In Spotlight and Shadow: My Road Trip with Within Temptation

Let there be no mistake. This is not an autobiography.

Over the past twenty-four years as the guitarist for Within Temptation — one of the most successful rock bands ever to come out of the Netherlands — Ruud Jolie has found himself in more than his fair share of bizarre and unexpected situations. In this book, he pulls back the curtain to share a collection of his most personal, awkward, and hilarious adventures—the kind that never make it into interviews or press releases.

Told with brutal honesty, sharp humor, and a generous dose of self-mockery, these stories come packed with exclusive, behind-the-scenes photos from the highs, lows, and weird in-betweens of a life in music.

• Foreword by Steve Harris (Iron Maiden, British Lion)
• Afterword by Sharon Den Adel (Within Temptation)
• Ruud Jolie proudly presents his book during a tour in the Netherlands and Belgium from  sept until dec 2025 : “Ruud Jolie van Within Temptation spreekt… Ongefilterd”
• More info : https://ruudjolie.com/