WITHIN TEMPTATION teams up with SMASH INTO PIECES on new single 'Somebody Like You'
12-01-2026
Two of Europe’s most distinctive rock acts, WITHIN TEMPTATION and SMASH INTO PIECES, have joined forces on the new single “Somebody Like You”, released on January 9. Blending cinematic orchestration with modern rock intensity, the track is a deeply emotional ballad that explores vulnerability, longing and the human need for connection.
Built around a 22-piece orchestra, “Somebody Like You” moves seamlessly between intimate moments and sweeping grandeur. The lush arrangements elevate the song’s emotional core, while the contrasting yet complementary vocal performances create a powerful dynamic that feels both fragile and resolute.
Watch “Somebody Like You” below.
WITHIN TEMPTATION frontwoman Sharon Den Adel states: “We are excited and looking forward to release ‘Somebody Like You’ together with SMASH INTO PIECES. We have known each other for a long time and have been on tour together. This is the perfect song to also finally join forces. Adding an orchestra to this song felt like a small trip down memory lane for us, while at the same time blending perfectly with a more modern rock sound. We’re proud of what this song has become and grateful for the collaboration that brought it to life.”
SMASH INTO PIECES adds: “18 years ago, we started our careers with one simple goal: to help others, through music, find their own engine, their inner drive, and pursue their dreams. That engine is, and always has been, what makes SMASH INTO PIECES what we are. Today, we get to share a song with a band that has inspired us, that we’ve experienced some of our toughest and grandest moments live with, and that has ultimately helped form our sound. For the people who change us forever, who carry us through our darkest moments, and leave a mark that can never be replaced, we give you ‘Somebody Like You’.
“We want to direct a very special thanks to Sharon Den Adel for her beautiful performance in the video and to WITHIN TEMPTATION for sharing this marvel of a song with us.”
WITHIN TEMPTATION will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their second album, 2000’s “Mother Earth”, over the coming months. The “very first chapter of this journey” is a newly recorded acoustic version of “Ice Queen”, the original LP’s second single, which was the band’s commercial breakthrough, and it remains one of WITHIN TEMPTATION‘s most successful songs to date in Europe.
WITHIN TEMPTATION shared the following message: “As winter settles in, we’re marking the start of something truly special. This year, and the next. we’ll be celebrating the 25th anniversary of our iconic album ‘Mother Earth’. And today, we’re thrilled to reveal the very first chapter of this journey. We’re opening this anniversary era with a brand-new release: ‘Ice Queen (Acoustic)’ — out December 19.
“Revisiting this song felt like reconnecting with an old friend. Stripped back to its emotional core, this acoustic version highlights the purity of Sharon‘s (Den Adel) vocals and the fragile, wintry atmosphere hidden within the original. It’s intimate, cinematic and reflective — perfect for the colder season ahead.
“This release marks the beginning of a larger celebration of ‘Mother Earth’, an album that shaped who we are. Watch this space: several special moments are waiting to be unveiled.”
Sharon added: “‘Mother Earth’ was a defining moment for our breakthrough, and ‘Ice Queen’ remains a cornerstone of our shows. Revisiting it in this acoustic form gave the song a new life, one we hope touches you in a different way.”
The album later reached double platinum status in the Netherlands, platinum in Germany, and gold in Belgium.
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