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Within Temptation
Metal Awards Rating
7.9/10
Based on 91 votes
A leader in symphonic metal, Within Temptation crafts cinematic, emotion-driven compositions. Since 1996, albums like The Silent Force and Resist have blended gothic and alternative elements, with Sharon den Adel’s ethereal vocals elevating their grand, orchestral sound.
Origin: Netherlands
Genre: Symphonic metal, alternative metal, gothic metal
Formed: 1996
Members: Sharon den Adel, Robert Westerholt, Jeroen van Veen, Ruud Jolie, Mike Coolen, Stefan Helleblad
Status: Active
Website: within-temptation.com