Within Temptation & Smash Into Pieces Unite on Powerful New Single “Somebody Like You” - Out NOW

Wednesday January 21, 2026

Two of Europe’s most distnctve rock acts, Within Temptaton and Smash Into Pieces, join forces on the new single “Somebody Like You,” released on January 9. Blending cinematc orchestraton with modern rock intensity, the track is a deeply emotonal ballad that explores vulnerability, longing and the human need for connecton.

Built around a 22-piece orchestra, “Somebody Like You” moves seamlessly between intmate moments and sweeping grandeur. The lush arrangements elevate the song’s emotonal core, while the contrastng yet complementary vocal performances create a powerful dynamic that feels both fragile and resolute.

The collaboraton brings together two worlds: Within Temptaton’s symphonic depth and storytelling legacy, and Smash Into Pieces’ contemporary, dramatc edge. Rather than overpowering each other, the two bands meet at the emotonal center of the song — resultng in a track that feels expansive, honest and resonant.

“Somebody Like You” stands as a defning collaboraton for both artsts and marks one of the most compelling rock ballads of the year: cinematc in scope, emotonally grounded, and built to linger long afer the fnal note fades.

 " The collaboration brings together two worlds: Within Temptation’s symphonic depth and storytelling legacy, and Smash Into Pieces’ contemporary, dramatc edge. Rather than overpowering each other, the two bands meet at the emotonal center of the song — resultng in a track that feels expansive, honest and resonant. "

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“We are excited and looking forward to release ‘Somebody Like You’ together with Smash Into Pieces. We have known each other for a long tme and have been on tour together. This is the perfect song to also fnally join forces. Adding an orchestra to this song felt like a small trip down memory lane for us, while at the same tme blending perfectly with a more modern rock sound. We’re proud of what this song has become and grateful for the collaboraton that brought it to life”

// Sharon - Within Temptaton

18 years ago, we started our careers with one simple goal: to help others, through music, fnd 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 ultmately 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 beautful performance in the video and to Within Temptaton for sharing this marvel of a song with us.

// Per, Benjamin, Adam & Apoc

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