The 2014 release Hydra saw Within Temptation collaborating with a range of guests and experimenting with a more diverse, modern sound, moving beyond their established symphonic metal signature.
- Hydra was released on January 22, 2014, by Force Music Recordings.
- The album features guest appearances from artists such as Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum and Tarja Turunen.
- The release charted at number 29 on the US Billboard 200.
Within Temptation is a Dutch band known for their symphonic metal sound. At the time of Hydra's release, they were exploring a more modernized and diverse sound, incorporating elements beyond their established symphonic metal roots.
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