Dutch symphonic metallers 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.

They mentioned about this new version of their iconic song:

“Experience a new, intimate side of a timeless classic. ‘Ice Queen (Acoustic)’ reimagines our breakthrough song in a stripped-down, atmospheric setting. This acoustic version highlights the song’s haunting melodies and lyrical depth, offering a fresh perspective on a track that helped define WITHIN TEMPTATION’s sound. Reduced to its essence, ‘Ice Queen (Acoustic)’ brings the focus back to emotion, storytelling and connection.”

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.”