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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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Scionq wrote:
Ice Queen @ NOTP and new year's updates: http://fearoftheunknown.scion.at/main.html
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hishammuteb wrote:
Happy New Year
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jets1968 wrote:
Sharon is my "Ice Queen".Happy New Year(Buon Anno) to everyone with a lot a fun and music!!!!!
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jerkjones wrote:
HAPPY NEW YEAR SPAMBOTS!!!!!!
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Dark-Devourer wrote:
Farewell u should be at least the 5th :(
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electro-iick wrote:
HAPPY NEW YEAR MY LOVES *-* (L) / Feliz Ano novo amores *-* (L) . Muito Within Temptation em 2010 pra todos nós :D
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Scionq wrote:
Happy New Year! http://fearoftheunknown.scion.at/main.html
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un_peon wrote:
All I need <333
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nDroae wrote:
Thanks... my singing was probably too "gimmicky" for them :P
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Deadboytomorrow wrote:
Somewhere Is so amazing only with sharon even with Van Giersbergen *_* One of my favourite WT songs <3
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os_teriyaki wrote:
A belated congratulations to Andro for appearing in the Utopia mix video! \:D/ Shame they didn't actually use any of your singing though! >__< The new album sounds like it could be amazing actually, a darker, more organic sound could be right up my street! :D
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Hedin89 wrote:
Всё, что может быть хорошего в этом однообразном и унылом жанре, собрано в этой потрясающей, невероятной группе!
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Scionq wrote:
Don't Tear Me Down is searching for the Ultimate Within Temptation Song! The last round, Ice Queen of The Promise? Just you can decide! http://site.donttearmedown.fan-sites.org/?page_id=489
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Devildom wrote:
Sounds of Freedom...<3
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UprisingLeader wrote:
angels <3
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MajkaRebel wrote:
very nice pic :P
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madeinpoland wrote:
So amazing ;)
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KaerLaeda wrote:
Vote for the quality if you like it ;) http://www.last.fm/music/Within+Temptation/+images/39909623
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joan_19 wrote:
In an a Metal Hammer interview Sharon said more about the new album: "The new album will be in full force at full speed, but would make an album with a more organic sound. People should wait and see. The bottom line is that musicians should do things that seem interesting to them. It is clear that experience can sometimes be dangerous, but equally we learn all the things we do and come back with a fully symphonic sound. I promise". Really interesting.
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Scionq wrote:
Exclusive Black Symphony rehearsal material: http://fearoftheunknown.scion.at/main.html
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An Acoustic Night at the Theatre OUT NOW!
2 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/withintemptation
Hi everyone,We're proud to announce the release of our acoustic live album 'An Acoustic Night at the Theatre'!You can find it at your local CD store, online through various webstores, or on iTunes. …
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