Bleed Out Tour At OVO Arena: Within Temptation’s Epic Performance

On November 16, 2024, Within Temptation brought their “Bleed Out” tour to London’s OVO Arena Wembley, delivering a performance that underscored their status as one of symphonic metal’s leading acts. The evening showcased their latest album, Bleed Out, along with fan favourites, highlighting themes of activism and collaboration.

Within Temptation @ Wembley Arena

Within Temptation @ Wembley Arena (Daniel Caceiro)

German post-hardcore band Annisokay opened the show with an engaging set, including a surprise appearance by Sharon den Adel during Like a Parasite, setting an energetic tone for the night.

Within Temptation’s set featured a compelling mix of new material and classics. Tracks like We Go to War and Bleed Out addressed timely social issues, while fan favourites such as Stand My Ground and Mother Earth showcased their enduring appeal. The band’s production was visually striking, with LED screens and carefully designed lighting enhancing the performance.

Special guests added depth to the evening. Ukrainian producer and vocalist Alex Yarmak joined for A Fool’s Parade, connecting the performance to the ongoing war in Ukraine, while Finnish soprano Tarja Turunen appeared for a duet on The Promise and I Feel Immortal and returned during the encore for Paradise (What About Us?), simply phenomenal.

Tarja’s appearance was not a surprise but still got everyone at the venue shouting and excited to such a beautiful collaboration between two great artists.

Closing with the title track from their sophomore LP Mother Earth, Within Temptation delivered a performance that was both musically powerful and thematically resonant. The concert was a testament to their ability to innovate while remaining true to their roots, offering fans an experience that was both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Setlist:

We Go to War
Bleed Out
Ritual
Don’t Pray for Me
Wireless
The Reckoning
Shot in the Dark
Stand My Ground
A Fool’s Parade (with Alex Yarmak)
The Promise (with Tarja)
I Feel Immortal (Tarja cover) (with Tarja)
Supernova
Faster

Encore: 14. Our Solemn Hour 15. All I Need 16. Paradise (What About Us?) (with Tarja) 17. Mother Earth

Live review & photography of Within Temptation at OVO Arena Wembley, London on 16th November 2024 by Daniel Caceiro

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