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DUCKS OR DINOSAURS?

WITH LAST YEAR’S excellent Resist album still fresh in our minds, we were as surprised as anyone when Within Temptation suddenly unveiled a brand new song last month. It’s been a big couple of years for the Dutch megaweights, but with their planned tour with Evanescence getting nudged back, we thought we’d help Sharon den Adel pass the time by fielding some of your questions. Who knew Shazza had such a problem with ducks?!

How are you doing now after your hard patch where you made the solo album?

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“That’s sweet. Really, it’s a process. It’s been two years now [Sharon’s father passed away in 2018] since that period was going on. Of course, something doesn’t really end but the sharp edges get off. really helped – it was a very positive tour for me. So, it’s getting better, but it’s like, wounds heal, but they heal slowly. But there are more better days than bad days, that’s the good thing.”

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