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Within Temptation

Band, *1996 NL, Waddinxveen
Rock

Within Temptation is a Dutch symphonic metal band founded in 1996 by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. They have always been classified by critics as gothic metal or rock, although the "gothic" influence varies with each album. Their most prominent and well-known sound is described as symphonic metal, although their earlier material, such as debut album Enter, was mostly gothic metal. Enter even had a hint of doom metal. In an interview, Den Adel said they fell into a symphonic rock genre with various influences. In a later interview with Dutch music platform 3VOOR12, den Adel stated that "we consider ourselves more a symphonic rock band ... in my opinion, we are no gothic band".

Members

	Michiel Papenhove g, eg
	Jeroen van Veen eb, b *1974
	Robert Westerholt g, eg *1975 NL
	Martijn Westerholt key *1979 NL
	Sharon den Adel voc *1974 NL
	Stephen van Haestregt dr *1972 NL
	Martijn Spierenburg key *1975 NL
	Ivar De Graaf acg, dr
	Jelle Bakker g
	Dennis Leeflang dr *1979 NL
	Ruud Jolie g, acg
	Mike Coolen dr