Dutch symphonic metal outfit Within Temptation has announced that singer Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt are expecting a baby. The band's upcoming tour, which was scheduled from February through April 2011, has been rescheduled to the fall of the same year. Already acquired tickets remain valid for the new dates, which can be found below the official statement.


States Sharon den Adel:
"As we are all gearing up for the release of our new album I have news which might come as a surprise: Robert and I are expecting a child. To be honest, this was not planned at all, but we're very happy about it as we experience our kids as an enrichment of our lives.

I'm happy to tell you that the release of our new album will not change: March 2011! The recordings for the album are completed and the songs are being mixed right now, all preparations for the release are in full swing, so there is no reason to put things on hold.

However, we couldn't avoid rescheduling our tour as it will be impossible for me to deliver a great show for you while being in the final months of my pregnancy. Also due to the complications during the previous pregnancies it is dangerous for our baby and for me to be very active in these final months.

The tour dates have already been re-scheduled to the fall of 2011. The tickets you have bought will remain valid for the new dates which can be found on this page [or below]. We understand that the re-scheduling of our tour is a blow for you and we can only sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused as we very much appreciate the fact that so many of you have bought tickets for the shows early on.

We hope for your understanding and support and we'll do everything to make the up-coming tour the best you've ever seen from us yet!"


The new tour schedule reads as follows:

21-09-2011 - NED, Heerhugowaard, Waerdse Tempel (originally scheduled for 25-02-2011)
23-09-2011 - NED, Tilburg, 013 (originally scheduled for 27-02-2011)
25-09-2011 - NED, Tilburg, 013 (NEW SHOW)
27-09-2011 - NED, Amsterdam, Paradiso (originally scheduled for 28-02-2011)
28-09-2011 - NED, Amsterdam, Paradiso (originally scheduled for 01-03-2011)
29-09-2011 - NED, Groningen, Oosterpoort (originally scheduled for 06-03-2011)
06-10-2011 - FRA, Lille, L'Aéronef (NEW SHOW)
07-10-2011 - FRA, Nantes, Zenith (NEW SHOW)
08-10-2011 - FRA, Lyon, Transbordeur (NEW SHOW)
10-10-2011 - ESP, Madrid, La Riviera (originally scheduled for 25-03-2011)
11-10-2011 - POR, Porto, Coliseum (NEW SHOW)
12-10-2011 - POR, Lisbon, Coliseum (NEW SHOW)
14-10-2011 - ESP, Barcelona, Razzmatazz (originally scheduled for 24-03-2011)
15-10-2011 - FRA, Toulouse, Le Bikini (NEW SHOW)
17-10-2011 - ITA, Milan, Alcatraz (originally scheduled for 22-03-2011)
18-10-2011 - SUI, Zurich, Volkshaus (originally scheduled for 21-03-2011)
20-10-2011 - AUT, Vienna, Gasometer (originally scheduled for 18-3-2011; original venue: Arena)
21-10-2011 - CZE, Prague, Kd Vltavska (NEW SHOW)
22-10-2011 - POL, Krakow, Studio (NEW SHOW)
23-10-2011 - POL, Warsaw, Stodola (originally scheduled for 15-03-2011)
25-10-2011 - DEN, Copenhagen, KB Hallen (originally scheduled for 11-03-2011; original venue: Vega)
26-10-2011 - SWE, Gothenburg, Trädgårn (NEW SHOW)
27-10-2011 - SWE, Stockholm, Arena (originally scheduled for 09-03-2011)
28-10-2011 - NOR, Oslo, Sentrum (originally scheduled for 10-03-2011)
04-11-2011 - LUX, Esch/Alzette, Rockhal (originally scheduled for 01-04-2011)
05-11-2011 - NED, Kerkrade, Rodahal (originally scheduled for 02-04-2011)
06-11-2011 - FRA, Paris, Zenith (originally scheduled for 27-03-2011; original venue: Le Bataclan)
08-11-2011 - GBR, Birmingham, Academy (NEW SHOW)
09-11-2011 - GBR, Manchester, Academy (NEW SHOW)
10-11-2011 - GBR, Glasgow, Barrowlands (NEW SHOW)
11-11-2011 - GBR, London, O2 Academy Brixton (originally scheduled for 30-3-2011; original venue: O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire)
13-11-2011 - BEL, Brussels, Ancienne Belgique (originally scheduled for 31-03-2011)
15-11-2011 - GER, Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn (NEW SHOW)
16-11-2011 - GER, Cologne, E-Werk (originally scheduled for 28-03-2011)
19-11-2011 - GER, Hamburg, Docks (originally scheduled for 13-03-2011)
21-11-2011 - GER, Berlin, Columbiahalle (originally scheduled for 14-03-2011)
23-11-2011 - GER, Dresden, Schlachthof (originally scheduled for 17-03-2011)
24-11-2011 - GER, Munich, Tonhalle (originally scheduled for 20-03-2011)
25-11-2011 - GER, Neu-Isenburg, Hugenottenhalle (NEW SHOW)

Source:	within-temptation.com
Band profile:	Within Temptation
Event:	Within Temptation: European Tour [Rescheduled]