WITHIN TEMPTATION - Robert Westerholt To Focus On Production And Songwriting; Steps Down From Live Touring
September 20, 2011, 13 years ago
WITHIN TEMPTATION singer Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt have issued the following statement:
"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."
Westerholt was interviewed by Roadrunner Records during the band's recent appearance at New York City's Terminal 5. The guitarist talks about the many ways in which the band's music has changed over time, his personal pre-show rituals, and what the band members do when they're not making music. Check it out below:
Check out BraveWords.com's review of Within Temptation show at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia on September 12th here.
