Within Temptation Reveal Details Of 'Paradise (What About Us)' EP Featuring Tarja

On September 27, renowned symphonic rock band Within Temptation will release their ‘Paradise (What About Us?)’ EP, featuring a unique collaboration with Finnish rock diva, Tarja Turunen guesting on the title track.

Within Temptation's vocalist, Sharon den Adel, said: “When we had written the first version of Paradise and listened back to the demo we’d recorded and the epic power of the song, we thought of Tarja instantly. How well this track would fit her classical voice and how extra special it would be if we sang it together. The more we thought about this wild idea, the more excited we got about it!” 

Following several video trailers teasing the track, fans have been speculating on the band’s Facebook page who the duet would be with, some guessing it couldn’t possibly be a “competing” artist like Tarja. However, the two singers had no hesitation joining forces, having never thought of themselves as competitors!  Sharon den Adel  continued: “Of course I didn’t know what to expect from Tarja, as we’d never actually met in person ‘til June this year.  Our first encounter was via a Skype call we’d set-up to discuss the collaboration and we immediately clicked, not only creatively but personally. After we’d spoken, it felt completely natural that we would do this together!” 

Tarja added: “It was very nice to finally meet Sharon and the Within Temptation guys. I truly appreciate the invitation and the opportunity to work with them on their song Paradise. So wonderful that they thought of me! I hope our fans will like this ‘girl power’ duet!” 

Check out a preview of the track below.

For the first time, Within Temptation have also decided to give fans an intimate insight into how they capture their song ideas early on. The EP will contain three additional tracks - demo versions of brand new songs intended for the forthcoming album. The demos include Let Us Burn, Silver Moonlight, and Dog Days.

Within Temptation's Robert Westerholt revealed: “For the first time, Within Temptation will release an album with several artistic collaborations, some of which will be seen as groundbreaking for our band and musical style.” 

Consequently, the recording and production of the band's sixth studio album is still underway. With a release date set for end of January 2014, the band have been forced to reschedule the previously announced first leg of their worldwide tour to allow time to rehearse the live show and prepare for the album’s release. 

The band’s world tour will now begin on February 26, 2014 in Helsinki, with some newly added Eastern European dates, which will go on sale on Friday September 20, 2013. The rescheduled shows will kick off on April 6 in Munich and run through to May 2 in Amsterdam. Head to within-temptation.com for further details.

Robert Westerholt said: “We understand that the rescheduled tour dates are a blow for the many fans who have bought tickets early and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.  We hope they feel a little compensated by the release of our new, special priced four-song EP, which gives them full insight into the kind of album we are working on.  To make up for the rescheduled dates, we’re now pressured to work even harder to deliver our best and most impressive live production ever on the upcoming tour, however the completion of a great new album is a prerequisite for that!  And therefore the only option was to reschedule the dates for western Europe.” 

Tickets that have been purchased already will remain valid for the rescheduled dates.

Within Temptation UK & Ireland Tour Dates are as follows

Fri April 11th 2014 - MANCHESTER O2 Apollo Manchester
Sat April 12th 2014 - LONDON Wembley Arena
Mon April 14th 2014 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE O2 Academy Newcastle
Wed April 16th 2014 - BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy Birmingham
Thu April 17th 2014 - GLASGOW Academy

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