Within Temptation is the legendary leader of dark anthemic music, captivating audiences for over two decades with their powerful soundscapes and genre-defying compositions. With a career spanning eight studio albums, their discography includes the groundbreaking releases Enter [1997], Mother Earth [2000], The Silent Force [2004], The Heart of Everything [2007], The Unforgiving [2011], Hydra [2014], RESIST [2019], and their most recent and politically charged record BLEED OUT [2023]. With more than 4.5 million records sold, Within Temptation has firmly established themselves as one of the most successful heavy rock bands worldwide.
A new era of independence and impact
In recent years, Within Temptation has taken full control of their creative path. Their independent releases including “Entertain You,” “The Purge,” “Shed My Skin,” and “Don’t Pray For Me”, climbed into the Top 20 of the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Indicator Charts and earned #1 positions in the German rock charts. Their work has been honored with numerous awards, including a World Music Award, MTV Europe Music Awards, and Metal Hammer Awards.
In 2023, the band released Bleed Out, a powerful and fearless album that tackled human rights, war, and resistance with emotional depth and sonic intensity. One of their 2025 highlights was the moving collaboration with Ukrainian star Jerry Heil, which was followed by a documentary detailing Sharon den Adel’s journey to Ukraine and the band’s solidarity with the Ukrainian people. The documentary has collected 2 million views since the release in May 2025. This project is a powerful statement of art meeting activism and resonates deeply with audiences across Europe and beyond.
The shows
Within Temptation’s live performances are renowned for their cinematic scope and unrelenting energy. They have headlined Europe’s biggest festivals, including Download, Hellfest, Wacken Open Air, Graspop, and Woodstock Poland, and continue to evolve their show production with each tour. Even during the global lockdown, the band captivated their audience with their virtual reality concert event The Aftermath.
In 2022, Within Temptation joined forces with Evanescence for the long-awaited Worlds Collide Tour, selling nearly 200,000 tickets across Europe’s most iconic venues, including The O2 (London), Accor Arena (Paris), and Ziggo Dome (Amsterdam). They returned to arenas in 2024 with the BLEED OUT Tour, once again selling out major venues and further cementing their status as one of Europe’s most formidable live acts.
In summer 2025, Within Temptation embarked on a dominant run across the European festival circuit, with explosive performances at Download, Hellfest, and Wacken Open Air, proving their enduring appeal and unparalleled live reputation.
What’s next
As the band closes the chapter on the Bleed Out era, they are already setting their sights on what’s to come. Within Temptation have already begun working on their next studio album, promising a new concept and an evolved sound, continuing to push musical and thematic boundaries with boldness and heart.
Within Temptation’s commitment to authenticity, innovation, and emotional connection ensures their place at the forefront of modern rock, not just as musicians, but as storytellers and trailblazers.
