Within Temptation, the iconic Dutch symphonic metal band, is set to embark on their highly anticipated "Bleed Out 2024" tour in October 2024. As a momentous occasion, they will make their inaugural appearance in Tallinn, Estonia. The exciting performance is scheduled for October 12 at the Unibet Arena Blackbox.
Few bands have had a career as illustrious as Within Temptation. Since their foundation in 1996 by long-term partners vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt the venerable Dutch symphonic metallers have made confident strides into the annals of rock and metal history courtesy a sterling recording output that has become synonymous with integrity and a cast-iron commitment to forge a career according to their unique creative vision. Their discography includes eight groundbreaking releases and with more than 4 million record sales to their name, they have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most successful heavy rock groups.
Their eight studio album “Bleed Out” was released last year and now they embark on a tour supporting the album through Europe and UK, making a stop in Tallinn as well. The story of “Bleed Out” reflects the crazy times we live in.
“We started writing the winter before the pandemic,” says Sharon of the writing process that would become “Bleed Out”.”. “We were going on the Worlds Collide tour with Evanescence, but we’d already released our previous album quite a bit before and so we thought it’d be good to have a few new songs as well.”
Fate, and a world crisis, had other plans, though the pair are quick to point out that “Bleed Out” is not a pandemic record. Rather, the confluence of events kick-started a period of self-released singles which would keep Within Temptation engaged with their fans when that connection was needed most, and it also gave them the ability to lyrically respond to world events swiftly and without the relatively glacial pace of a full album release.
“It meant that we could write something in the moment, so if an event happens you can release something in a short period of time instead of in two years as the first single off an album,” she says. “That’s a really nice ability to have and I’m really into it.”
“And I suppose by being able to release things quickly means you’re not 18 months behind the conversation when you are commenting on things,” adds Robert.
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Within Temptation has shifted its focus from writing about societal subjects to tackling the war in Ukraine, to the plight of women fighting for freedom in Iran, to the complex issues involved with a woman’s right to choose. Throughout the writing process, “Bleed Out” has become a fist-in-the-air proclamation of the band’s fearless approach to music, and close observers will note that this isn’t an album that’s afraid to shatter a speaker system or two. Imbued with a vast dynamic range that plumbs the full depth of symphonic heaviosity, “Bleed Out” is as exuberantly heavy as it is politically profound. Within Temptation are a band poised to fight the good fight, and they’re doing it their way.
Within Temptation is set to now embark on a musical odyssey that promises to captivate audiences across Europe. Known for their dynamic performances and electrifying stage presence, the band will deliver a spellbinding show featuring both classic hits and tracks from their latest album.
Prepare to be transported on a journey of music and emotion as Within Temptation takes the stage for the 'Bleed Out 2024 Tour in Tallinn on October 12th 2024 at Unibet Arena Blacbox.
