Sharon den Adel
Sharon den Adel is the lead vocalist and main songwriter of the symphonic metal band Within Temptation.
Metal Singer
July 12, 1974
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Sharon den Adel, a Dutch singer and songwriter, is renowned as the lead vocalist and a principal songwriter for the symphonic metal band Within Temptation. Since beginning her music career at 14, she co-founded the globally successful band in 1996, which has become one of the largest symphonic metal groups. Den Adel’s angelic soprano vocal range is a defining feature of the band’s ethereal yet heavy sound. Besides her work with Within Temptation, she has collaborated with numerous artists such as Delain, Ayreon, Aemen, Timo Tolkki, and Armin van Buuren. Additionally, she served as the Dutch chairperson of the jury for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018.