Within Temptation at Number One in the US

Within Temptation. Photo: ANP

Within Temptation's new record The Unforgiving is out, and is rocking the charts of iTunes.

TU entered at number one today in the U.S. and the U.K.! The album is almost released in 48 countries and is ranking in the top 5 in many major markets with further number ones in France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Sweden, The Netherlands, Portugal and Switzerland.

The Unforgiving is the band's fifth studio album and their first concept album. It is based on a  comic book by writer Steven O’Connell (BloodRayne & Dark 48). The release is coincide with the band’s European tour.

Death Letters US Gigs

Death Letters. Photo: Courtney Chavanell

Monday, March 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM

The Warehouse - La Crosse, WI

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM

7th Street Entry -  Minneapolis, MN

For tickets 

Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM

Panchos - Chicago, IL

For tickets

During the Great Depression of the 30’s, American blues hero Son House wrote and recorded his signature song “Death Letter”. Somewhat 76 years later in 2006, singer/guitarist Duende Ariza Lora (19 yrs old) and drummer Victor Brandt (18 yrs old) borrowed the name for their band, inspired by the song’s characteristic raw emotion and urgent rhythm. Also influenced by groups like The Thermals, Oceansize, Death Cab for Cutie, Cult of Luna and At The Drive- In, Death Letters aren’t even close to their twenties yet, but are already bursting with talent and growing experience. Hitting it off immediately in their first rehearsal, Duende and Victor became a tight musical pair and recorded their debut EP Play it like you mean it shortly afterwards. The EP was a success receiving excellent reviews. Things really kicked off when the guys, then aged 15 and 16, entered a band competition and made their first TV appearance. They went for gold and got it; a backstage gig at Holland’s finest summer festival ‘Pinkpop’. With the media all over them it was time to get serious; that same year they recorded their first full-length album.  

Dutch Impact Party at Brush Square Park

Photo: www.mcn.nl

Friday, March 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM

West Tent, Brush Square Park - Austin, TX

Free admission 

For a review of SXSW 2011 by Arjen Davidse (March 17, 2011 - in Dutch)

With support of MCN MusicXport.nl, five acts are going to perform at the Ductch Impact Party:  

The State, The Black Atlantic, Go Back To The Zoo, The Death Letters and Laura Jansen.  

The Dutch Impact Party is a initiative for foreign representatives from record companies, booking agents, venues, festivals and media. 

All five acts are also included in the export program of the Music Center of the Netherlands and will be giving one or several private showcases and perform on this year' South by Southwest, one of world's biggest showcase festivals.