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The Netherlands (1996 – present)
Within Temptation is a band from The Netherlands. Despite being labeled by the media as a gothic metal band, Within Temptation consider themselves “more a symphonic rock/metal band … we are in my opinion no Gothic band”.
The band consists of vocalist Sharon den Adel, guitarist Robert Westerholt, Jeroen Van Veen (bass), Stephen van Haestregt (drums), Martijn Spierenburg (keyboards) and Ruud Adrianus Jolie (guitars).
Within Temptation was formed in 1996 by Robert and Sharon, after Robert left his previous band, The Circle, who then renamed themselves Voyage. The Circle members Michiel Papenhove and Jeroen Van Veen also left to join Robert in his new project. Martijn Spierenburg also left The Circle, and joined Within Temptation in 2000.
In the same year, Within Temptation released their Enter demo, and were picked up by DSFA Records. The following year, they released their first full length album, also entitled Enter. This alum established them in the underground scene, and led them to play their fourth ever gig at the legendary Dynamo festival.
In 1998, they followed up with an EP, The Dance, and progressed to the main stage at Dynamo.
The band returned to university after The Dance, and in 2000 released their breakthrough album, Mother Earth.
The band consists of vocalist Sharon den Adel, guitarist Robert Westerholt, Jeroen Van Veen (bass), Stephen van Haestregt (drums), Martijn Spierenburg (keyboards) and Ruud Adrianus Jolie (guitars).
Within Temptation was formed in 1996 by Robert and Sharon, after Robert left his previous band, The Circle, who then renamed themselves Voyage. The Circle members Michiel Papenhove and Jeroen Van Veen also left to join Robert in his new project. Martijn Spierenburg also left The Circle, and joined Within Temptation in 2000.
In the same year, Within Temptation released their Enter demo, and were picked up by DSFA Records. The following year, they released their first full length album, also entitled Enter. This alum established them in the underground scene, and led them to play their fourth ever gig at the legendary Dynamo festival.
In 1998, they followed up with an EP, The Dance, and progressed to the main stage at Dynamo.
The band returned to university after The Dance, and in 2000 released their breakthrough album, Mother Earth.
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ga6riel wrote:
sounds of freedom <3 !
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Applay wrote:
What have you done ? \O/
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joan_19 wrote:
Sounds really great! much better than Utopia :P
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spessoto wrote:
http://www.thesilentforce.com/tsf/pages/en/news_default.asp - sample, duet with Oomph :D
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glitteredvixen wrote:
It'd be interesting to see more celtic elements.. but I'm happy in whatever direction the band goes in :)
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Andar_Dio wrote:
Excellent band))
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The_Fenix wrote:
I Prefer Cold Weather , Serious People
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chemzed wrote:
I know, it's been so long since I've listened to their music. It just isn't that interesting anymore :(
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Jesus_sp wrote:
An acoustic night at the theatre ---> JUST PERFECT
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os_teriyaki wrote:
I'll be happy if the next album sounds more like The Cross and Sounds of Freedom. [2] But hopefully with something extra as well. I want something special so that I can get back into Within Temptation again, I haven't listened to them for ages T__T
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thairine wrote:
amoo muitoo <3
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ravenmiles1012 wrote:
I love this band. I am so tired of the crap that is played in the US. This teen pop i have to hear all the time kills me. It is nice to hear a band that can move my heart and soul. much love WT
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MollieB wrote:
yeah your right Andro :(
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Tas_pac wrote:
"heavy, bombastic, WT style music." For The Win!
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Guldfiisk wrote:
I don't give a shit if people think WT is pop. They're awesome, that's all that matters!
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Lafantein wrote:
Very beautiful music and the singer and songs :-)
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EvMarkus wrote:
Their sound is so epic. I love Forgiven. Such a beautiful song.
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nDroae wrote:
But then they'll think WT went "back" to heavy music because of all the complaining. People just love any excuse to think highly of themselves. :P
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MollieB wrote:
why are we still explaining Utopia? god damn WT's fanbase are dense! True fans don't bother explaining this shit, the jerks can get the point when the album comes out. >.>
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WorldOfOne wrote:
@glitteredvixen: From what Sharon's said, they knew beforehand that people wouldn't like it, but they weren't going to put a heavy track on an acoustic album just to please some fastidious fans. Utopia wasn't even intended as a WT song originally. Why do I feel this argument just keeps going round in circles? As far as the next album goes, I doubt even they're sure about how the final product will sound, but they've said they're hoping for symphonic (in a different way, because bigger isn't always better), heavy, bombastic, WT style music. Hopefully more songs like The Cross. And more mandolin. THOE was a lot of different experiments, and hopefully they'll take the best ones with them to the new album.
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Stadsschouwburg, Middelburg, Netherlands
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Nieuwe Luxor Theater, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Twentse Schouwburg, Enschede, Netherlands
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An Acoustic Night at the Theatre - US Release!
4 Dec 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/withintemptation
Finally, some news for our US fans from our US record company, Roadrunner Records!**************************Exclusive in the U.S. to the Roadrunner web store this is the only place you can get this co. …
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