Within Temptation - Our Solemn Hour (Black Symphony) - Symphonic metal band

Within Temptation is a Dutch rock band. The band was founded in 1996 by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. Their music is variously described as symphonic metal, as well as gothic metal in some media, although in an interview, Den Adel said they fell into a symphonic rock genre with various influences.

Directly after the release of their first album Enter, the band became prominent in the underground scene. It would however take until 2001, when they became known by the general public, with the single "Ice Queen" from the album Mother Earth, which reached #2 on the charts. Since then, the band won the Conamus Exportprijs five years in a row. Their next album The Silent Force debuted at #1 on the Dutch charts. Their latest album, The Heart of Everything, also debuted at #1.

Within Temptation - Our Solemn Hour (Black Symphony) - Symphonic metal band


Current line-up

Sharon den Adel - Vocals (1996-present)
Robert Westerholt - Guitar, Vocals (1996-present)
Ruud Adrianus Jolie - Guitar (2001-present)
Jeroen van Veen - Bass (1996-present)
Martijn Spierenburg - Keyboards (2001-present)
Stephen van Haestregt - Drums (2002-present)

Former members

Ivar de Graaf – Drums (1996-1998, 1999-2001)
Martijn Westerholt – Keyboards (1996-2001)
Michiel Papenhove – Guitar (1996-2001)
Jelle Bakker – Guitar (2001)
Ciro Palma – Drums (1998-1999)
Dennis Leeflang – Drums (1996)
Richard Willemse – Drums (1996)

See Within Temptation Live - Mother Earth Tour
See Within Temptation - The Silent Force Tour
See Within Temptation - Live in France
Within Temptation website http://www.within-temptation.com