Two of Europe’s most distinctive rock acts, WITHIN TEMPTATION and SMASH INTO PIECES, have teamed up for the brand-new single “Somebody Like You”, released on January 9. Fusing cinematic orchestral elements with a modern rock edge, the song unfolds as a deeply emotional ballad, delving into themes of vulnerability, longing, and the fundamental human need for connection.
Centered around a 22-piece orchestra, “Somebody Like You” flows effortlessly from delicate, intimate passages to moments of soaring grandeur. Its rich arrangements amplify the song’s emotional heart, while the contrasting yet perfectly matched vocal performances forge a striking dynamic that is at once vulnerable and unwavering.
The collaboration unites two distinct musical identities: WITHIN TEMPTATION’s symphonic richness and narrative tradition, alongside SMASH INTO PIECES’ modern, dramatic intensity. Instead of competing for space, the two bands converge at the song’s emotional core, creating a track that feels broad in scope, sincere, and deeply affecting.
“Somebody Like You” emerges as a landmark collaboration for both artists and ranks among the year’s most striking rock ballads — cinematic in scale, emotionally rooted, and crafted to resonate long after the final note has faded.
Sharon Den Adel states: “We are excited and looking forward to release ‘Somebody Like You’ together with SMASH INTO PIECES. We have known each other for a long time and have been on tour together. This is the perfect song to also finally join forces. Adding an orchestra to this song felt like a small trip down memory lane for us, while at the same time blending perfectly with a more modern rock sound. We’re proud of what this song has become and grateful for the collaboration that brought it to life.”
SMASH INTO PIECES adds: “18 years ago, we started our careers with one simple goal: to help others, through music, find their own engine, their inner drive, and pursue their dreams. That engine is, and always has been, what makes SMASH INTO PIECES what we are. Today, we get to share a song with a band that has inspired us, that we’ve experienced some of our toughest and grandest moments live with, and that has ultimately helped form our sound. For the people who change us forever, who carry us through our darkest moments, and leave a mark that can never be replaced, we give you ‘Somebody Like You’.
“We want to direct a very special thanks to Sharon Den Adel for her beautiful performance in the video and to WITHIN TEMPTATION for sharing this marvel of a song with us.”
photo of Smash Into Pieces by Iro Kalligeri (@irokalligeriphotography)
photo of Sharon Den Adel by Markus Felix
