07-SEP-2011
Toronto (CA)
Sound Academy

08-SEP-2011
Montreal (CA)
Metropolis

09-SEP-2011
Worcester (US)
Palladium

10-SEP-2011
New York (US)
Terminal 5
Sold Out!

12-SEP-2011
Baltimore (US)
Ram’s Head Live

13-SEP-2011
Philadelphia (US)
Electric Factory

For those who didn't know, Within Temptation is making a quick stop in the US in support of their new album, The Unforgiving.

I'll be at the NYC show this Saturday! Love the new album and can't wait to hear some the new songs live!

This tour is so short I don't know why they bother or how they can make any money off it.

Actually, the US/CAD portion is just a small part of their "The Unforgiving" tour.


07-09-2011
Toronto (CA)
Sound Academy

08-09-2011
Montreal (CA)
Metropolis

09-09-2011
Worcester (US)
Palladium

10-09-2011
New York (US)
Terminal 5
Sold Out!

12-09-2011
Baltimore (US)
Ram’s Head Live

13-09-2011
Philadelphia (US)
Electric Factory

21-09-2011
Heerhugowaard (NL)
Waerdse Tempel
Sold Out!

23-09-2011
Tilburg (NL)
013
Sold Out!

25-09-2011
Tilburg (NL)
013 – Fanclub Day

25-09-2011
Tilburg (NL)
013
Sold Out!

27-09-2011
Amsterdam (NL)
Paradiso
Sold Out!

28-09-2011
Amsterdam (NL)
Paradiso
Sold Out!

29-09-2011
Groningen (NL)
Oosterpoort
Sold Out!

06-10-2011
Lille (F)
L’aéronef

07-10-2011
Nantes (F)
Zenith


08-10-2011
Lyon (F)
Transbordeur
Sold Out!

10-10-2011
Madrid (E)
La Riviera


11-10-2011
Porto (P)
Coliseum


12-10-2011
Lisbon (P)
Coliseum


14-10-2011
Barcelona (E)
Razzmatazz


15-10-2011
Toulouse (F)
Le Bikini

17-10-2011
Milan (I)
Alcatraz
Sold Out!

18-10-2011
Zurich (CH)
Volkshaus
Sold Out!

20-10-2011
Vienna (A)
Gasometer

21-10-2011
Prague (CZ)
Malá Sportovní Hala
New venue!

22-10-2011
Krakow (PL)
Studio
Sold Out!

23-10-2011
Warsaw (PL)
Stodola
Sold Out!

25-10-2011
Copenhagen (DK)
KB Hallen

26-10-2011
Gothenburg (S)
Trädgårn
Sold Out!

27-10-2011
Stockholm (S)
Arena

28-10-2011
Oslo (N)
Sentrum
Sold Out!

04-11-2011
Luxemburg (L)
Rockhal

05-11-2011
Kerkrade (NL)
Rodahal
Sold Out!

06-11-2011
Paris (F)
Zenith
Sold Out!

08-11-2011
Birmingham (UK)
Academy
Sold Out!

09-11-2011
Manchester (UK)
Academy
Sold Out!

10-11-2011
Glasgow (UK)
Barrowlands

11-11-2011
London (UK)
O2 Academy Brixton
Sold Out!

13-11-2011
Brussels (B)
Ancienne Belgique
Sold Out!

15-11-2011
Stuttgart (D)
Longhorn
Sold Out!

16-11-2011
Cologne (D)
E-Werk
Sold Out!

17-11-2011
Cologne (D)
E-Werk


19-11-2011
Hamburg (D)
Docks
Sold Out!

20-11-2011
Hamburg (D)
Docks


21-11-2011
Berlin (D)
Columbiahalle


23-11-2011
Dresden (D)
Schlachthof


24-11-2011
Munich (D)
Zenith
NEW VENUE
25-11-2011
Neu-Isenburg(D)
Hugenottenhalle
Sold Out!

26-11-2011
Sursee (CH)
Stadthalle
Rocksound Festival

10-12-2011
Helsinki (FI)
The Circus
Sold Out!
12-12-2011
St. Petersburg (RU)
Kosmonavt


14-12-2011
Moscow (RU)
Club Milk


02-03-2012
Almere (NL)
Schouwburg Almere

07-03-2012
Utrecht (NL)
Vredenburg Leidsche Rijn


11-03-2012
Eindhoven (NL)
Muziekgebouw


12-03-2012
Eindhoven (NL)
Muziekgebouw


14-03-2012
Zwolle (NL)
Theater de Spiegel


17-03-2012
Tilburg (NL)
Theaters Tilburg


20-03-2012
Breda (NL)
Chassé Theater


22-03-2012
Heerlen (NL)
Theater Heerlen


24-03-2012
Groningen (NL)
De Oosterpoort


26-03-2012
Roosendaal (NL)
Schouwburg de Kring


29-03-2012
Enschede (NL)
Stadsschouwburg


31-03-2012
Nijmegen (NL)
De Vereeniging


05-04-2012
Rotterdam (NL)
Nieuwe Luxor Theater


14-04-2012
Amsterdam (NL)
Koninklijk Theater Carré

Yes but they are spending all that money to cross the ocean, transport gear, bring crew, etc, for a half dozen shows??

True, but I'm grateful they're at leasting coming to the states. I've been wanting to see this band for a while and fucking love the new CD. I also plan to spend a shitload on shirts and other merchandise.

Would be pretty cool if I get to meet Sharon and the guys.

Please, convince them to stay there. They won't be missed by me in the Netherlands. They surprised me in 2001 when I stumbled upon their show at a festival, since then I have been forced to see them at least 10 more times.

Only 10 times. Lucky you.

A lot of Metal bands from Europe/UK + Surrounding Areas do that.

Look at how many bands fly out to Maryland Death Fest every year for just the festival and no tour around it.

My Dying Bride is playing the 70,000 Pounds Of Metal Cruise in Florida and nowhere else in the States this year (so far). It's pretty common to see Metal bands from Europe/UK do short stints on the East Coast.

Would love to see Within Temptation, but doubt I'll ever get the chance.

Nightwish is doing the same thing with their show in Cali and then the cruise thing. No tour announced yet.

I can't believe I missed the show last night, as I didn't even find out about it until today.

At this point, I will never see them live.

The Nightwish Cali show is a 6,000 seat amphitheater. THat will be a nice payday and no doubt a showcase for the band before the entertainment industry bigwigs. So I hope they do some warmup dates beforehand. They have been off the road 2.5 years.

Yeah... I saw them in Houston two years ago and I've got my tickets for the Cali show in January.

Videos from the event. Sharon sings beautifully live, but why she keeps holding her stomach is strange.

http://youtu.be/50rZdNAH9OE

http://youtu.be/FfzZCAgj3vM

http://youtu.be/Lk4inf3Zo8c

Damn, I missed this. Robert Westerholt will no longer tour with the band. He's staying home with the kids. Well, makes sense. Sharon sure isn't expendable.

Band statement, issued 9/20/11

"As you know, in recent years we were blessed with the birth of three children. Since then not only our kids but also WITHIN TEMPTATION has been growing fast and we are touring in more countries than ever before.

"To be able to fulfill the needs of our children but just as much the needs of the band for now and also in the future, we decided Robert will step down from touring live, (except for the occasional show). With this change we can give stability to our children and from the home studio Robert will have more time writing new music and developing new creative ideas for the live show, the comic and future movies.

"What makes the decision easier is the fact that Stefan Helleblad is willing to take Robert's place in the band on stage. Stefan has been working with the band behind the scenes for some years. As a sound engineer he was involved in the production of our latest three records. Next to being a great sound engineer, mixing engineer and producer he is also a very gifted guitar player. On our latest album, 'The Unforgiving', you can already hear him play some special guitar parts. His first show will be on September 21st in Heerhugowaard.

"So this is not a goodbye but a new step, or actually two steps in a very exciting new and inspiring time for our band.

"We hope you keep joining and enjoying this adventure together with us and our paths will keep crossing each other."

Yeah... it's sucks, but were they on the road with three kids? Damn.

At least I got to see him perform on stage.