There is a massive void left by Within Temptation's move into 80's melodic metal, so the time is certainly ripe for another band to fill that void. I do not mean to suggest that Weeping Silence are copying Within Temptation, quite the opposite, they have an equally long history (founded a year before in fact), the same roots in 90's doom, and have undergone a similar natural metamorphosis into symphonic gothic metal. There are eight multifaceted epics containing that unique mix of symphonic, gothic and prog rock/metal with the doom turned into a melancholic atmosphere as they swirl and sweep effortlessly between heavier and lighter, slower and livelier passages, but always with a anthemic chorus at their heart. The biggest difference is that the lighter elements are more melodic rock rather than folk. Check them out!