O2 APOLLO MANCHESTER FRIDAY 11th APRIL 2014
HYDRA WORLD TOUR 2014
Within Temptation is a Dutch Symphonic Metal Band Founded in
April 1996 . By Vocalist Sharon Den Adel & Guitarist Robert Wester-
Holt . They have been classified by Critics as Gothic Metal &
Symphonic Metal , although each Album contains other Influences .
Outside these Genres , Critics have noticed the bands experimentation
& Musical Versatility . In an interview Den Adel stated that ” We
consider ourselves more an Atmospheric Band . After the release of
their Debut Studio Album ” Enter ” in 1997 . The Band became
prominent in the Dutch Underground Scene . It was not until 2001
that they were known to the General Public with the Single ” Ice
Queen ” from their Second Studio Album Mother Earth which reached
No 2 on the Dutch Charts . This followed by the Band Winning The
Conamus Exportprijs a Dutch Music Award four years in row & a Fifth
in 2016 . Their Third Studio Album ” The Silent Force ” ( 2004 ) &
their Fourth Studio Album ” The Heart Of Everything ” ( 2007 ) Debuted
at No 1 on the Dutch Charts & expanded their International Recognition
in 2008 . They released Black Symphony a Live Album Recorded with
The Metropole Orchestra . This was followed in 2009 ” By An Acoustic
Night At The Theatre ” another Live Album . This Time with Acoustic
Renditions of the Songs . The Bands Fifth Studio Album ” The
Unforgiving was released in March 2011 & was part of a Transmedia
effort alongside both a comic book series & a series of short films,
that together encompass a story , The Album saw the Band Increasingly
venturing on new musical territories outside Symphonic Metal . The
Band advanced the exploration of other Musical Genres in their
subsequent releases . Their Sixth Studio Album Hydra was released
in Early 2014 & Featured Guest appearances from Various Artists
Finnish Singer Tarja Turunen , Howard Jones , Dave Pimer & American
Rapper XZIBIT . Their Seventh Studio Album Resist was released in
February 2019 & incorporated Influences from other Musical Styles
such as Industrial , EDM . Their Latest Studio Album ” Bleed Out ” was
released on 20th October 2023 & contains Influences from Metalcore
& Djent alongside hints from their initial Gothic Metal Inclinations . By
2016 the Band had already sold more than 3.5 Million Albums Worldwide
Origin Waddinxveen South Holland Netherlands . Genres Symphonic
Metal , Alternative Metal , Gothic Metal & Doom Metal ( Early ) Years .
Active ( 1996 -2024 ) Labels UMG , BMG , Nuclear Blast , Vertigo ,
Roadrunner & Gun . Line Up Sharon Den Adel Lead Vocals ( 1996 -2024)
ex. ex. ex. Jeroen Van Veen Bass ( 1996 -2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Marritjn
Spierenburg Keyboards ( 2001 -2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Ruud Jolie Lead Guitar
( 2011 -2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Mike Coolen Drums / Percussion ( 2011 -2024)
ex. ex. ex. Stefan Hellebland Rhythm Guitar / Occasional B/V ( 2011 –
2024 ) ex. ex. ex. This is a outstanding Gothic Metal Band Pure Magic .
INTRO B/T Dragon ( Short Movie ) ( On Screen ) Outstanding arrangement.
SONG 1. Let Us Burn ex. ” Now Darkness has come to the roses ” ” The
fire is reaching the end ” ” The colours that I have created ” ” Are suddenly
flying away . Amazing Lead / Bass / Keyboards / Rhythm / Drums & Vocals
SONG 2. Paradise ex. ( What About Us ) ” There no sense , the fire burns ”
” When wisdom fails , it changes all ” The wheel embodies all that keeps
on turning ” Crowd going wild with delight outstanding Vocals & Harmonies.
SONG 3. Faster ex. ” I can’t see cause it’s burning deep inside ” Like
Gasoline , a fire running wild ” ” No more fear , cause I’m getting closer
now ” ” So unreal , but I like it anyhow ” Amazing Song -writing & Sounds.
SONG 4. Iron ex. ” Left in Darkness , here on your own ” ” Woke up a
memory , feeding the pain ” ” You cannot deny it , there nothing to say ”
SONG 5. Edge Of The World ex. ( C ) ” Heaven forbid that my heart is for
sale ” ” Hope in the end , truth prevails . Amazing arrangement. Love It.
SONG 6. In The Middle Of The Night ex. ” I’ve been walking the road of
desire ” ” I’ve been begging for blood on the wall ” ” I don’t care If I’m
playing with fire ” Outstanding overall sounds & playing & Vocals Magic.
SONG 7. Our Soleman Hour ex. ” Sanctus Espiritus , redeem us from
our Soleman hour ” Sanctus Espiritus , Insanity is all around us ” Love It.
SONG 8. Angels ex. ” Sparkling Angels I believe ” ” You are my Saviour
in my time of need ” ” Blinded by faith , I couldn’t hear ” All the whispers,
the warning’s so clear ” Another amazing arrangement & playing & Vocals.
SONG 9. Dangerous ex. ” I know I won’t change , I have tried ” ” Was
feeling caged hands tied ” ” I can’t find anything feeling so right it’s
Blinding ” Amazing Lead / Rhythm / Bass / Keyboards / Drums & Vocals .
SONG 10. And We Run ex. ” It burns into your Heart ” ” The darkness that
you Fear ” ” You were never free ” ” & you never realized ” ” & love is a
word ” ” You never heard ” ” Your Heart ain’t cold ‘ cause it burns a desire
to leave the mire ” Another amazing arrangement & Song -writing . Magic.
SONG 11. Tell Me Why ex. ” If I could turn the hands of Time , I would ”
” But here I am , here I am ” Outstanding overall sounds & Vocals Love It.
INTRO Elements B/T ex Outstanding arrangement Just Pure Magic. Great.
SONG 12. See Who I Am ex. ” Is it true what they say ” ” Are we too blind
to find the way ” ” Fear of the unknown clouds our Hearts today ” Magic .
SONG 13. Stand My Ground ex. ” I can see ” ” When you stay low nothing
happens ” ” Does it feel right ? ” Fantastic Playing & Vocals & Harmonies .
SONG 14. The Cross ex. ” Nothing ever changed , you still turn away ”
” You’ve washed your hands , you made that all too clear ” ” You just keep
on living this lie ” Amazing Lead , Bass , Rhythm Guitars , Keys & Drums .
SONG 15. Covered By Roses ex. ” I feel my heart explode to particles ”
” Love is always here & I told you so ” ” Restless in dreams love carved a
Stone ” ” This rhapsody of life in a way ” ” I guess we all know it ” Love It .
SONG 16. Mother Earth ex. ” Birds & Butterflies ” ” Rivers & Mountains
she Creates ” ” But you’ll never know ” ” The next move she’ll make ”
” You can try ” ” But it is useless to ask why ” ” Cannot control her ” ” She
goes her own way ” Another amazing arrangement & Song – writing .
ENCORE.
SONG 17. What Have You Done ex. ” Would you mind if I hurt you ”
” Understand that I need to ” ” Wish that I had other choices ” ” Then to
harm the one I love ” Outstanding overall sounds & Vocals & Harmonies”
SONG 18 . Whole World Is Watching ex. ( Acoustic ) ” You live your life ,
you go Day by Day ” ” Like nothing can go wrong ” ” Then scars are made
they’re changing the game ” ” You learn to play hard ” Brilliant Playing .
SONG 19. Summer Time Madness ex. ( Lana Del Ray Cover ) Kiss me hard
before you go ” ” Summertime Sadness ” ” I just wanted you to know ”
” That Baby , you the best ” Another amazing arrangement & Cover Magic,
SONG 20. Ice Queen ex. ” When leaves have fallen & skies turned to Grey.
” The night keeps on closing in on the Day ” A nightingale sings his song
of farewell ” You better hide for her freezing Hell ” This has been a Magical
show from this amazing Band of talented Musicians at their very Best at
the amazing 02 Apollo Manchester Where all your Dreams come True .
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