Within Temptation is a gothic metal and symphonic metal band from the Netherlands, founded by guitarist Robert Westerhall in 1996, and belongs to the Americana school of metal, with a laid-back style, but more focused on the emotional presentation of the music.

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This Americana-style soft metal style is making a splash in Europe and is gradually becoming more and more popular with fans; the albums released are "Enter", "Mother Earth", "The Silent Force", "The Heart of Everything", "The Unforgiving", "Hydra".