Within Temptation
JSON | Metal ArchivesDetails
| Genre | alternative-rock, symphonic |
| Theme | fantasy, nature, inner struggles, love, social and political problems |
| Country Of Origin | Netherlands |
| Location | Waddinxveen, South Holland |
| Status | Active |
| Formed In | 1996 |
| Genre | Symphonic Metal (early); Symphonic/Alternative Rock (later) |
| Themes | Fantasy, Nature (early); Love, Inner struggles, Social and political problems |
| Years Active | 1996 (as The Portal), 1996-present |
| Current Label | Force Music Recordings |
Line-up
| Jeroen van Veen | Bass (1996-present) |
| Robert Westerholt | Guitars (1996-present) |
| Sharon den Adel | Vocals (1996-present) |
| Ruud Jolie | Guitars (2001-present) |
| Martijn Spierenburg | Keyboards (2001-present) |
| Mike Coolen | Drums (2011-present) |
| Stefan Helleblad | Guitars (2011-present) |
| Dennis Leeflang | Drums (1996) |
| Ivar de Graaf | Drums (1996-1998, 1999-2001) |
| Michiel Papenhove | Guitars (lead) (1996-2001) |
| Martijn Westerholt | Keyboards (1996-2001) |
| Ciro Palma | Drums (1998-1999) |
| Marius van Pyreen | Drums (1998) |
| Jelle Bakker | Guitars (lead) (2001) |
| Stephen van Haestregt | Drums (2002-2010) |
| Richard van Leeuwen | Drums (1998) |
| Mike Coolen | Drums (2008) |
| Koen Stokman | Guitars (2019) |
| Ivar de Graaf | Bass (2022) |