Within Temptation

Within Temptation is a Dutch symphonic metal band formed in 1996, led by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. They rose from gothic/doom beginnings to international success with orchestral, vocal-driven metal.

Reviews and public sources highlight Sharon den Adel's vocal development, extensive orchestral arrangements, album-by-album stylistic changes (Enter, Mother Earth, The Silent Force, The Heart Of Everything, The Unforgiving, Hydra) and notable guest collaborations (Keith Caputo, Tarja Turunen, Howard Jones, Xzibit). Live shows receive positive coverage.

DeBaser reviews consistently praise Sharon den Adel's vocal development and the band's orchestral arrangements. Critics note an evolution from doom/gothic roots toward more symphonic and sometimes pop-leaning metal. Key albums singled out are Mother Earth, The Silent Force and The Heart Of Everything. Live performances receive strong positive remarks.

For:Fans of symphonic and gothic metal, listeners who follow vocal-driven metal and DeBaser readers.