[First Reaction] Within Temptation - Angels (Sharon Van Adel is Angelic)

[@abcposton]

I suggest Within Temptation with Metropole Orchestra - full Black Symphony concert.

[@andreawolfs3578]

Within Temptation is the band that got me into metal.

[@PlugInKali]

The video is from 2005 (the album from 2004) and RUclips was just a couple of months old, that's why it was uploaded in 2007 ;) This is the album that put Within Temptation on the map. I clearly remember when this song (as well as Stand My Ground and Memories) were heavily played on the radio and their music videos were showed on TV, at least in Spain. Something that, unfortunately, would never happen nowadays; both due to the fact that MTV like channels don't exist anymore and that metal is not mainstream anymore.

[@jessicakoster2543]

I think it depends on where you live. In the Netherlands, it was Ice Queen, that gave them their breakthrough.

[@alejandrariquelme9574]

I knew about Within Temptation when my son was a baby. He is twenty now.
I really loved very much this band. All their songs are great, some of them are beautifully soft, others so powerful; many of them treat social issues.
Some suggestions:
What have you done?
Frozen
Faster
Memories
Ice queen
Mother Earth
Our farewell
etc.
etc.
etc.

[@fredericledoux8184]

Sharon den Adel is an amazing singer, and Within Temptation is a really good band. If you like Angels, test Mother Earth for example, the lyrics are so beautiful... Thanks for your reaction, Tom !

[@ronaldboers8061]

They are a Dutch symphonic metal band that started the same time as Nightwish 1996. They are considered one of the pioneers of female fronted symphonic metal bands. The lead vocalist is Sharon den Adel who founded the band together with her partner Robert Westerholt. She applied, and was admitted, to the conservatory for opera training but did not like it so she changed over to the arts-academy within her first semester. So apart from that short stay she is complete self-tough. There she studied clothing design and management and completed it successfully. She has mainly used these skills in designing outfits used on stage. They have had a rather successful run in clubs for couple of years where their performances were constantly sold out. Because of that they got invited to the biggest festival in the Netherlands "Pink Pop". Even though they had a very early start the concert was a huge success. They released their single "Ice Queen"shortly after expecting it to be very successful but it did not do much until somewhere in December that year a dj played it on the radio. Suddenly the song shot up in the charts and even took the number 1 spot. Now other countries started to pay attention.
The next song to take a look i would recommend "The promise" from their Black Symphony concert where they were supported by a full symphonic orchestra and choir. ruclips.net/video/39k1IQoeLAU/видео.html

[@jessicakoster2543]

The DJ was Henk Westbroek.
Also, it's maybe good to mention that when they started, they were a metal band with growls as well as Sharon's voice. For their second album, they dropped the really heavy guitars and the growls.
For me personally, I loved the first album, Enter. After that, I didn't dislike them, but they'd become a little too radio friendly, easy listening for my taste.
I think only the first album can be considered metal, the rest is rock.

[@obud3777]

Sharon den Adel has performed with several artist, including Tarja Turunen, Armin van Buuren, After Forever, Delain, Anneke van Giersbergen, Tobias Sammet's Avantasia, Ayreon's rock opera Into The Electric Castle and Evanescence

[@digitalsoldier-1742]

WT can collab with anyone. See Xibit. Best rap-metal combo to date, imho.

[@cadology1]

One of the lighter tracks live versions on the black symphony concert every track worth listining too this was the concert you saw with somewhere duet love this reaction

[@hboplus1]

Sharon is the most humble metal Queen by far!!!
His Voice is amazing even in a simple Interview.
"Silver Moonlight" and "Faster" are my preference.

[@bobbystgeorge]

Tom, another great concert by within temptation listen to the black symphony the entire concert. Every song is like magic, especially with Sharon singing the vocals and the orchestra in the choir just add to the excitement you won’t be disappointed.🤩

[@christinaalgate4899]

Sharon's lower register is beautiful also. You should react to Sharon singing Things I should of done. People have said that they have gone more Pop. You should also react to them doing the song Purge. Sharon is 46

[@geertdelange4785]

There are a lot of musical queens in the Netherlands 🤘🇳🇱❤️

[@fnglert]

It's something in the water, I'm sure. You've got Floor, Sharon, Simone, Zora, Anneke, Dianne, Irene, Charlotte ... I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

[@alexcrouwel6942]

@@fnglert if it is.....it doesn't work for me, i think the world isn't ready for my voice

[@fnglert]

@@alexcrouwel6942 I know what you mean. I'm a protest singer myself. I start singing, people start protesting.

[@digitalsoldier-1742]

@@alexcrouwel6942 lol

[@andrewdash5487]

Within Temptation is such a versatile band. They began in heavy metal, but have explored crossing a few genres, and has done very well. Each album has been an evolution. Did you know- Sharon has been a self taught vocalist? Finally, one of my favorites by WT that I would recommend would be the cover of David Guetta’s “Titanium”. It gives a dance song a terrific rock sound! Thanks!

[@mauijttewaal]

They have about 15 great covers:-)

[@luveschi1]

I strongly suggest the song What I Have You Done (feat Keith Caputo). And all the Black Symphony concert. ♡
I see Sharon and the band couple times, she's amazing singer live.

[@lakabaka]

Within Tempation - Dangerous with Howard Jones .. Its a banger :D

[@damienmaynard8892]

^This!!

[@Bartjo32]

Great band, and good reaction!
She definitly has a beautiful high voice, but what I really love about their stuff is the versatility.
In their later work she has a much deeper voice but can still hit those highs!
I'd suggest checking out some of their stuff from The Unforgiving album, like 'Shot in the Dark' or 'Faster', it gives a nice combination of both her highs and lows.

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

4:20 While Within Temptation is classified as symphonic metal, they really straddle the line of metal & rock...maybe even more on the rock side in recent years.

[@GreenWolfDen]

Funny you mentioned Amy Lee. Both Evanescence and WT are co-headlining a European tour in 2022 (delayed twice for obvious reasons)

[@Doppeldropper]

Frozen, Stand my ground, Forgiven, ... 🤗

[@febed01]

Also interesting storytelling in their videoclips Memories (especially how it ends), and The Whole World Is Watching 😃

[@fnglert]

"The smile when you tore me apart" - goosebumps. Is this metal or rock? Doesn't matter. It's a powerful song by a great band.
do Powerwolf - Werewolves of Armenia. That way you can end with 'lycan subscribe'.

[@damienmaynard8892]

very punny! AHOOOOOOOOO! 🐺

[@lioncat4]

I have them at a live concert long time ago. She have a fantastic great voice

[@mauijttewaal]

The Purge is a new masterpiece!

[@ninakiewiet]

You will enjoy the other half of me live at black symphony with the best growler from holland George oosthoek

[@nimwey7701]

It ain't much if it isn't Dutch Tom :) Check also Ice Queen or Stand My Ground by them

[@TomTuffnuts]

Hope youre ready for Age of Shadows tomorrow...

[@nimwey7701]

@@TomTuffnuts I sure am

[@bigpapi8558]

Within temptation is incredible. I love your channel and I know your all about branching out with channel. Please listen to Morgan Wade and the song The Night. Is a folk blue grass country artist I just discovered her a few days ago. You won't be disappointed. Put her on your list please!

[@esterselhorstrutenfrans5041]

Within Temptation is the best Symphonic metal band of the Netherlands.
You shoud listen to their latest song The Purge and this a bit different than tis one and they release a new single on the 25th of june. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@marianogonzalez1977]

Check "Memories" video from Within Temptation. Also "Paradise" featuring Tarja Turunen is amazing.

[@dkalbryte6774]

Sharon den Adel is my absolute favourite. She has no vocal training ever. She doesn't even have one now but she developed her voice by practicing religiously everyday for 3 to 4 hours. Watch the DVD concert with the Black Metropole Orchestra. WITHIN TEMPTATION is touring with Evanenesce next year. I'm no fan of Amy's voice or music. Sharon also is stunningly gorgeous. She been with her rhythm guitarist since high school. Just binge watch their lives. Her voice wow. Can you tell I'm obsessed with Sharon.

[@TimoArula]

Within Temptation is my close second favorite after Nightwish , so thumbs up fore sure. But that high note , I have one word "Shoemaker" !!! NWSU

[@AveburyEddie]

They should make a movie or TV serious of this.
Angels Vs Devils on Earth & the angels fighting evil !
Love Sharon's voice & they are definitely on par with Nightwish :)
Both my favorite bands :)

[@black4pienus]

Within Temptation has put the Netherlands on the map when it comes to symphonic metal. I think it was around the year 2000... Not sure. I love this music video. Really sucks you in.

[@mw4rdi]

Definitely check out their stuff from The Unforgiving album! They have very rocky and fast-paced style there. Much different from their other albums.

[@nonomi94]

A very good song by this band is "frozen", you won't regret listening to it, it has a lot of feeling

[@annkatherine6327]

They have sooo many good songs! If you liked Tarja, you should check out their duet with her - "Paradise (What About Us?)" and you won't be disappointed!
Also "Dangerous" (duet with Howard Jones), "Our Solemn Hour", "What Have You Done?", "The Howling", "Stand My Ground", "The Purge", "The Reckoning" are worth listening to.

[@mauijttewaal]

And we run!!!

[@janihaavisto79]

And coolest thing is that Sharon has 100% self-tought her singing voice. Didn't took any lessons for this ability.

[@mauijttewaal]

Mainly self-taught;)

[@Firedog-65]

@@mauijttewaal totally self taught according to her, as she has said in many interviews.

[@ActiveMonad]

You definitely should listen to The Truth Beneath the Rose. It’s one of my absolute favorite songs in existence. Some times it really hits me right in the soul and my eyes start watering and I get overwhelmed with the beauty of the song. I really like when Sharon sings in this high voice, as she does in this song. Mother Earth, Jillian and Deceiver of Truth are also top quality songs.
Also, if you like symphonic metal you should really check out some of Therion’s stuff. Pretty much everything from the album Vovin and the one named The Secret of the Runes is great. Maybe start with their official live version of Birth of Venus Illegitima? Those are their two best albums. They have also made an album with “covers”, though that word seems somewhat insufficient for how they adapt and transform the songs. La Maritza from that album is insanely good, as is the song Polichinelle. I really hope you check them out. The name of the album with the latter songs is called Les Fleur Du Mal.

[@mauijttewaal]

YES Truth beneath the rose!!!

[@damienmaynard8892]

Within Temptation deliver. Live is awesome - "Silent Force Tour" from Java Eilandt, "Elements", "Hydra" and the "Black Symphony"... There are some excellent fan-made videos too e.g. "Let Us Burn" - if you like GoT!!! P.S. I want to see the full movie from this clip!

[@mauijttewaal]

And Black X-mas

[@simonoussoren8316]

Check out the promise and truth beneath the rose live at black symphony

[@littlegirlscookingchannel2785]

Hi Tuffnuts.....Try reacting to Sharon and Tarjar together Within Temptation - Paradise (What About Us?) ft. Tarjar. They will blow your mind.

[@TheIpadfanatic]

According to Roon and Qobuz, they are qualified as the following: Goth Metal. Heavy Metal. Pop/Rock. Symphonic Black Metal. That seems about right from my experience.

[@palantir135]

Sharon den Adel (and Anneke van Giersbergen) sang on Ayreon albums (and Anneke in both live concerts)
So many Dutch symphonic/progressive metal bands with a female singer.
Within Temptation
Vuur
After forever
Epica
Scarlet Stories
The Gathering

[@liavanwissen1963]

She was touring with Amy Lee and COVID ended that tour.

[@samuelengle3773]

The next angel for you to checkout is Epica. Start with Sancta Terra from the Retrospect Show. There is a special guest you'll love

[@ripLunarBirdCLH]

I really like christian imagery in this video.
I mean look at the moment when the angels come. They don't fight the demon priest. They don't really do anything. They're just standing there.
AND THE DEMON CANNOT STAND THEIR VERY PRESENCE.
The light surrounding them is hurting him and making him powerless. He can only exist when he's far from their light.
That's the kind of power clash you rarely see anywhere. The fight that is not about physical force or energy, but merely presence.

[@sadekgheidan]

No need for reaction vid but check out Scar Symmetry the unseen empire and holographic universe (2 albums).
Symphonic death metal. A very very very interesting mix.
Grab the lyrics if you're not used to grunting.
The clear symphonic parts are my favorite personally and not the grunting but it adds something.

[@allenseigrist3334]

Have you seen Tina S cover Through the Fire and Flames.

[@febed01]

And her cover of Steve Vai's For The Love Of God

[@allenseigrist3334]

And I say she's still the best ever and all that by the time she was 17.

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

Please react to CLUTCH (the best band you've never heard of ©). I suggest for your first go, either Electric Worry (their most well-known song), Burning Beard, 10001110101 or A Quick Death In Texas.
FYI...this same comment will appear ONLY if I have watched your reaction video. I am not here to spam your channel...I just want to help get a great band some much deserved recognition. P.S....I will always give your reactions a thumbs-up, even if I don't care for or like the band or song you react to...because I like you and your channel.
Cheers!

[@christophersims3319]

Do faster next. More upbeat still great

[@janihaavisto79]

BTW if you do Epica check Unchain Utopia-song. That has some catchy tunes in there.

[@danninielsen8876]

Just watched your Halestorm video and i absolutely love those guys. And so did you apparently ;) Awesome reaction. And i just want to add another powerhouse of a female vocalist to your roster. And they are from LA and you wanted more american bands. So here you go ;) (Hope you dont know them already) :D
Please react to the band "In This Moment" and the song "Big Bad Wolf" Link follows. Unfortunately its hard to find good quality live stuff from them, but their videos is a twisted treat lmao :D
ruclips.net/video/j-qQ_brIsfY/видео.html

[@shrike6259]

yes at this moment in time (the song) it's symphonic rock. no more goth or metal. later on they switched to symphonic pop

[@jessicas2165]

This song has an animated music video, for final fantasy I think it was.... Fan-work at least. It's absolutely amazing.
ruclips.net/video/RmboX6ncqjM/видео.html
It's a twelve year old video.... But still good.

[@Mischnikvideos]

Within Temptation always go on excursions into rock / pop, like here. That's why not everyone likes them. And next month they're doing a virtual concert.

[@jo_g.germany]

Got my ticket. But Epica first 😃🤘. Nightwish, Epica and WT within a couple weeks. Doesn't get much better than that.