You're in for a ride. Incredible catalogue of impeccable music to go through. Sharon is just pure magic!!! It's been mentioned already, but their collaboration with Tarja "Paradise" is just stunning!!
The drummer's face was hidden because, at the time, WT was in the process of replacing their drummer and because of this he covered his face until he was formally announced as the full-time replacement. Great song and great reaction!
This is not Mike (the drummer who joined in 2011) - Mike is left-handed and the guy in the video is right-handed. I don't know if the name of the mysterious drummer was ever revealed.
just going to post exactly this! -- music fitted the IOM video PERFECTLY!! - definitely worth look in at the IOM TT races video (most dangerous and most exiting motorsport race in the world!)
I can recommend the song Somewhere of their Black Symphony concert in 2008, featuring Anneke van Giersbergen. An enormous symphonic(!) experience and oh so beautiful.
Within Temptation was formed by Robert Westerholt (guitar) and his wife Sharon den Adel (vocals) in 1996 ... Robert's brother Martijn Westerholt (keyboards) was also a founding member, but he left amicably to form his own successful project - Delain (Check out the songs 'Army of dolls' ... 'Frozen'... by Delain) Recently, Robert & Sharon admitted that they cannot write songs together cos they fight 😂So, they rely on a producer and work separately... After having 2 kids together (Sharon was pregnant when 'Faster' and another video 'Shot in the dark' were released, so Sharon was not filmed below her baby bump), Robert Westerholt decided to stay home and hired a live guitarist Stefan Helleblad for Within Temptation to tour since 2011. The debut album 'Enter' from Within Temptation dropped in the Netherlands in 1997 and the band was on the cusp of the female-fronted symphonic rock/ metal scene w/ bands like Nightwish, After Forever, etc... They toured Europe successfully into 1999 and returned in 2000 w/ the album 'Mother Earth'... it produced a hit single 'Ice Queen' in the Netherlands and #1 in Belgium... Line-up changes in 2001 brought Ruud Jolie (lead guitar) and Martijn Spierenburg (keyboards) to Within Temptation and r still current members w/ founding bassist Jeroen Van Veen. 'The Silent Force' (2004) produced the single 'Stand my ground' ... Within Temptation was a sensation in Europe and looked to expand their international success beyond Europe... They signed w/ Roadrunner Records in N. America after they had released successful Nightwish records in the USA and Canada. 'The Heart of Everything' (2007) marked their American debut and first US/ Canada tour and #1 album in the Netherlands... Within Temptation marked their success w/ an '08 show at Rotterdam Ahoy that featured a full classical orchestra and choir... It was filmed and released as a live CD/ DVD 'Black Symphony' featuring the Metropole Orchestra in '08, along w/ their early albums 'Mother Earth'... and 'The Silent Force' being released in N. America. An acoustic set was soon released in 2009 as 'An acoustic night at the theater'. Because of family commitments, Within Temptation would not tour extensively like most of their counterparts; they spent more time to create new music and less time touring, especially after Sharon & Robert welcomed their second child in 2009... Within Temptation's concept album 'The Unforgiving' was based on a comic book style idea was released in 2011, but tour dates were delayed because Sharon was pregnant in 2010 and had her 3rd child in 2011... The album was not as successful in Europe as previous albums, but in America... it reached #50 on the US charts (#40 in Canada, #23 in the UK) and was their most successful album there to date without any major tour or promotion... Other singles included 'Sinead' ... 'Shot in the dark'... 🔥🤘 Mike Coolen (drums) joined in 2011. The band toured S. America in 2012. In 2014, Within Temptation switched labels to Nuclear Blast Records and released the ambitious album 'Hydra'... which featured a list of guest singers including Tarja (ex- Nightwish), Howard Jones (ex- Killswitch Engage) and Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum)... but the surprise was rapper Xzibit featured on the song 'And we run' and the music video... It went to #16 on the US charts (#25 in Canada, #6 in the UK) Within Temptation marked their success w/ another live album/DVD feat. their 15th anniversary show - 'Let us burn: Elements and Hydra live in concert' in 2014. In 2018, Sharon den Adel released a solo project 'My Indigo' which was a pop record that she made after taking a break from the band to deal w/ some personal issues. Within Temptation finally returned w/ a new album 'Resist' in 2019 and spent the year on tour before the pandemic hit in 2020. Within Temptation opted to release their 2023 album 'Bleed out' without any major label w/ a tour planned for 2024... They had opened a major US tour for Iron Maiden in 2022.
@@Uriel-Septim. Sharon with her mezzosoprano voice is unique singer...just check some colaborations with Xzibit,Armin van Buuren...shes absolute my favorite!just listen to Whole world is watching....and you never forget her voice...btw shes so nice too :))
Within Temptation are awesome in concert! I've been able to see theTheir song "Iron" was in the first Wonder Woman movie I believe. "Faster" is one my favs for sure, and on the other end is "Forgiven", an amazingly beautiful ballad. They have so many great songs though, so it's hard to choose!
If you want to see a more symphonic version of WT, check out really anything from The Black Symphony live performance, but for sure check out 'Somewhere" from that performance as its one of the best live duets ever. Also this song will get me a speeding ticket someday
My favorite WT song is "The Promise". The live performance at the Black Simphony DVD is my favorite. Any song from that DVD would be a great experience for you guys. Greatings from Portugal 😊
This is the unofficial anthem of the Isle of Man TT races. It just fits so well with the numerous videos of the TT races. Plus it’s an awesome track and Sharon looks very seductive 😉
Where Floor Janssen is fully classically trained, frontwoman Sharon den Adel is completely self-taught! She practices 4-5 hours per day to train and keep her voice in shape!
Great reaction, Sam and Phil! I've been getting some Within Temptation songs suggested to me when listening to Spotify and i like their sound. I agree with all of your comments.
Within Temptation is a very strong band, along with Nightwish, certainly the most famous European symphonic metal/rock band. Well done and for the excellent reaction, even though this song is more in the pure rock/metal style, but it is excellent. If you like this style and vibe, I would recommend the song "Shot in the dark" :) And if you want to hear more symphonic metal style with the angelic voice of Sharon, then I recommend the song "Angels".
Sharon ten Adel, a proud member of the Dutch Metal Goddesses. Together with Anneke van Giersbergen, Floor Jansen, Simone Simons, Marcela Bovio and whom I might forget out of ignorance. The Netherlands are famous for their windmills, wooden shoes and tulips....but they should be famous because of all these talented woman!!!! It's a treat. And this song? Number one in the charts material.
One of my favourite Symphonic metal bands. Another great song is 'Sinead'. Sharon Den Adel has a wonderful voice. 'The Unforgiving' (the answer to your question) is a stunning masterpiece of an album..
You need to listen to "Worth Dying For" or "Cyanide Love" these songs are from the album called Bleed Out released on October 20 2023 and they are heavy very heavy, and when it comes to Within Temptation they are literally their own genere of music
You should tune in to Epica, at the moment the best Dutch Symphonic metal band. I love Rivers which is very melodieus but they also have some very heavy numbers, with 2 growlers and Simone Simon’s with the voice of an angel. Floor from Nightwish whi is a friend of Simone has made a few appearances on their shows to sing duets with Simone. The combination is out of this world. Check out Epica- code of life live at the AFAS live) music.th-cam.com/video/26k8I7BelDc/w-d-xo.html&si=XhM2yxGBT30Yy1rm
thanks Jason! "The Unforgiven" - great album! with THREE short films and six comic books! Sharon is Dutch but she spent a lot of time in Indonesia when she was younger - you can see a hint of that in her hand movements when she dances in the live videos!... and she delivers her vocals on point live too! "Dangerous" is a top track! "Angels" "Memories", "Iron"..... so much to choose from! "And We Run!" (feat. Xibit)..... Delain is a related band - literally! The founder of Delain is Martijn Westerholt - Sharon's brother in law and brother to Robert in WT.
Also, check out Epica. Consign to Oblivion from 2022 "Live at Paradiso". Top shelf live video, also symphonic, but with a little more growl. Very entertaining!
They are touring now and yes they will be in Utah n Denver, close to me, in March I think.....I love them....check out the video to dangerous.....thanks guys...love your perspective...
Also, if you guys loved this one I think you'd absolutely LOVE their song Paradise (what about us) with the former lead singer of Nightwish. It goes pretty hard and yeah, this song is pure rock, its not a symphonic one like most of their songs.
Another example of symphonic metal from the Netherlands. The other massive rabbit hole is Ayreon. Opera-like with a story line and top notch musicians showing up. There you can see that Floor from Nightwish has a singing sister.
Enjoyed your reaction. Big fan of Within Temptation. Faster is a great song but more on the hard rock/radio friendly side of their music. Earlier albums tend to be more symphonic. Sharon is a self taught singer and has a degree in fashion design. You don't see it in this video but she designs all her outfits that she wears in their videos and for their live performances. Band was started by Sharon and her partner Robert Westerholt (lead guitarist). They have three children together and he no longer tours with the band (studio only) to be home with hteir kids. If you want to listen to more of their music I would recommend the duet Somewhere with Anneke van Giersbergen from the live Black Symphony performance. Beautiful ballad with amazing harmonies. th-cam.com/video/ScjEJRIZGvg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ScS4EKI3S5qa05TL. I consider it one of the most beautiful duets ever. You get to hear more of Sharon's beautiful head voice. One of my other favorites is Ice Queen. Lots of great live performances but I prefer the official music video because you get to see Sharon's iconic hand dancing. Her dad was a Dutch diplomat and she lived in Indonesia as a teenager and her hand dancing was inspired by Balinese hand dancing she saw while living there. th-cam.com/video/lWNOLqs1IPQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=d0TzXyTl9yAcOX_M. Some other favorites are Mother Earth, Stand my Ground, Angels, and Paradise.
Yes, that's Within Temptation!... love this band!!! And if you want to learn more about different styles of Symphonic Metal... fir some other Dutch bands, listen to Epica, Blackbriar, The Gathering and Nemesea. 🙂
You want to experience more symphonic metal? Also from the Netherlands? Symphonic, angelic and heavy? Epica with Simone Simons My suggestion to get into their world: "Consign to Oblivion" live from the Zenith in Paris
Within Temptation "Titanium" (David Guetta cover/live compilation) "Don't Pray For Me" official mv "Paradise (what About Us?)" Feat. Tarja (First Nightwish singer) official mv "What Have You Done?" official mv "Wireless" official mv "And We Run" feat Xzibit (Yes, the rapper) official mv "Dangerous" feat. Howard Jones (formerly of Killswitch Engage) official mv
Fun fact: Sharon was pregnant with her third child there (her husband is the guitar player). I recommand all the songs from the concert Black Symphony, especially Somewhere and her beautiful duet with Anneke. Oh, and they were on tour with Evanescence.
This type of video is filmed separately from the audio and then sequenced. The catch is that the audio has to be recorded at twice the speed - yes, that means she has to sing it at twice the speed.
She sang a song with Tarja Turunen. She sang with other singers as well. She sang a song backed by the orchestra (actual real orchestra) Black Symphony (Metropole) "Somewhere"
You may have heard them in the soundtrack of the Maleficent film... Check out some of their love concerts please. A number of them with full symphony orchestra and choir on stage, e.g. Black Symphony, Let us burn. To name a few to check out (but there is more...): Angels (live great, music vid even more impressive), Ice Queen, Mother Earth, Jillian(I'd Give My Heart), the Promise, and the gorgeous duet Somewhere
If you want the more symphonic music by them try the earlier stuff like mother earth. Sharon is stunning and the band are amazing live their music is constantly evolving xx
Hi! It was pleasure to watch your reaction :) Thank you a lot for this one :) Within Temptation is my favourite band and I have to say you have a lot to discover. I will definitelly subscribe if you'll continue your journey with this band ;)
Hey guys. For me, while I thoroughly enjoy Sharon and Within Temptation by themselves, I actually love the duets she has done with other notable artists. Here are 6 duets that are really, really good, and will surprise you: 1) And We Run, feat. Xzibit 2) Paradise (What About Us?), feat. Tarja Tarunen, former Nightwish vocalist 3) Somewhere, live at 2008 Black Symohony concert, feat. Anneke van Giersbergen 4) The Reckoning, feat. Jacoby Shaddix, Papa Roach vocalist 5) What Have You Done, feat. Keith Caputo 6) Dangerous, feat. Howard Jones The other thing is, Within Temptation also has really good live concerts! My favorite show is 2008 Black Symphony. The other song I Iike is the live version of Iron, at Antwerp in 2012. (Had to go looking for the show, lol.) Beyond that, I will say that Within Temptation also has deep, thought-provoking lyrics as well. The best example? My all-time favorite song from Sharon and Within Temptation: The Truth Beneath the Rose. Another song is Frozen, which is about how far a parent would go to protect their child. Side note: When this single was released, Sharon and the band donated the money they made to a charity that deals with and helps victims of child abuse. So just saying, while Within Temptation may seem simple on the surface, they are a much deeper band than anyone expects. So, with that, enjoy the ride!
Although the symphonic elements are almost always bubbling away beneath the surface in their music the albums where their symphomic style comes to the fore are The Silent Force and The Heart Of Everything.
Sharon (singer) and Robert (lead guitar) are actually married with kids. Awesome band in all levels, better than evanescence and nightwish. Although faster is an amazing song, is not their best. Sharon is a mezzo soprano and had an amazing vocal range including high pitch opera style. In other words, you haven't heard anything yet from her amazing talents
There is a Within Temptation duet with Tarja, the first Nightwish vocalist, the number is called Paradise, ( what about us) You should check it out. The European symphonic metal groups are quite close and have quite a few interactions with each other. Floor Jansen the present day Nightwish vocalist (who is Dutch in a Finnish band) used to have her own bands, one of the members left the band and started a new band Epica. Then you have Arjen Lucassen ( another Dutch man) who writes complete symphonic metal musicals where he invites a great many metal musicians and vocalists to work together on his projects and creates masterpieces. Here hè gets the best of the best to work together.
This is one of my favorite songs by them. But don't sell yourself short. Listen to some of their other stuff that is hauntingly beautiful. Sharon, like Floor, can belt it out or sing with beautiful grace.
Hooray! So glad you're reacting to them! "Angels" and "Our Solemn Hour" are two other great songs of theirs. "Faster" is probably more of their more rock sounding songs so you'll get more symphonic action in their other work. Not that there's anything wrong with Faster, it's a banger!
Hope you neck gets better - if I remember Sharon singer and Alissa from arch enemy ( these you must check out ) stood in for Nightwish when their singer was ill in USA some years ago
There are fans who didn't liked the way Within Temptation went with this album it was to poppy/rock instead of symphonic metal but with this album they got a lot of new fans, i must say i liked both ways then this song it was the first single of the album the unforgiving this album has a couple of other songs who are very good and loved it to hear them faster is the start of a journey from this album the video clips are awsome. Thank you for react to this one and i recommend you to listen to other songs from this album or listen to older songs of them take for example somewhere who sharon sings with Anneke van giersbergen it'a power ballad and is beautiful and then a last word Within Temptation is one of the Netherlands greatest international music export groups Greetings from the Netherlands
Yes Within Temptation has a lot of beautiful, pleasant songs and also a lot of bangers like faster. Their new album "Bleed Out" was released a few months ago. Some good songs from Bleed Out i would recommend are Bleed Out, Wireless, and Entertain You.
Within Temptation was created at the same time as Nightwish and together they are considered the founders of symphonic metal. WT is the trendy version and is therefore also controversial. But the success that continues to this day proves them right. Faster is a good example. As with Nightwish, there are fans who complain that the sound has adapted to the zeitgeist and that they no longer sound like they did 20 years ago. Sharon's voice in particular has changed. She sings deeper and more relaxed today than at the beginning. From the penultimate album: Within Temptation - The Reckoning feat. Jacoby Shaddix (official music video) from the current one, created with AI: Within Temptation - Bleed Out (official music video) similar bands: BEYOND THE BLACK - Dancing In The Dark (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) DELAIN - Masters Of Destiny (Official Video) | Napalm Records
You never heard of Within Temptation?, owh man!. You are in for a ride!!.. I like most of their albums, especially The Unforgiving and Silent Force. Within Temptation back in the day was compared most often to Evanescence.. Although both fan basses would have hoped both bands would have done a collaboration at some point.
The album this song is on also has "shot in the dark" on it. The video for the song "paradise" is amazing, it is all time, the song is also great and it's with special guest tarja. If you reacted to nightwish's gls, you really need a more rounded experience of them, check out "romanticide" official live video. As for bands you may have not reacted to, def check out Unleash the Archers, they are currently working on their next masterpiece.
Sharon Den Adel has one of the best voices in female-fronted rock - here are a few more you need to check out (even if just for yourselves). Nearly all the best metal (especially symphonic and power) comes from Northern Europe and Scandinavia. Have fun with these powerful ladies: Battle Beast - Noora Louhimo - "Eden": th-cam.com/video/_hzssKb9940/w-d-xo.html Delain - Diana Leah - "Queen Of Shadow": th-cam.com/video/U5W2dBQHpxI/w-d-xo.html (This is their nearly all-new lineup) Visions Of Atlantis - Clementine Delauney - "Master The Hurricane": th-cam.com/video/d9wwC93Lzuw/w-d-xo.html The Dark Element - Annette Olzon - "The Ghost And The Reaper": th-cam.com/video/SZsuGtv3-co/w-d-xo.html (Annette was Nightwish's lead before Floor) Ignea - Helle Bohdanova - "Alga": th-cam.com/video/6KOXbzMRQHs/w-d-xo.html (They are from Ukraine - written during the Russian invasion of Crimea) There are MANY more great Euro bands to explore - this is just a start.
You're in for a ride. Incredible catalogue of impeccable music to go through. Sharon is just pure magic!!! It's been mentioned already, but their collaboration with Tarja "Paradise" is just stunning!!
Yessss please
The drummer's face was hidden because, at the time, WT was in the process of replacing their drummer and because of this he covered his face until he was formally announced as the full-time replacement. Great song and great reaction!
This is not Mike (the drummer who joined in 2011) - Mike is left-handed and the guy in the video is right-handed. I don't know if the name of the mysterious drummer was ever revealed.
I wont be the last to mention it , but the coverage of the Isle of Man TT with this as the soundtrack is just awesome .
you did beat me this time ;-)
100%
I was looking for this comment :-)
It is ideal for the tt film
This was used in the Isle of Man TT races as a theme - well suited- worth a 👀 look.
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just going to post exactly this! -- music fitted the IOM video PERFECTLY!! - definitely worth look in at the IOM TT races video (most dangerous and most exiting motorsport race in the world!)
That video lives rent free in my head.
Heard this song to a highlight reel of the Isle of Mann TT superbikes
It will always relate to the Isle of Man race. It's become it's soundtrack.
and radioactive cover by them :)
and Nightwish "Crownless" was used for that too!
Within Temptation started at the same year as Nightwish, back in 1996. Still have their Debut Album 'Enter'. 😍
Doom metal
Super Duper Banger alert!
Wirhin Temptation (with Tarja-formerly Nightwish) collaborate on a huge song:
PARADISE (What About Us)
The album was "The Unforgiving" released in 2011
Awesome! Love that you are reacting to Sharon den Adol and her band. Extremely underrated in America. ❤❤❤❤
they also have another great song called shot in the dark, hope you have a good 2024
Young man, you have a voice. You should be a radio host or a narrator for documentaries
Imagine playing this in your car very loud….respect for the one who can hold themself to not kick that right pedal 😎
I usually do in my city bus while I drive through the city with passenegrs 😅
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Another superband with a female..ish fronted singer you need to check out.
Swamped from the 119 show in London is a great start 🤩
I can recommend the song Somewhere of their Black Symphony concert in 2008, featuring Anneke van Giersbergen. An enormous symphonic(!) experience and oh so beautiful.
Within Temptation was formed by Robert Westerholt (guitar) and his wife Sharon den Adel (vocals) in 1996 ... Robert's brother Martijn Westerholt (keyboards) was also a founding member, but he left amicably to form his own successful project - Delain (Check out the songs 'Army of dolls' ... 'Frozen'... by Delain) Recently, Robert & Sharon admitted that they cannot write songs together cos they fight 😂So, they rely on a producer and work separately... After having 2 kids together (Sharon was pregnant when 'Faster' and another video 'Shot in the dark' were released, so Sharon was not filmed below her baby bump), Robert Westerholt decided to stay home and hired a live guitarist Stefan Helleblad for Within Temptation to tour since 2011.
The debut album 'Enter' from Within Temptation dropped in the Netherlands in 1997 and the band was on the cusp of the female-fronted symphonic rock/ metal scene w/ bands like Nightwish, After Forever, etc... They toured Europe successfully into 1999 and returned in 2000 w/ the album 'Mother Earth'... it produced a hit single 'Ice Queen' in the Netherlands and #1 in Belgium... Line-up changes in 2001 brought Ruud Jolie (lead guitar) and Martijn Spierenburg (keyboards) to Within Temptation and r still current members w/ founding bassist Jeroen Van Veen.
'The Silent Force' (2004) produced the single 'Stand my ground' ... Within Temptation was a sensation in Europe and looked to expand their international success beyond Europe... They signed w/ Roadrunner Records in N. America after they had released successful Nightwish records in the USA and Canada. 'The Heart of Everything' (2007) marked their American debut and first US/ Canada tour and #1 album in the Netherlands... Within Temptation marked their success w/ an '08 show at Rotterdam Ahoy that featured a full classical orchestra and choir... It was filmed and released as a live CD/ DVD 'Black Symphony' featuring the Metropole Orchestra in '08, along w/ their early albums 'Mother Earth'... and 'The Silent Force' being released in N. America.
An acoustic set was soon released in 2009 as 'An acoustic night at the theater'.
Because of family commitments, Within Temptation would not tour extensively like most of their counterparts; they spent more time to create new music and less time touring, especially after Sharon & Robert welcomed their second child in 2009... Within Temptation's concept album 'The Unforgiving' was based on a comic book style idea was released in 2011, but tour dates were delayed because Sharon was pregnant in 2010 and had her 3rd child in 2011... The album was not as successful in Europe as previous albums, but in America... it reached #50 on the US charts (#40 in Canada, #23 in the UK) and was their most successful album there to date without any major tour or promotion... Other singles included 'Sinead' ... 'Shot in the dark'... 🔥🤘 Mike Coolen (drums) joined in 2011. The band toured S. America in 2012.
In 2014, Within Temptation switched labels to Nuclear Blast Records and released the ambitious album 'Hydra'... which featured a list of guest singers including Tarja (ex- Nightwish), Howard Jones (ex- Killswitch Engage) and Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum)... but the surprise was rapper Xzibit featured on the song 'And we run' and the music video... It went to #16 on the US charts (#25 in Canada, #6 in the UK) Within Temptation marked their success w/ another live album/DVD feat. their 15th anniversary show - 'Let us burn: Elements and Hydra live in concert' in 2014.
In 2018, Sharon den Adel released a solo project 'My Indigo' which was a pop record that she made after taking a break from the band to deal w/ some personal issues.
Within Temptation finally returned w/ a new album 'Resist' in 2019 and spent the year on tour before the pandemic hit in 2020.
Within Temptation opted to release their 2023 album 'Bleed out' without any major label w/ a tour planned for 2024... They had opened a major US tour for Iron Maiden in 2022.
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@@blazer308 U cain't read at awl 🤣
Small correction: Martijn Westerholt didn't leave because of Delain. He had a serious sickness so he decided to step down from the line-up.
@@Terapiaelukka Actually, he was apparently diagnosed w/ infectious mononucleosis at the time, which prompted his decision to step down.
Damn! What a voice.❤ Going to have to hear more of this band. Thanks for sharing.
Search black symphony within temptation, any number from that concert is great.
@@Uriel-Septim. Sharon with her mezzosoprano voice is unique singer...just check some colaborations with Xzibit,Armin van Buuren...shes absolute my favorite!just listen to Whole world is watching....and you never forget her voice...btw shes so nice too :))
@@souldoc123 I like her first 5 albums the most.
Within Temptation are awesome in concert! I've been able to see theTheir song "Iron" was in the first Wonder Woman movie I believe.
"Faster" is one my favs for sure, and on the other end is "Forgiven", an amazingly beautiful ballad.
They have so many great songs though, so it's hard to choose!
The band Delain started from Within Temptation.
Also, Sharon was pregnant during this filming
Within Temptation are a fantastic band, especially live. I saw and shot them several time as photographer and fan and it was always a blast.
If you want to see a more symphonic version of WT, check out really anything from The Black Symphony live performance, but for sure check out 'Somewhere" from that performance as its one of the best live duets ever. Also this song will get me a speeding ticket someday
The Unforgiving was actually the album with the comics 😅 otherwise great reaction, can't wait to see more of them on your channel 😁
Within Temptation is one of my favorites in this genre from Europe. If you like this you'll like Ad Infinitum. Recommend Unstoppable (Official Video)
Just realised a mew album BLEED OUT and are about to go on a world tour
If I had to pick a best, I always say that Sharon is the best front person I’ve ever seen live. I’m so grateful that she does what she does. 🤘🏻
Their newest album, "Bleed Out" is truly fantastic. My favorite of their catalogue, honestly.
Top quality MV as well...
Yup. Don't pray for me is their best track.
Oh freakin totally!! I instantly got my tickets to the bleed out tour. 🤘🏼
My favorite WT song is "The Promise". The live performance at the Black Simphony DVD is my favorite. Any song from that DVD would be a great experience for you guys.
Greatings from Portugal 😊
100% agree 👍
Sharon! 😍 ♥️
Glad you are giving Within Temptation a shot. Another great song and really, really cool video is "Dangerous." Give that a shot, I know you'll dig it.
Never heard of this folks before but Wow they are fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😮😮😮
Not at all representative of this band , their other stuff is Nothing like this . I cant stand their other stuff .
@@bobsblues9944 Knowing Within Temptation and not liking it, good person is not. Impossible!!!
Check out"mother earth"by them.the official video is amazing and sharon den adel rocks the song with her mezzo-soprano vocals.
This is the unofficial anthem of the Isle of Man TT races. It just fits so well with the numerous videos of the TT races. Plus it’s an awesome track and Sharon looks very seductive 😉
Have seen this band twice, I would highly recommend this band to anyone ❤
Where Floor Janssen is fully classically trained, frontwoman Sharon den Adel is completely self-taught! She practices 4-5 hours per day to train and keep her voice in shape!
Great reaction, Sam and Phil! I've been getting some Within Temptation songs suggested to me when listening to Spotify and i like their sound. I agree with all of your comments.
One of their most famous songs and crazy video is a song called
ANGELS
It's a different kind of song than Faster.
That's putting it mildly!
Within Temptation is a very strong band, along with Nightwish, certainly the most famous European symphonic metal/rock band. Well done and for the excellent reaction, even though this song is more in the pure rock/metal style, but it is excellent.
If you like this style and vibe, I would recommend the song "Shot in the dark" :)
And if you want to hear more symphonic metal style with the angelic voice of Sharon, then I recommend the song "Angels".
And of course Memories is a must
Don’t forget Epica the other world famous Dutch symphonic metal band.
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I agree, Epica is also a very good band.
You should checkout The Promise live with the Black Symphony.
If it ain't Dutch it ain't much...Woooohooo for Sharon and the band. They are AWESOME....
Within Temptation w/ Tarja "Paradise"
The album with the comic book was The Unforgiven. album after Hydra
The Unforgiven was 2011, Hydra was 2014.
Lost and fire and ice are also great tunes by this band I came across this band when i saw a isle of man TT video it was the soundtrack
Sharon ten Adel, a proud member of the Dutch Metal Goddesses. Together with Anneke van Giersbergen, Floor Jansen, Simone Simons, Marcela Bovio and whom I might forget out of ignorance. The Netherlands are famous for their windmills, wooden shoes and tulips....but they should be famous because of all these talented woman!!!!
It's a treat. And this song? Number one in the charts material.
For a full symphonic WT experience, check out the Black Symphony CD or DVD. Also, have a listen to some Ghost (from Sweden).
One of my favourite Symphonic metal bands. Another great song is 'Sinead'. Sharon Den Adel has a wonderful voice. 'The Unforgiving' (the answer to your question) is a stunning masterpiece of an album..
The album with the comics is The Unforgiving! From 2011!! In my opinion their best album...more hard rock than symphonic! Lots of great songs on it!!😊
You need to listen to "Worth Dying For" or "Cyanide Love" these songs are from the album called Bleed Out released on October 20 2023 and they are heavy very heavy, and when it comes to Within Temptation they are literally their own genere of music
You should tune in to Epica, at the moment the best Dutch Symphonic metal band. I love Rivers which is very melodieus but they also have some very heavy numbers, with 2 growlers and Simone Simon’s with the voice of an angel. Floor from Nightwish whi is a friend of Simone has made a few appearances on their shows to sing duets with Simone. The combination is out of this world.
Check out Epica- code of life live at the AFAS live) music.th-cam.com/video/26k8I7BelDc/w-d-xo.html&si=XhM2yxGBT30Yy1rm
thanks Jason! "The Unforgiven" - great album! with THREE short films and six comic books! Sharon is Dutch but she spent a lot of time in Indonesia when she was younger - you can see a hint of that in her hand movements when she dances in the live videos!... and she delivers her vocals on point live too! "Dangerous" is a top track! "Angels" "Memories", "Iron"..... so much to choose from! "And We Run!" (feat. Xibit)..... Delain is a related band - literally! The founder of Delain is Martijn Westerholt - Sharon's brother in law and brother to Robert in WT.
Also, check out Epica. Consign to Oblivion from 2022 "Live at Paradiso". Top shelf live video, also symphonic, but with a little more growl. Very entertaining!
The live at the Zenith is probably the better one.
They are touring now and yes they will be in Utah n Denver, close to me, in March I think.....I love them....check out the video to dangerous.....thanks guys...love your perspective...
The scary thing is that this isnt even close to their best song. This is my absolute favorite band, and they have so many types of songs.
My personal favorite song of theirs is Stand My Ground.
Also, if you guys loved this one I think you'd absolutely LOVE their song Paradise (what about us) with the former lead singer of Nightwish. It goes pretty hard and yeah, this song is pure rock, its not a symphonic one like most of their songs.
Wow. My first symphonic neyak hand. The lead singer is one of the best. Self taught. They have a catalogue of great songs. 25 years around.
Another example of symphonic metal from the Netherlands. The other massive rabbit hole is Ayreon. Opera-like with a story line and top notch musicians showing up. There you can see that Floor from Nightwish has a singing sister.
Fair is fair; we don´t have much (try to breath when you are eight feet below sea level) but we have our Dutch metal queens.
Enjoyed your reaction. Big fan of Within Temptation. Faster is a great song but more on the hard rock/radio friendly side of their music. Earlier albums tend to be more symphonic. Sharon is a self taught singer and has a degree in fashion design. You don't see it in this video but she designs all her outfits that she wears in their videos and for their live performances. Band was started by Sharon and her partner Robert Westerholt (lead guitarist). They have three children together and he no longer tours with the band (studio only) to be home with hteir kids.
If you want to listen to more of their music I would recommend the duet Somewhere with Anneke van Giersbergen from the live Black Symphony performance. Beautiful ballad with amazing harmonies. th-cam.com/video/ScjEJRIZGvg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ScS4EKI3S5qa05TL. I consider it one of the most beautiful duets ever. You get to hear more of Sharon's beautiful head voice. One of my other favorites is Ice Queen. Lots of great live performances but I prefer the official music video because you get to see Sharon's iconic hand dancing. Her dad was a Dutch diplomat and she lived in Indonesia as a teenager and her hand dancing was inspired by Balinese hand dancing she saw while living there. th-cam.com/video/lWNOLqs1IPQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=d0TzXyTl9yAcOX_M. Some other favorites are Mother Earth, Stand my Ground, Angels, and Paradise.
I love me some WT, excellent band.
Love this song love this album
Yes, that's Within Temptation!... love this band!!!
And if you want to learn more about different styles of Symphonic Metal... fir some other Dutch bands, listen to Epica, Blackbriar, The Gathering and Nemesea. 🙂
You want to experience more symphonic metal? Also from the Netherlands? Symphonic, angelic and heavy?
Epica with Simone Simons
My suggestion to get into their world: "Consign to Oblivion" live from the Zenith in Paris
Way to heavy for these guys. Unleashed would be a much better introduction.
no man to heavy
Within Temptation
"Titanium" (David Guetta cover/live compilation)
"Don't Pray For Me" official mv
"Paradise (what About Us?)" Feat. Tarja (First Nightwish singer) official mv
"What Have You Done?" official mv
"Wireless" official mv
"And We Run" feat Xzibit (Yes, the rapper) official mv
"Dangerous" feat. Howard Jones (formerly of Killswitch Engage) official mv
Fun fact: Sharon was pregnant with her third child there (her husband is the guitar player). I recommand all the songs from the concert Black Symphony, especially Somewhere and her beautiful duet with Anneke. Oh, and they were on tour with Evanescence.
This type of video is filmed separately from the audio and then sequenced. The catch is that the audio has to be recorded at twice the speed - yes, that means she has to sing it at twice the speed.
And we run is fire two ❤😊
She sang a song with Tarja Turunen. She sang with other singers as well. She sang a song backed by the orchestra (actual real orchestra) Black Symphony (Metropole) "Somewhere"
You may have heard them in the soundtrack of the Maleficent film...
Check out some of their love concerts please. A number of them with full symphony orchestra and choir on stage, e.g. Black Symphony, Let us burn.
To name a few to check out (but there is more...): Angels (live great, music vid even more impressive), Ice Queen, Mother Earth, Jillian(I'd Give My Heart), the Promise, and the gorgeous duet Somewhere
Some other songs that you would like is what have you done, Angels, frozen, stand my ground and the howling
WT moves around from very symphonic to Gothic, and sometimes they just rock hard.
The song Somewhere is amazing, Ice Queen is classic,Deceiver of fools is awesome, and what have you done never gets old
Just watch the mentioned video of the Isle of Man TT with this soundtrack. You can hear this banger again and see pictures you'll never forget.
If you want the more symphonic music by them try the earlier stuff like mother earth. Sharon is stunning and the band are amazing live their music is constantly evolving xx
Hi! It was pleasure to watch your reaction :) Thank you a lot for this one :) Within Temptation is my favourite band and I have to say you have a lot to discover. I will definitelly subscribe if you'll continue your journey with this band ;)
Faster & Shot in the Dark are my two favorite Within Temptation songs !
Great song and super singer...Loved it!! 1st time hearing this band....Gonna keep an ear out for more......
Hey guys. For me, while I thoroughly enjoy Sharon and Within Temptation by themselves, I actually love the duets she has done with other notable artists.
Here are 6 duets that are really, really good, and will surprise you:
1) And We Run, feat. Xzibit
2) Paradise (What About Us?), feat. Tarja Tarunen, former Nightwish vocalist
3) Somewhere, live at 2008 Black Symohony concert, feat. Anneke van Giersbergen
4) The Reckoning, feat. Jacoby Shaddix, Papa Roach vocalist
5) What Have You Done, feat. Keith Caputo
6) Dangerous, feat. Howard Jones
The other thing is, Within Temptation also has really good live concerts! My favorite show is 2008 Black Symphony. The other song I Iike is the live version of Iron, at Antwerp in 2012. (Had to go looking for the show, lol.)
Beyond that, I will say that Within Temptation also has deep, thought-provoking lyrics as well. The best example? My all-time favorite song from Sharon and Within Temptation: The Truth Beneath the Rose. Another song is Frozen, which is about how far a parent would go to protect their child. Side note: When this single was released, Sharon and the band donated the money they made to a charity that deals with and helps victims of child abuse. So just saying, while Within Temptation may seem simple on the surface, they are a much deeper band than anyone expects.
So, with that, enjoy the ride!
Sharon den Adel has a wonderful voice!
Although the symphonic elements are almost always bubbling away beneath the surface in their music the albums where their symphomic style comes to the fore are The Silent Force and The Heart Of Everything.
This right here is my favorite WT song, so full of energy, and so catchy. it can be a bit risky to listen to when you're driving though...
Sharon (singer) and Robert (lead guitar) are actually married with kids. Awesome band in all levels, better than evanescence and nightwish. Although faster is an amazing song, is not their best. Sharon is a mezzo soprano and had an amazing vocal range including high pitch opera style. In other words, you haven't heard anything yet from her amazing talents
There is a Within Temptation duet with Tarja, the first Nightwish vocalist, the number is called Paradise, ( what about us) You should check it out. The European symphonic metal groups are quite close and have quite a few interactions with each other. Floor Jansen the present day Nightwish vocalist (who is Dutch in a Finnish band) used to have her own bands, one of the members left the band and started a new band Epica. Then you have Arjen Lucassen ( another Dutch man) who writes complete symphonic metal musicals where he invites a great many metal musicians and vocalists to work together on his projects and creates masterpieces. Here hè gets the best of the best to work together.
This was when theybstarted changing their sound. I liked them muc more before this album
New to this band! Fun to learn about other songs / artists.
This is one of my favorite songs by them. But don't sell yourself short. Listen to some of their other stuff that is hauntingly beautiful. Sharon, like Floor, can belt it out or sing with beautiful grace.
Hooray! So glad you're reacting to them! "Angels" and "Our Solemn Hour" are two other great songs of theirs. "Faster" is probably more of their more rock sounding songs so you'll get more symphonic action in their other work. Not that there's anything wrong with Faster, it's a banger!
Hope you neck gets better - if I remember Sharon singer and Alissa from arch enemy ( these you must check out ) stood in for Nightwish when their singer was ill in USA some years ago
There are fans who didn't liked the way Within Temptation went with this album it was to poppy/rock instead of symphonic metal but with this album they got a lot of new fans, i must say i liked both ways then this song it was the first single of the album the unforgiving this album has a couple of other songs who are very good and loved it to hear them faster is the start of a journey from this album the video clips are awsome. Thank you for react to this one and i recommend you to listen to other songs from this album or listen to older songs of them take for example somewhere who sharon sings with Anneke van giersbergen it'a power ballad and is beautiful and then a last word Within Temptation is one of the Netherlands greatest international music export groups
Greetings from the Netherlands
An other great band from the Netherlands ❤
Yes Within Temptation has a lot of beautiful, pleasant songs and also a lot of bangers like faster. Their new album "Bleed Out" was released a few months ago. Some good songs from Bleed Out i would recommend are Bleed Out, Wireless, and Entertain You.
Now you have to check out Isle of man TT races.
I highly recommend “Sinead” and “Mother Earth”
"what have you done" W.T
Please check out Bleed Out, the title track from their latest album and the heart-wrenching story behind it.
Within Temptation was created at the same time as Nightwish and together they are considered the founders of symphonic metal. WT is the trendy version and is therefore also controversial. But the success that continues to this day proves them right. Faster is a good example. As with Nightwish, there are fans who complain that the sound has adapted to the zeitgeist and that they no longer sound like they did 20 years ago. Sharon's voice in particular has changed. She sings deeper and more relaxed today than at the beginning.
From the penultimate album:
Within Temptation - The Reckoning feat. Jacoby Shaddix (official music video)
from the current one, created with AI:
Within Temptation - Bleed Out (official music video)
similar bands:
BEYOND THE BLACK - Dancing In The Dark (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
DELAIN - Masters Of Destiny (Official Video) | Napalm Records
You never heard of Within Temptation?, owh man!.
You are in for a ride!!..
I like most of their albums, especially The Unforgiving and Silent Force.
Within Temptation back in the day was compared most often to Evanescence..
Although both fan basses would have hoped both bands would have done a collaboration at some point.
I was thinking who? But I already have them in my playlist actually, check out 'The Reckoning" Cheers.
The album this song is on also has "shot in the dark" on it. The video for the song "paradise" is amazing, it is all time, the song is also great and it's with special guest tarja. If you reacted to nightwish's gls, you really need a more rounded experience of them, check out "romanticide" official live video. As for bands you may have not reacted to, def check out Unleash the Archers, they are currently working on their next masterpiece.
Gathering is an other fantastic metal band from the Netherlands
Sharon Den Adel has one of the best voices in female-fronted rock - here are a few more you need to check out (even if just for yourselves). Nearly all the best metal (especially symphonic and power) comes from Northern Europe and Scandinavia. Have fun with these powerful ladies:
Battle Beast - Noora Louhimo - "Eden": th-cam.com/video/_hzssKb9940/w-d-xo.html
Delain - Diana Leah - "Queen Of Shadow": th-cam.com/video/U5W2dBQHpxI/w-d-xo.html (This is their nearly all-new lineup)
Visions Of Atlantis - Clementine Delauney - "Master The Hurricane": th-cam.com/video/d9wwC93Lzuw/w-d-xo.html
The Dark Element - Annette Olzon - "The Ghost And The Reaper": th-cam.com/video/SZsuGtv3-co/w-d-xo.html (Annette was Nightwish's lead before Floor)
Ignea - Helle Bohdanova - "Alga": th-cam.com/video/6KOXbzMRQHs/w-d-xo.html (They are from Ukraine - written during the Russian invasion of Crimea)
There are MANY more great Euro bands to explore - this is just a start.
Finally!!
Awesome, more WT plz, they are so diverse!
Plz check out the MV of Bleed out, their newest track:-)
Thanks for this! You really should checkout the epic song and video for "We Run" which is a colab with the Rapper Xhibit. My Favorite