The Heart Of Everything - Within Temptation

Within Temptation are one of those bands that sneak up on you unexpectedly - for me they went from being a band I quite liked and occasionally listened to, to one of my top 5 current bands in just one album - The Heart of Everything. Within Temptation are a Dutch band formed in 1996 by partners Sharon den Adel (vocals) and Robert Westerholt (rhythm guitar) with the other members consisting of Ruud Adrianus Jolie (lead guitar), Jeroen van Veen (bass), Martijn Spierenburg (keyboards) and Stephen van Haestregt (drums). They have had 7 other members throughout the course of their history which goes to show what an evolving group they are. I didn't ...  Read the complete review

When I finally turned 18 in June, my dad had no idea what to get me so gave me money so I could spend it on anything I wanted. The first thing I bought was the long awaited Within Temptation new album The Heart of Everything. The members Sharon Den Adel = Vocals Robert Westerholt = Guitar Ruud Jolie = Guitar Jeroen Van Veen = Bass Guitar Stephen Van Haestregt = Drums Martijn Spierenburg = Keyboard A little history of the band….. Within Temptation are a Dutch gothic rock band which formed in 1996 in which they released there first album Enter. There style of music is a bit different from the main music ...  Read the complete review

The Heart Of Everything Within Temptation I was at my cousins when I first heard this band and I absoloutley loved them, I borrowed the CD from my cousin and listened to it a million and one times. Howling **** This is 5 mins of pure awesomeness. The lyrics are amazing and the vocalist really gives it her all, Sharon Van Adel has one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard, I even think she has the potential to be better than Amy Lee (Evanescence). What Have You Done ***** R Again great vocals and a nice effect on the drums. I love the violins in the background. The band got Keith Caputo to feature in this track he ...  Read the complete review

The build up to the release of this record was huge, and even reached several outlets within the UK which was exciting to see because up to now, WT were mainly noted for popularity on the continent but the heightened sophistication and challenge of The Heart of Everything has captured a more global audience, and deservedly so. The album is excellent and covers every base, from the more traditional (and essential) ballads, to hard gothic metal tracks, to epic numbers (such as The Cross) and vocally Sharon is capable of producing an excellent all round performance. I can't wait to hear this performed in the live setting soon, and without a doubt WT ...  Read the complete review

i have only just recently found out about within temptation. this was the first album that i bought and i am absolutly blown away by it. i like nearly every track on this cd. there are a few filler songs but most are great. sharon's voice is amazing on this cd. after hearing this album i went straight out and bought there previous albums. the silent force is another amazing record. mother earth was not quite as good although it did have some stand out tracks. this dutch band is very underated in my opinion. they are not all that well known in the uk at present, but i hope to hear alot more from them in the near future. so if your into goth rock/metal or just great music ...  Read the complete review