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Zwolle, Netherlands (2002 – present)
Delain is a symphonic metal band, formed in Zwolle, Netherlands in 2002. The band consists of Charlotte Wessels (vocals), Timo Somers (guitars), Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije (bass), Martijn Westerholt (keyboards), and Sander Zoer (drums).
Delain was founded by Martijn Westerholt, former pianist of Within Temptation and brother of Within Temptation co-founder Robert Westerholt. Martijn left Within Temptation in 2001 after contracting Pfeiffer’s disease. He started Delain in 2002. The band released a demo entitled “Amenity” in 2002 and started recording their debut album “Lucidity” in July 2005, after they had signed a contract with Roadrunner Records.
For their first album “Lucidity” they invited several guest musicians:
Jan Yrlund - guitars (Imperia)
Ariën van Weesenbeek - drums (ex-Pandaemonium, ex-Imperia, ex-God Dethroned, Epica)
Ad Sluijter - guitars (ex-Epica)
George Oosthoek - grunts (ex-Orphanage, After Forever touring member)
Guus Eikens - keyboards (ex-Orphanage)
Sharon den Adel - vocals (Within Temptation)
Marco Hietala - bass, vocals (Tarot, Nightwish)
Liv Kristine - vocals (ex-Theatre of Tragedy, Leaves’ Eyes)
At the end of 2007 Delain stated that they intended to release a second album in 2008, but in November 2008, it was announced that the new album “April Rain” would be released on February 9th, 2009. In 2009, “April Rain” was delayed further until March 2009; the title track single, however, was released in February.
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Delain was founded by Martijn Westerholt, former pianist of Within Temptation and brother of Within Temptation co-founder Robert Westerholt. Martijn left Within Temptation in 2001 after contracting Pfeiffer’s disease. He started Delain in 2002. The band released a demo entitled “Amenity” in 2002 and started recording their debut album “Lucidity” in July 2005, after they had signed a contract with Roadrunner Records.
For their first album “Lucidity” they invited several guest musicians:
Jan Yrlund - guitars (Imperia)
Ariën van Weesenbeek - drums (ex-Pandaemonium, ex-Imperia, ex-God Dethroned, Epica)
Ad Sluijter - guitars (ex-Epica)
George Oosthoek - grunts (ex-Orphanage, After Forever touring member)
Guus Eikens - keyboards (ex-Orphanage)
Sharon den Adel - vocals (Within Temptation)
Marco Hietala - bass, vocals (Tarot, Nightwish)
Liv Kristine - vocals (ex-Theatre of Tragedy, Leaves’ Eyes)
At the end of 2007 Delain stated that they intended to release a second album in 2008, but in November 2008, it was announced that the new album “April Rain” would be released on February 9th, 2009. In 2009, “April Rain” was delayed further until March 2009; the title track single, however, was released in February.
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TabooEv wrote:
New album sounds promising.
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nDroae wrote:
MUTTER MASCHINE IST KRIEG!!!!!
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within_darkness wrote:
Interesting.
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soypauperrimo wrote:
We Are the Others Tour Trailer ♥
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spikedylacid wrote:
Still sounds a bit metal, I am happy.
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moonshadow0 wrote:
'We Are the Others' Tour Trailer.
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matthmartins wrote:
YEEEEES!!! This will be the best album, I just cant wait ♥
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CHARLOTTExNW wrote:
TEASERS ARE COMING SOON
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Verbum-Lux wrote:
That effect looks like a wrinkled sheet of plastic wrap was placed over the pic :(
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EnkeliTaivaan wrote:
I wish they had more listeners 8(
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matthmartins wrote:
Actually I like the effect. It's different. Reminds me of diamonds or something like that :P
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brockscence wrote:
current main is terrible. [2]
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nDroae wrote:
that's an in-camera effect and a grasp at making it less boring than the first desert photo (with some success) :3
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CHARLOTTExNW wrote:
current main is terrible. It would've been beautiful without this smoky/blurry effect or whatever it is. It ruins the picture anyway
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matthmartins wrote:
As Charlotte said, it's gonna be the third kickass album!! Can't wait anymore <3 Kickass band, kickass girl!! :) Delain's gonna rock 2012
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brockscence wrote:
EDITED TO SEE ALL MEMBERS IN THE LIBRARY ♥ ♥
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brockscence wrote:
VOTE UP!! http://www.last.fm/music/Delain/+images/73787674
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Verbum-Lux wrote:
Heh. That would be great. Also, the Shins are awesome.
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nDroae wrote:
I want a new promo pic just like this
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patricio_ wrote:
I want the release date, and at least the first single :)
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Go Away @ Lowlands (21.08.2009)
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Smalltown boy (complete)
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April Rain [HQ]
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Nothing Left [ft. Marco Hietala…
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Events
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Apr
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Delain
Tivoli Oudegracht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Apr
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We Are the Others Tour 2012
Grünspan, Hamburg, Germany
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Apr
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We Are the Others Tour 2012
Lido, Berlin, Germany
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News
Studio update
13 Nov 2011 | from site.delain.nl
We recorded some guest vocalists this week. They're
the youngest ones ever on a Delain record so far. You can
find more
of these studio updates on our blog. More news will follow
soon!
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