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10.06.2008

NEW SITE CHANGES!

You may have noticed that over the past few months quiet changes have been made to the site. First we gave you new artist pages. Check out your favorite and you'll find widgets, videos, music, and much more. Plus they look great.

A few weeks back we also updated our Artists page. You'll see highlighted artists up top in blue. These change as artists are updated with news, video, and music. This is a great page to make your first port-of-call after the news section!

Today we've relaunched three other pages. Music and Video are all new. You can now embed all of our music and video posted to the site in your blog, web site, or MySpace/Facebook profiles. At the right of these pages you'll see charts driven by what YOU do on our site. You can also leave comments at all songs and videos, rate them, and favorite them in our new profile system (more on that in a sec).

The Releases page has gotten a huge makeover. Every album now has its own home page where you can see the available tracks, rate it, leave a review, or comment on others' reviews. Snazzy huh?

Finally, we just launched our new profile pages. If you're a subscriber to our email newsletters, you can log in, add your own picture, keep track of the latest updates on our site (and partner sites), follow your favorite videos and music, and tell us what bands you want to hear about.

Of course, many of these new features require that you be a member of the site to use them, so please join today!

We are, of course, in a beta phase and need your help to make the site work the best for YOU. If you see any problems or want to suggest changes to the new features, please send an email to webmaster@roadrunnerrecords.com with "NEW SITE REPORT" in the subject line. If you receive an error, please be as detailed as possible, including what page you were on, what browser you are using, and copy any error message you receive into the body of the email.

Please feel free to leave comments here below!

Cheers!

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09.08.2008

GET A GLIMPSE OF A BLACK SYMPHONY

Take a look at "Our Solemn Hour" and "Forgiven" from the upcoming Within Temptation CD/DVD Black Symphony, in stores 9.23.

OUR SOLEMN HOUR (Live)

FORGIVEN (Live)

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I think the US is getting the weakest edition, would have been nice to get the whole show on the audio cd's.

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RR is doing a crap job by releasing a half assed version for the US. We want the full set dammit!

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3. RYAN SAID...

I'm exited for this, but agree that the US is getting a horrible deal. This set list is amazing and it's a crime that we're only getting half of this release. I definitely plan on importing the 4-Disc edition.

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06.16.2008

A TEMPTING BIT OF NEWS

Need more Tempting? On August 5th, Roadrunner will be releasing 2 catalogue albums from our very own Within Temptation - Mother Earth and The Silent Force. Mother Earth was originally released in Europe in December 2000 and The Silent Force in November 2004. Also, in the beginning of 2008 the band recorded and filmed their show entitled "Black Symphony" at the Ahoy in the Netherlands together with The Metropole Orchestra, which will be released as a Live Album/DVD on September 23rd, 2008. Stay tuned for more info...

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11.08.2007

NEW! ARTISTS TO WATCH THIS MONTH

Clear Channel's November round of New! is now live. Want to hear Biffy Clyro and Within Temptation on your local radio? Then check out the bands in the New! music program:

Biffy Clyro

Within Temptation

Don't forget that both bands' albums are in stores and available on iTunes NOW!

Buy Biffy Clyro's Puzzle here & Within Temptation's The Heart Of Everything here.

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10.23.2007

WITHIN TEMPTATION - THE GAUNTLET INTERVIEW

The Gauntlet's Collette Claire interviewed Sharon from Within Temptation. They talk about everything from the "Hottest Chicks of Metal" tour, and what it was like to tour the US for the first time, to the differences between female fronted bands in Europe & America, and what it was like recording "What Have You Done Now" with Keith Kaputo.

Check out the full video of this interview here.

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With the rise of gothic metal, dozens of bands have combined crunchy power chord volleys with ethereal vocals and orchestral arrangements, but none have done so as convincingly or with such a keen grasp for symphonic arrangements as Holland's Within Temptation.

Formed by chanteuse Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt in 1996, Within Temptation have become superstars across Europe over the course of three studio albums. Now, with a new deal with Roadrunner Records and their epic new album, The Heart of Everything, the band seems destined bring its majestic, emotion-swept music to new heights.

"We pushed ourselves to make these songs the best that we could," says Westerholt of the new record. "We wanted to have a more organic feeling and more energy than ever. I think our last one, [2004's The Silent Force], went a bit too far in one direction; at times the orchestra pushed away the drums and guitars. This time we tried to get the guitars more prominent and have more riffs. It still has a big feeling and there's still plenty of classical parts, but I think we did it without losing the power of the band."

The Heart of Everything, Within Temptation has never sounded more powerful or alive. The first single "What Have You Done," featuring Keith Caputo of Life of Agony, which see-saws between caustic guitar crunch and gothy, gauzy textures, is the perfect marriage of melodic rock and metal. The equally powerful track "The Howling" showcases Den Adel's trademark haunting vocals and soaring melodies, while the glacial "Frozen," features heartrending vocals and staccato string bursts and "The Cross" which starts like an intro to a film score, segues into a winding, dramatic number that's equal parts Richard Wagner, The Gathering and Kate Bush.

"Our biggest goal besides writing the best songs we can was to give this record more energy than the last one," says singer Sharon den Adel. "I used my voice in a different way on every song. Sometimes it's high and melodic, almost classical, and in some songs it's lower with power."

"We made very careful choices when we were writing these songs," adds Westerholt. "We didn't use orchestra everywhere and we also cut down a bit in the layering of the arrangements so they were more efficient and had less choruses so they could work better together with the band."

While Within Temptation was more selective about their compositions and less effusive with their classical elements, they experimented as much as ever, adding mandolin to "The Cross," cello to four tracks and working with the Prague Orchestra instead of individual players or synthetic strings.

"We like to try different things and when we're writing a song, we never know where that inspiration comes from," adds Den Adel. "It's always very spontaneous and that's what makes the music unique."

The band chose the album title The Heart of Everything because the songs address feelings and ideas that exist under the surface and can't be excavated without introspection. "So often, we live our lives without thinking," Westerholt explains. "We just do things because we're born in a certain environment and people are expecting certain things from you. Sometimes its important to look within yourself and discover what really makes you happy and what's important to you."

In their search for self-discovery, Within Temptation address a variety of subjects, including the futility of war ("Our Solemn Hour"), the strength of unconditional love ("Forgiven") and personal hardships faced by certain bandmembers ("The Cross"). Books inspired some tracks, like "Hand of Sorrow." Others were based on films.

"We wrote ‘The Heart of Everything' after watching ‘Braveheart,' says Westerholt. "And ‘The Truth Beneath the Rose' is based on ‘The Da Vinci Code' and is about the idea that belief is sometimes used to justify sins. On the other hand, it may be more important with belief that it's your own belief and you can stand behind it instead of following the belief other people may want to put upon you."

Within Temptation started writing the new songs at the end of 2005 and fine-tuned the material until late 2006. "We take our time to make our record," explains Den Adel. "We are not easily satisfied with ourselves, and the recording process is very time consuming because we record many instruments and sounds on our record beside the usual band stuff."

"Actually, this was our fastest follow-up," adds Westerholt. "So I think this was our easiest album to do. However, no album is ever really easy because there are big ups and downs in the writing and recording process. But in comparison to the other ones, this one felt the best."

With good reason. The Heart of Everything recaptures everything Within Temptation has thrived upon while taking their music to newer, more thrilling places. And in the process, through all the melancholy atmospheres, cinematic riffs and angelic vocals, the band delivers its most pragmatic and proactive message to date.

"If you want to make something out of your life, it's in your own hands," Westerholt says. "Life can sometimes be pretty rough and not very easy, but still you have a lot of power within yourself and there's always the possibility to bend things your own way."

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Release Date: 09.23.2008

Black Symphony

Within Temptation’s most ambitious staging to date, Black Symphony was a unique concert at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena on February 7, 2008 sold out months in advance. Within Temptation performed to 10,000 fans with the 60-piece Metropole Orchestra and a 20-voice classical choir, as well as on-stage stilt performers, costume changes, and an array of stunning pyrotechnic and lighting effects. The colossal production extended to Europe’s largest video screen reaching across the entire width of the stage, and 14 full HD cameras. Special guests on the night included Keith Caputo (ex-Life Of Agony who is featured on their single “What Have You Done”), Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering), and George Oosthoek (Orphanage). Kerrang! magazine awarded the concert it’s highest 5K rating and described it as “the best show on earth.”

Tracks:

AUDIO CD

1. Ouverture
2. Jillian (I’d Give My Heart)
3. The Howling
4. Stand My Ground
5. The Cross
6. What Have You Done [ listen/comment ] (Live) [ listen/comment ]
7. Hand Of Sorrow [ listen/comment ]
8. Forgiven
9. Somewhere
10. Our Solemn Hour
11. Frozen
12. Angels
13. Mother Earth

THE CONCERT (DVD)
Ouverture
Jillian (I'd Give My Heart)
The Howling
Stand My Ground
The Cross
What Have You Done [ listen/comment ]
Hand Of Sorrow [ listen/comment ]
The Heart Of Everything
Forgiven
Somewhere
The Swan Song
Memories
Our Solemn Hour
The Other Half (Of Me)
Frozen
The Promise
Angels
Mother Earth
The Truth Beneath The Rose
Deceiver Of Fools
All I Need
Ice Queen
Countdown
Backstage
Documentary
Black Symphony DVD Menu

Format: CD
Release Date: 08.05.2008

Mother Earth

Mother Earth was originally released in Europe in December 2000. It produced the bands first breakthrough #1 single with “Ice Queen.”

Tracks:

1. Mother Earth
2. Ice Queen
3. Our Farewell
4. Caged
5. The Promis
6. Never-ending Story
7. Deceiver of Fools
8. Intro
9. Dark Wings
10. In Perfect Harmony
11. Deceiver of Fools (Live)
12. Caged (Live)
13. Candles (Live)

Format: CD
Release Date: 08.05.2008

The Silent Force

The Silent Force was an instant #1 in the band’s heartland of Holland and charted well in many European countries. It was originally released in Europe in November 2004.

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. See Who I Am [ listen/comment ]
3. Jillian (I’d Give My Heart)
4. Stand My Ground
5. Pale
6. Forsaken
7. Angels
8. Memories
9. Aquarius
10. It’s The Fear
11. Somewhere
12. Destroyed
13. Jane Doe

Format: CD
Release Date: 07.24.2007

The Heart of Everything

European heavyweights Within Temptation present their grande debut in the United States, The Heart of Everything.

Tracks:

1. The Howling
2. What Have You Done [ listen/comment ] [feat. Keith Caputo]
3. Frozen
4. Our Solemn Hour
5. The Heart of Everything
6. Hand Of Sorrow [ listen/comment ]
7. The Cross
8. Final Destination
9. All I Need
10. Stand My Ground
11. The Truth Beneath The Rose
12. Forgiven
13. What Have You Done [ listen/comment ] [Extended Version]

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