Within Temptation, the renowned Dutch symphonic metal band's eighth studio album 'Bleed Out'. 'Bleed Out' signifies a bold leap forward for the band. 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. Whilst 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.