Within Temptation
Biography
Goth metal stars Within Temptation marry the guitar-driven force of hard rock with the sweep and grandeur of symphonic music, and the results have made them one of the most popular bands ever in the Netherlands. Within Temptation were formed in 1996 by guitarist Robert Westerholt and vocalist Sharon den Adel, who are partners on stage and off. Within Temptation's early material caught the attention of the Dutch label DSFA, and they signed the group to a record deal; their first album, Enter, was released in 1997. Up until this time, Within Temptation had been a studio project, but the success of the album led to invitations to play several live shows, including the Dynamo Music Festival, one of the biggest live music events in the Netherlands. Within Temptation demonstrated their strength as a concert act, and began playing Germany, Austria, Belgium, and the Czech Republic. Booked to play Dynamo's main stage in 1998, Within Temptation felt recording new material was in order, and they released the Dance EP for the occasion. Shortly afterwards, Within Temptation went on hiatus as the group's members dealt with personal commitments and Westerholt and den Adel built a studio for their ambitious recording projects.
Selected Discography
Just discovered Within Temptation too here on Pandora and I think they're freakin' awesome! Love the symphonic rock sound! Haven't taken to a "new" act like this in a long, long time...what a breath of fresh air! Definitely will go see them when they eventually get around to touring the US.
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Love this band. Jillian was the first song I heard as well, but every other song I've heard since just gives me chills in a good way. Definitely Sharon has a gorgeous voice!
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I really like this music. It is beautiful. I discovered it in my Loreena McKennit music collection - which might be considered a bit different from Within Temptation. I have given this one a big "thumbs up"...SMILES :-)
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i truly adore this band. ive always looked for symphonic music with the awesomeness of rockish music. this is PERFECTION.
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Amazing, wonderful, superb, beautiful! Do u have an idea how I feel about this band? :)
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Fell in love with them the very first time I heard Jillian (I'd Give My Heart). Absolutely amazing!
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people mention the similarity of leave's eyes cd covers don't say how all of nightwish covers are all the same too,wt's cover on the heart of everything is just that-of course i love all three bands-i stand my ground.
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I want their other albums. I've only got "The Heart of Everything."
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and i found out that my anger wasn't what i thought it was and it could be so easily subdued by a soft angel's voice.
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I just reciently was made aware of this band and I absolutely love them. I already have The Heart of Everything, and it is one of my all-time favorite albums, I look forward to getting The Silent Force.
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I just joined pandora and I was very surprised when within temptation came on. I immediatly bookmarked it and added it to my favorites
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irelandking1 1 , or Amy Lee's trying to copy Sharon. ;P In any event, they are both great bands.
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I have Evanescense set as a station and they play Within Temptation all the time. I am a huge fan now!
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I agree with FiveFingerDe a t h P u n c h ! If you like, at all, this band... YOU WILL *ABSOLUTELY* LOVE EVANESCENCE! (Yes, even though Pandora's "related artists" isn't Evanescence. . it should be ;-D). Sometimes I feel, though, she's trying to coppy Amy Lee...?
But W.T is really good, too! I love "What Have You Done Now". |
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Try out Evanescence. . . v e r y similar...ju s t as moving
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Fantastic, the vocals and music blend perfectly and are so dynamic. Very moving.
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"Love her more than a Christian loves GOD!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! "
"Heartbreak makes my soul grow stronger and when my search for love finally comes to an end, I will achieve salvation, ultimate power and everlasting glory. Finally, you and I will be together for all of eternity." |
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why is everyone sorry all of the time-you believe in something and you're committed and willing to fight for it right-isn't this what all this f**king music is about anyway-belie v i n g in your dreams. I for one am not sorry about anything I believe in. WT RULES !!!
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they both are the same kinda. within temptation is more up beat..its aewsome but i still love evanescence their songs a soo clear n understandin g its like u can comppare to it. i loke them both. ^.^ we all have our opinons
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u peeps who think within temptation is WAYY better then Evanescence, i dont know how u can compair them! i mean, listen to the songs by wach of them. I love them both, and i can even think of them competeing against each other. Sorry!!
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this is a grown up woman-not a little girl upset that her boyfriend keeps coming over to her place drunk-GIMME A BREAK !!!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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that's right-within temptation and the gathering are grown up people -they've eaten pain-tasted blood-had babies-had jobs-you can tell-now about that other band........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Within Temptation blows Evanescence out of the water - sorry Evanescence fans. I guess you could classify them in the same genre of music, but there's no way they're on the same level musically.
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this genre-waddya call it ? within temptation,a n t a g o r i a , n i g h t w i s h , g a t h e r i n g , l a c u n a coil-but evanescence just doesn't seem to make it....for me.its perfect for chillin but sooner or later i need my HELLHAMMER !!!!!!F**K YEA !!!!
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Wow this band reminds me of my favorite band Evanescence, Within Temptation is good!
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I was into Evanescence at first; but The Open Door was a letdown and Within Temptation just keeps getting better.
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Quite possibly the most awesome band ever, in the entire history of the world.
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