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Delain is a symphonic metal band, formed in Zwolle, Netherlands in 2002. The band consists of Charlotte Wessels (vocals), Ewout Pieters (guitars), Rob van der Loo (bass), Martijn Westerholt (keyboards), and Sander Zoer (drums).
Delain was founded by Martijn Westerholt who was previously the pianist of Within Temptation as well as being the brother of Robert Westerholt, one the band’s founders. He left Within Temptation in 2001 after contracting Pfeiffer’s disease. He started Delain in 2002. The band released a demo entitled “Amenity” in 2002. The band 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 (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 intend to release a second album in 2008, so far, the band has begun playing two new songs live: “Stay Forever” & “Start Swimming”. In November 2008, it was announced that the new album “April Rain” would be released on February 9th, 2009. Also they played a new song on Dutch television called “I’ll Reach You”. In 2009, “April Rain” was delayed until March 2009, while the single is still to be released in February.
Delain was founded by Martijn Westerholt who was previously the pianist of Within Temptation as well as being the brother of Robert Westerholt, one the band’s founders. He left Within Temptation in 2001 after contracting Pfeiffer’s disease. He started Delain in 2002. The band released a demo entitled “Amenity” in 2002. The band 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 (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 intend to release a second album in 2008, so far, the band has begun playing two new songs live: “Stay Forever” & “Start Swimming”. In November 2008, it was announced that the new album “April Rain” would be released on February 9th, 2009. Also they played a new song on Dutch television called “I’ll Reach You”. In 2009, “April Rain” was delayed until March 2009, while the single is still to be released in February.
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pep_i wrote:
i would love to hear charotee clasical vocals
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Lydon17 wrote:
Charlotte's voice is one that I don't think would immediately appear to the mass market, but as soon as you sit down and actually listen to it, you begin to realise she hosts quite an impressive range. Just beautiful =)
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FaithFromMars wrote:
just wow ! love the vocal @_@
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Waterdhavian wrote:
Great band!
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patricio_ wrote:
I love her voice, it's so beautiful @_@... she's expressive, I'm agree with that :P
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amarillo- wrote:
Charlotte has a very particular voice...every time i listen this group i remain impressed; she's really expressive .
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GhoTriX wrote:
Their songs "Come closer" and "Silhouette Of A Dancer" are astonishing.
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nDroae wrote:
Neither would I, or the band AFAIK. But the label and most fans do.
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Emtay13 wrote:
I would definitely not call this metal.
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Artanna wrote:
imo Simone can be nasally... i love her voice.. but Charlotte's - in the style she's singing - is much prettier to listen to =]
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os_teriyaki wrote:
For me Simone's voice is too heavy, Charlotte's is light and expressive whilst still being heartfelt, that's why I love her voice :)
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Zyta_xD wrote:
April Rain is the best album I've ever heard, I just love every single track <3
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nDroae wrote:
Hard to judge since we haven't even heard Charlotte's classical vocals. Charlotte's jazz/pop vocals > Simone's, though. :-P
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NativeRokkr wrote:
@os_teriyaki I agree Charlotte's voice is amazing. But I still think Simone has a better voice. ;].
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Guldfiisk wrote:
AWESOME band! :)
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nDroae wrote:
v YAAAAY! ^_^
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os_teriyaki wrote:
I think Charlotte's voice is way better than Simone's :)
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Cremberri wrote:
Very inspiring,beauty of a voice and look like Epica :) TB(the best) O.-
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AndresCampuzano wrote:
Hi I want to invite you to listen to my musical project. An Danzza (folk medieval, renaissance ...) If you like please add us to your collection. I autoproduce all songs and give them to you. Free download :) (if you want add tags or say to me which is your opinion about my music, tags etc.., I'm preparing an album ) thank you!!!
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soypauperrimo wrote:
OMG! Smalltown Boy :D
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Delain introducing Ewout
10 Nov 2009 | from site.delain.nl
We are proud and very happy to announce that we have found a new guitarist to replace Ronald as a fulltime member of Delain.
We would like to introduce Ewout Pieters as the newest Delain-member. He
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3 Nov 2009 | from site.delain.nl
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