Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation performed at Knotfest music festival at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse on Friday 28 February 2025. Founded in April 1996, they have described their music as atmospheric melodic symphonic metal/rock with gothic elements. Within Temptation is Sharon den Adel on lead vocals, her husband Robert Westerholt on rhythm guitar and vocals, Jeroen van Veen on bass, Ruud Jolie on lead guitar, Mike Coolen on drums, and Stefan Helleblad on rhythm guitar. The band has released eight studio albums, five live albums, four extended plays and 26 singles to date. Their most recent album, Bleed Out, was released in October 2023. This was their first-ever live performance in Australia.
