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The album contains guest appearances by singer Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage), rapper Xzibit, metal vocalist Tarja Turunen (ex-Nightwish) and alternative rock singer Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum).\u003cbr\u003eIt was the first album by Within Temptation to be recorded with three guitarists, with Stefan Helleblad making his Within Temptation studio debut on ‘Hydra’ since his addition to the band shortly after the release of ‘The Unforgiving’ in 2011. ‘Hydra’ is also the first Within Temptation album to feature Robert Westerholt's growling techniques since the band's debut album, ‘Enter’ in 1997. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe band wanted it to be a real Within Temptation record, but heavier, more musically challenging, pushing borders and frontiers with new elements and influences, and at the same time bring back more from their early metal roots  “... 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From contemporary, hard-hitting djenty riffs to soaring melodies displaying their symphonic roots, Within Temptation have created a sonic journey that fuses diverse musical styles and thought-provoking themes. This is an album that is as epic as it is unflinchingly outspoken, and now more than ever, this is a band who aren’t afraid to make a stand on issues they care about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhilst songs such as \"Wireless\" and \"We Go To War\" examine the authoritarian aggression on display in Ukraine and other warzones, the title track itself addresses the plight of women fighting for their rights in Iran after the murder of Mahsa Amini. The album also grapples with the complex issues around a woman’s right to choose in recent single \"Don’t Pray For Me\" and throughout, this impassioned and political focus is reflected in the intensity and heaviness of the music. 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Joined by the world-renowned Metropole Orchestra, featuring more than 60 musicians, and the powerful Pa’dam Choir, Within Temptation transformed their music into a sweeping symphonic spectacle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlending the intensity of metal with the grandeur of a full orchestral and theatrical production, this unforgettable performance elevates the band’s most iconic songs into a cinematic experience. Every track is reimagined through rich orchestral arrangements, adding depth, drama, and epic scale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe concert also features stunning guest appearances by Anneke van Giersbergen, Keith Caputo, and George Oosthoek, bringing additional vocal power and emotional range to an already monumental show.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Symphony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is available as a strictly limited edition of only 1000 individually numbered copies on orange\/black split vinyl. 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