Within Temptation is a straight shot of nostalgia for many of us, having been a mainstay in the metal scene for almost every generation since their inception and especially their early rise to fame during the heydays of symphonic metal. In the meantime, they’ve grown out to be a band that fills arenas in most countries, and are much loved by metal fans of all calibers. It’s been a moment since we got to enjoy a proper long show by them in Finland, so there was little to no hesitation to go to the Helsinki Ice Hall where they landed on a Friday night halfway October. With them came their German friends of Annisokay and some pretty cool guest appearances, turning the night into an excellent musical celebration.