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The American version of THE SILENT FORCE features two bonus tracks ("Destroyed" and "Jane Doe") not available on the European edition.
Available in the U.S. for the first time in 2008, Dutch symphonic rock heroes Within Temptation's 2004 epic, THE SILENT FORCE, continued the band's incomparable blend of classical, New Age, opera, and heavy metal music. In addition, the latter-day prog rockers' fourth studio release topped the charts all over Europe and scored two major singles ("Stand My Ground" and "Memories").
"The Silent Force" is an exhilarating listen - a monument of opulent melodies, sweeping orchestral elements and tremendous power. Like their European counterparts Nightwish and Opeth, they have intertwined an otherworldly sound with a slow, brewing power that is like a classical symphony of old. The band was formed in 1996 by guitarist Robert Westerholt and singer Sharon den Adel. Their single "Ice Queen" reached number 1 on both the Nederlandse and Belgian charts in 2002. Their "Mother Earth" album went platinum in The Netherlands and gold in Belgium. Fans of Nightwish, Lacuna Coil 7, Evanescence will want to investigate their sound. Silent Force Review
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Purchase Silent Force CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Within Temptation Heart Of Everything CD (2007)
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Holland's goth metal outfit Within Temptation blend symphonic elements with the heavy grind of classic metal. THE HEART OF EVERYTHING, the group's sixth studio release, has all the large-screen sweep and brain-curving sonics of Within Temptation's previous releases, but comes across with an even stronger sense of purpose. Frontwoman Sharon den Adel sings in full powerhouse mode, while the band rages behind her, yet it's the grandiose arrangements that truly stand out, and--from the single "What Have You Done" to the ballad ...
| | Epica Divine Conspiracy CD (2007)
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After two albums of generally finely crafted symphonic metal, Dutch ensemble Epica decided to indulge their orchestral kinks to the fullest with 2005's metal-free The Score: An Epic Journey, but they are back to their usual, genre-meshing stomping grounds with 2007's The Divine Conspiracy, which many fans will likely consider their proper third opus. Whatever the case may be, the album gets under way with the entirely symphonic "Indigo" prologue, before slamming into the metallic portion of the program with "The Obsessive Devotion." This, in typical Epica fashion, showcases not only the angelic soprano of Simone Simons, but also a manly baritone choir and ever more demonic death grunts from bandleader Mark Jansen -- all of them juggling lyrics in English and Latin! As with all of The Divine Conspiracy's -- and indeed Epica's -- best tracks (here including "Fools of Damnation" and "Sonata Terra"), the attraction ultimately hinges on exploring the sonic contrasts of light and dark; the punishing intensity of those elephantine guitar riffs and hyperactive drumming cast against the soaring, layered sweetness of the orchestrated strings and keyboards. Remove these contrasts and the fireworks they ignite, and largely uniform offerings like the ballads "Safeguard to Paradise" and "Chasing the Dragon" (overlong, featuring a brief black metal freak-out, and not about a great big lizard, believe it or not) simply leave one wanting more. Similarly, Epica still struggle to compete with hit-penning machines like Nightwish or Within Temptation when ...
| | Nightwish Dark Passion Play: Collector's Edition CDs (2007) Special Edition
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Finland's Nightwish are widely hailed as progenitors of the symphonic metal style. With DARK PASSION PLAY (the group's sixth full-length), Nightwish introduce their new vocalist, Swedish-born Anette Olzon, to the fold. While Olzon proves to be a more than capable operatic siren, Marco Hietala's vocals are far more prominently featured than on past Nightwish efforts, giving the album a double shot of vocal operatics.
Nightwish: Anette Olron (vocals); Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards); Marco Hietala (bass guitar); Jukka Nevalainen (drums).
Personnel: Andy Findon (flute).
Additional personnel: Joanna Forbes, Tommy Blaize, Heather Cairncross, Derek Green, Tom Pearce, Eliza Lumley, Anne Marie Cullum, Helen Brookes, Samuel Burkey, Ann DeRenais, Morag MacKay, Rosemary Forbes-Butler, Sarah Ryan, Charlie Baker, Bob J. Harms, Andrew Tinkler, Catriana Sandison, David Porter-Thomas, Ricci P. Washington, Cherith Millburn-Fryer, Yona Dunsford, Jude Sim, Faye Simpson, Jeremy Avis, Lance Ellington, Alison Jiear, Matthew White, Michael Clarke, Samantha Shaw, Sara Jane Skeete, Steve Trowell, Gerard Bentall, Catherine ...
| | Within Temptation Enter CD (1997)
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| | Within Temptation Mother Earth CD (2001) Reissue
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Somewhere between opera and Metallica lies Dutch goth-metal juggernaut Within Temptation. With ethereal banshee Sharon Den Adel on vocals and a bed of string-laden orchestration, Within Temptation has constructed a shockingly popular (at least in their home country) storm of gaudy, complex rock. Their platinum second album, MOTHER EARTH, contains their greatest commercial triumph, the smash single "Ice ...
| | Within Temptation Black Symphony CDs (2008) With DVD
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Filmed with 14 high-definition cameras and presented in widescreen format and surround sound, Dutch symphonic metal act Within Temptation offers BLACK SYMPHONY, a spectacular visual feast captured here on DVD. Recorded in front of a capacity crowd at the Ahoy, Rotterdam, on February 7, 2008, SYMPHONY sees Within Temptation performing a 22-song set with the renowned Metropole Orchestra and special guests Keith Caputo (Life of Agony), Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering), and George Oosthoek (Orphanage). Bonus features include a documentary, two backstage features, and a CD containing 13 highlights from the magical performance.
Within Temptation's most ambitious staging to date, Black Symphony was a unique concert at Rotterdam's Ahoy Arena on February 7, 2008 sold out months ...
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