Vertical Horizon

External links:. In February 2005, Within Temptation won The Edison Award for the best band in Netherlands. Vertical Horizon Discography. Especially their single, Stand My Ground, received massive radio play, and the album itself went Gold in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium within two months of its release. In the middle of 2004, the band ended their relationship with RCA. Their third album, The Silent Force, was released on November 15th 2004 and instantly became a hit throughout Europe. A first single, "I'm Still Here", did moderately well, but faded relatively quickly and with little fanfare. In France, Within Temptation toured Paris, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux and Toulon - all sold-out.

A larger tour started in August, leading up to the release of the album. In both countries they received the TMF/MTV Awards. The band played at the major festivals in the Benelux (Ozzfest, Lowlands, Dynamo, Rock Werchter, Pukkelpop and Parkpop), as well as in Germany (Rock im Park, Bizarre and Summerbreeze). Eventually the band went on a short tour in early 2003, and it was announced that Go would finally be released a year late, in September 2003. Their definite breakthrough came in 2002, when their single Ice Queen reached #1 in Netherland and Belgium. Mother Earth reportedly sold more than 350,000 copies in Europe and reached triple platinum status in Netherland, and Gold status in Belgium. It seemed everyone at RCA who had worked with the band on Everything You Want was no longer there, and the new employees weren't quite sure what to do with a band that did not quite fit the emerging trends of popular music. Two singles followed; Our Farewell and Ice Queen. It was announced that the new album, Go, would be released in September of 2002, but as the date drew closer, it appeared that this would not happen. The album was a huge success, and the band played for a large number of fans at many big festivals and sold-out concert halls.

However, some management changes at RCA prevented this. 1999 was a slow year for Within Temptation, but after finishing their studies in December 2000, they released a new album entitled Mother Earth. They then took a break, then came back to the studio to record their follow-up, which they hoped would be released soon enough to take advantage of the huge popularity of Everything You Want. In 1998 they released the EP The Dance. The band, which had been touring constantly since the album was released, continued touring until well into 2001. In November they made a two week tour in Germany and Austria. The fourth single, "Best I Ever Had", was played moderately. They signed a contract with DSFA Records less than two months after being founded, and in April the following year, they released their first album, Enter.

A third single, "You're a God", also did very well. Within Temptation is a goth metal band from the Netherlands, formed by guitarist Robert Westerholt in 1996. The second single, "Everything You Want", skyrocketed to the top of the charts, and became one of the most played songs on the radio in 2000. Memories (2005). The first single, "We Are", made little impact. Stand My Ground (2004). The band's first effort with RCA was 1999's Everything You Want (RCA re-released the three older albums as well, with new packaging). Running Up That Hill (2003).

There were many more auditions, but they eventually came back to Sean, and he officially joined Vertical Horizon. Mother Earth (2003). Ryan had never intended to join the band permanently, so the three other members held auditions for a permanent bass player. Their first audition was Sean Hurley, and everyone liked him immediately. Ice Queen (2001). Their wishes came true, and the band was signed to RCA Records. Our Farewell (2000). Also, by this time, the band was explicit in their intent to find a major record label; band members have said that it was no accident that the first track of Live Stages opens with the sounds of a large cheering audience. Restless (1997).

Live Stages signaled a departure from the original acoustic guitar-based music, and featured heavy emphasis on electric guitar. The Dance (1998). This featured Matt, Keith, and Ed, as well as Ryan Fisher on bass. The Silent Force (2004). In 1997, a live album, Live Stages, was released. Mother Earth (2000). More touring followed, and soon Matt and Keith were joined by Ed Toth on drums. Enter (1997).

Guests included members of Jackopierce, as well as Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthews Band on drums. Stephen van Haestregt - Drums. The resulting album, Running on Ice, again had Matt and Keith playing acoustic guitar and singing, but with the addition of other guest musicians to play other instruments. Martijn Spierenburg - Keyboards. By 1995, they were ready to record again. Jeroen van Veen - Bass. Matt and Keith toured for several years after this, mostly appearing with similar bands such as Jackopierce. Ruud Adrianus Jolie - Guitar.

Both also contributed to writing all the songs, and both sang. Robert Westerholt - Guitar. There and Back Again was recorded in Matt's old high school over a period of a few days, and Matt and Keith together played all the instruments appearing on the album, though they both mostly played acoustic guitar. Sharon den Adel - Vocals. The acoustic rock band Vertical Horizon was formed in 1990 by Georgetown University undergrads Matthew Scannell and Keith Kane; after graduation in 1991 the duo relocated to Boston and, in 1992, self-released their debut album There and Back Again. liberty.alphaquam.com : Liberty, a fan message board.

www.verticalhorizon.com : Official site. 2003 - Go. 1999 - Everything You Want. 1997 - Live Stages.

1995 - Running on Ice. 1992 - There and Back Again.