Album updateA new album update from Robert: It's not going to be long before we will get the first version of the video for 'Dangerous' with Howard Jones. I was expecting it this week already, but I'm sure we will get it this weekend or just after, because the release is going to be soon… very soon. So no teasing for weeks (or at least not too much). Really look forward to this video because it's really going to be something different this time. Both video and music-wise, it's fast and action-packed. The song is about thrill seekers, and well let's say you won't miss out on them in this video.We did see clips of the making of the video, which was fun to watch. We really enjoyed this video shoot and that shows.The rest of week we've been working on the development of the live show. As we are playing the largest venues so far it also puts the pressure on us to deliver the best stage design and show so far. We are not there yet, but there are already some really spectacular ideas of things we've never done before.And last but not least, we've been busy trying to come up with ideas for a video for the song 'And We Run' with Xzibit. I think for the first time in our career we will release 4 videos for an album. Well, next week is going to be about getting as much as possible done before Christmas. It's going to be a busy week but after that a niiiice long break. Long live Santa !!!Have a smacking weekend !!!Till next week cause you've got make it to Christmas :-)Sharon, Ruud, Stefan, Martijn, Jeroen, Mike and RobertWithin Temptation
First festival of 2014Aside from the tour in 2014, the first festival Within Temptation will attend is confirmed: Within Temptation will be playing at Copenhell in Denmark!The fifth edition of the festival will take place in June 2014. Aside from WT, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Arch Enemy and other acts are playing at the festival in 2014.
Get the first two singles of Hydra before the release! Pre-order Hydra on iTunes now, and you will receive ‘Dangerous’ featuring Howard Jones and ‘Paradise (What About Us?)’ featuring Tarja, immediately!The video for ‘Dangerous’ will be released on the 20th of December.Note: ‘Dangerous’ is only available in the US now and will be available on iTunes Europe starting Dec. 20th.The song was recorded with the former Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones, whose epic vocals are a perfect fit for the track.Sharon says: “I always loved Howard’s voice. He makes the song even heavier than it already is. That song is one of the fastest we’ve ever written, and one of our favourite songs on the record. It has the most bass drums we’ve ever used, too, and a very fast riff which we doubled with synths. It’s not a typical synthesiser, though – it’s distorted like a guitar, and it’s very aggressive.â€
Within Temptation & Gem Kingdom start an adventure in silver.We proudly present our personalized Within Temptation jewelry pieces made by Gem Kingdom.Sharon has been an admirer of the Gem Kingdom pieces for a long time and was invited to work together with the Dutch jewel designers. The first pieces are a male and female silver guitar pick holder transformed into a beautiful necklace.Sharon: "I was really impressed by Bernard and Johanna of Gem Kingdom and and I just love their style. Every piece is a piece of art to my opinion. It really suits my stage outfits and the smaller pieces really go well with the casual way I’m dressed during the day. After many years of wearing their jewelry on stage, during interviews… actually always, the time has come to personalize their jewelry style for Within Temptation."The pendants are handmade pick holders with a 'WT' logo for men and a bow for ladies, for carrying a guitar pick. The pendant is made of 5,8 gram silver and is attached to a wax chord with a copper closing. The pick necklaces come with a guitar pick.The necklaces are available on the brand new jewelry website.Sharon: "These two items are a new creative adventure in silver and I’m looking forward to work with Gem Kingdom in the future."
Within Temptation takes a leap of faith with wing suit base jumpers. Watch the official music video for ‘Dangerous’ featuring Howard Jones, now!Pre-order Hydra now and you will immediately get the first two singles in ‘Dangerous’ featuring Howard Jones and ‘Paradise (What About Us?)’ featuring Tarja!
Looking forward to the release of ‘Hydra’ this year, watch this video of what 2013 brought!In this video, you can look back on what 2013 had in store. Watch footage of last year’s summer shows and see if you can spot yourself in the crowd!All the best for 2014!
Clear your schedule next Tuesday, log in onto Twitter and make sure you follow Sharon (@WTofficial) for a live Twitter Q&A session!Tuesday January 14 at 04.30 PM (GMT+1), Sharon will be answering your Hydra-related questions live, during a full hour of Twitter madness.Follow @WTofficial on Twitter and use hashtag #WThydra to have your questions answered live, next week.
Within Temptation will start their 2014 tour in February.Aside from the tour, the band is also visiting festivals during the summer!The first festival of 2014 is confirmed: Within Temptation is playing at Copenhell in Denmark. The fifth edition of the festival will take place in June. Aside from Within Temptation, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Arch Enemy and other acts are playing at Copenhell.
New venue show in Munich on April 6Due to exploding ticket sales for the shows in Germany, the show on April 6th in Munich will be moved to a larger venue: Zenith in Munich.The new venue provides room for more friends, as the demand for tickets is incredibly high. Obviously, your ticket for the show in Munich will still be valid for the new venue. Please spread the word to inform everyone of this change of venue!
