone and floor are my favorite female singer artists on the planet such amazing and beautiful people lots of love to you both And Happy Women’s Day ❤️🌹❤️🌹🎤🎶🎼