In an emotional announcement shared on social media, Within Temptation’s iconic keyboardist Martijn Spierenburg has confirmed his departure from the group after more than two decades of collaboration.
A journey marked by unforgettable moments
Martijn Spierenburg joined Within Temptation in 2001, contributing to the band’s musical evolution and unique identity. In his statement, he described this adventure as“extraordinaire”marked by “Unforgettable moments, countless concerts and the privilege of making music with an incredible band, both on stage and behind the scenes”.
Spierenburg also expressed his gratitude to his fellow musicians: “With my bandmates, I was able to achieve everything I could have dreamed of – and more – when I started my first piano lessons in 1984.” For him, Within Temptation was much more than just a group: “Within Temptation was more than just a band to me, it was a family.”
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A future focused on new projects
Although his departure marks the end of an important chapter, Spierenburg remains optimistic and enthusiastic about the future. He said he wants to devote himself to new projects that will allow him to grow as a musician and as a person.
He also wanted to send a message to the group’s fans: “To the fans, I can’t thank you enough for all the support, energy and love you have given me over the years. You have been at the heart of my journey and I will be forever grateful.”
Support from colleagues
The remaining members of Within Temptation also shared a message to salute the years of collaboration with Martijn: “Dear Martijn, hats off! Thank you for an incredible 24 years. We’ve had an amazing experience together, playing hundreds of concerts, visiting cities around the world, and making music together. We will miss you, but this is not goodbye.”
With hundreds of concerts and a shared creativity that has marked the international music scene, the group remains optimistic about its future projects, while affirming that this departure is not a definitive goodbye.
