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Foro de Música => Foro de Música => Mensaje iniciado por: Serena en Diciembre 04, 2007, 10:59:26 pm
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Delain es un grupo de rock gótico formado por el ex-teclista de WITHIN TEMPTATION Martijn Westerholt (hermano de Robert Westerholt, guitarrista de Within Temptation).
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3143/delainjp6.jpg)
Lo curioso de este grupo es que además de Martijn Westerholt y Charlotte Wessels (vocalista ex-To Elysium), la banda suele contar con grandes invitados como:
Jan Yrlund (guitarrista deex-LACRIMOSA)
Arií«n van Weesenbeek (bateria de GOD DETHRONED)
Ad Sluijter (guitarrista de EPICA)
George Oosterhoek (cantante ex-ORPHANAGE)
Guus Eikens (guitarrista de ex-ORPHANAGE)
Sharon Den Adel (vocalista de WITHIN TEMPTATION)
Marco Hietala (bajista de NIGHTWISH)
Liv Kristine (vocalista de LEAVES' EYES)
HISTORIA
Martijn tuvo que dejar Within Temptation por una enfermedad crónica pero tan pronto como se recuperó comenzó a escribir canciones de nuevo. Hizo una lista de músicos talentosos y empezó a contactar con cada uno personalmente, mandándoles demos y haciendo llamadas telefónicas.
Martijn conoció a Charlotte por casualidad cuando ella tenía 18 años. í‰l no estaba en busca de una vocalista líder, así que sólo le preguntó sobre escribir letras y partes vocales. Pero cuando la escuchó cantar unos cuantos tracks en el estudio,le preguntó si quería unirse a Delain.Su sereno y dulce sonido difiere de la mayoría de las voces de Opera del estilo muy típicas en el genero gótico.
Delain destaca por sus teclados, coros y cambios de tiempo, junto con guitarras heavy, baterías rápidas y buenas melodias ademas de por la gran cantidad de musicos y vocalistas que colaboran aportando variedad.
En Julio del 2005, Delain firmó un contrato de grabación con Roadrunner Records y salio a la luz "Lucidity".
pagina oficial donde se pueden escuchar un trocito de 3 de sus canciones:http://www.delain.nl/
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]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbLuwmuKSPw[/youtube]
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbLuwmuKSPw[/youtube)
FROZEN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5Jc6zPd9Ss (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5Jc6zPd9Ss)
NO COMPILANCE
See me in shadows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYDda-yAGdY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYDda-yAGdY)
Acustico see me in shadows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws6L16OUr0c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws6L16OUr0c)
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NUEVO VIDEO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAEE8iwwVKA&e (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAEE8iwwVKA&e)
That song that angels sing...........
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The spell that calls, THE GATHERING!! l:U
Sta chulo..aunq se echa de mnos a marco ^-^
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(broerenkerk Zwolle. 02-11-2007) pena q se oiga un poco mal pq debio estar chulo ^-^
Silhouette Of A Dancer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0otG_YAUx60
Shattered
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFaR9gOtAFw
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Day For Ghosts (con Liv Kristine (Leave's eyes))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVhr-Gpj5Xo
No Compliance (con Sharon Den Adel (Within temptation))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USiwwWXsgcA
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Molan!!! :021:
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los chicos ya han terminado de grabar "las partes de las guitarras" para su proximo album que se nos viene para el 2009
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En la web oficial de Delain anuncian con la grata noticia de que su nuevo album titulado "April Rain" será lanzado el 9 de Febrero 2009, según Martijn este album contendrá temas mas rápidos y potentes que Lucididy, en cuanto a las colaboraciones que habra en íéste, solo participara Marco Hietala de Nightwish en el tema "Control the Storm".
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I'll reach you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LdLCUcwCyc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LdLCUcwCyc)
No está mal!!!
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Segun informes oficiales la fecha de salida de "April Rain" ha sido postergada del 9 de Febrero al 20 de Marzo en Europa y 27 de Marzo en todo el mundo !!! ademas de ello ya se a mostrado la portada que llevara.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2zfmmmc.jpg)
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este es el tracklisting:
01. April Rain
02. Stay Forever
03. Invidia
04. Control the Storm
05. On the other side
06. Virtue and Vice
07. Go Away
08. Start Swimming
09. Lost
10. I’ll reach you
11. Nothing Left
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Para oir "April Rain"
http://www.myspace.com/delainmusic (http://www.myspace.com/delainmusic)
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Samples del álbum!!
http://www.cede.ch/fr/music-cd/frames/frameset.cfm?aobj=749395 (http://www.cede.ch/fr/music-cd/frames/frameset.cfm?aobj=749395)
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Stay Forever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ncHQdpfRMQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ncHQdpfRMQ)
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Start Swimming
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okzOSIiPb2Y& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okzOSIiPb2Y&)
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En el myspace hay samples de "Go Away" y "Virtue and Vice"
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April Rain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzP0aY6BOjw
y la letra ;-)
April Rain
How does it feel when all you’re counting on is scatterbrained
Every wind that you have sailed upon, a hurricane
Every summer you have seen was filled with april rain
It doesn’t get easy, don’t you know
Fortune smiles on you
You’re not watching, dig that hole deeper
Fortune smiles on you
You’re not watching, create your own fate
Count your blessings and prepare to change your point of view
All those days that you spend waiting won’t come back to you
Take off the glasses that have treated your world black and grey / Take off the glasses that have shaded your world
It doesn’t get easy, don’t you know
Fortune smiles on you
You’re not watching, dig that hole deeper
Fortune smiles on you
You’re not watching, create your own fate
Keep raining
‘Cause we are blind, ‘cause we are tired, 'cause we are blind to fortune’s guidance now
It keeps raining, ‘cause we are blind, it will keep raining, ‘cause we are tired
It keeps raining, ‘cause we are blind oh, it will keep raining ‘cause we are tired
Fortune smiles on you
You’re not watching, dig that hole deeper
Fortune smiles on you
You’re not watching, create your own fate
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El video no se ve!!!
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El video no se ve!!!
pues yo le acabo de dar ahora mismo y se ve perfectamente :S
seria algo temporal de youtube ;-)
es el audio con fotos ;-)
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Mola!!!!
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April Rain @ Zwolle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSkhn08g7TU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSkhn08g7TU)
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clavada! :008:
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El video oficial de April Rain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn4ZUr-d05o
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Vaya, no esta mal!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQiAq9DXYRE& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQiAq9DXYRE&)
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Stay Forever @ Prattein (31-03-2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liZAhxC3af0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liZAhxC3af0)
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Que tia!!!!!
Invidia @ Appeldoom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkTM5J3CBFk& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkTM5J3CBFk&)
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April Rain (Videoclip)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn4ZUr-d05o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn4ZUr-d05o)
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Come Closer (Bside)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA85jt0zCOo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA85jt0zCOo)
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Invidia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_mZkk5PdIE&NR (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_mZkk5PdIE&NR)
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Setlist de los conciertos!!
2 actuaciones empezaron con Invidia, luego tocaron Sever, Go Away, stay Forever, Virtue and Vice, The Gathering, Pristine y April Rain en madrid y en Alicante nothing left. La q no me acuerdo si tocaron tb fue I'll reach you. me quiere sonar q en uno de los 2 la oi, xo no estoy seguro.
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Unas cuantas fotos :023:
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9793/c3129a4933e3c2d4.jpg) (http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=c3129a4933e3c2d4.jpg)
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7514/delainpromoaprilrain2.jpg) (http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=delainpromoaprilrain2.jpg)
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(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2839/post31696320.jpg) (http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=post31696320.jpg)
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1940/charlottel.jpg) (http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=charlottel.jpg)
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Que guapa esta Charlotte en la ultima foto!!!!
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En esta web podeis oirlo!!!
www.spotify.com (http://www.spotify.com)
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Charlotte cumple hoy 22 años!!!
FELICIDADES!!!!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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European tour confirmed for October! more info will follow within a couple of days on our website www.delain.nl
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They are posting a documentary in their website!
From the website:
"Delain, 2,5 years of Musicidity part 1
In the upcoming weeks you can check the story of Delain after they have released their debut album Lucidity. In a four piece documentary Delain is telling their side of the story, what they have experienced and achieved over a period of 2,5 years."
Here is the link to part 1:
http://site.delain.nl/index.php?page=133&media=127
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After a successful tour with Kamelot and a sold out headline show at La Scí¨ne Bastille in Paris, Delain will be touring across France and Spain in October. The band looks forward to come back to France and Spain, and will hit Toulouse, Madrid, Barcelona, Marseille, Lyon, Strasbourg, Paris and Metz.
3-10-09 - Madrid, sala Ritmo y Compás.
4-10-09 - Salamandra 1, Barcelona.
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(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1479/60521383684045344303332.jpg) (http://img442.imageshack.us/i/60521383684045344303332.jpg/)
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Guapa!!!!
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Charlotte es un poco bruta!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhCqm_QiTq8& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhCqm_QiTq8&)
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bruta? Por?
A ver q te parecen estos acústicos..(pq creo q no tan puestos aki..) :023:
Delain - Start Swimming @ GIEL (08.05.2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT0a1YEDDPo&feature=channel_page
Cordell @ Lowlands (21.08.2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZfntCGvsGE&feature=channel
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Has visto este???
Go Away @ Lowlands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwD-bWZah60& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwD-bWZah60&)
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Han publicado en Delain.nl lo siguiente:
El 16 de Octubre (es decir, en una semana), Delain va a publicar un nuevo video: "Stay Forever" (q me imagino q sera un video de la cancion, no especifican demasiado la verdad).
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Stay forever (video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mND5oKWeHxk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mND5oKWeHxk)
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RONALD se VA de la banda!!
Ronald parts ways
28-10-2009 10:35 CET
We are sad to announce that Ronald has decided to part ways with Delain.
Ronald has been of great value to the band. We would like to thank him for his everlasting devotion for Delain! We will never forget all the great moments we have shared together and wish him the very best for the future!
Ronald will still play our shows in Zwolle and Birmingham and besides that there is a big chance he will appear on stage now and then at one of our future shows.
We hope to be able to announce his successor very soon and keep you updated on that!
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Ronalds Personal statement;
Being a part of Delain has always been a tremendous privilege and honour
for me. It was so awesome to play live and record albums for you guys. You
have been so great to us, and to me, and I want to thank you so much for
that. However, the time has come to step away from the band, and to persue
a different dream. My musical taste has always been very wide, and I wanted
to play in a band that plays a different kind of music for a long time. I
could never do this because being in a band like Delain requires you to put
all of your time and effort into that band. But the desire to play music
with different people in different genres doesn't let go. Therefore I
decided to continue my role in Delain as a dedicated fan and friend. I will
follow Delain very closely, and do everything I can to still be of value to
the band. Besides that, I hope that you'll check out what I'm doing once in
a while, and that you will like my new musical endeavours.
I want to thank Charly, Martijn, Rob and Sander so much for the fun we had,
the great moments we shared, the hard times we conquered, and the beautiful
music we played. I also want to thank all our fans so very much! You guys
make it worthwhile! Thank you for coming to so many shows, and for making
me feel good! I love you all!
I'll see you soon at a Delain show!
Love,
Ronald.
(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/418/400pxronaldlandawesterp.jpg) (http://img443.imageshack.us/i/400pxronaldlandawesterp.jpg/)
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Making of STAY FOREVER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM08yM5zH3I
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Delain introducing Roel Vink
22-10-2009 18:59 CEST
Because our bandmate Rob has a lot of personal stuff going on in December he will not able to accompany us at our European tour with Sonata Arctica. However we already found a really good replacement for Rob. Bass-Guitar player Roel Vink wil take care of Rob's job at this tour. They know eachother from their mutual former band Sun Caged. However Rob will play the Dutch gigs of the tour
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Es el 2º guitarrista que se va!
Que pasa ahí?
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Delain y Marco - Control the Storm (live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu6JZ82cYpU& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu6JZ82cYpU&)
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Delain y Marco in Zwolle 31-10-2009 The Gathering
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xghs9ZYOly8
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Delain (Broerenkerk Zwolle 31 okt.) NUEVO SINGLE
The song is called Smalltown Boy and it is a Bronski Beat cover!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq64ZiwHy0s&feature=player_embedded
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No me gusta Smalltown Boy!
Podían hacer una balada y quedaba genial!!
No me gustan los arreglos!
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Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy
Jimmy Somerville and Bronski Beat performing 'Smalltown Boy' on BBC's 'Oxford Road Show', originally broadcast 9 March 1984
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xa79n1CdKY
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La canción está de moda, pues tb Sharon Corr la ha versionado!
Lo puedes ver aquí (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2I_LmZgPYU)
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Aqui está casi completa (falta un pokito del principio)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzt_XNfYRvE
Pues a mi me gusta esta versión de Delain ;)
Como siempre, es todo cuestión de gustos :023:
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La letra
You leave in the morning
With everything you own
In a little black case
Alone on a platform
The wind and the rain
On a sad and lonely face
Mother will never understand
Why you had to leave
But the answers you seek
Will never be found at home
The love that you need
Will never be found at home
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away.
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away.
Pushed around and kicked around
Always a lonely boy
You were the one
That they'd talk about around town
As they put you down
And as hard as they would try
They'd hurt to make you cry
But you never cried to them
Just to your soul
No you never cried to them
Just to your soul
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away.
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away.
Cry , boy, cry...
You leave in the morning
With everything you own
In a little black case
Alone on a platform
The wind and the rain
On a sad and lonely face
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away.
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
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Nuevo guitarrista: Ewout Pieters!!
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 will join us live with the Sonata Artica tour which starts this Thursday.
We will update our memberprofile page very soon. Untill then click here to see Ewout doing what he does best, showing of his amazingly flexible jaw (we’re still figuring out if there are strings connected from his fingers to his face;)
(http://site.delain.nl/upload/3/image/Introducing%20Ewout.jpg)
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Que buenooo!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm3mpQG9Phw& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm3mpQG9Phw&)
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jaja parece bueno pero un pelín friki..jaja...q hace con la boca?? xDD
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The crew on tour!
(http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/940/16237207943044534430333.jpg) (http://img504.imageshack.us/i/16237207943044534430333.jpg/)
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Delain en Twitter
Charlotte is almost addicted to posting updates!
http://twitter.com/delainmusic
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Otra seguidora pa la saca!
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18-11-2009 Seifenfabrik Graz 20:00
19-11-2009 Gasometer Vienna 20:00
20-11-2009 Backstage Munich 20:00
22-11-2009 Z7 Pratteln 19:30
23-11-2009 Longhorn Stuttgart 19:00
24-11-2009 Hirsch Nurnberg 20:00
25-11-2009 PalaSharp Milan 18:00
27-11-2009 Razzmatazz 2 Barcelona 19:00
28-11-2009 Sala Heineken Madrid 19:00
29-11-2009 Theatre Barbey Bordeaux 20:00
30-11-2009 Elysee Montmartre Paris 18:30
02-12-2009 FZW Dortmund 19:00
03-12-2009 Carling Academy Islington London 19:00
04-12-2009 Hard Rock Hell Fest Prestatyn TBA
05-12-2009 JB's Dudley TBA
06-12-2009 Hof ter Loo Antwerpen TBA
08-12-2009 Capitol Hannover 19:00
09-12-2009 013 Tilburg 19:00
10-12-2009 Paradiso Amsterdam 19:00
12-12-2009 Folken Stavanger TBA
13-12-2009 Sentrum Scene Oslo TBA r
14-12-2009 Tradgarn Gothenburg TBA
15-12-2009 Klubben Stockholm TBA
29-01-2010 Watt Rotterdam 20:00
27-02-2010 Atak Enschede 20:00
08-04-2010 Mezz Breda 20:00
23-04-2010 P3 Purmerend Purmerend 20:30 r
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Frozen - Femme Metal Festival 7/11/09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFvWJJbbs6A
"The Gathering" at Raismesfest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQNyawfLXaM
Sever (Raismesfest)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgATHXx9P4I
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No me gusta Sever! (gruñidos)
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A mi tampoco me gusta sever pero no por los gruñidos :81:
Silhouette Of A Dancer (A Capella)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFgGCRzO878
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Nothing Left @ Milan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljDrmEoDvtg& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljDrmEoDvtg&)
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Varios de Madrid!
The Gathering
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_0zYiZ4ktc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_0zYiZ4ktc)
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Control The Storm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_ZlN47ywfA& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_ZlN47ywfA&)
Go Away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRZRCHgw5d4& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRZRCHgw5d4&)
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Me gusta este video!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud2o3joMG1k& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud2o3joMG1k&)
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Smalltown Boy (sample)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6ihoxG8p8M
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SONATA ARCTICA feat. DELAIN - Last Drop Falls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiXBRbOzQuo
A tony no le funcionaba el micro... :004: y con mascarilla porque acababa de salir del hospital,por una infección de garganta
Madrid 2009 - Last Drop Falls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqtAHN-TGQk&feature=related
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Sala Razzmataz 2. 27-11-09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMNTjd2ifq8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_eozlkBTI0
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Está chulo el video de start swimming :023:
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Ensayos del Metal Symphony!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm95bsiUAxY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm95bsiUAxY)
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Charlotte, Simone y otra más que no síé quien es!!
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/51240758.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1261433365&Signature=rpdMpy84%2FBx%2BjIMNITey9N3cyio%3D)
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We are very proud to announce a lot of new tourdates for 2010. You can find some very cool and prestigious festivals in there. Besides that we will visit the UK for a small tour in March. We are very much looking forward to it, and hope to see you all.
21.03.2010 UK LondonGarage
22.03.2010 UK NottinghamRockCity
23.03.2010 UK GlasgowCathouse
24.03.2010 UK DudleyJB's
25.03.2010 UK LeedsRio's
27.03.2010 BEL VosselaarBiebob
19.06.2010 F ClissonHellfest
09.07.2010 GER BallenstedtRock Harz Open Air
16.07.2010 CZ VizoviceMasters Of Rock Festival
07.08.2010 DE Wacken Open Air
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The lovely and talented Charlotte speaks with Femme Metal about the new Delain's album "April Rain" during their tour with Sonata Arctica and more… read all the interview and you will discover more about Charlotte and Delain.
Hi Charlotte, tell us about "April Rain" Delain's new album. What are the differences between this new work and "Lucidity"?
The main difference between "April Rain" and our debut album "Lucidity" is the fact that "Lucidity" was recorded as a project and "April Rain" is a real band album. Back when "Lucidity" was written and recorded Martijn and I didn’t have the expectation of Delain becoming a live band yet, mainly because of Martijns health problems which withheld him from playing live. When the album was done however things got much better and we felt the urge to continue this thing as a proper live band. "April Rain", however still mainly written by Martijn, Guus and me, was also composed with this live band. Every member had their influence on the sound of this album and some really contributed a lot in the writing process.
Mainly all the lyrics are written by you and the music by Martijn and Guus Eikens. Where do you get the inspiration for the writing process? Can you describe it?
Life is the best inspiration. I experience exciting things, good and bad situations, I’m surrounded by interesting people, so I’m nowhere near a writer’s block yet! Sometimes I really sit down with pen and paper thinking "I really want to write something now" and pick a topic and go. But more often the words or melodies come spontaneously when I’m in a train or walking through my town or when I’m lying in bed. When I think of something I try to record it (on my voicemail if there’s no computer around) because I tend to have a lot of idea’s and forget half of them by the time I’m home.
How long did it take to record "April Rain"? Did you recorded it in the Nederlands?
I don’t recall how long it took for all the stuff to be recorded, because we all recorded separately at different times and places. Guitars for example we recorded at home, Vocals, drums and base were recorded at different locations in Germany and the Cello was actually recorded in the USA!
Now you are going on tour with Sonata Arctica? What are your expectations?
I had high expectations of touring with Sonata. It’s a band I’ve been listening to a lot when I was about 15 years old so I feel a lot of sweet nostalgia listening to their music. As I’m writing this we’re already halfway through the tour and the experience has been awesome so far. The three bands; Winterborn, Delain and Sonata Arctica are a great match I think. We get lovely responses from the audience and I’ve been singing Sonata’s song "Last Drop Falls" with them at several occasions. We’re enjoying ourselves!
Recently Delain were headliner at the Metal Female Voices Fest. It was your first time at this festival, wasn’t it? How was it?
Actually it was already our third time playing at this festival, it was very nice to be headlining this time. This festival is always good for meeting the colleagues and lots of fans of female fronted bands.
Do you feel that Delain popularity is growing and growing?
I hope so .
Charlotte, what is you music background? Did you take any vocal lessons? Do you play any instrument?
I play the clarinet, a beautiful instrument but not of much use when it comes to songwriting, accompanying your own singing (singing and playing the clarinet at the same time is physically impossible, I can tell.. I tried) or playing in a metal band. So I’m trying to also learn some basics on piano and guitar but I should practice more. I had two years of jazz singing lessons and two years of classical lessons and then quit for a few years. I’m now seeing a vocal coach again to keep my voice in shape for the long touring. I’ve lost my voice one time on tour and I don’t want that happening again, so I’m learning how to use my voice properly instead of just screaming my lungs out every night in a row.
How do you combine your private life with life on tour? Is it difficult? Positive and negative sides?
For me right now everything is still fresh and new enough to be very excited when we’re on tour and not miss my own home too much. I do have my moments of missing my love, my family, my cats or just my own bed, but that doesn't get to me too much. Maybe these things will change in time, probably it will get more difficult if you’ve been touring for a longer time, but I don’t know. Time will tell.
What are your biggest heros or models?
Probably the bands I really like myself. I hope I can mean as much to some people with our music, as my favorite music means to me.
How is your relationship with your female colleagues in other bands?
Just fine! They always say that metal is a men’s sport so I think we girls should stick together!
You are from the Nederlands, so how is your relationship with bands such Epica, The Gathering and Within Temptation?
You run into each other a lot, so it feels like we’re colleagues. There were members from both Epica and Within Temptation on our first album. With Within Temptation it’s a special relationship of course because of Martijn's background as a Within Temptation member and the family he has in the band.
You are so young and so talented. Give some advices to young girls who would like to follow your steps.
You’re making me shy.. haha. Uhm, well I don’t know, I don’t think I did anything special except for taking every possibility that came to me when it comes to bands and music. But maybe that’s a good advice. Of course it might mean that at one point you’re in three bands and a project at the same time, but it’s a great way to gain experience.
How is your relationship with internet? Do you stay in touch with your fans and friends with any of the new social network such as Myspace, Facebook or Twitter?
Pfff, It’s awful, when entering a venue the first thing everybody does is looking for wifi. You can see everybody wandering around with their laptop in their hands searching for the best connection while screaming "What’s the key? What’s the key?" in panic. We have a lot of social networks, Myspace, Facebook, Hyves (Dutch thing) but personally I like Twitter the best. I’ve become a real twitter addict lately.
Future plans for Delain?
Making a kick-ass third album!
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Delain - Smalltown boy (completa)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TV36HQ_YC0
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Chulo!
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Delain is auctioning various items to raise money for for Haiti's quake victims. Every penny made with the Delain For Haiti project goes to Giro 555.
Right now there are three dresses on sale, more items may come. The dresses are auctioned here. We hope you will help us raise money for Haiti.
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Unas fotos
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Hace un tiempo estuve buscando una buena foto para hacer un dibujo y ...Cuando uno busca nunca encuentra..aparece despuíés jeje
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Unas fotos
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Menudos melones tiene en la primera foto!!
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On the first week of April Rain's release in the UK, the album hit both the regular and alternative charts. In the alternative charts April Rain even reached #14!
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Rob se va de la banda!
Hello everybody,
The last six months have been very hard for me. Lately I have graduated from the Rock-academy. Therefore besides Delain I also do a lot of other projects as a musician and as a music coach. I'm a busy bee and don't have a 9:00 to 5:00 job. I feel privileged to be able to do this kind of work but it made it harder for me to combine it with such a time and energy demanding band as Delain. I had a great time playing with Delain and I never wanted to miss this adventure. Delain is a succesfull band and because of that it demands more and more time. That’s why after some good thinking I decided to leave Delain. This wasn't an easy choice but simply the best one to make. This means that in the following months I'll have some more time for myself to get focused again and to make a fresh new start. I'd like to give a big thank to all (ex-)bandmembers, our dedicated crew and ofcourse to all fans over the world for the incredible support!
Rock-n-roll,
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We've got some big news; Recently we started working on our new third album, which we hope to release this year. Together with Roadrunner we are working on extending our cooperation, and together we're aiming for bigger, better, and heavier then ever before. An external producer, a real orchestra, and much more exciting stuff will be involved. We will work more extensively on Delain during this process, and we are very much looking forward to it. We will keep you informed with moviesamples and blogs.
However because of Delain's development the last couple of years it's becoming more timeconsuming for all of us. That's why our band mate Rob has decided to leave the band later this year.
We will communicate more about his departure and his last show later on. Together with Rob we are already organizing his replacement.
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I'll Reach You (y ligeros problemillas para Martijn con el teclado :016:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho1zIxcdvCs
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Casi se lo carga!! :016:
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We gave you members/followers of Delain International the chance to send Charlotte some of your questions to be answered! Here is the result.
NOTE: Since we sent quite a few questions, Charlotte will answer them in small groups. She'll send few every week and we'll up them up then. If this message is still here that means there are still some to go!
Dino from the UK asks:
Do you find it difficult to reach those really high notes in the chorus of “Sleepwalker’s Dream’?
Well it’s very easy singing them in a studio or at home, but live it has been hard sometimes. Because I’m jumping/headbanging all the times on stage I sometimes get out of breath and then It’s not really the fact that the notes are high that makes them difficult, more the fact that they’re so ffin long. Anyway I found some ways to ‘cheat’ the part in the past by taking a very quick extra breath halfway the part or by singing the lower backing vocal, but fortunately experience and some vocal coaching got me to a place where I don’t have to cheat anymore :)
I'll be seeing you in London on the 21st of March. Do you prefer playing small venues or large venues?
I know that for the status of a band it’s very important to play large venues. But actually I like playing small venues better, as long as it’s good/big enough to bring you’re full production that is. Why do I like small venues better? Well, there’s less pressure, you’re closer to the audience and the atmosphere is a lot of times more spontaneous. I have very good memories to a lot of gigs in small venues because unexpected things happened (for example a marriage proposal!) However, I wouldn’t say no to a sold out Heineken Music Hall! (Big venue in Amsterdam)
Taliesin from the US asks:
You've sung with Marco Hietala...are there any other musicians you'd like to play/record with someday?
Well, I must say that my list has become a lot shorter in the last five years because of the awesome guest musicians we’ve had with Delain. Still, there’s quite a list left! I listen to a lot of different music in a lot of different genres and actually there’s not much that I wouldn't like to do! But.. on top of the list: To sing a murder ballad with Nick Cave, or a duet with Thom York would both mean I could die happy.
Joey from Ireland asks:
When and how did you and your love meet?!
We met at a party about seven years ago, but he doesn’t remember that (we still argue about that.. lol) About a year later I heard that he was in a band and they were looking for a singer, so I applied for the job. We spent a lot of time getting together, writing songs and playing the occasional gig. He was the guitar player and we became friends. At one point, the band split up, but my love and I didn’t :)
What inspired “On the Other Side�
'On the Other Side’ was written in a period when a lot of heavy stuff was going on. A friend of mine lost his father to an illness, and at the same time my mother was in a very insecure place with her health. I had a lot of respect for the way my friend handled his loss, constantly repeating how proud he was of his father. This was the inspiration to the song. My mother, thank god, fully recovered
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Simone. Cristina y Charlotte
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Ya viera la foto y no sabía quien era la del medio (no la reconoci, vamos) :016:
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Ya viera la foto y no sabía quien era la del medio (no la reconoci, vamos) :016:
pero ara no usas gafas??! :022: :013:
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La vi antes de usar gafas!
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Más preguntas a Charlotte!!
Amanda from Singapore asks:
Hi ya Charlotte! Hope you and the band are doing fine =D. I know April Rain was released recently in the UK. Any idea when will it be release in Asia? Especially Singapore? Me and some of my friends are dying to get it. We kind of prefer to buy it at a store more than online =) And oh, we are really really hoping that some time in the future you guys would come to Singapore to play a show! It's hard to get symphonic metals bands to come to Singapore. And we are craving for one ^_^. We keep our fingers crossed! =D
Dear Amanda, so far the only Asian country where April Rain has been released is Japan, and the album is doing pretty well over there! Right now there are no concrete plans for releasing in other Asian territories, but when the album would really boom in Japan, or if there would be a lot of interest otherwise from Singapore for example, I can imagine we would be looking to release there as well. Coming to Singapore for a show would be really awesome. Right now it might seem like a long shot, but stranger things have happened: This summer we’re playing in Mexico, which also has no release whatsoever. So I’m keeping my fingers crossed with you! By the way I agree with you on buying albums in stores instead of online, It’s way more romantic.
Holly from the UK asks:
If you could design your own ice cream, what flavours would it have in it and what would you call it?
It would be white chocolate flavored ice-cream with pieces of white chocolate, hazelnut, almonds and coconut in it. (Now I want it!)It would be called ‘Charlie goes nuts’
If you had to be stuck in an elevator with either Gandhi, Johnny Depp or a random stranger, who would it be and why?
I wouldn’t know what to do or say in the presence of either Ghandi or Johnny Depp. I don’t think I’d be worthy of sharing thoughts with such an elevated spirit as Ghandi, and with Johnny I think I’d just be doing things of which I’m not sure that he, or my boyfriend, would appreciate (he’s hott!)… Random stranger it is.
Kevin from Singapore asks:
Will Delain be considering a tour of Asia?
Well as you can read in my answer to Amanda, nothing’s impossible! Actually to be honest, I’d love to tour any country where people appreciate our music. Fact is, we haven’t been around too long yet and that’s why we’ve not done world tours or shows outside the EU yet. We have to keep building and investing to make that possible. I’m not sure if I can give an indication of when exactly an Asian tour would be realistic, but I cán tell you that things are looking bright: we’re crossing the big ocean to Northern and Southern America for the first time this year, and I’m sure that after the release of our third album, more is yet to come!
How does it feel to be a rose among the thorns?
To be honest, I don’t really feel like that. I might be the only woman in a male-dominated scene, but when I wake up after a bad night of sleep, I can be really thorny as well ;)
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En la web oficial de Delain, nos comentaron que este a fines de este año, tendremos un nuevo álbum de la banda!
Esperamos con ansias la nueva producción
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Q and A (III)
Miriam from Italy asks:
Have you ever thought to use your clarinet on Delain songs?
To be honest I haven’t played the clarinet in ages, there has been one part in a demo for April Rain where I thought the clarinet would fit, but I didn’t feel quite the virtuoso to try and do it myself. Actually it wasn’t until my participation with the Christmas Metal Symphony in which I participated last December, that I felt the itch to pick up the clarinet again. I heard the orchestra playing and I just wanted to be a part of that!
Cecilia from Paraguay asks:
Why did you choose to cover Cordell from The Cranberries? Which by the way is great :)
I’ve always loved the Cranberries and Dolores’ vocal style. It was Ronald who came with the idea of this particular song. We’ve covered multiple songs for multiple occasions and some songs we’ve only played once and never again, but for some reason we really stuck with this song. I think it suites us, we love to play it. To me, singing this song feels like singing one of our own songs, which is good I guess.
Kimberley from Holland asks:
Hello Charlotte, I was wondering two things and since I could ask you questions, I grab my chance. The song Start Swimming sounds really personal and I was wondering if you could tell me how that song has been written and on what it's based on.
I remember Rob wrote the instrumental basis of the song. He sent a recording of his idea and we liked it instantly and started working on it. At that time, we were in quite a hectic and busy place with Delain, and I also had some personal issues to work through. I guess you can hear this in the lyrics. They’re all about being too busy or scared to actually start living.
Also I was wondering if you could tell me where you get your corsets from. I'm looking for a new one and I just love your corsets.
Thanks! the brand that makes my favorite corsets actually doesn’t exist anymore, so I can only buy their stuff from Marktplaats (Dutch Ebay) It’s a pity that they’re not making new stuff, but it does make it more exclusive
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We would like to introduce to you with pride our new fulltime Delain-member, Otto ‘the baron’ Schimmelpenninck van der Oije (Detonation), who will replace Rob on the bass. We are very happy to welcome Otto to the Delain family. Starting from our upcoming UK tour, he will join Delain live on stage. We will update our member profiles soon. Until then, you can get to know Otto by visiting his myspace.
We would like to thank Rob for his years of dedication, musical craftmanship and the good times we had throughout the years. Rob’s official last show with delain will be at the Mezz in Breda (08-04-2010), we’ll make this show one hell of a party in his honour!
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This saturday we're heading off towards the UK for gigs in London, Nottingham, Glasgow, Dudley and Leeds. We will keep a detailled account about the days over there. So you can also follow our tour trough our website or myspace.
The Dutch/Mexican band Stream of Passion will support at Biebob in Belgium Saturday the 27th. Check them out here. We are looking forward to play with them!
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Mas preguntas!!
Wilma from the Netherlands asks:
Who's idea was it to make a cover version of Smalltown Boy? It's a kind of gay anthem, but in your single version a part of the lyrics is missing. I know there will be a re-release of April Rain, and I hope the album version will be a complete version.
We’ve been considering a re-release for a while indeed, but in the end we decided to skip it and focus on our third album right away. It leaves us with the luxury problem of some extra material that would feature on the re-release, but we can still use this in the future.
I don’t recall who’s idea it was exactly to cover this particular song, I guess it was Sander if I remember correctly (He’s the master of 80’s pop songs
So my 2nd question is: will the album version be a (more) complete version, or is it the same as the single version?
There’s only one version of the song, so I’m sorry, no complete one.
Jessica from Canada asks:
Dear Charlotte, I have two questions for you: If you weren't singing in Delain, where do you think you would be at this point in your life?
It’s a difficult question, Delain is such a huge aspect of my life that it’s strange to imagine life without it. But I can try! I think if I wasn’t singing in Delain, I would probably be singing in another band, it may not be at the same level, but I think I would be going for music anyway. Maybe I’d finished my study by now and consider babies and a golden retriever…uhm, another band it is
If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why?
A golden retriever, haha! no seriously, I think either a dog, because their faithful and playful, or a cat, I sometimes get jealous of my own cats, what a life! They eat, play, sleep and get cuddled. A whole life might get boring but I’d love to be a cat for a day.
Lazaro from the US asks:
What's your favorite Sonata Arctica song? If I remember right, you sang "Last Drop Falls" with them live!
You remember right, and I think Last Drop Falls has become my favorite because all of this. Silence is my favorite of their albums, I like most songs on it a lot. Especially End Of This Chapter and The Power Of One, that one’s pretty epic!
Since I'm a fairly young musician (16 years old), and compose my own songs by myself, what would you recommend me to do in order to get "known" to the public. I know gigs and performances are important, but what else do I need to do?
To be completely honest I wouldn’t know exactly what you’d need to do for that, if there was one key to success we’d all be superstars. One thing I can say from experience is just take every musical opportunity that crosses your path, there’s a lot to learn from different projects/styles and you never know in advance if something might turn out brilliant. I’ve had periods of being in up to 5 bands or projects at the same time, I had an awesome time and learned a lot, sometimes things like this can get the ball rolling too. I wouldn’t have met Martijn if it wasn’t for another project we were both involved with. Also you could try to use social media for your advantage by putting some of your own songs online, it works for some people! (Let me know if you do, I’m curious!) Good luck with everything, I wish you all the best in your musical adventures!
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Silhouette of a Dancer @ Garage (London)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4JeaJ7WQV8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4JeaJ7WQV8)
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Delain Just did a surprise guest appearance at Kamelot's sold out gig at 013 Tilburg, performed the song Season's End, it was awesome!
Season's End - Kamelot ft. Charlotte Wessels form Delain live @ 013 Tilburg 26-03-2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mss6f62VhJk
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Está chula!
Hay que ver lo que evolucionó Charlotte vocalmente!
Que pasada!
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London heavy metallers The Defiled kick the evening off with ‘The Ressurectionists’. This is followed by equally enthusiastic performances of ‘1888’ and ‘Red Mist.’ After the fourth track, the bass player leaps into the crowd and paves the way for what turns out to be an inevitably energetic moshpit. The set comes to a conclusion with instruments smashed and thrown into the crowd as souvenirs; a bizarre yet strangely entertaining spectacle.
Unfortunately, the second support act, Achilla, aren’t nearly as entertaining. Their first track – ‘Arashi’ - is more than enough to turn an already tentative crowd off completely. The set continues to drone on, with the band seemingly getting worse. All Achilla do here is waste half an hour of everyone’s time. The Defiled would’ve have been a much better choice for main support.
Tonight is a very important gig for Delain – it’s the first date of their first ever UK tour and new bass player Otto’s first gig for the band.
The symphonic quintet storm through the first half of their set with some of their most popular songs, including ‘Frozen’, ‘April Rain’ and ‘Invidia.’ Lead singer Charlotte Wessels’ vocals are exceptional tonight, especially for a live performance and with very little pre-recorded material to support her. She is consistent the whole night, and every song is note perfect – and that goes for the rest of the guys as well. The night’s stand out song is ‘The Gathering’ - the crowd get jumping and the band look like they have an awesome time playing it. The closing song to a fantastic evening is ‘Pristine’ and Charlotte signs off by saying ‘We’ll remember this night for a long time.’ Delain thoroughly entertain their loyal UK fans.
Reviewed by Ben Robertson
Photography by Robert McGlade
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After many rumours we can now confirm that Delain will play in Brazil this summer! After visiting Atlanta and Mexico City Delain will continue to Sao Paulo to play in the Carioca Club on September 18. We're very much looking forward to playing in Brazil and meeting some of the loyal fans we know we have over there. Atíé Logo!
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Martjin cumple hoy 31 años!!
FELICIDADES!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Tanda de preguntas!!
Gina and Andríé from Norway ask:
My husband and I recently saw you perform with Sonata Artica in Stavanger, Norway, and we are wondering when/if you plan on doing your own European tour anytime soon?
At the moment we’re working on our third album. Once this is finished we want to do an extensive European headline tour. Hope to see you then!
Where do you get most of your stage outfits from? Are they commissioned/one of a kind, or just bought from awesome shops and artists?
Some of the more simple outfits are bought at shops but most of them I buy second-hand online. I really love ebay and marktplaats (Dutch ebay) because it allows me to buy awesome clothes that normally I couldn’t afford. There’s this one designer brand making awesome leather jackets and corsets that actually went bankrupt a few years ago which is my absolute favorite. I check marktplaats for their clothes almost every day, haha. It’s a pity the brand doesn’t exist anymore, but on the other hand I am sure that when I get a hand on it now, I know I have something really exclusive
Kory from Canada asks:
What has been the hardest time in your life?
There have been good times and there have been bad times, but really, I shouldn’t complain.
I have enough saved for ONE trip and I want to see you guys sometime this year. Which festival will you be at that I should go to?
Probably Wacken Open Air in Germany, personally I’m also really looking forward to Hellfest Open Air (Clisson, France) and Sonisphere Festival (Knebworth, UK).
Simon from Holland asks:
First we wanted to thank whole Delain for producing such a wonderful music, we hope you guys will continue going on like this and we will try to support you in any way possible. We also wanted to say that Delain inspired us a lot and we are starting a band because of Delain. Since we're now deciding what guitars we'll get, what microphones etc. we were hoping that perhaps you or someone else from Delain could give us advice?
Thanks very much for your kind words, It’s great to hear we inspired people to make music themselves, that’s awesome! When it comes to choosing equipment I’m afraid I can’t advice you too much since my technical skills are far below zero. However I can tell you that it’s a matter of taste really, if it wasn’t, all bands would probably have the same gear. So it’s’really up to you to decide what sound you like best, and once you got that figured out it’s a process of trial and error to get there. This could mean trying several guitars, amps etc. When we first picked a microphone I tried out dozens of them, and sing the same line over and over again in each one of them to see which sounded the best. Of course it really depends on your voice which mic is best for you. If you really have no idea where to begin it might be useful to ask someone with experience to help and guide you in this process, maybe a sound engineer you know? Good luck!
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Charlotte cumple hoy 23 años!!!
FELICIDADES!!!!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Rol3lzVBb4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Rol3lzVBb4)
Feliz cumple!
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Backstage Hellfest 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN3dlnggqzM
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Algunos videos del Hellfest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSoAm_bm5VM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rMbdQTFE6w
The Gathering :014:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqW7Wp2iM9E
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un bonito video de youtube
Frozen en acústico :019: :82:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz3s6ZB3t_s
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Delain: Sonisphere Festival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_-ExvF3xtk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okrfm4xJWtQ
Ay Charlie q maja..pero a Martijn no le entiendo ni papa :S
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Delain vuelven a España de gira los dias 6 y 7 de Mayo.
6 de Mayo --- Barcelona -- Sala Salamandra
7 de Mayo --- Madrid -- Sala Caracol
y el disco nuevo saldrá entre Enero y Febrero del proximo año
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Delain to tour Europe spring 2011 30-09-2010 00:28 CEST
In preparation to our new album, we are proud to announce our European tour for spring next year. We are already very much looking forward to it! The Austrian band Serenity will support us at this tour. Check them out here! More gigs, dates and details will be announced later on.
29.04.2011GBR Manchester Academy
30.04.2011GBR London O2 Islington Academy
01.05.2011GBR Glasgow The Cathouse
02.05.2011GBR Leamington The Assembly
04.05.2011FRA Strassbourg La Laiterie
05.05.2011FRA Lyon CCO
06.05.2011ESP Barcelona Salamandra
07.05.2011ESP Madrid Sala Caracol
08.05.2011FRA Marseille Poste a Galene
09.05.2011ITA Milano Alcatraz
11.05.2011SWI Luzern Schí¼í¼r
12.05.2011GER Stuttgart Rí¶hre
13.05.2011GER Aschaffenburg ColosSaal
14.05.2011GER Mí¼nchen Backstage
15.05.2011HUN Budapest Diesel
17.05.2011POL Warsaw Stodola
18.05.2011GER Berlin K17
19.05.2011GER Hamburg Knust
20.05.2011GER Kí¶ln Underground
21.05.2011FRA Paris Elysee Montmartre
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News, news, and more news04-10-2010 11:07 CEST
A lot of fans are asking about the latest developments regarding the next album. Therefore here's the latest news.
We are planning to release our album in spring of 2011 followed by an extensive national and international tour later that year. For the recordingproces of the new album we have involved names which might sound familiar to some. Keep checking our news because they will be announced later on.
Sadly we have dedided to part with Ewout because we feel he cannot meet up to the extensive demands Delain is asking regarding our recording an tour activities which are ahead. We want to thank him very much for his contribution to the band in the past 10 months in completing the April Rain tour with us. He will still play with us at the show in Tivoli the 29th.
We are already selecting guitarist candidates for the new album and the following live activities. If you are also interested you can still contact us here to audition.
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Studio photoblog
http://www.charlottewessels.nl/studio-photoblog
http://www.charlottewessels.nl/
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Delain perform Cordell - acoustic & live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsDKNh0DnII&feature=player_embedded
Delain perform Go Away - acoustic & live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK0Wh3jQPlU&feature=player_embedded#!
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Serenity feat Charlotte Wessels - Serenade Of Flames
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgp3YHsMq1s&feature=player_embedded#
(Serenity es una banda de melodic power metal de Austria con influencias progressive, power y symphonic y q va en tour con Delain)
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New tourshow added in the Netherlands!
01-03-2011 18:50 CET
If you thought we were doing a European tour without any Dutch dates, think again! We've added a final show to our tour schedule in May at our own Hedon venue in Zwolle. The show will be on May 25th, which makes it the last date of the tour. We'd like to invite all you Dutchies to come and celebrate this last gig of the European tour with us. Although our new album will still be in the making, we'll play you some of our brand-new songs this evening, and besides, you'll get to meet our new guitar player!
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Newsupdate Hedon show.06-03-2011 15:25 CET
We are pleased to announce Stream of Passion will perform as special guest at our show in Hedon may 25. Showtime is changed. Doors: 20:00. Show Delain: 21:30
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Tournews!29-03-2011 09:47 CEST
Delain will hit the road again in a month and it’s really cool to see that you guys are looking forward to it as well.
Manchester is sold out! So if you want to visit another show check our tour schedule here. Especially The Islington Academy show is really going fast, so be sure to get your tickets in time.
We can also confirm our show at the Masters of Rock festival in the Czech Republic. We are really looking forward to that one, because we were not able to do that show last year.
Last but not least we are very pleased to be able to do the Paris show May 21st despite a terrible fire in the Elysee Montmartre. We received a lot of messages from people who were worried we couldn't do Paris. Fortunately we're able to transfer this show to the Alhambra venue, which is a very cool vstage to play. So see ya all there!
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Delain's new Blog16-04-2011 10:31 CEST
We've got a new and improved blog from where we'll keep you up to date on our latest news. The first you can expect is a tourdiary of our upcoming tour in April/May. Just click 'blog' on the menu of the web to get to our blog. Keep checking back to this website too. We'll be introducing our new guitar player very soon!
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Ya tienen nuevo guitarrista: Timo Sommers!
It’s time to make an end to all rumour and speculations, today we’re anouncing our new guitar player. We’re happy to introduce Timo Somers as our new guitarist. Timo’s been rehearsing with us for quite some time and we’re very confident that we’ve found the best possible new Delain team member in him; this guy’s got music in his blood. You’ll be getting to know more about about Timo in the upcoming weeks through our updated member profiles and through the shows of our upcoming European tour, where he’ll make his debut. For now you can learn more about Timo bij reading our blog where you can read a little more about his background.
We’re looking forward to our first shows with Timo on tour, see you on the road!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0Q24FuNKQLI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0Q24FuNKQLI)
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Hi there and thanks for checking back to our blog. This blog’s a special one since we’re using it to tell you a little bit more about our new guitar player Timo Somers. You’ve been able to read on our website that we’ve been rehearsing with Timo for a while now, and we’re really happy about the way both our old and our new, yet unreleased songs benefit from Timo’s playing. With Timo we’ve been able to find a good match both on musical and personal level.
Timo is young but certainly not inexperienced; he’s been touring Europe with his former band Vengeance from the age of 16, and he’s currently studying at the Rockacademie in Tilburg. In two weeks however he’s got to take a little break from that, to join us for his first shows on our upcoming European tour.
Here are some words from Timo himself on his joining Delain:
I am very proud and happy to be a new part of the Delain family. Ever since I was a young boy that just started his musical adventure I wanted to be a part of a group of talented, crazy and plain great musicians to make music and travel across the world. I finally found this group in Delain and I am very excited about it! I am looking forward to see all of you at our upcoming shows and we are going to make sure the upcoming album will be the best Delain material you have ever heard!
See you on the road!
Sander, Otto, Martijn, Charlotte and Timo
(http://site.delain.nl/upload/3/image/1Timosite.jpg)
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Blog de Charlotte!!
http://www.charlottewessels.nl/ (http://www.charlottewessels.nl/)
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(http://www.charlottewessels.nl/photoshoot-fun-2-with-wendy-and-timo)
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Presentación de Timo!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-7rsDIkZlw& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-7rsDIkZlw&)
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The bus has just left! Two bands and crew are inside, we're ready for the tour! Check this blog for daily updates.
Ps. Martijn and Sander say hi :)
(http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/delain/h2mIERXElXGhSd7BHUrjppYBDSq162ju6y3ToyumZCFyy5FMOBn4X68jADA6/IMAG0169.jpg.scaled600.jpg)
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For all of you planning to visit our gig in Lyon, there's been a venue change! The gig will take place at the Marche Gare venue in stead of the CCO. You can still buy your tickets here.
Le concert de Delain í Lyon (enfin Villeurbanne) initialement príévu au CCO le 5 mai est díéplacíé au Marchíé Gare ! Les places restent bien sí»r valables, et vous pouvez toujours en acheter ici.
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Get the devil out of me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zg6yNcjG1M& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zg6yNcjG1M&)
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Ultimas aventuras de la banda (en una semana) (http://delain.posterous.com/)
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Charlotte cumple hoy 24 años!!!
FELICIDADES!!!!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Get The Devil Out Of Me' Madrid Sala Caracol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5UmggjI6Qs&feature=player_embedded#at=72
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Metal Ways: ¿Fue diferente la experiencia de tener su propio concierto a la de tocar como teloneros para Within Temptation?
Charlotte Wessels: La audiencia estaba más entusiasmada porque habían venido a vernos a nosotros, y no a otra banda. Sin embargo, algunas de las audiencias de Within Temptation eran bastante entusiastas, como la última vez que tocamos en Francia, pero realmente no se puede comparar…
Metal Ways: Fuiste de gira con Within Temptation la cual es una banda con mucha experiencia. ¿Aprendiste algo de ellos?
Charlotte Wessels: Esa gira fue una enseñanza, todos los días aprendía algo nuevo. No se si fue porque tocamos 5 días seguidos, o por Within Temptation. Creo que aprendí de ellos, porque creo que Sharon den Adel es una gran cantante, y tiene mucha experiencia, entonces a veces, antes de los espectáculos, la escuchaba haciendo calentamiento vocal y pensaba “Bien, ella canta esas cosas antes de subir al escenarioâ€. Odio cantar los “Lalalalalalalalala†[cantar escalas]. Realmente no me dan ganas de cantarlos antes de los espectáculos.
Metal Ways: ¿Que nos puedes decir sobre el público francíés, y cuales fueron tus experiencias en el escenario?
Charlotte Wessels: Bueno, nuestro primer concierto fue en Lille, y ¡ese es todavía el mejor concierto que hemos tenido! Cuando vimos la respuesta del público, nos preguntamos: ¿De verdad nos está pasando a nosotros o es que Within Temptation esta por allí?…
Metal Ways: Los nominaron en los TMF awards en la categoría Best rock, la misma que Within Temptation, ¿cómo te sientes?
Charlotte Wessels: Me siento muy bien, porque normalmente, pensaría “Mmm, estamos nominados en la misma categoría que Within Temptation, son una gran competencia…â€, pero ellos tambiíén están nominados en 3 categorías más, así que no estoy preocupada.
Metal Ways: En Paris, en el local Bataclan, Sharon den Adel les acompaño en el escenario cantando No Compliance… Pero ella llegó durante la canción, no la cantó desde el principio, lo que me hace dudar si ya lo tenían planeado de esa manera o decidieron hacerlo justo antes del concierto
Charlotte Wessels: Lo decidimos justo antes del concierto, cuando nos enteramos que Within Temptation tambiíén iba a dar un concierto, fue como: “¿Vas a cantar No Compliance con nosotros?†y ella dijo “ Bueno, solo si es posible.â€. Tambiíén nos paso en Alemania, en Leipzig. Pero estábamos dudando, en si anunciarlo o no: “Sharon den Adel va a cantar con nosotros†o simplemente debíamos dejar que fuera una sorpresa… Tal vez fue por eso que se vio desorganizado.
Traducido por Tamara Carvallo de algunas entrevistas realizadas por Metal Ways
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Delain,'Get the devil out of me',Manchester Academy 3,29/04/11
Aquí se ve bastante bien
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CASnBEOvEgs
Y Aquí se oye bastante bien xD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6siYVbptzz0
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Posible letra
"Get the devil out of me"!
I don't know what to feel
I don't know what to say
no,I don't know what to do
Or make me ?? this place
So I can ?? my bones
So I can ?? my heart
Why don't you leave me alone
Before I tear you apart?
[Chorus]
Somebody give me an answer
Somebody give me a cross back to believe
Somebody give me an answer
Someone tell me what's become of me
I don't know what to do
It always ends-up the same
no, i've been there before
I know the rules to this game
Though I try not to loose
And in the end I will fall
Better to have you in tears
Than not to have you at all
[Chorus] x2
It could be you
It could be you
Who gets the devil out of me
If you think I'm hard to handle
Don't give up so easily
I just needed to return from
To what I used to be
Get the devil out of me
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'Manson',Manchester Academy 3,29/04/11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5PPRK0cmpg&feature=related
Milk & Honey',Manchester Academy 3,29/04/11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aru_AiAkrhc&feature=related
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No tiene mala pinta!!!
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Dutch female-fronted symphonic rock outfit DELAIN has set "We Are The Others" as the title of its third studio album, due next spring via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at various studios in Stockholm, Sweden with producer Jacob Hellner, renowned for his work with RAMMSTEIN and APOCALYPTICA, alongside the Epicentre team of Fredrik Thomander and Anders Wikstrí¶m (SCORPIONS, BACKYARD BABIES).
In other news, DELAIN will embark on a European headlining tour in April with support from TRILLIUM, the metal project masterminded by American singer/songwriter Amanda Somerville.
The dates are as follows:
Apr. 26 - GER - Hamburg - Grí¼nspan
Apr. 27 - GER - Berlin - Lido
Apr. 28 - POL - Warsaw - Progresja
Apr. 29 - CZE - Zlin - Masters Of Rock Cafe
May 02 - HUN - Budapest - Club 202
May 03 - AUT - Wien - Arena
May 04 - GER - Mí¼nchen - Backstage
May 05 - ITA - Romagnano Sesia - Rock 'n' Roll Arena
May 06 - SWI - Pratteln - Z7
May 08 - GER - Kí¶ln - Gloria
May 09 - BEL - Vosselaar - Biebob
May 10 - GER - Karlsruhe - Substage
May 11 - FRA - Paris - Alhambra
May 12 - GBR - Birmingham - HMV Institute 2
May 13 - GBR - Sheffield - Corporation
May 15 - GBR - Manchester - O2 Academy
May 16 - GBR - London – Koko
DELAIN in April announced the addition of guitarist Timo Somers to the group's ranks.
The band was last year joined by bassist Otto "The Baron" Schimmelpenninck van der Oije (DETONATION).
DELAIN's second album, "April Rain", was released in North America on June 30, 2009 via Sensory Records (with U.S. distribution through Ryko and Canadian distribution through Sonic Unyon). The North American version of the album features a bonus track — "Come Closer" — which was previously only available on the limited-edition digipack version of the LP.
"April Rain" benefitted from the return of NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala who provided male vocals on two tracks, as well as world-renowned cellist Maria Ahn.
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A lot has happened in the DELAIN camp since the Dutch band thrilled the masses with their second album “April Rain†in 2009. After a highly successful European Tour, followed by the enthusiastic reaction to DELAIN's North/South American Tours – it´s clear that the pure energy of their live performances have heavily influenced the new material on their long awaited third long player. Delain have taken the time needed to hone this to perfection and the outcome: We Are The Others – is the most powerful, most atmospheric and intoxicating DELAIN album to date.
The band spent most of last summer with star producer Jacob Hellner (Rammstein, Clawfinger, Apocalyptica ...) in his Stockholm studio, taking two months to collectively fine-tune the material for We Are The Others.
“Never before have we gone as much into detail in writing the songs" Charlotte reports, referring to the multiple writing-session on songs and lyrics in Stockholm, where she was recording her vocals parallel in a second studio with the vocal producers of the Epicentre team around Fredrik Thomander (Scorpions, Backyard Babies).
Already with their previous album “April Rainâ€, Delain successfully established themselves at the top of a genre, comparable to bands like EVANESCENCE, HIM or UNHEILIG, and of an ever growing and exciting mainstream market of dark tunes DELAIN is now an integral part of. Accordingly, the expectations of the fans and the band itself were pretty high after the critically acclaimed "April Rain" album.
Expectations that DELAIN meet and even surpass with “We Are The Others†as if it were the most natural thing. Thus, the band has long outgrown the niche - Delain have developed and advanced with their new material but on the other hand have remained loyal to their own sound. More details about the recordings in Sweden can be found on the bands studio-video-blog here: http://delain.posterous.com.
At first glance some song titles on We Are The Others may sound mysterious and conspiratorial, but there is a very serious background: The lyrics to the title-track were inspired by the hate-crime against a British girl named Sophie Lancaster in 2007. She and her boyfriend were beaten comatose by a gang of youths, because of their goth looks. Sophie died from her injuries (check also: http://sophielancasterfoundation.com). This tragedy sent shock waves throughout the world. DELAIN’s response to this tragic case is expressed through the song We Are The Others. Charlotte says:
“Sophie’s story hit close to home for us, being part of a subculture ourselves but it’s in no way an individual case; people are discriminated against -all the time- to the point of violence - based on their cultural or ethnic background everywhere. We Are The Others is our own ‘outsiders anthem’ for everybody who, deliberately or not, diverts from the norm. Whether it’s by looking different, acting different, or choosing a different path in life then is expected from you.â€
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Delain reveal album artwork and track listing We Are The Others
We are very proud to reveal the cover artwork and track listing of our third studio album We Are The Others. As you might expect from us this album again offers some interesting collaborations, both in musical and visual terms. This record features none less then Fear Factory shouter Burton C Bell as a guest singer, and visual artist Glenn Arthur provided the cover artwork.
Next to the title track We Are The Others, the track listing below also reveals the song "Where Is The Blood" featuring Burton C Bell. We met Burton at the Wacken Open Air festival a year ago and stayed in touch afterwards. When we were working on "Where is The Blood" we didn't hesitate to contact him for cooperation. He's done such an amazing job on the song turning the song into a most violent duet; his exceptional, raw voice fits perfectly to this song!
The cover artwork was created by Glenn Arthur, a California based visual artist whose work is inspired by art nouveau design and steampunk imagery.
 Charlotte is a big admirer of Glenn’s work and she dedicated multiple blogs to his art. "From the first time I saw his work I've been imagining it as cover artwork; something in the way his work is both esthetically very delicate, but always with a dark undertone, fits our music very well" For the artwork of We Are The Others, we gave Glenn the lyrics to the song as inspiration. We’re incredibly happy with how the cover turned out. For more info on Glenn Arthur, check out his facebook.
We are very proud to have Burton and Glenn aboard on our album!
The releasedate of We Are The Others is yet to be announced, keep checking this website for more news.
The first show where we will play our brand new material live will be announced this Monday!
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/7033/40018534455137222221617.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/513/40018534455137222221617.jpg/)
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We Are The Others
1. Mother Machine
2. Electricity
3. We Are The Others
4. Milk And Honey
5. Hit Me With Your Best Shot
6. I Want You
7. Where Is The Blood (feat. Burton C. Bell)
8. Generation Me
9. Babylon
10. Are You Done With Me
11. Get The Devil Out Of Me
12. Not Enough
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We Are The Others Tour Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x1rAmjJt5E
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TThe third Delain album was due in early 2011, and now one year later, the long-awaited third album entitled 'We Are The Others' is finally ready, but since their label Roadrunner was took over by WMG, the albums future appears to be very fuzzy, so I made this page hoping we can gather enough support to show Warner that this album needs to be released! Delain have a good, dedicated fanbase and what better time to release this when they have a huge tour coming up in May? No reasons I can think of... Here's a section of an interview with Martijn and Charlotte where the situation is explained below.
Sonic Cathedral: "We Are The Others" is anticipated for a March 2012 release date. Any hints as to whether it will be the earlier or later part of the month?
Martijn: I'm afraid it will be much later even, because when we finished the album ... in fact, the exact week we received the master ... we heard that Warner Music didn't want to release us because they just don't get metal. They just don't get it. They bought Roadrunner to get this metal DNA into their body, I would say. I have the feeling ... I don't know because I'm not in the organization itself ... but I have the feeling that they are still searching for the right working method. The Roadrunner company wants to release us, and there are several people within Roadrunner who are working to release us nonetheless. So actually, for us it's a nightmare. You finish your album, and then you don't know when the release is. But you know that fans are waiting for it. We were so satisfied with the album, and also our producer was satisfied. But some executive nut-case just doesn't get it, and decides, "Well, let's not release it." Other people do get it, and right now, they are talking about how and when to release it. It's a nightmare! We don't have control over it, and at the moment, we can only wait. What we are doing right now is what we always do as a band, which is to take initiative into our own hands. That means we are not going to wait for those people. We're going to play those new songs, and we're going to make everything ready so that, if they are done with their struggle, we can release immediately. We have a lot of support within this Roadrunner company -- people who are giving us tools to move forward with a single and the planning. I still have hope that we can release in the spring, but at the moment I'm just not sure. And that is very frustrating. You're actually the first DELAIN outsider to whom I'm telling this, so it's kind of a scoop. But yeah, I'd rather have had a more positive scoop for you.
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Dear Delainers, we're very happy and proud to reveal the release date for We Are The Others! Please read below the official press release:
Dutch symphonic rockers, DELAIN are set to release their third album, 'We Are The Others' on the first of June (Benelux, Germany) and the 4th of June (UK) through CNR Entertainment and Roadrunner Records. The lead single, 'Get The Devil Out Of Me' hits stores on 13th April (April 15th for UK) to coincide with the start of their European tour.
Fronted by the fiery-tressed Charlotte Wessels, DELAIN is the brainchild of keyboardsman, Martijn Westerholt (brother of Within Temptation's guitarist Robert Westerholt). The band spent most of last summer with the Tripod production squad; Jacob Hellner (Rammstein, Apocalyptica) and the Epicentre team, Fredrik Thomander and Anders Wikstrí¶m (Scorpions, Backyard Babies) in Hellner's Stockholm studio, taking two months to collectively fine-tune the material for 'We Are The Others'. Martijn states "They pushed each of us to our absolute limit and in many cases beyond! They really knew how to get the maximum out of us individually, out of Delain as a band and of course out of our songs." And indeed, the album is laden with musical hooks on tracks like 'We Are The Others', 'Are You Done With Me', or 'Where Is The Blood'; a powerful and emotive duet featuring Fear Factory frontman, Burton C. Bell.
The album's title track is an anthem for outsiders, with the lyrics being inspired by the hate crime against British girl, Sophie Lancaster in 2007. Sophie and her boyfriend were beaten comatose by a gang of youths, simply because of their goth look. She later died from her injuries (more info at http://sophielancasterfoundation.com) and the tragedy sent shock waves around the world. Charlotte states "Sophie's story hit close to home for us, being part of a subculture ourselves, but it's in no way an individual case. People are discriminated against all the time, to the point of violence, based on their cultural or ethnic background. 'We Are The Others' is our own 'outsiders anthem' for everybody who, deliberately or not, diverts from the norm. Whether by looking different, acting different, or choosing a different path in life than is expected from you."
"Getting 'We Are The Others' recorded has been a challenging process," continues Charlotte. "However, I'm absolutely sure that it forced the best out of us. I'm in love with so many of the tracks on this record! Our fans have shown massive support in the run up to the release. Thank you all so much for that! Now that we've got the date fixed and this great new team behind us, I can't wait to get onstage and blow your minds with our new songs. You rock!!"
More details about the recording sessions in Sweden can be found on the bands blog here: http://delain.posterous.com.
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The album will also be available as a limited edition digipack, with four extra tracks. Standard tracklisting runs as follows:
1. Mother Machine
2. Electricity
3. We Are The Others
4. Milk and Honey
5. Hit Me With Your Best Shot
6. I Want You
7. Where Is The Blood (feat. Burton C. Bell)
8. Generation Me
9. Babylon
10. Are You Done With Me
11. Get The Devil Out Of Me
12. Not Enough
Delain is now getting ready for their European headline tour, to be followed by a Dutch clubtour.
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Sonic Cathedral’s Robin Stryker sat down with Martijn Westerholt (keys) and Charlotte Wessels (vocals) for a long chat about Delain’s upcoming album We Are The Others, label politics, the “sketchy†world of burlesque art, and much more! Read on for exclusive news about the new album that may shock you.
Robin: Thank you so much for talking with Sonic Cathedral today about We Are The Others!
Martijn: You are very welcome! (laughs)
Robin: Let’s talk a bit about the elephant in the room before moving on to sunnier topics. Honestly, Delain fans expected a new album in early 2011. We saw the studio reports from a Dutch farmhouse (along with cameo appearances by roving cows and cats), but then we didn’t hear anything further about the album for nearly a year. What happened?
Martijn: I expected the same thing back in 2011. (laughs) What happened is that Roadrunner, our record company, went through a MAJOR reorganization. They were sold to Warner Music, and a lot of people left the company, were fired or restructured, etc., which meant for us that the guy who signed us and assisted us with our album process from the record company side was fired. They needed a new A&R manager for us. There was none in Holland, so it was quite a search to get the new structure working.
In the end, we had a new management, which also is the A&R and artist relations with Roadrunner. That took a lot of time, which meant that the whole album process was on hold as well. So we lost a lot of time there. It was very frustrating, but we didn’t have any control over this. So yeah, it’s just how it went, and we had to deal with it.
Robin: Well, we are very much looking forward to actually being able to get our grubby little paws on We Are The Others. For fans who may not be familiar with Sophie Lancaster … there is no Sophie Lancaster Day here in the States … would you fill us in on the story behind the album title?
Martijn: It’s about the bigger social problem that is here in Europe (and of course, also in the States) about minority groups in society, which some people cannot accept for one reason or another. There was a story in England about a young teenager couple who were walking down the streets, and were just beaten up by a couple of other teenagers because they looked goth … you know, black hair and the whole clichíé about goth. One of this couple, the girl Sophie Lancaster, was beaten to death, and this was a very tragic example of this major problem.
This story was something that Charlotte really, really was touched by. She was shocked when she heard it, and wrote lyrics about it that turned into the song “We Are The Others.†That’s also the main theme of the album.
Robin: Charlotte, what was it about Sophie Lancaster and the hate-crime against her and her boyfriend that touched you so deeply?
Charlotte: I remember when I first heard about it … it wasn’t on Dutch news, I just heard about it through Internet networks and the goth scene … there was this movie made about it, a short film of about four minutes. I saw it, and I just cried. It’s so incredibly sad! After seeing the movie, I didn’t really DO anything with it until we were working on “We Are The Others.†But the basic idea of the lyrics was there. It was just supposed to be a song about “we are the others†and a feeling of togetherness. On the one hand, being proud of whoever you are, whether you divert from the norm in whatever way you divert from the norm. But on the other hand, it is also kind of a song for “othersâ€. We just wanted a song about acceptance.
We’ve been thinking for such a long time: “How do you say something like that without becoming preachy?†In the end, we’re musicians, and people want to hear a good song. I don’t know whether I would be the person to say: “You should accept everybody.†I just don’t know. And then at one point, I remembered the story of Sophie, and I remembered just how touched I was by hearing that story. So I thought: “Well, maybe if we share that story, then …†If you tell that story, you don’t even have to say “can you see that this is wrong?†because everybody will know. So I thought the story spoke for itself, and it kind of felt good to do something with the feeling I had when I heard about her. Yeah, it feels good to have a song for Sophie; you know? Because it’s such a sad story. If the song can make anybody think twice, then I think it is a very good thing, and I hope that it will. We will see about that.
Robin: Does the theme of acceptance and being an outsider carry over to other tracks on the album, or is “We Are The Others†a one-off track?
Charlotte: It is mainly in the song “We Are The Others.†I think it has to do with the fact that I started studying Gender Studies half a year ago. It’s just that, when you think about how much injustice there is because of the fact that we are not all the same, this is something that really, really bothers me. I started doing this [Gender Studies] quite late in the process of writing the album, so it kind of seeped through -- largely so in “We Are The Others.†The rest of the songs, a lot of them were actually already done. So when it comes to lyrics, I do think it will be a recurring theme because it’s really in my head all the time right now. So a lot of inspiration comes from that source right now.
Robin: Do you consider Delain’s music to be outsider music?
Martijn: Yes, of course. I’m sure in the States (similar as in Europe) it’s not really mainstream. It can be crossover, but it’s not really mainstream music. In a sense, we are kind of “others†as well. So, yeah. We don’t want to be preachy or anything, but it’s just a very big general subject that gives inspiration to us.
Robin: Charlotte, congratulations on finishing your Art History degree! As Delain’s resident art expert, would you tell us about the album cover for We Are The Others, which I understand was designed by one of your favorite artists?
Charlotte: Thanks for congratulating me! As you’ve heard, I’ve taken kind of a career switch, when it comes to the academic field, because I didn’t continue to do Art History for my Masters; instead, it’s Gender Studies. But art, whether it’s visual or music, it’s always a very big part of me. Glenn Arthur, who designed the front cover, I’ve been a fan of his work ever since I first saw it. Yeah, I’m a very big fan of the original Art Nouveau style and everything Art Deco and Alfons Mucha (for example) … I really love his work!
I like how Glenn Arthur puts that into a modern code and mixes it with these steampunk images. I guess from the first time that I saw his work, I thought what he is doing in the art field is actually a lot like what we are doing in the music field, since there is this really fine aesthetic to his work. That is also within our genre -- like you have a lot of polished and crisp female vocals ... (a crashing sound, followed by Charlotte laughing) There’s another cat out on the snow. She’s alright; there’s a little snow monster running inside right now! Sorry. (skittering cat footsteps fade)
So his art is very aesthetic, but always with a very dark undertone. And I think we are doing the same thing -- only with music -- so I thought it would be a really cool match. I’ve written a couple of blogs about his work, and we got in touch. At one point, he told me that he liked our “Smalltown Boy†cover, and I thought: “Wow, he likes our work! This is cool. Let’s ask him if he would be up for collaboration.†And he was. We gave him the lyrics for “We Are The Others†for inspiration, and this drawing on the front cover is what he came up with. I really love the outcome of the cover! I’m really, really, really proud of it, and that we had him on board.
Robin: Speaking of art, I’ve also seen you blog about Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, and would love to hear more about it.
Charlotte: This actually does have to do with Glenn Arthur because I was following his work and, every now and then, he posted pictures of what he called “Dr. Sketchy’s.†It turned out to be this art movement where they do life drawing, but they do it in bars with burlesque models and underground performers. It’s like art school, but against all rules! So you can drink and listen to music, and it’s not so sterile; you know?
It just looked like sooooo much fun, so I thought: “We need this in Holland, too! I want to go there.†But I found out that there wasn’t any. So that’s when I contacted Dr. Sketchy’s head department, and I asked them: “Can I start one in Holland?†And they told me: “There are two people working on it in Amsterdam.†So I joined them, and now we just had our third Dr. Sketchy’s session. It was completely sold-out in the comedy theater in Amsterdam, and it’s going remarkably well, so I’m really happy! From thinking like “oh, that would be cool to have in Holland†to now we actually have it and a lot of people really enjoy it, so it’s just a really cool project on the side.
Really a fun thing about Dr. Sketchy’s is because there are so many different people coming. There are professional artists, cartoonists, a lot of tattoo artists because we work with these pin-up models a lot, and there’s a lot of people who just want to try their luck in drawing. There’s nothing judgmental, you can just go. The only thing that you have to do is bring a pencil and paper, and just have fun. That’s it! So it’s really nice. You don’t have to be quiet … you can cheer at the models whenever they do a pose that you really like, and you can talk to them. You know, normally in art school, there is this kind of invisible wall between the people and the models. So it’s just a lot more open and friendly.
Robin: That sounds like a really fun time! Let’s rewind a little bit into the album process itself. Delain had done a major headlining tour in the Spring of 2011, where fans got to hear a couple of tracks -- “Get The Devil Out Of Me†and “Milk And Honey†-- from the upcoming album. How much did playing those songs live affect what you ultimately recorded?
Martijn: Well, that’s a very good question actually because, to our surprise, it did affect the process. We only played them live to give the fans something new. We wanted to share with the fans what we were making at the moment, and those two songs were still in the making. But when we played live, we really noticed what worked and what didn’t work, and what triggered a response and what didn’t trigger a response. And we used this knowledge in the further development of the songs. It was not intended, but it was very interesting to see.
It also made us try that with other songs. Normally, we don’t play the songs together when we write. We don’t play them with the whole band, because you don’t work with the whole band in writing the music. At least we don’t. But we experimented with a lot of processes while writing songs, and one of those processes was playing live. It was very, very interesting. But there were also processes where we just started from scratch with writing. With this, it was very interesting to have a sneak view of how a song works, or how it doesn’t work. So yeah, I think we’re going to do that again with songs ... to not be afraid to play them, even if they are not finished yet.
Charlotte: Playing live did influence me a lot. When working on the previous album, it’s no secret that I really love working with backing vocals. Usually, I really used loads and loads and loads of them, and sometimes it was kind of problematic when I had to perform live. I thought: “Okay, so what vocal am I actually going to sing?†And what do you do with all those extra vocals that make up a big part of the music? I personally don’t like to have loads of stuff on backing tracks.
So I think for writing the melodies and writing the lyrics, I might have chosen to be more direct in a way -- to have the lead vocal be the one strong thing. The backing vocals should be there to make the song better, but the song shouldn’t need them to be complete. When you need less stuff on backing tracks, I think it will make the live experience more of really a LIVE experience. Not that I have something against the backing tracks. In this genre, sometimes you have 100 tracks of keys and, well, we only have one keyboard player. (all laugh) There’s nothing illegal about it, but I just like to do as much as possible live. So within the vocals, I tried to have it that way -- to have the lead vocals stand out and be the only thing that matters [vocally], and all the rest is extra. This is kind of a way in which live shows influenced the writing also.
Robin: You have described the process of writing this album as having gone into much more detail before entering the studio, including a writing camp in Stockholm. Would you tell us about that?
Martijn: We also experimented with the people we wanted to work with. We never worked with a producer before … I was the producer with the previous two albums. At this time, we wanted to work with a very good producer. Let’s be frank. I’m a musician, I’m not a producer. This producer team consisted of three people: Jacob Hellner, who was the producer of Rammstein, and also Frederick Thomander and Anders Wickstrom, who are very well known for their co-writing work with artists like Scorpions, ‘N Sync, and all kinds of things from very hard music to very poppy music that is totally on the other end of the spectrum.
We went into the studio with them in June. Indeed, not to record, but just to look at the material we had and see: “Okay, what do we have here? What works and what doesn’t work.†Then we went through all the songs, and they told us what was their impression about it. They also came up with solutions for particular problems. It was very, very interesting, but also sometimes difficult for me because I was not used to working with so many people at the same time. We were working with seven people in one room, writing a song. That was really something that I had to get used to, because normally I was used to doing it alone. But I learned a lot from it, and that is something I always like in a production. Every time, with every album, you learn so much because they are very good.
Robin: Martijn, as a composer and writer, is it sometimes difficult to set your own feelings or ego aside? You write something and love it, but someone else comes along and says: “Eh, I don’t think it works.â€
Martijn: Yes, it is, of course. Even more so if you are used to working alone. In the end, I can still always say: “I’m sorry. I don’t agree, so we’ll do it my way.†I was free to do that, which was a relief to know. But I never … well, almost never … used that because I’m very open to other people’s suggestions. Ego should not be something that stands in the way of making a better song. I wanted to get the songs as good as possible, and they came up with very good suggestions indeed. But sometimes it’s also a matter of taste. When you come to this part about taste, yeah, then you have to be very careful not to lose yourself in the music and writing process. This was something that I sometimes really had to guard against. You also have to dare to try it out. It’s something you really have to dare, because it’s sometimes very scary, but it worked out!
Robin: Charlotte, if I understand correctly, you had both a larger role and a different role in writing We Are The Others. Would you tell us a bit about that?
Charlotte: When we started out with the first record [Lucidity], Martijn basically had written all the material, and I came in and wrote some lyrics and vocal lines. But from the very beginning, our collaboration was always very good, so it kind of naturally grew. With April Rain, I was already there from the beginning when Martijn was actually writing the music. So the good thing about that was I didn’t only have to adjust to the music, but the music could also adapt to me. But we were still very much working in separate stations -- like Martijn would work on something, I would work on something … already on the previous record I would work with Guus Eikens who has been writing with us for a very long time ... and it would really be like a back-and-forth. So I would work with Guus, Martijn would work, and we would come together, and sometimes it would be the three of us. But there was a lot of working on separate islands.
What I really like about this album is we started out working in that same way, but … and this was also very much influenced by some remarks from Jacob Hellner, who said: “You’ve got to create this one identity.†And he said that he could really hear that we were working on separate stations. So, what we have basically done is sitting together with no idea whatsoever about what we were going to write, and to just come together with the writing team and say: “Okay, we’re going to write a song. In what kind of mood are we?†Or where we had a little bit more songs: “We have these songs. What kind of songs do we still need?†And then we started writing from scratch, all of us.
This is a challenge because, usually when you work on your separate island, you can think of ten ideas, remember the best one, and take that to the writing session. But now, basically this only works if you throw any idea that you have into the group, and this is a challenge of course. It’s like being in your underwear, in a way, because you have to really share your creativity within a group. But the songs where we managed to write together with all of us, I think they turned out to be the most interesting songs on the record. We still have some songs that were written by other combinations or other teams -- some songs were just written by Guus and me, and some songs were still written by Martijn. But I think there is this much more balanced combination of identity on this record. I think it turned out to be really interesting, and it’s been difficult here and there.
As you can imagine, we first wrote with our writing team -- with Martijn, Guus, me, and sometimes Oliver. We had those songs ready, and then we went to Sweden and were there with Jacob, Fredrik and Anders. So we were six people in a room working on these songs, and then you have to AGREE with six or seven people about what is going to happen with a song. This is what I think Martijn called “a process from hell†here and there. This is just really complicated because, not only do you have different opinions about what is good or not good, but also different taste. So we really had to find a way to achieve what is best for the song … the song would really be central in these writing sessions. In the end, I think it worked out REALLY well. I’m just really happy and proud of the songs that we have now, and I’m also really happy about my own involvement in the process. I’m just proud as hell of the result of all this, even though it’s been challenging here and there.
Robin: Have the band decided what the first single from We Are The Others will be?
Martijn: Uhm, well Charlotte and me do that together with our management -- with the A&R at the record company -- and also with the producer. We talk about what we think is the best single candidate. Right now, we’re thinking of “We Are The Others.†Personally, I also think “Are You Done With Me†would be a very good candidate. We’re still not completely sure about it. Even at this moment, we are rewriting “We Are The Others†in a little bit different atmosphere to see if it works better, because an album track is something different than a single track.
But this is only fun to do. It’s like, if you have a good song, you can play it in country style or you can play it in hip-hop style. It doesn’t really matter. If it’s a good song, then it works either way. But it’s not always fitting for radio, for example. So we’re still working on it, and it’s very fun to do. I’m not sure yet where it will end.
Robin: Previously Delain led into the new albums with a music video, like the “April Rain†video for the April Rain album. What is the current thought, as far as a music video for We Are The Others?
Martijn: That, definitely, we should have a video for a single. But since we are not entirely sure yet whether “We Are The Others†is going to turn into a singles version or perhaps we are going to take another song, we cannot shoot the video yet. But we are 1000% sure that is should be there. So it WILL happen, we will make a video for sure.
Robin: I’m intrigued by the thought of Burton Bell from Fear Factory doing what is described as “a most violent duet†with Charlotte. Considering that there have not been violent duets on previous Delain tracks, how did this collaboration come about, and what were you going for with “Where Is The Blood�
Martijn: It started actually in this farmhouse as a try-out -- “Let’s try something different†-- like a little bit different character kind of song. Charlotte started to try different techniques in her singing (and almost shouting) in the chorus, and that was the beginning of the “Where Is The Blood†track. I liked it very much; our co-writer Guus, who plays guitars with us and writes with us, he liked it; and Charlotte loved it. So we started to develop it a bit more.
Delain has always been a band that loves to work with guests. I’m always very interested in working with musicians outside our own group because it’s very refreshing and also very surprising, as far as what comes out. Charlotte had very good contacts with Burton, and since the Wacken festival in August of 2010, she always kept in touch with him. We were in the studio with Jacob Hellner, thinking about the song, and I really thought that this song needed a voice like that. So I asked Charlotte if she could contact Burton, and he was very much up for trying it out. Yeah, it turned out really, really great! It is one of my favorite tracks now. This is exactly what I mean about when you work with guests that you get such positive energy and surprising results. It worked fine, and I’m very pleased with it.
Robin: I still have trouble wrapping my head around a hard-core Delain duet, and would love to get your perspective, Charlotte. Also, is “Where Is The Blood†a song that Delain will play live, or will it be reserved for when you tour with a band that has a harsh vocalist?
Charlotte: To answer the live questions first, I definitely think we should be able to pull this off, since Otto can do some grunts, and I’m sure that he can do something similar to this. I mean, he should be able to give it a twist to do it live, and I think this song is too cool to not play live. So I think we’ll manage to find a shape and form for this song to perform it.
So this song is like a classic break-up song … a love gone bad song … and the lyrics in the chorus are “if I hurt you so much, then where is the blood?†So it’s just a really ANGRY song. We started with this song by experimenting with different styles of using my voice actually, and I ended up SCREAMING at the microphone. It was just really intense! But while we were in the studio recording it, a part of us was still thinking “A) Is it intense enough?†and “B) This is a song about somebody.†Actually, that the “somebody†should be involved in the picture as well. So we thought about making it a duet.
Burton C. Bell was one of the first ones who popped to mind for me because I met him at Wacken some time ago, and we got along and stayed in touch. I just dropped him a line to tell him: “Listen, we’ve got this song, and I think you would sound great on it. Would you be interested?†He was really interested, and he completely NAILED it! I love the way he sounds, like at the violent part in the chorus. But what I think is really interesting is that there is this part in the verse, and here he actually sings very low and mellow. That’s just something that I hadn’t heard from him so much before, so it was really cool to hear him doing this emotional job in singing. It just sounds really cool and really sexy, and I’m really happy that song is on the record. It’s really one of my favorite songs on the album right now.
Robin: Of all the tracks on We Are The Others, which did you personally slave over the most in writing and composing?
Martijn: Hmmm, that’s a good question. I would say ALL. (all laugh) For me, it really was a process from hell, this whole album process. That sounds negative, but it’s not because I never learned so much. It was only so much hard work, thinking about it and thinking about it and thinking about it, and as Charlotte said several times, going into detail and talking about it with several people. Thinking back, I think the most difficult track … geez, that’s really difficult to say which track that would be … oh, “We Are The Others†I think, because we all like this track very much and want this to be the single. We thought about it so much, how we could make it perfect. To pursue perfection, we’re still struggling with this song, although it’s really cool already. So I’d say “We Are The Others.â€
Robin: When you find yourself stuck for inspiration, what do you do to recharge your batteries or get your head into a different space, so that you can come back and look at a song with fresh eyes?
Martijn: I sleep over it, literally. (laughs) Or I’ll play a video game or watch a movie, and then look at it the next morning. There is nothing so refreshing as getting up in the early morning and starting to listen to stuff you did the previous day. This always works. Also, sometimes you really have to leave it be, and then you get a desire to make music again: “I feel like writing!†You know what I mean? When you feel that, you should grab it and IMMEDIATELY start composing. So, I would say sleep over it, then start the next morning and listen to what you have. That almost always helps.
Charlotte: For me, there are a lot of things that I can definitely NOT do when it comes to composing and songwriting. But there are always ideas. (laughs) I’m not saying that they are always GOOD ideas, but I do not so often really run dry of ideas. And if I do, I just take a shower, or do something that is relaxing and can take the thoughts in your mind from something that might have been stressing you out or occupying your mind too much -- like taking a walk, cuddling with the kittens, or doing some random cleaning in the house. Just drinking a lot works too. (all laugh)
It’s something I’m really happy about. There are a lot of things you can learn, but inspiration is not always given. I might have to knock on wood (knocks) because, now that I’m saying this, you will see that tomorrow that I’ll have my first real, real, real writer’s block. Fortunately, I don’t run into just not having any ideas. It’s more that, a lot of times, I have ideas that are completely not usable or something, but they are ideas, anyway. So yeah, that usually works out.
Robin: You are lucky, indeed, not to suffer from writer’s block. It’s pure misery.
Charlotte: You know, after another few albums, that will happen daily. But right now, I’m not there yet. (laughs) I’m not saying that it will be forever, but I’m hoping that it will last a little bit longer.
Robin: Martijn, you are a huge history buff. Do you ever get to incorporate that interest into Delain’s music?
Martijn: No, not really, but I do think about it. Perhaps with a future album, I will do that. When I’m on tour in different countries, I always read the history from that certain spot. For example, when I was in Georgia [for ProgPower], I looked up the Civil War history of that time. Yeah, it’s the same in Holland and France. It’s very inspiring. Until now, I never did, and actually I don’t even know why I didn’t. (laughs) It just didn’t develop like that, but perhaps in the future.
Robin: We Are The Others is anticipated for a March 2012 release date. Any hints as to whether it will be the earlier or later part of the month?
Martijn: I’m afraid it will be much later even, because when we finished the album … in fact, the exact week we received the master … we heard that Warner Music didn’t want to release us because they just don’t get metal. They just don’t get it. They bought Roadrunner to get this metal DNA into their body, I would say. I have the feeling … I don’t know because I’m not in the organization itself … but I have the feeling that they are still searching for the right working method.
The Roadrunner company wants to release us, and there are several people within Roadrunner who are working to release us nonetheless. So actually, for us it’s a nightmare. You finish your album, and then you don’t know when the release is. But you know that fans are waiting for it. We were so satisfied with the album, and also our producer was satisfied. But some executive nut-case just doesn’t get it, and decides: “Well, let’s not release it.†Other people do get it, and right now, they are talking about how and when to release it. It’s a nightmare! We don’t have control over it, and at the moment, we can only wait.
What we are doing right now is what we always do as a band, which is to take initiative into our own hands. That means we are not going to wait for those people. We’re going to play those new songs, and we’re going to make everything ready so that, if they are done with their struggle, we can release immediately. We have a lot of support within this Roadrunner company -- people who are giving us tools to move forward with a single and the planning. I still have hope that we can release in the spring, but at the moment I’m just not sure. And that is very frustrating. You’re actually the first Delain outsider to whom I’m telling this, so it’s kind of a scoop. But yeah, I’d rather have had a more positive scoop for you.
Robin: I really appreciate you sharing that with Sonic Cathedral, Martijn. What about Delain’s upcoming European tour, which is already booked for April and May? Will the album release affect the tour?
Martijn: Sure it does. It affects it in terms of promotion, but it does not affect it in terms of whether we are going to cancel it or not play certain songs. On the contrary, we are going to tour, and we are going to play new songs. We are going to do exactly the same thing we would have done if we would have had the release. But of course, it affects promotion because normally, when you release, you’re going to do a lot of interviews. There’s a lot of buzz created around a new release. Right now, that’s not happening. We’re doing it ourselves … arranging interviews for people who want to, like Sonic Cathedral for example … and doing promotion ourselves.
At the moment, we’re developing our own new live show with our new songs and artwork incorporated into that, which is always very fun to do. So we are just gonna do the tour, and perhaps we’re going to have a release within this tour. That’s also still possible, but I just don’t know right now.
Robin: I was excited to read that Delain are doing your fourth show at Metal Female Voices Fest’s tenth birthday bash, and there are plans for pyrotechnics and fire. Is that right?
Martijn: (laughs) Yeah, that’s right! We LOVE fireworks.
Robin: We love fireworks, too! Charlotte, what are you most looking forward to at MFVF, and will you get a chance to reunite and cause some mischief with your metal sisters from Eve’s Apple?
Charlotte: Yes, I certainly hope so. I know that a lot of the girls are going to be there. This is usually the fun part of Metal Female Voices Fest. You have the live show, which is usually really cool because the festival has been growing a lot in the last couple of years. I know a lot of people from the metal scene are really looking forward to the festival, and the fact that so many people are so happy when you get there, that makes up for any bad day that you could have. So I’m just really looking forward to the show. Also, since we have a very good spot this year, it’ll be exciting, and I’ll probably be a little bit nervous.
It’s really nice to know that so many of the Eve’s Apple girls will be there. I really like the idea of the Eve’s Apple platform because there are a lot of things about working in the music industry -- especially, being a woman working in the field of loud music -- and that information is not in the streets; you know? It’s really nice to be able to talk to other singers or musicians who are basically going through the same stuff, because we are. I mean taking a look at the Eve’s Apple Headquarters (the part that isn’t open to the public) and seeing what everybody is really happy about or what they are complaining about, it’s like we have so much in common, in a way. It’s just really nice to be able to share some thoughts about it every now and then.
I remember being on tour with Lisa [Middelhauve] last year, and it’s really nice to have somebody. I completely rely on my bandmates and love them. That’s the biggest support that you can have, of course. But still, there is something about the female rocker’s perspective that is just really interesting, and it’s nice to talk about it with others who are in the same boat.
Robin: When you have big tour coming up and are going to be locked in a smelly tourbus for several weeks, what do you do to prepare for the tour? For example, do you go on vacation and lounge about on the beach?
Martijn: Actually, nothing. We’re looking forward to it because it’s SO MUCH FUN. To say it in bad English: “I laugh my ass off the entire tour!†We have a very funny drummer and a very nice crew, and it’s always so funny hanging out with everybody. So actually, it feels like vacation to me … well not always, because sometimes it’s hard work of course. But we’re all really looking forward to it, and to travel and see foreign places. I think if you’re going to ask this question again six or seven months from now, perhaps I will say something else because we will have done a lot of shows already. But right now, I would say it’s almost a holiday.
Robin: On the upcoming tour are Delain playing countries or cities that you haven’t played before? On the last tour, for example, you played in Poland for the first time.
Martijn: That’s true. Actually, right now, we are going to be in Romania for the first time this summer for a festival. But during the EU tour itself, there are no new countries. There are new places, but not new countries that we are going to play. But this summer, we are going to do Romania for the first time. I’m very curious to play there. I’ve never been there, so let’s find out!
Robin: Is there anything that you would like to tell Sonic Cathedral readers directly that you have not yet had a chance to?
Martijn: Hmmm, let me think … I hope that people are looking forward to the album and can bear with some more patience. I can imagine that, for a lot of people, their patience is almost gone because it has been a long time since our previous release. But really people, it is COMING. The only question is if the record company and corporate guys can hurry up with their puzzling and struggle, and then we can offer the fans finally the new material. I hope they will love it.
Charlotte: I would just tell everybody to hang in there! The album is really going to come, hopefully very, very soon. We are totally going for it 200%! So we will be touring, and we certainly hope to see a lot of people on the road and being able to have a chat with them after a kick-ass show. I hope to see them very soon.
Robin: What I’ve heard from the live YouTube clips of “Get The Devil Out Of Me†and “Milk and Honey†sounds GOOD. Thank you so much for talking with Sonic Cathedral today. We really cannot wait to hear the entire We Are The Others album!
Martijn: Thank you very much, and it was my pleasure!
Many thanks and much metal love to Lisa Middelhauve for making this interview possible.
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Delain Live Reinforcement!
Recently there have been some developments at the guitar department of Delain. Our band demands a huge amount of time and energy from our band members. Since our guitar player Timo has a lot of musical activities besides Delain, we want to give him the time and space to pursue this as well. Until now that was not possible, but recently we received a huge reinforcement in the band. Guitarist Bas Maas is joining in our group to relief Timo for some shows this year. Some of you may know Bas from Doro or his previous band After Forever. We want to give Bas a warm welcome in Delain. He will join us at our European tour, and a couple shows this spring. See you all on the road!
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Martjin cumple hoy 33 años!!
FELICIDADES!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Get the Devil Out of Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fylwIkyS43Q& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fylwIkyS43Q&)
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Fechas en España
12 Octubre - Barcelona - Razzmatazz 2
13 Octubre - Madrid - Caracol
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We are very pleased to announce Delain will embark on a small second European Headline tour in Autumn. After receiving a lot of requests for Spain we are very pleased to announce the first two dates today More dates for other countries will follow later this month.
The Spanish band Diabulus in Musica will be our special guest at this tour.
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Get the Devil Out of Me (video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaATQzLr_20& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaATQzLr_20&)
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Charlotte cumple hoy 25 años!!!
FELICIDADES!!!!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Album teaser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-98AaLDoR3A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-98AaLDoR3A)
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Entrevista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkkwBOeI3ks& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkkwBOeI3ks&)
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Electricity @ Wacken
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-rk1w2GYEU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-rk1w2GYEU)
Mother Machine @ Wacken
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1dWPrCZY6Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1dWPrCZY6Q)
Milk and Honey @ Wacken
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xkkHpYtDCk& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xkkHpYtDCk&)
Get The Devil Out Of Me @ Wacken
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLgt-d4gMA4& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLgt-d4gMA4&)
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Mas del Wacken
Control The Storm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzOZQC10uIE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzOZQC10uIE)
The Gathering
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXRfFDSFjVo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXRfFDSFjVo)
Pristine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dEYpx3xpiI& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dEYpx3xpiI&)
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Fotos Making of We are the others (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151315161394535.565986.43033329534&type=1)
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Dear Delainers, we'd like to invite you to the second leg of our 2012 We Are The Others European Headline Tour. We are looking forward to seeing you on the road! There's a change in line-up due to a last-minute cancellation by Diabolus in M usica.The new line-up will be as follows:
Delain (Holland)
69 Chambers(Switzerland)
Señorita Nocte (Spain)
See you in October! If you have special requests for Delain songs you would like to hear at a show let us know at our Facebook Page.
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We are the others (Radio Edit)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvEvT0U_sHM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvEvT0U_sHM)
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We are the others (Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLvJDPJifZQ& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLvJDPJifZQ&)
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[Delain releases special album 'Interlude' in May
26-02-2013 09:54 CET
Dear Delainers, We've got great news: A new records is on its way, and it's going to be special! We'd like to thank you, our loyal supporters by presenting you this release in May:
"Interlude" is an fantastic blend of brand-new songs, special versions and mixes of popular DELAIN tracks, covers, and the beautiful single "Are You Done With Me". Thanks to the new mix, the well-known anthem shines with a new-found splendor. The album includes a special DVD featuring exclusive live footage and clips from the band's career. "Interlude"is not only a must for loyal DELAIN fans, but also for those who have not experienced the music by Delain so far. It is the perfect introduction to the world of DELAIN and the starting point to an emotional and bombastic journey!
Interlude: Special Album feat 13 tracks. (new songs, covers, live tracks.) DVD including live tracks from MFVF 2012, video's & specials
Release Dates
01.05.2013 ESP/SWE/NOR
03.05.2013 G/A/S/FIN & Benelux
06.05.2013 Rest of Europe
07.05.2013 USA/CAN/RoW
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Tracklist Interlude
Tracklisting CD:
1. Breathe On Me
2. Collars And Suits
3. Are You Done With Me (new single mix)
4. Such A Shame
5. Cordell
6. Smalltown Boy
7. We Are The Others (new ballad version)
8. Mother Machine (live)
9. Get The Devil Out Of Me (live)
10. Milk And Honey (live)
11. Invidia (live)
12. Electricity (live)
13. Not Enough (live)
Bonus DVD:
1. Invidia (Video Live @ MFVFestival)
2. Electricity (Video Live @ MFVFestival)
3. We Are The Others (Video Live @ MFVFestival)
4. Milk and Honey (Video Live @ MFVFestival)
5. Not Enough (Video Live @ MFVFestival)
6. Backstage footage
7. Get The Devil Out Of Me (Videoclip)
8. We Are The Others (Videoclip)
9. April Rain (Videoclip)
10. Frozen (Videoclip)
(http://www.delain.nl/upload/3/image/Covers/Delain-Interlude-400x400.jpg)
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We're very happy to announce that we've signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. We are so much looking forward to the cooperation with Napalm Records, this is the perfect label for us, and this cooperation makes it possible for us to build on and reach out to our fans.
A statement from the label reads as follows: "Last week, DELAIN’s Charlotte & Martijn hopped on a plane to Austria, in order to pay the Napalm Records headquarters a visit and to sign a worldwide contract. As you can see on the picture, they did it voluntarily without being coerced into anything. The new partnership was celebrated by hitting the snowy and icy slopes surrounding Eisenerz, where Austrian and Dutch racers met in a friendly competition. As behind the microphone, Charlotte gave 110% and broke her arm while racing to a well-deserved victory. Don’t worry though, she’s fine and DELAIN is the latest addition to the ever-growing Napalm Records family! Welcome!"
Thomas Caser, Head Of A&R: "Having been a fan and follower of the band since its beginning, I personally am extremely proud that DELAIN are now part of our roster. The band shares our visions and together we will bring DELAIN to the top!"
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En Brasil!
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The good news just keeps on coming! After announcing our Japanese tour, and our South American dates, we are really excited to announce that we'll be joining KAMELOT on a full-blown North American tour! It has been way too long since our last tour with our friends in KAMELOT! We're hugely looking forward to joining them on tour this Fall, and we're hugely looking forward to meeting YOU on our first ever full-blown US Tour. See you there, you don't want to miss this!
Tickets for all shows are now available here.
9/2: Columbus, OH
9/3: Baltimore, MD
9/5: Philadelphia, PA
9/6: New York, NY
9/7: Worcester, MA
9/8: Montreal, QUE
9/10: Toronto, ON
9/12: Chicago, IL
9/13: Kansas City, KS
9/14: Denver, CO
9/15: Salt Lake City, UT
9/17: Seattle, WA
9/18: Portland, OR
9/20: San Francisco, CA
9/21: Anaheim, CA
9/22: Phoenix, AZ
9/24: Dallas, TX
9/25: San Antonio, TX
9/27: Louisville, KY
9/28: Atlanta, GA
9/29: Orlando, FL
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En Argentina
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Martjin cumple hoy 34 años!!
FELICIDADES!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Ltd Ed Digipack CD + DVD. Feat. 2 new studio tracks, 3 unreleased cover tracks, new single of "Are You Done With Me", "We Are The Others" ballad version; 6 live tracks. The DVD contains selected tracks of "Live @ MFVF 2012", backstage footage, video clips of DELAIN! Dutch Symphonic Metallers DELAIN thank their loyal supporters by presenting them with a special release. "Interlude" is a fantastic blend of brand-new songs, special versions and mixes of popular DELAIN tracks, covers (e.g. "Smalltown Boy" or "Such A Shame") and the beautiful single "Are You Done With Me". Thanks to the new mix, the well-known anthem shines with a new-found splendor. The album includes a special bonus DVD featuring exclusive live footage and video clips. "Interlude" is not only a must for loyal DELAIN fans, but also for those who have not experienced the music by Charlotte Wessels and her bandmembers so far. It is the perfect introduction to the world of DELAIN and the starting point to an emotional and bombastic journey!
Type: CD [Digipack + Bonus DVD]
Item Number: 17834
Availability: Friday, 03 May 2013
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Teaser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT_lEoJt0jM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT_lEoJt0jM)
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Ya salió Interlude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55P_alvtwhA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55P_alvtwhA)
Breathe on me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOQhOJxLIYI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOQhOJxLIYI)
Samples
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aWFuQjqOyI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aWFuQjqOyI)
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Invidia + Electricity @ MFVF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLNxWgVpbnY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLNxWgVpbnY)
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Charlotte cumple hoy 26 años!!!
FELICIDADES!!!!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Live @ MFVF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54WBP0NLsLw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54WBP0NLsLw)
Are You Done With Me (Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1mnM91RxPM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1mnM91RxPM)
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Walk with me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDXIUy19UH0& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDXIUy19UH0&)
Are You Done With Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEv5qjkXSW4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEv5qjkXSW4)
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No Compilance @ MFVF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzB4SiMVUM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzB4SiMVUM)
Restless @ MFVF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty4AtJmLSC4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty4AtJmLSC4)
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Show especial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nE_hYKGpyc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nE_hYKGpyc)
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We are proud to announce the release date, cover art and tracklist of our new record: The Human Contradiction
We are really excited about the new tracks and can't wait to share them with you! Keep an eye on this website for more news about the new record, including which guest musicians you can expect to hear. More information is coming soon! You can check the cover art, and read the tracklist below.
The Human Contradiction will be released on the following dates:
Germany/Austria/Switzerland, April 4, 2014
UK, Rest of Europe: April 7, 2014
USA and Canada: April 8, 2014
Japan, ANZ, South America, Russia: TBA
(http://www.delain.nl/upload/3/image/Delain_HC_Cover_.jpg)
The Human Contradiction
1. Here Come The Vultures
2. Your Body Is A Battleground
3. Stardust
4. My Masquerade
5. Tell Me, Mechanist
6. Sing To Me
7. Army Of Dolls
8. Lullaby
9. The Tragedy Of The Commons
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We are very pleased we can announce more shows for our upcomming album within the next days. To start close at home, we can announce these shows:
21-03-2014 Hedon, Zwolle, Netherlands, (special show)
30-03-2014 Mezz, Breda, Netherlands, (special show)
03-05-2014 HMH, Amsterdam, Netherlands, (with Within Temptation)
24-05-2014 Boerderij, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
06-06-2014 Luxor, Arnhem, Netherlands
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Delain in Spain 2014
While we're busy completing our upcoming album, we are also adding more and more shows for 2014 and 2015.
One of them we will announce right now is "Leyendas del Rock" (August 7 -9 ) in Spain, Alicante this summer. See you there!
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We are returning to Moscow and St. Petersburg in May!
16.05.14 RU - St. Petersburg / Backstage Club
17.05.14 RU - Moscow / Moscow Hall
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Proudly announcing the first guest vocalist for our upcoming album The Human Contradiction:
Alissa White-Gluz
We are really excited about Alissa’s addition to our new record! Alissa needs no introduction: we love her great, versatile and powerful vocal style and after spending time on the road with Alissa on our tour with Kamelot last fall, we simply needed her awesomeness Both Alissa’s clean vocals and signature screams are featured on the record’s finale “The Tragedy Of The Commonsâ€. We can’t wait to share the song with you!
Alissa states: "After a couple days of touring with Delain, I HAD to go buy a cd or two. This band blew me away with their intelligent songs, energetic yet extremely precise live show and overall charisma. Sure enough, after buying an album at their merch table and listening to it on repeat while working out, my suspicions were confirmed: DELAIN IS AN AWESOME BAND! I'm very flattered and honored to participate in their upcoming album. I see Delain going very far, I wish them nothing but success and I'm glad to contribute my share!â€
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Proudly announcing the second guest vocalist for our upcoming album “The Human Contradiction†Marco Hietala [Nightwish] We are very excited about the much anticipated return of vocal force Marco Hietala on our upcoming record. After our collaboration with Marco on our first two albums we can’t help but hearing his voice in some of the songs we write! We love his contributions on The Human Contradiction: Marco adds greatly to the power of “Your Body Is A Battleground†as well as to the melancholia of “Sing To Meâ€. Marco states: “I´ve done quite a few visitations on select albums during my career. Delain and their albums are among the most frequent. If you listen to their stuff, you´ll know why. Martijn and his group seem to have plenty to say both musically and lyrically. Keep it up mates!â€
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And yet another guest performance for our upcoming record "The Human Contradiction". We're proud to announce the return of:
George Oosthoek
The collaboration between DELAIN and George goes way back! He already performed with us on our debut Lucidity and has often joined us at live gigs over the years. His brutal grunts don't find their equal easily, and since our upcoming record "The Human Contradiction" in many ways reflects back on our earlier work that featured his grunts, we are very excited about this reunion!
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Dutch symphonic metal band Delain have come a long way since their debuting record. Having toured the globe and carved their niche within the genre, the band is now preparing for the release of their upcoming fourth studio record. DELAIN have proudly revealed the front cover and track listing of their upcoming record “The Human Contradiction†that is scheduled for a release in April 2014 by Napalm Records. At this point, it is time to let you in on some of the juicy details!
"The Human Contradiction" is DELAIN’s fourth studio album, and the highly-anticipated follow-up to the 2012 release "We Are The Others", which saw the band touring the globe and entering charts across Europe. Against the backdrop of this massive touring and releasing their special record "Interlude" which was introduced to the masses less then a year ago, DELAIN find themselves at top productivity with their upcoming 2014 release of "The Human Contradiction", which is set to meet and exceed expectations set by its predecessors.
If anything, this productive flow of creative juices comes from DELAIN taking matters into their own hands for the creation of "The Human Contradiction". Besides relying more heavily then ever on the team effort of DELAIN’s writing team consisting of DELAIN founder and keyboardist Martijn Westerholt, singer Charlotte Wessels and their long time musical partner Guus Eikens, DELAIN takes matters in their own hands by having Westerholt back in his trusted producer chair. He states: "It was a very special and inspiring experience, to create this new album together with Guus, Charlotte, my other bandmates Timo, Sander, Otto. This was fantastic teamwork! I think this is the heaviest albums we made so far. Also thanks to the mixing team of Fredman, and our guest artists. And I’m so much looking forward to present it to our fans!"
The record was mixed by Fredrik Nordstrí¶m and Henrik Udd at the legendary Fredman Studio’s (In Flames, Soilwork, Amon Amarth) and mastered by Grammy Award winning Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound, whose impressive credits include everything from Madonna and Billy Joel, to Muse, Marilyn Manson and Slipknot. The result is a massive sounding collection of songs in which you will be able to recognize DELAIN’s recent sound, but which forefronts the more dark symphonic approach of their earlier work. Elaborate orchestral sounds and the return of prominent grunts are prevalent on the album which features longer, elaborate tracks, with dark edges.
These dark edges run along both the instrumental and lyrical world, of which Wessels states: “The title "The Human Contradiction" is taken from one of my favorite books; Octavia E. Butlers trilogy Lilith’s Brood. A post-apocalypse story, in which the fact that humanity did not last is explained by our two most contradictory qualities; the fact that we are as a species both intelligent and hierarchic. This human contradiction causes an ‘us versus the others’ mentality, which in the book - as well as one could argue, in reality - proves to be a most self-destructive attitude. in a way, "The Human Contradiction" presents a broadening and deepening of the lyrical concept of We Are The Others: ‘otherness’ and how people relate to this, has had my interest for years. Whether it is otherness within our species, so towards people who are perceived as ‘different’ by other people (which was "We Are The Others" main focus) or in our attitudes towards non-human ‘others’, which is the lyrical addition made by our new record.â€
One of the signature trades of DELAINs records has been the presence of guest musicians, and "The Human Contradiction" is no exception. Prominent is the much anticipated return of vocal force Marco Hietala on the powerful number "Your Body Is A Battleground" and the melancholic "Sing To Me". The band states “After our collaboration with Marco on our first two records we can’t help but hearing Marco’s voice in some of the songs we write. We love his contributions on The Human Contradictionâ€. States Marco: "I´ve done quite a few visitations on select albums during my career. Delain and their albums are among the most frequent. If you listen to their stuff, you´ll know why. Martijn and his group seem to have plenty to say both musically and lyrically. Keep it up mates!"
Another surprise is the appearance of iconic screamer Alissa White-Gluz on the epic album finale "The Tragedy Of The Commons", showcasing both her clean vocals and her impressive signature screams. About the collaboration, Alissa recalls: "After a couple days of touring with Delain, I HAD to go buy a cd or two. This band blew me away with their intelligent songs, energetic yet extremely precise live show and overall charisma. Sure enough, after buying an album at their merch table and listening to it on repeat while working out, my suspicions were confirmed: DELAIN IS AN AWESOME BAND! I'm very flattered and honored to participate in their upcoming album. I see Delain going very far, I wish them nothing but success and I'm glad to contribute my share!â€
Returning to the roots of their debut record Lucidity, "The Human Contradiction" also features George Oosthoek laying down some brutal grunts on the heavy Tell Me, Mechanist.
DELAIN will return to the road to introduce "The Human Contradiction" to the world, starting with Dutch club shows in March, continuing in April when they join Dutch rock force WITHIN TEMPTATION on a full fledged European tour, followed by a festival season that will see its finale in a grand USA tour with SONATA ARCTICA and XANDRIA in September. Keep your eyes on this site for tourdates and more information about the upcoming record.
"The Human Contradiction" will be released on the following dates:
Germany/Austria/Switzerland, April 4, 2014
UK, Rest of Europe: April 7, 2014
USA and Canada: April 8, 2014
Japan, ANZ, South America, Russia: TBA
The Human Contradiction
1. Here Come The Vultures
2. Your Body Is A Battleground
3. Stardust
4. My Masquerade
5. Tell Me, Mechanist
6. Sing To Me
7. Army Of Dolls
8. Lullaby
9. The Tragedy Of The Commons
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Teaser Your body is a battleground (http://shop.napalmrecords.com/delain)
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Revelado el tracklist del bonus cd de "The Human Contradiction"
1. Scarlet (Nueva canción)
2. Don't Let Go (Nueva canción)
3. My Masquerade (Live)
4. April Rain (Live)
5. Go Away (Live)
6. Sever (Live)
7. Stay Forever (Live)
8. Sing To Me (Orchestra version)
9. Your Body Is A Battleground (Orchestra version)
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Martijn about being back in the producer chair for "The Human Contradiction": "It was a very special and inspiring experience, to create this new album together with Guus, Charlotte, my other bandmates Timo, Sander, Otto. This was fantastic teamwork! I think this is the heaviest albums we made so far. Also thanks to the mixing team of Fredman, and our guest artists. And I’m so much looking forward to present it to our fans!"
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Sander about the "The Human Contradiction" recording session:
"The Human Contradiction sessions were the most relaxed studio sessions I did with Delain, this time we did multiple recording sessions in stead of only one that contained all songs. We recorded the drums at Wisseloord studio in Hilversum, which is close to my home town. In this same period I became a dad for the second time, because of this, Mike Coolen and Ruben Israel saved my ass a little bit Arno Krabman did a very great job as our engineer; the vibe was great and we had a winning team. When I received the first mixes and the master I was blown away! Fredman did a really great mixing job. I am looking forward to play the new songs live!"
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Otto about "The Human Contradiction":
"The recordings for this album were quite different from all recordings I've done so far. I was able to do the recordings, including some vocal recordings, from home, which was relaxed and exciting at the same time, because it means there's a lot more responsibility to it. Then I went to Studio Fredman with Martijn to do the finishing touches on the mix, which was really exciting. Studio Fredman is the very studio where many of my favorite 'Gothenborg' melodic death metal albums were recorded, so it felt like holy ground, and it was great to work with Fredrik and Hendrik. I think the fans will absolutely love the new album and am very happy about the result, also powered by our great guest contributions."
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My Masquerade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO8AD3KupIk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO8AD3KupIk)
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Next week we will release a LYRIC VIDEO for "Your Body Is A Battleground" featuring Marco Hietala (Nightwish) from our upcoming record "The Human Contradiction". Stay Tuned!
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Timo about "The Human Contradiction": "This is the first album cycle that I was fully a part of. (WATO was already written when I joined). So it was very cool to see the songs build from scratch and have input in them. The studio sessions were really relaxed (thank you Ad Sluijter and Moschus ;)) so that created a nice atmosphere to record some of my fattest riffs.
I think this album has a really cool vibe. It’s heavier, it’s groovier and I see the songs were lifted to compositions more than ever. To top it off Fredman did a great job on mixing this delicate record.
I am really excited about this album, and I can’t wait to hit the road with it!"
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Stardust (audio) (http://musikfurfreiheit.tumblr.com/post/78218585031)
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Samples (http://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B00IO9EL4U/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp?ie=UTF8&qid=1393533950&sr=8-6)
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Dutch bashers Delain are gearing up for the international release of their new album, The Human Contradiction, in April. A buzz has been growing around the album for the last couple weeks, particularly with the news that it will feature guest appearances by vocalists Marco Hietala (Nightwish, Tarot), George Oosthoek (ex-Orphanage) and Alissa White-Gluz (The Agonist, Kamelot). Catching up with singer Charlotte Wessels for a BW&BK interview, we kicked things off with discussion of mutual friend Alissa’s efforts on The Human Contradiction’s closing track, ‘The Tragedy Of The Commons’:
“I was, of course, aware of what The Agonist does and I know some of the songs, so I knew what Alissa was capable of vocally,†Charlotte says of asking Alissa on board. “Back then I’d just spent a month with her on the Kamelot tour, and what she does with them is such a different thing. After I saw The Agonist play for the first time I told her that I was amazed those two voices actually come from the same person (laughs). I’m very impressed by that because seeing Alissa on YouTube and seeing her perform live are two very different things. And as I’d only seen her perform with Kamelot up to that point there was a big difference, and that did surprise me (laughs).â€
“To be honest I’m very fond of her screams because they’re very dynamic. She’s one of the people I’ve imagined being part of our music for a long time because I really like vocalists that are so versatile and innovative. It does make a difference if you meet somebody and spend time with them on tour; it becomes more natural to ask them to contribute. I was very happy that she wanted to.â€
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Your Body Is A Battleground (lyric Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqAkMATeDSs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqAkMATeDSs)
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Con mejor sonido
Your Body Is A Battleground
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKZgAVygp9A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKZgAVygp9A)
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Mas samples
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9eTztxn3l4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9eTztxn3l4)
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What a difference two years makes! The last time I had the pleasure of interviewing Delain in February 2012, things were not exactly rosy. The Warner Music Group pulled the plug on We Are The Others, just months before a scheduled European tour. But in the finest metal fashion, Delain persevered -- encouraged by a massive outpouring of support from fans around the world -- and has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments during the intervening two years, including the release of both We Are The Others and the EP Interlude, being signed to metal powerhouse Napalm Records, and their first North American tour.
That being said, the tumult seems to have left an indelible mark on Delain’s sound. The Human Contradiction is by far a heavier beastie than We Are The Others, which was written with the input of non-band members. For the new album, founder and keyboardist Martijn Westerholt is back in the producer’s chair, and it shows. The growling guest vocalists and thick orchestration have made a welcome comeback, but the seething undercurrent is something new.
I had an early morning Skype interview with vocalist, Charlotte Wessels, to get the inside story on The Human Contradiction. Dive in for Charlotte’s take on the importance of regaining artistic control, the fine balance between the personal and the political, choosing awesomeness over the element of surprise, and much more!
Sonic Cathedral: Hello, Charlotte, it is so nice to have a third chance to interview you! Delain’s fourth full-length album, The Human Contradiction, will be released on 4.4.2014. First question: Does the number 4 have any special significance for you, or was it just a cool coincidence?
Charlotte: The 4.4.14 I had figured out. <laughs> But the fourth album on 4.4.14, sounds like it could not be a coincidence … but it somehow is. There is no symbolic significance to the number 4, but it will at least make it easy for us to remember. It is like the people who plan their wedding day on the first of the first, or something like that.
Sonic Cathedral: From the press materials, it seems like the band re-taking creative control of the album had a big impact on the direction of The Human Contradiction. Why was it important for Delain to take matters into your own hands again?
Charlotte: I think with our previous record … and I am still extremely satisfied with We Are The Others as an album … the thing that was very significant about that album is that there were a lot of people involved. Some of that was great. I am still very happy with the producer trio who helped us with that album. I mean, we’ve learned a lot from them. Some of the things we used to say in the studio then, we still recollect now when we’re faced with certain choices and stuff. So this was really good!
But this was a time when we were involved with three different labels and two different managements, and there were soooo many people and so many opinions involved at one point. As a band, we are stubborn enough not to let anyone steer us away from what we want to do, but it felt like an uphill battle. So I think that we made kind of a deliberate choice not to involve any third parties until we really had this record. We have a great mixer, with great mastering by Ted Jensen. Also we had some great orchestral arrangements by Mikko Mustonen. But still, I think that it was very late in the process before people -- other than the band and the Delain writing team, consisting of me, Martijn and Guus -- became involved. I do indeed think that it has some effect on the music. But this is only when I’m looking back that I realize that.
Because now I see that, for example, the orchestral arrangements are very big, and that this is something that was actually more prominent on our earlier record, just as with the prominent grunts. And it’s not like we really made a decision to do that at one point or another within our writing process. But I do think that the fact that we took this inward move and that we had this creatively free atmosphere, it added to what we wanted to do at that moment without having to battle anyone for it. <laughs>
Sonic Cathedral: The Human Contradiction has three guest vocalists, and all of them are growlers or screamers, although I understand that Alissa White-Gluz will also be doing clean vocals. Was there a conscious decision to go in a heavier direction, or is that just how the record evolved?
Charlotte: It is just how it evolved. I have been think about this because I know We Are The Others … well, I regard it actually as a very heavy record, but maybe that is more in the production than in the songs themselves. I have been thinking that maybe it has to do with the fact that, when we were at Warner, they were kind of pushing us to have a commercial mainstream single and stuff. Our solution was: “Okay, we’ll make a single version out of one song. We will make sure we like the single version, but we’ll keep the album untouched as it is.†So I did not have a feeling that we were NOT trying to be heavy on our previous album.
But yeah, like you mentioned, there are a lot of things in there which are heavy. It also just has to do with the situations that we find ourselves in. The fact that we have toured for a month with Alissa contributes greatly to the fact that we asked her to sing on this record. People often ask me: “Would you do something different if you would make that album again?†But I think that an album is also significant for the time and place that you are, as a band, at that moment. A lot of the choices were given by this time and this place that we found ourselves in when making this record, although we always want to have the fattest riffs and the heaviest sounds. Why it is here more heavily than on previous records? Yeah, it could have something to do with the way we went about having all these things back in our own hands, but I also think that a lot of it is just inspiration coming as it comes. Some things don’t even let themselves be steered in a way like that.
Sonic Cathedral: Personally, I was so happy to hear that Marco Hietala is returning as a guest vocalist! He sang on Lucidity and April Rain, and the two of you were adorable at ProgPower USA. And of course, George Oosthoek is also making a return appearance. What is it like to be reunited with them?
Charlotte: I think it is really cool! I mean, one of the things that we let go of also with this record is thoughts like: “Can we ask these people AGAIN?†Because of course it would be more surprising to have someone else. But the fact is, of course, that Marco has been a very prominent part of the sound of our early records. And now, we have this thing that whenever we imagine a male vocal on a part, that his voice is one of the first ones that we hear there. We know that if we ask him to contribute, that it’s going to be awesome. So yeah, we chose AWESOMENESS over the surprise element. <laughs>
We know that we just love his voice, and we know that a lot of our fans also feel that way -- that they really like his contributions. Yeah, I hope they are just as happy with the results of this as we were! I also think that because, in a way, the material on The Human Contradiction reflects back on our early work a bit, it is kind of nice to have this reunion because he was part of that sound.
Sonic Cathedral: I was so tickled to sit in on the Cradle of Filth style screaming lesson that Lindsay Schoolcraft gave you after Metal Female Voices Fest. <laughs> Have you ever considered doing a little screaming or grunting on a Delain song, just as a lark?
Charlotte: I have never considered to use that vocal style in the music yet, because I feel that first I’d actually have to control that vocal style. Because of course you would have to perform it also, and I know that I could probably grunt one sentence one time. But I would really damage my voice doing so, because I simply do not have the technique. I do really want to learn how to do that. Maybe not so much because I want to actually grunt on a record, but I just notice how much you use overdrive in a voice -- even when you’re not grunting, but just screaming to an audience.
I do notice that there is lot of overdrive when I do a gig, when I watch videos or something. This is something that they don’t teach you in classic singing school. <laughs> So I am surely intending to learn how to do some basic grunts and screams because I think my voice will benefit from that, just doing the show. Whether I will actually implement my own grunts or screams within the music, I don’t know because there are so many people who do it well. But for me, it would just be nice (since vocals are my instrument) to kind of add something to my repertoire. But I do not intend to make this a big thing any time soon.
Sonic Cathedral: Returning to The Human Contradiction, lyrically the album expands and deepens on the theme of “otherness†-- including non-human others -- that was first presented on We Are The Others. Would you care to talk about themes a little bit?
Charlotte: Yeah yeah, sure. So, the idea behind The Human Contradiction is basically the contradiction which is talked about in this great work that I shamelessly stole this title from. The book is called Lilith’s Brood by Octavia E. Butler. The human contradiction there is explained as the combination of qualities in humans: we are both intelligent and hierarchic. Within this book, it is also explained that the most successful life forms, which are intelligent, are not hierarchic. Actually, this hierarchic aspect causes us to rank people over other people (or species over other species) and to pick random qualities in order to justify as ranking one over the other.
This kind of very, very random selecting and ranking and dismissing of otherness is a very destructive (and often self-destructive) attitude, and this is how it broadens on the topic which was first introduced on We Are The Others within the song “We Are The Othersâ€, which was very much about “otherness†within human beings. On this record, there are also songs that are about human attitudes towards non-human others, which (just as with human beings) are often picked by a random quality. For example, in our attitudes towards animals, it is the random quality of species that tells us: “Well, we can hurt an animal, but not a human.†When actually, in our ability to feel pain, we are completely equal.
So, it’s about the randomness of the qualities that we pick, and then decide “this one is higher than the otherâ€. I have been obsessing about all these topics of otherness for the last couple of years, so it was bound to find its way into lyrics at one point or another, and it does in multiple songs on this new record. So I thought that The Human Contradiction was a beautiful over-arching concept to tie that together.
Sonic Cathedral: In your personal life, you’ve embraced veganism, and your recently completed Master’s dissertation also addresses animal rights issues. As a performer, when does political activism cross over into “for heaven’s sake, just shut up and sing†territory?
Charlotte: Well, I have made decisions for myself. I mean, I do not really publicly come out as a vegan for multiple reasons. One of them is that I am trying to make these changes in my personal life, but I am just not completely there yet ... I cheat too much. If I call myself a vegan, then the real vegans will get upset. <laughs> So for now, I just try to limit my animal intake. As for political activism, some people really like that. I love listening to, for example, the lyrics of Alissa White-Gluz, which are all very much activist.
For myself, I kind of made a choice on how I want to go about that. In my case, I know that I cannot keep some of these thoughts completely out of the lyrics because I will write about the things that occupy my mind. And if something like this occupies my mind so much, then eventually it will have to come out in lyrics. But I am not preaching my lyrics. What I do is, sometimes I have these puzzles in my head. For example, when it’s about animals, I try to share this puzzle within the lyrics, but I never try to give a solution for it for multiple reasons. One of them is that, who am I to offer a solution? And who am I to say what people should or shouldn’t do? This is everybody’s own choice.
And the other thing is, for every choice that I have made within my lifestyle, it was because I thought about this puzzle myself, and not because someone told me: “You should not do this.†For me, I think it is kind of counterproductive to spell out too much whatever kind of solution there should be to this puzzle. But I do think that it’s an import thing to think about and engage with. So there’s a fine balance there in how far you want to go. I mean, the song “Tell Me, Mechanist†is really very much about animals in that sense, but you won’t hear me say “meat is murder.†So yeah, there is a fine line and a balance, and I think that I’ve found my balance in that.
What everybody else does … if you don’t like listening to other people’s political songs, then listen to other songs. And if you do like it, there are plenty of artists who are really good at it. So I wouldn’t say that there is just one rule for being activist or non-activist in music. I know, for us, making music and songs is our first and foremost purpose. I also want that, when people come to our gigs, they can have a good time and relax and enjoy the music. I want them to forget about their problems for a while, rather than giving them a lot more new problems. <laughs> So yeah, it’s a matter of finding a balance.
Sonic Cathedral: You’re an attractive, well-educated, Western European. Do you consider yourself an “otherâ€, and if so, in what way?
Charlotte: It depends on what way you look at it. I know that I am extremely privileged, and I am the first one to acknowledge my white privilege when it comes to class also. I mean, the only reason that I can be in a band is that I have the social safety net that allows me to perform a job that is very financially insecure. So I do know that I have a lot of privilege there. I make a case of it for myself to keep being aware of this privilege. In another sense, you can say that just by being female (in a certain contradiction of male versus female), this is already the less privileged position to be in still. Unfortunately. So there are many ways you can see it.
Also, on the new record, there are some topics. One is “Army Of Dollsâ€, which is really much about objectification and pressures on women to look a certain way and treat their bodies a certain way. I do feel that this really comes from personal experience. So yeah, I acknowledge both my privilege, and there are also things in there that come from very personal and also painful experiences, which make me feel that I am able to speak about it.
Sonic Cathedral: A couple of days ago, Delain started recording your first music video off The Human Contradiction. What can you tell us about it, without spoiling the surprise?
Charlotte: It is a video that is mainly going to be very, very visually interesting. We chose an approach that does not have a very intricate, chronological storyline in it, but one that really focuses on the visual atmosphere that we’ve also tried to create throughout the record. It will be for the song, “Stardustâ€, by the way. (I think I can say that by now.) We just tried to make it like a very visually aesthetic video. It was last Monday [February 24, 2014], and it was a very long day. <laughs> I haven’t seen any results yet, but I’m sure that it’s going to be really interesting.
Sonic Cathedral: Is there a rough estimate of the video’s release date? Folks will be anxious to see it!
Charlotte: It will at least be before the album releases. I don’t know when this interview will come out, but actually we’re planning to release a lyric video for another song next Thursday [March 6, 2014], which is going to be for “Your Body Is A Battlegroundâ€. So, this I can say! As for the “Stardust†video, I’m not entirely sure yet.
Sonic Cathedral: In one of the “Stardust†video pre-shoot pictures, I saw you have a new tattoo of a peacock feather. You strike me as someone who would not put something permanent on your body, unless it had great meaning for you. Would you mind telling us what the significance is of the peacock feather?
Charlotte: This actually is one of the things that I was planning not to put photos of on Facebook. Not that I’m ashamed of it or whatever. But I like this photo so much that I thought “what the heckâ€. But I am planning to keep the meaning of this (and maybe future tattoos) to myself. I know a lot of people ask for it, and it is often one of the first things I ask people whenever I see that they get a tattoo. But I’ve decided that this is kind of something that I will keep to myself.
There is great significance for me, though. What I can say is that I got it the week after I finished both my Master’s Studies AND we got the masters of the Delain record. So, I wouldn’t get into detail as to what it means to me, but it might be nice to know that it was indeed a celebration of having both the Master and the master at that time! <all laugh>
Sonic Cathedral: Congratulations on that! Let’s see, Delain have got a special show coming up on March 21st, which will be your first show for The Human Contradiction. What can people expect? Will you be playing mostly new songs, or will it be more of a mix?
Charlotte: We try to make a mixture of songs, but of course, it’s a pre-release party. So we cannot have a pre-release party without giving people a little taste of what they are to expect from the new record. So we definitely will play a substantial amount of new songs there. And of course, we’ve got Stream of Passion and Kingfisher Sky, who are both great bands! We’ve got some things up our sleeves. One thing that I can say is that I’m sure that it’s going to be a great party! We are much looking forward to it. We started preparing a few weeks ago, and it’s all coming together well.
Sonic Cathedral: I was excited to read that Delain are coming back to North America in September and October 2014 with Sonata Arctica and Xandria. I hope that means we didn’t horribly scar you when you were here last year?
Charlotte: <laughs> NO. It was a great, great, great experience actually. We did plan to come back as soon as possible. We are really happy that we actually got back together within a year, and we’ve toured before with Sonata Arctica, which was a great experience. So we’re really looking forward to it! I mean, six weeks is a very long time. We are really curious how we will go about that. But yeah, we’re greatly looking forward to it.
Sonic Cathedral: When you were here in 2013, did you get to experience some of those peculiarly Yankee things like Walmart, grubby diners and roadside attractions?
Charlotte: Yeah, definitely! I mean, Walmart … this is for us Dutchies strange to have such big stores open 24 hours a day. We spent quite some drunk shopping trips to Walmart at 3:00 in the night, I must admit. I know a lot of people who say Walmart is evil. But when you don’t know where to go in America, it was actually kind of our best friend. You can maybe imagine that, for an aspiring vegan, the fast food chains (which were often closest to the venues we were playing) were not really the perfect way to get your dinners and stuff. So yeah, there were late-night trips to Walmart. We even got a collection of plush toys from the automats at the entrance. <laughs> When you’re bored enough, they become like the most fun thing EVER.
Sonic Cathedral: When you’re on a nightliner and have hundreds of kilometers between one show and the next, how do you amuse yourself?
Charlotte: Well, of course you’re never alone on a tour bus, so it’s very easy to get entertained when you have two bands in a bus, simply by each other. Then there are the failed attempts to sleep every now and then, which are necessary sometimes. The thing is, I’m trying to think back on our tour, and I can’t actually remember the long trips so well. I mean, the schedules of your days are so strange. After a couple of weeks, you wake up in the afternoon, and if you go to bed early, this is like at 4:00 or something. So usually during the day, there is not a lot happening on the bus because this is when people sleep. And then, we just keep each other entertained basically.
Sonic Cathedral: Before we wrap up, what would you like to tell your fans directly?
Charlotte: This is the time where you spend a lot of time working on an album, and then at one point, it goes into the world. This is always a very exciting (and a bit scary) time, and it’s coming really close now. What I mainly hope is that they just really enjoy the new music, and I would like to thank everybody who’s been in touch with us, whether it’s coming to shows or buying records, or some people just are really with us in spirit and come to meet us, even if they don’t have the money to come to shows.
I just want to thank everybody really a lot for their support. I know it sounds super-cheesy, but it does mean A LOT. We get a lot of positive energy from everyone around us. Especially during long tours, it really helps, and keeps everyone going. So, in two sentences: I hope you like our new stuff. And thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
Sonic Cathedral: Charlotte, thank you so much for the pleasure of chatting with Sonic Cathedral again. We hope that The Human Contradiction is warmly embraced by the fans!
Charlotte: Thank you so much.
Heartfelt thanks to Mona at Napalm Records for setting up the interview. You ROCK, sistah!
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Setlist Zwolle (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/hedon-zwolle-netherlands-63c2267b.html)
Aquí hay videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/RamonaNL)
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One of the releases I've been looking forward to the new album The Human Contradiction of Delain. The band around Charlotte Wessels with the previous three albums and intensive, successful headlining tours high international status within the female fronted symphonic metal acquired. My expectations are running high when I'm listening.'s New album Lost Zwolle quintet these expectations? A concise answer: yes, well! Combines with Delain The Human Contradiction all the elements that have brought the band success and goes a few steps further. Less pop, yet catchy, darker and yet recognizable Delain.
It is dark, especially in the heavy riffs of Timo Somers and heavy, yet transparent, production Fredman Studios moreover contributes to this. Also notable is that the keyboards of Martijn Westerholt darker, more epic and symphonic sound than ever. An extra dimension to the songs is formed by the great orchestral arrangements (which, especially in Sing To Me and The Tragedy Of The Commons is heard). Compositional the songs are well constructed (mostly Here Come The Vultures and Army Of Dolls ), making the band mature and varied sounds. Despite the heavy and adult nature, sounds Delain as usual. Catchy songs like Stardust alternate with melancholy songs such as the hypnotic, dreamy Lullaby and the aforementioned Sing To Me .
At the last Marco Hietala sings very meritorious, as are the powerful Your Body Is A Battleground of which already have a lyric video appeared. The collaboration with the singer of Nightwish on the first albums already well liked, is thus revived. There are other acquaintances who provide a welcome vocal variety. George Oosthoek (ex-Orphanage), on the debut album Lucidity was told, provides Tell Me, Mechanist deserving of his grunts. New is the cooperation with Alissa White-Gluz, the brand new singer from Arch Enemy, the beautiful, epic closing The Tragedy Of The Commons . Charlotte knows the other songs with her ​​seductive vocals The Human Contradiction of a recognizable sense to provide. The title comes from the way the trilogy Lilith's Brood by Octavia E. Butler, one of the favorite series of books of Charlotte. The trilogy is an inspiration to several texts on the new album. Displays the lyrical concept of We Are The Others broadened and deepened.
The Human Contradiction is heavy, melancholic and yet typically Delain with some melodious songs ( Stardust, Army Of Dolls and Tell Me, Mechanist ) reminiscent of the albums April Rain and We Are The Others , without sound. overly commercial For fans of Delain and female fronted symphonic metal, the new album is a must-have. During the energetic kick-off show in Zwolle, the new songs were also live up to its promise. To the live atmosphere to it, you could be the issue with bonus CD can be ordered. Inset namely live versions of old songs, a few new songs and a few orchestral arrangements
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Martjin cumple hoy 35 años!!
FELICIDADES!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Setlist Breda (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/mezz-breda-netherlands-7bc26a1c.html)
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Stardust (Official Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubi1m5pR3hM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubi1m5pR3hM)
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Live @ Mezz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm2iFazx6Kk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm2iFazx6Kk)
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Entrevista
Parte 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz8JBJ1mlrQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz8JBJ1mlrQ)
Parte 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfQ9D8JnweA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfQ9D8JnweA)
Parte 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf4xNGidPPg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf4xNGidPPg)
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Setlist Munich (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/zenith-munich-germany-6bc3ba1a.html)
Stardust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9f_tait5Hc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9f_tait5Hc)
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Setlist Hamburgo (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/sporthalle-hamburg-germany-7bc3ba18.html)
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Setlist Colonia (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/palladium-cologne-germany-bc3a176.html)
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Setlist Ludwisburg (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/arena-ludwigsburg-germany-2bc39802.html)
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Setlist Manchester (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/o2-apollo-manchester-manchester-england-43c39fd7.html)
Army Of Dolls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nl7uakHC7s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nl7uakHC7s)
Get The Devil Out Of Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMowG0VUpEc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMowG0VUpEc)
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Setlist Londres (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/wembley-arena-london-england-7bc38eec.html)
Stardust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6v6DGOf_iE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6v6DGOf_iE)
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Setlist Newcastle (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/o2-academy-newcastle-newcastle-england-1bc3fd98.html)
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Setlist Glasgow (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/o2-academy-glasgow-scotland-6bc38e8a.html)
Go Away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EifM2nz3RhU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EifM2nz3RhU)
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Setist Birmingham (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/o2-academy-birmingham-england-73c3f699.html)
Not Enough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEWjx1OgPo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEWjx1OgPo)
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Stardust @ Berlin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaI1WZ7Wce4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaI1WZ7Wce4)
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The Gathering @ Tolouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL6bGpI5z-I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL6bGpI5z-I)
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Setlist Lyon (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/halle-tony-garnier-lyon-france-3bc33cdc.html)
The Gathering
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6P400x5U8k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6P400x5U8k)
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Setlist Paris (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/le-zenith-paris-france-7bc33ef4.html)
Army Of Dolls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrodKecMP14 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrodKecMP14)
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Setlist Nantes (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/le-zenith-nantes-metropole-saint-herblain-france-13c32d75.html)
We Are The Others
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxkMfM7DRsY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxkMfM7DRsY)
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Setlist Lille (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/laeronef-lille-france-53c32b79.html)
Stardust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8nPChZLmrg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8nPChZLmrg)
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Setlist Amberes (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/lotto-arena-antwerp-belgium-63c31e0b.html)
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Entrevista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vABSDK2QUoY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vABSDK2QUoY)
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Setlist Amsterdam (primer día) (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/heineken-music-hall-amsterdam-netherlands-7bc31e48.html)
Electricity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6jF68Sltsk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6jF68Sltsk)
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(http://www.delain.nl/upload/3/image/nl_dates_Delain.jpg)
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Sander se va!
Dear friends,
Today we share with you the news that our drummer and friend Sander Zoer has decided to take a step back as Delain’s main man behind the drums, due to some major recent changes impacting his personal life. Though he will be stepping out of the limelight, we are happy that he will still be active for Delain behind the screens and our friendship will continue off-stage.
Also, we are very happy to introduce to you Ruben Israel who will step in as Delain’s new drummer. Some of you will already know Ruben from when he joined us on our US tour with Kamelot last fall; this is where we got to know Ruben as the great guy and great drummer he is. We are confident that he will do an absolutely fantastic job and warmly welcome him to the Delain family!
Ruben will continue where he started and will replace Sander behind the drums starting our upcoming US tour with Sonata Arctica this fall. Sander will be performing all festivals with Delain until September, except for 06-06-2014 Luxor Live at Arnhem where Ruben will fill in. There will be a special gig with Sander in his former hometown Groningen, on October 24th.
Sander states: “8 years ago I took place on the Delain drum chair and this is the best choice I’ve ever made, but now the time has come to take some steps back. I need more time for my other activities in Delain behind the screens, to develop myself, other projects and jobs, and family.
However I will not completely disappear from the radar; you might see me behind the drums at some venues or festivals from time to time. I want to thank the Delain family for all the good times, and a very big thanks you to all fans around the world!â€
Ruben states: “When Delain asked me to join them on their US/CAN tour last year, I didn’t want to let the opportunity go by. I enjoyed every minute of the tour, the country, the music, and the fans we met on the road. Also I became good friends with the band. Needless to say, when the question came, I didn’t have to think twice about stepping in officially and join the team to play the drums with Delain. I can’t wait to start this new adventure with Delain and meet you all!â€
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Setlist Amsterdam (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2014/luxor-live-arnhem-netherlands-7bc01e5c.html)
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Don't Let Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPH3kZFUMAE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPH3kZFUMAE)
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Honey Badger with Delain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma9pZWSgfmc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma9pZWSgfmc)
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Delain de gira en USA
Setlist (http://www.setlist.fm/search?query=Delain)
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Finally we can confirm that the rumors are true! We are excited to announce that we will be joining NIGHTWISH in spring 2015, on a 27-date tour of North America, launching in New York City on April 9th, hitting three Canadian cities plus Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, then closing out in Silver Springs, Maryland on May 14th.
We are currently touring the US (check upcoming tourdates here) and are happy to be able to return so soon, especially with the symphonic metallers of NIGHTWISH!
For a list of all confirmed tour dates and links for ticket presales, please check our calendar.
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Ay ay ay....
Metal musicians proving how hardcore they are might have just met their match.
Dutch symphonic-metal outfit Delian had one of the most bizarre stage mishaps possibly ever at a U.K. concert when an apparently-way-too-close streamer cannon walloped their bassist in his genital region. Otto Schimmelpenninck (above) wrote in a blog post to fans that he knew he was bleeding, and one point even felt like he would go unconscious, but still finished the performance and "even squeeze[d] out some grunts!"
The bassist went on to detail the gruesome aftermath (guys, prepare yourselves...) that included his scrotum swelling to "the size of a big grapefruit" where he learned his left testicle and some arteries had been ruptured. Schimmelpenninck went into surgery the following morning where "more than 500 ml of blood was removed from [his] scrotum and [his] testicle was stitched up."
There are no words.
But it looks likely that there's a happy ending in Schimmelpenninck's future. "I was very close to losing my left testicle, but chances are good it will be fine," he added. "It will take about six weeks until I can find out though, when I have an ultrasound scan. It will also be a while before I am without the very uncomfortable pain I am in now, but sadly, it's just the way it is for now."
Schimmelpenninck ended his account adding that he's hoping he'll be all healed by the time Delian's European tour rolls around in February. Here's hoping to a speedy recovery. Altogether now: Oof.
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27. February 2015 - De Kelder,Amerstfoort,
6. March 2015 - Bibelot, Dordrecht
13. March 2015 - P60, Amstelveen
27. March 2015 - Muziekgietriej, Maastricht
28. March 2015 - Dynamo, Eindhoven
And some more dates in Germany, Austria and Switzerland:
19. March Underground, Cologne
20. March Nachtleben, Frankfurt
21. March Rauthaussaal, Tels
22. March Z7, Pratteln
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Así cantaba Charlotte a los 18 años
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKcQ2RiETss (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKcQ2RiETss)
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Entrevistas varias
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUlVLTz5DsY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUlVLTz5DsY)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTo_zDup0wQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTo_zDup0wQ)
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1604752_10153600220424535_8547950321272376824_n.jpg?oh=979fae5f7f3a2b5444a2e166290ac766&oe=55545892&__gda__=1435653293_9383fd0f3dd2cae1aad5719c8d307b9f)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_NXWq0k5OY&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_NXWq0k5OY&feature=youtu.be)
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They just announced that they'll add Tragedy to their setlist after a poll was put up
Charlotte invitada en el nuevo album de Kamelot! A la venta en mayo
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Tragedy Of The Commons @ Amerfoot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Sqm4JCd67k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Sqm4JCd67k)
Setlist (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/within-temptation/2015/schouwburg-almere-almere-stad-netherlands-33cba84d.html)
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Entrevista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkgJ3IgmAuo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkgJ3IgmAuo)
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Martjin cumple hoy 36 años!!
FELICIDADES!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Tragedy Of The Commons (w/ Alissa)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EJRJZ3P9sY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EJRJZ3P9sY)
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Entrevista en Buffalo (https://soundcloud.com/charlie-meister/delain-charlotte-wessels-interview-april-16th-2015-buffalo-ny)
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The Gathering @ Denver
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Uk18xGuwQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Uk18xGuwQ)
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April Rain @ Montreal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssB5JXaFhAs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssB5JXaFhAs)
Stardust @ Montreal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DqUf7oQp_U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DqUf7oQp_U)
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Charlotte on FB : "Our new lyrical video will be for Sing To Me and it will feature Marco Hietala from Nightwish! We can't wait for you to see it - stay tuned for Tuesday!"
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Esta es la colaboración de Charlotte con Kamelot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLrho_IRlPY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLrho_IRlPY)
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Sing To Me (Lyric video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxzRUAXyDKw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxzRUAXyDKw)
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Sing to Me @ Silver Springs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAc2fqTJh-4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAc2fqTJh-4)
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El miíércoles Charlotte cumplió 28 años!!!
FELICIDADES!!!!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Amberian Dawn added to the bill for most DELAIN EU headline dates.
Our upcoming European headline tour keeps getting bigger and better! We are joined by Anneke Van Giersbergen's The Gentle Storm as a special guest. Last week, we've announced the winners of our competition with Metal Hammer and Bloodstock Festival: A Mouth Full Of Matches, Kyshera, The Courtesans and We Are The Catalyst, each of them will join as a support on one of the UK dates. For all other European dates, we are very happy to announce today that Amberian Dawn will join us all on tour! Amberian Dawn's new studio album "Innuendo" will be released during our European Headline tour
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Entrevista:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daiPSkTPzHk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daiPSkTPzHk)
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FANVOTED SETLIST WINNERS:
A while ago we asked you which songs you'd like to hear on our upcoming headline tour, the top 5 mentions get a definite play. You have voted and the winners are (drumroll, please... :))
1. Here Come The Vultures
2. Silhouette of a Dancer
3. We Are The Others
4. Start Swimming
5. The Tragedy of the Commons
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Otto no va a USA
"Hi everyone,
I'm very sorry to let you all know I will not be joining the Delain family on our upcoming north american tour. As some of you may know my wife is pregnant and she's due March 15th, when Delain and Nightwish are still in the USA. Obviously I need and want to be home during this period. I will, fortunately, at least be on the 70.000 tons of metal cruise. And I do hope there will be a swift sequel to this tour, so I can make up for it again real soon! Keep rocking!"
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Delain
SPECIAL SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!
Dear Delainers, on January the 29th we will storm the stage of Patronaat Haarlem again, with a show called SUCKERPUNCH, (not the movie;)) with special effects, special guests and special songs including brand new material.
We are making a good habit out of ending an album's touring cycle with a special show celebrating the old, and introducing some of the new. You've seen this in the past in our November Rain concerts and most recently with My Masquerade. SuckerPunch will be the next in this line and we are really excited for this party!
We hope to see many of you there!
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Martijn anuncia teasers pronto (http://www.hearmeoutapp.com/LandingPage/LPWeb.aspx?SharedSpk=73589)
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Delain
6 min. ·
Newsflash: DELAIN names guitarist Merel Bechtold permanent additional band member.
There's no such thing as too many guitars! After playing several occasional shows with Merel Bechtold on guitars, DELAIN have decided to adopt her into the family permanently and continue with double guitar power.
Merel states: "I'm excited to become a permanent DELAIN member and hugely looking forward to the upcoming tours and albums. See you on the road!"
First chance to see Merel perform with DELAIN again will be at the upcoming European headline tour starting this Thursday, October 22nd.
For dates and tickets, check www.delain.nl/calendar/
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Setlist Bristol (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/the-marble-factory-bristol-england-7bf59abc.html)
April Rain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFWS9H23Gdw&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFWS9H23Gdw&feature=youtu.be)
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Setlist Birminghan (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/the-library-the-institute-birmingham-england-13f59555.html)
Turn The Lights Out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhrhjRzOmZE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhrhjRzOmZE)
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Setlist Manchester (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/manchester-academy-2-manchester-england-2bf59836.html)
Resumen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9rmpEhBEGo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9rmpEhBEGo)
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Setlist Londres (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/o2-academy-islington-london-england-53f58f1d.html)
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Entrevista!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsmvIE7EuoU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsmvIE7EuoU)
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Stardust @ Solothurn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCaVfvEeE6o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCaVfvEeE6o)
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Setlist Paris (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/le-divan-du-monde-paris-france-73f5e639.html)
Not Enough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmxk3RCr1II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmxk3RCr1II)
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Setlist Voselaar (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/biebob-vosselaar-belgium-73f5e63d.html)
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Setlist Andernach (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/juz-live-club-andernach-germany-33f5dc19.html)
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Setlist Munich (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/backstage-halle-munich-germany-1bf5d1c0.html)
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Start Swimming @ Milan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRMDLakdjBg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRMDLakdjBg)
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Setlist Graz (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/explosiv-graz-austria-1bf5c5d0.html)
Turn The Lights Out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLVD1uzWG6M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLVD1uzWG6M)
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Setlist Budapest (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/club-202-budapest-hungary-63f5c2ab.html)
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Setlist Bratislava (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/majestic-music-club-bratislava-slovakia-5bf53b20.html)
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Setlist Berlin (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2015/k17-berlin-germany-33f528c5.html)
Stay Forever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3OtPQggEG8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3OtPQggEG8)
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Entrevista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF-y7NkSmiI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF-y7NkSmiI)
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Coming up: "LUNAR PRELUDE EP", February 19th 2016
Dear Delainers,
Our latest album The Human Contradiction has taken us on a great ride, performing hundreds of stages around the globe for all of you. We barely managed to catch our breaths from our most recent tours, yet we've already got some new music that we simply can't wait to share.
In preparation of our next full length studio album, we'd like to present to you "Lunar Prelude", a collection of several brand new tracks, a new version of a familiar one, and live versions of some our favorite The Human Contradiction tracks.
Today, we reveal the songs and face on "Lunar Prelude". Check out the track listing below and Glenn Arthur's cover art!
We hope you enjoy this new release, Delainers.
Thank you for inspiring us and sharing amazing moments with us. See you at the next gig!“
The tracklist of Lunar Prelude will read as follows:
1. Suckerpunch
2. Turn the Lights Out
3. Don't Let Go
4. Lullaby (Live 2015)
5. Stardust (Live 2015)
6. Here Come the Vultures (Live 2015)
7. Army of Dolls (Live 2015)
8. Suckerpunch Orchestra
Lunar Prelude is set to be released on February 19th 2016 via Napalm Records!
Pre-order your copy now on: http://shop.napalmrecords.com/delain
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It’s always a good day when I get to interview Charlotte Wessels of Delain… because I always know I’ll get a big hug and a genuine smile… as well as a great conversation. It had been about eight months since I last interviewed Charlotte, and, although it was a great interview… there were several things I’d asked her about that she couldn’t (or wouldn’t) answer and I was hoping to get the answers I was seeking this time around. I caught up with Charlotte at La Laiterie in Strasbourg, France, just before Delain’s headlining show at that venue. I got my hug and my smile… and we settled in for a chat about Delain’s first decade, the current tour, the new band member, the new album, Sucker Punches, and other things. Here is how it went:
This is Joe Prostredny with Afternoiz and I’m here in France with Charlotte Wessels of the phenomenal symphonic metal band Delain! How are you doing today Charlotte?
I’m doing fine, thank you so much!
You’re now in the midst of a European headlining tour! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk with us today! How has the tour been going so far?
It’s been really, really good. We just finished the UK stretch of the tour and we had three out of four shows sold out…
Tomorrow is sold out too… in Paris!
Tomorrow is sold out too! So we’re having a full house on a lot of these gigs and we’re having great audience response. We’re playing a new song from our album which will come out in 2016. We’ve been changing our set list like almost every day because I know that a lot of people come to multiple shows as well. Yeah, we’ve been having a really good time!
So, it’s been about 8 months since our last chat and there were several questions that you didn’t answer either because you didn’t know the answer or you couldn’t tell me yet. But we’re going to circle back to at least a couple of those. First up, really exciting news! You finally announced that Delain is now a family of six! You’ve officially added Merel Bechtold as Delain’s new guitarist and you’re now a two guitar band!
Yes!
When I asked you that question eight months ago… if that was going to become official you told me yes, but swore me to secrecy and I told nobody…
(Laughs) OK, good!
…so we didn’t put it in the interview. But it sounded like you were going to announce it maybe in April. What took so long?
Well the thing is we had quite some tours yet… Merel is a very busy girl… when we planned that this was going to be a thing. There were quite some tours yet where she had prior engagements and we thought we are going to announce at the point that she is definitely with us on all these tours. For example, two weeks ago we were in South America and then we were still with one guitarist so we thought it might be strange to announce she is now a full time member and then go on tour without her. But, yeah, we thought let’s announce it in front of the first tour where she fully joins as well.
Well, I, for one, am very excited because I don’t care what you call it, all this is basically rock! And with hard rock music, the more guitars the better!
The more guitars the better, yeah, for sure!
Now, previously, even back when she was touring with you a lot, when you came to North America, Merel didn’t come. Is she going to be coming now?
Yes.
Ok, good! Because we want to see her over there! Speaking of North America, and this is something I keep asking you and I’m probably going to get exactly the same answer, but will we be seeing you headlining over there? I keep getting the same answer from you and Martijn and you always say: “After four or five support toursâ€. It’s always the same answer and if I’m counting… right early 2016 is number four, right?
So this means…..?
Are we going to see a headlining tour?
We’re planning, we’re planning, yes.
Great!… because we really, really want to see you headline over there! And also in recent big news, you’ve announced another of your “special shows†called “Sucker Punch†in January at the Patronaat in Haarlem. How much can you tell us about that show right now?
Well, we always do like one big special show at the moment that we kind of close off our tour for one album and are usually kind of in the studio for the new one. We like to see it as a kind of celebration of the old and also introduce some of the new like we’ve been doing on this tour but a little bit more. So it will be a show in the same vein as “My Masquerade†was last year, or we’ve had “November Rain†shows in the past. It will be something like that. We try to make something special out of it; we play some new tracks, we spend extra effort on the díécor and everything. We invite some guests. And we generally just have a really nice time during these shows, so we thought we’d do that again.
The names of these shows always have some meaning. “November Rain†was kind of obvious. “My Masquerade†was the name of a song from an upcoming album at the time. Now… “Sucker Punchâ€â€¦ the term, implies like a shock or a surprise, you were expecting one thing and then get another. Is that what fans are going to see from the new album maybe, or is that just the name of a song on the new album?
It is the name of a song on the new album and it is the name of a song that I think that will see its debut on that very night. I am happy you asked this question and didn’t refer to the movie because I know that the movie is kind of a cult thing in the genre too. I was really hesitant like, can I even use the word because that movie was there.
Well the word itself isn’t copyrighted… it’s usually a boxing term… where you fake with one hand and hit with the other… hence the surprise of it…
Yeah, exactly… but yeah, it’s the title of a song, so…
We were talking a little bit about the upcoming album in the last interview, and, you did say that you guys were working on it but it was really too early to say anything because it was just in the very embryonic stages. I assume you could tell me more now… but will you tell me more now?
We’ve been writing quite some songs… we have a lot of songs in the very near finished stages at this point. You know even when we’re playing the songs now you notice, for example, …oh, maybe there is a little part missing. Once you start, instead of writing behind your computer, once you start playing it with the band you kind of notice what it still needs. But yeah, we’ve got quite some songs and I think that in the production of everything it will resemble “The Human Contradiction†because we’re really pleased with the overall sound and the mix and the master was really good. So I think we’re going for a similar kind of approach there. Martijn will be producing again. We also we had a fantastic orchestral arranger on “The Human Contradiction†and we’re going to put him to work on the next album.
Well all your albums have been good but the last one was my favorite so far. They all just seem to be getting better and better. You’re setting the bar really, really high, so we’re expecting this next one to be better still!
Well we’re trying! (Laughs) I think that should say something. If you really like “The Human Contradiction†then I think the next one will in your avenue as well.
Is there an expected release date yet or is that too early to say?
I think halfway into 2016.
Well at one point you said more near the end, so that’s a little bit better! Now, getting away from Delain for a minute… you’ve also been a very busy girl. You’re working on a different project, “Phantasmaâ€. What can you tell us about that?
It’s a side project I’ve been working on with Georg [Neuhauser] and Oliver [Philipps] who I both know from working with Oliver for a very long time and [Georg’s band] Serenity more briefly during a guest appearance on one of their records. It’s a concept record. I was invited to create the actual concept and I’ve actually written a short book, a novella, and the album follows the story from the book.
What’s the name of the book?
The book’s called “The Deviant Heartsâ€. It’s rather a fantasy-ish. I really like this because it’s coming out November 20th and I have no idea what people are going to think because it’s the first time I’ve ever published any fiction.
Well, if you look online everybody’s very excited. There is constant, constant talk.
I know, so this is really cool! And it was really cool because I thought in the end I was only probably going to do lyrics and a book but in the end I wrote a bunch of songs as well. It turned out to be a really creatively satisfying process. And I’m really wondering how it’s going to do (laughs).
If it’s like everything else you do, I think it’s going to be great!
Well thanks a lot!
Is it going to stay in the project phase or is this something that will ever be a live performance?
I think it will be. We’ve discussed it but with both Georg and myself having really busy main bands and very high ambitions there, we were thinking we might be doing some shows, maybe like a big theater show or something but no real touring because it would simply not really fit the calendar (laughs).
Well looking back on the past few years, you really haven’t left a lot of time for other things.
No, exactly! Yeah, well you know I’ve studied, so… (Laughs).
Kind of getting back to that, you’ve still got a lot of touring coming up. What is happening for Delain after the European tour?
After the European tour we are really diving into the album process. We’ve got to finish some songs we’ve been working on. We are now starting up the process with the artwork and we’re going to be doing photo shoots in December and we’ve got a lot of preparing to do for the special show we’ve got coming up. In 2016 it will be a very special year because it will be our ten year anniversary in music! We are planning to celebrate it appropriately. We’ve got some plans but I cannot say too much about it.
Arrgh, that’s the same answer you gave me eight months ago because we talked about this then!
There will be definitely be a special show for sure. So that’s at least a little bit more. And we’re planning some stuff ahead of that, some steps towards that as well. So as far as not saying anything, yeah, it will be really exciting!
I hope I can make it whenever it’s going to be! I assume it will be over here [Europe]?
Yes.
It’s a little bit of a trip, but as you know me, I get over here sometimes. But you’ve got some touring in North America in the early part of 2016 as well. You’re on the “70,000 Tons of Metal†cruise. It’s not your first time there; how was that because I’m doing press for that for the first time. I’ll be there and I’ll see you there but I’ve never done press for anything that big. I’m wondering if I should be overwhelmed or not!
It’s amazing! I think it’s one of the most special kind of festivals that I’ve ever been to. Imagine being on an enormous boat with only metal heads, it’s quite luxurious. And the free food!
And the bars don’t close!
And the bars don’t close. And you’ll find yourself hanging in the pool with a cocktail watching the loudest music ever on the pool stage. It is generally really relaxed and a very friendly atmosphere. I remember the crew telling me that we were a lot better behaved than the sixty-plus [bands] they usually get on the boat! (Laughs).
Well… metal at this point, it’s from here to here, there’s all different extremes. There’s extreme black metal and there’s some of that on board and then there’s symphonic and lighter metal and everything in between.
It’s a mix and that’s really cool. And one thing I like about it too is that people have asked me isn’t it weird being on the boat and in the pool surrounded by the audience all the time. You must imagine if you have a gig, for example, and you want to take some photos and autographs with people afterwards and it’s very busy it can become like signing things in a row and no real contact. I never mind going out because I think it’s fun to meet people but when it’s really busy you don’t really feel like you’re meeting people, you just feel like you’re signing stuff.
It was like that the first time I ever saw you in Europe, you were opening for band at Heineken Music Hall and after the show you were mobbed. You were up against a wall and couldn’t breathe, there were hundreds of people and I got up to you eventually but you were just like …. (makes a quick signing motion)
(laughs) And this is the part that I know that some people try to avoid; everybody knows the band’s here now but will be gone in thirty minutes so I have to get whatever I want, my chat or my photo…
…a piece of your hair…
(laughs) Yeah!… and I have to get it now. But on the boat you’re there for a week so you’ll be just hanging at the pool and every once in a while you can actually have a chat with people because you kind of have all the time in the world and it’s just really nice.
So the bands just stay on the boat the whole time? I didn’t know if they flew in or flew out…?
Yeah we stay on the boat the whole time. Well maybe some do, but I wouldn’t know. But yeah we stay on the boat and I’ve had some very good times just hanging with people. There’s these Jacuzzi’s at the front of the stage as well and I remember being with a bunch of Delain fans actually (I found out as I was hanging there)… and we just spent hours with a few buckets of Corona’s in the Jacuzzi’s and it was just really, really nice.
The last time I saw you on a headlining tour, you performed “Tragedy of the Commonsâ€, I think you’re performing that on this tour as well, or no?
We have been. I’m not sure if we’ll do it tonight.
Well, that was very early on and you weren’t performing that song very much and when you started playing it everybody’s going “who was doing the growls?†and everybody said Otto probably because he growls, and then everyone was shocked, because… you did it!
Yeah, well we did them together.
Yes, and that kind of really blew everyone away! Are you still doing that when you play that song?
Usually I am. I’m not doing them on this tour because we do sixteen shows in eighteen days which is a lot. I have just recently learned to master the grunt. The thing with the grunt is, if I mess it up, if I do it wrong, it can be really damaging to the voice. You should really only do these things intensively when you know how to do them. So for me to do them every night on such an intensive tour I thought maybe rather not. But for the future my plan is just to keep practicing and once I feel like I’ve got it down and I’m not making mistakes anymore I can do it on tours as well. So for now I was just doing it when we were doing support tours when we just have to sing for a half an hour or when we do festivals and you have the day off afterwards, this is all fine. So for now I thought I’d rather be, I think people would rather have me sing and not do that part than having me do that and not sing because I lost my voice (laughs).
Fair enough! Will we hear you do it on the new album?
The grunt?
Yes!… with you doing it…
So many people are asking that… I don’t know, maybe… maybe if it becomes “meâ€, so to speak, then it could be, yes. Although usually on albums we have everybody do what they’re best at and I can imagine that there are still a lot of guests we could invite that would be better at grunts than I am.
As you’ve done in the past.
As we’ve done in the past… So…
Maybe? (laughs)
(Laughing) Maybe! I don’t know?… this is the best answer!
Well, Charlotte, it’s unfortunately time to end our little chat. I’m really looking forward to seeing you perform again tonight! Thank you again for talking with us today. Do you have any final words for your fans?
As ever, I just want to thank everybody for checking the music out and coming to the gigs or buying the music or telling your friends about it or whatever because that’s what makes it possible for us to do what we do and we appreciate it loads!
Well, we love what you do!
Oh, thanks!
Dank je wel!
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Se rueda hoy!!
We're recording a video tomorrow with our hungover happy new year heads.
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Para oír Suckerpunch (http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=119572)
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Setlist Suckerpunch (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/patronaat-haarlem-netherlands-53f3e775.html)
Scarlett
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaSfO0sBozw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaSfO0sBozw)
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On February 19th Delain will release their upcoming EP Lunar Prelude. DutchMetalManiac's Glenn van der Heijden asks Delain's Martijn Westerholt some questions.
First of all, I want to congratulate you on the release of the new EP Lunar Prelude. I have listened to it and it’s very nice.
Thanks!
What are the reactions so far? Are you happy with the results?
Really good. Actually I followed some response on Facebook and the most negative one I could find was: “I should give it a couple of more spins, so it can grow on me.†That’s the most negative one and the rest was only positive. I think we spoiled, we should not complain about that. The people like it and they are the boss, they are in charge, so they decide if it’s good or not, not us. I’m very happy with that.
Good to hear! With Interlude in 2013 you did something similar. I have not seen many bands releasing EP’s before releasing a full-length album. Is there a particular reason why you wanted to release this EP right at this moment?
Yes, there was! Because last year we had so many requests for playing live that our schedule went to smithereens and later that year of course a request came in from we would love to have new material. We were of course busy with writing. But because of the tours, which were three big tours in between of festivals and Dutch shows, we decided let’s release already our first single before the new album, so we can already give the people something. That’s when the idea started of an EP. Of course there are a lot of bands releasing a single before an album. We thought an single is nice, but we’ve got so much stuff here. We made a lot of live recordings last year on our headline tour and we were all very busy in the process of recording. We also mixed a couple of songs of which Suckerpunch was one. So we want to release that. That’s what they want, material and we can release the full-length album later on in 2016.
So, you listen a lot to the fans?
Yeah, they are the boss of course. Then I can do this job. Of course you should make what you want to make yourself, because it has to come from you. Nonetheless, the fans decide that we can do this, so I think it’s very important to listen to them.
I like Suckerpunch, it’s a very good song!
Thank you!
I am also looking forward to the next full-length album, I am curious to see what it’s going to be.
Well, that was one of the goals, to warm people up for the album. Hearing this is a good sign!
There are two new songs on the EP, how do you feel yourself about them?
Yeah, I think they suck, haha. No, I am happy with them. This time we approached the whole production cycle differently. Normally, you start recording the whole album, then you start mixing it. But in this case we decided to chop it up in pieces. So, we recorded a couple songs and mixed them immediately. Then record again a couple songs and mix them. If you chop it up then you have far more possibilities to tweak on it. For example, with past mixing sessions you already have the end result and if you want to change something for the album you can do that. So it could be that we still change something with the songs Turn The Lights Out and Suckerpunch for the album. It could be a little bit different there, but that’s the good thing about it. In general I am really happy with the material.
So it could be that the ones who bought the EP have a very unique song?
Could be, perhaps we make an acoustic song from it, haha. No, I don’t think so, it’s going to be mixing issues or structure things. Maybe highlight a different instrument in the mix, those kind of things.
Can you tell me something more about the creative process and the songwriting process in general for Delain?
Sure, when sitting on the chair of a songwriter, I would have loved to have two years of writing and no distractions whatsoever. But this is of course a fairytale scenario, because I am also sitting on the live performer chair now and then. So we tried to create situations in between where we can write. Me, Charlotte and Guus are the main songwriters, together we write about 90% of the Delain material. Already from the beginning actually, so this is a very fixed team. I do have to say that the band is getting more involved, which I think is a very good development. Timo, for example, is very involved in the guitar arrangement part or sometimes in the structure. We are very open to input from the band, but in the core Guus, Charlotte and me still write most of the material and finish it like that. So that's the way we work.
You started Delain as a project and then it became a band. In what way is it different now as it supposed to be then?
That's a good question. Well, in the beginning it was mostly me and Charlotte and every album production you learn. That's one of the things I love about it. You get experience with it and use it with the next album. So, you grow in this and the team working together gets better as a collective. Another thing is we are not a project of guestmusicians anymore, we are a band. There is far more cohesiveness in the group. That radiates through everything, also in album productions. Because we also record it as band. For example, last friday Merel recorded her first stuff for Delain and Otto recorded five songs this sunday. It's 50% of an album in one day, which I think is pretty cool. Everybody has their part in Delain, we recorded some drums last wednesday. So, it's a fixed team.
I saw you, way back in 2006, in the Broerenkerk in Zwolle. It was the show where all the guest musicians were also present. It was the first time I saw you guys, it was an awesome show. Later on I've visit some other shows of you and you are way better live now than you were back then.
Thanks, that's part of spending time together and playing together. Then you become a team and not some musicians playing the same songs.
I think people can see that on stage. I know I can, because I am going frequently to your shows, so I can really see it.
Cool! Thank you!
Looking back at the band's history, are there some Delain moments that are extra special to you?
Some highlights? Yeah, sure! I only have to look back to last year, that was pretty cool. Those were the most fun tours I ever did actually. The one with Sabaton in Europe was fantastic, they were really nice guys and it was so much fun. And a challenge, because Sabaton's crowd is totally different than Delain's crowd. That was part of the plan because a lot of people would choose for a tour with Within Temptation or Nightwish, but a lot more people know you and you want to present your music to new people. But it's also more a challenge, because you have to win them over. Another highlight was the tour with Nightwish, you might know I am a huge Nightwish fan, so it was a privilege to tour with them. I can say we also became friends and it was so much fun. Of course also exactly the kind of crowd we want to reach as well. So, we were really welcome by the people in the States and that's fantastic. Another highlight we must not forget is the My Masquerade show, that was earlier in Haarlem, which was also a big highlight. I can really name a lot and I really hope I can add more this year.
You have seen a lot of countries. Is there a particular country that you guys really liked?
That differs for everybody of course. I know that Otto really likes the Eastern European countries. He likes the vibe. He went on holiday to Ukraine, before the war there like four/five years ago. It's not something I would do, I like the US very much and the UK as well, more the English countries.
Are the British people stiff or do they headbang to your music?
No, they are great actually! I think the UK is one of our strongest territories actually. I think the best show we ever did so far was our London show last tour. It was amazing, it was magic. So, I like them very much. About the States, not speaking as a musician, but in general, I like them because of nature. It's so diverse, you got the Caribbean zones in Florida, you got the Rocky Mountains, snow, you got everything. I like the West Coast very much.
How do you think about festivals? You already said you wanted to reach new people with your music and festivals are also a good place for that.
Absolutely. I like festivals very much. Sometimes your hands are tied with the possibilities production-wise. You want to show people a bit more of your show, but I love it. You reach new people and when you win them over, that's a fantastic feeling. You make them happy, which makes us happy. In general I like festivals very much. Some journalists asks 'what do you like more, playing big crowds and big festivals or small crowds and small clubs?' That's very difficult to answer, because that are completely different things and they both have their charm. When you play a club there are mostly people who already know you and you already won them over with your music. Of course you still have to treat them with a really nice show. That's more an intimate 'us together' part. You can also watch people in the face and know if they enjoyed it or not. With festivals and their crowds it is more anonymous, but the energy of a big crowd is huge. So, it's totally different, which is something fantastic. I like them both.
Can you tell me something about the future of Delain?
That's the one million dollar question of course! Looking to the future, let me say that I hope we can keep doing this for years to come. I do this fulltime, Charlotte does this fulltime, Timo is a fulltime musician, Merel and Ruben as well and Otto has a really good balance in his company, so he decides his own schedule with the band. So it makes us very flexible, we are in balance. I also hope that the boundaries of what you want to make keep getting smaller. The more people come to your shows means the more possibilities you get to make something beautiful. I absolutely don't care about money. If I have an old Japanese car and it still drives, it is fine by me. I don't have to live in a big mansion. I don't care about those things. But it's good to be able to pay your mortgage and to be able to do this work, because I think I have the best job in the world for me. I wanted to this for a really long time.
Your debut album, Lucidity, was released in 2006. Do you have anniversary plans or something? Because it's 2016.
That's a really, really good question! Yes we do, we are actually plotting and screening about that. We will keep it surprise till it is arranged. So we are working on that, this is indeed our 10th anniversary year and we really want to do something with that. And we will! I hope we can reveal that surprise pretty soon.
I am really looking forward to that! Is there anything you would like to say to the DutchMetalManiac readers?
Yeah, first all of thanks for reading this article, so thank you for the interest. I also want to thank the Dutch fans, because this is our home ground and basis for what we can do in other countries. I am really proud that we sold out the Haarlem show again and I hope I can people happy with our music in the future.
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Suckerpunch (Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmo06CrXP4M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmo06CrXP4M)
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Entrevista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18srmXKhfZ0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18srmXKhfZ0)
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Teaser!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBKI999-w_Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBKI999-w_Y)
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Setlist Sayreville (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/starland-ballroom-sayreville-nj-63f36633.html)
Sleepwalker's Dream
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQTRX7Q1hOI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQTRX7Q1hOI)
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Setlist Hartford (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/webster-theater-hartford-ct-4bf3637a.html)
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Setlist Montreal (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/metropolis-montreal-qc-canada-4bf35fd2.html)
The Tragedy Of The Commons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIxjsdXPYPg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIxjsdXPYPg)
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Entrevista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuB8vWXOxgg& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuB8vWXOxgg&)
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Setlist Pittsburgh (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/carnegie-music-hall-pittsburgh-pa-3f3456b.html)
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Setlist Columbus (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/lifestyle-communities-pavilion-columbus-oh-33f34025.html)
Don't Let Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GqMG679McI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GqMG679McI)
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Army Of Dolls @ Royal Oak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3RiaOvzi2U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3RiaOvzi2U)
Setlist (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/royal-oak-music-theatre-royal-oak-mi-13f0b9c9.html)
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Setlist Milwaukee (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/eagles-club-milwaukee-wi-73f0b665.html)
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Setlist Minneapolis (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/first-avenue-minneapolis-mn-1bf0a524.html)
We Are The Others
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Rp2S_FWUek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Rp2S_FWUek)
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Setlist Edmonton (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/winspear-centre-edmonton-ab-canada-23f0888b.html)
Not Enough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NLHuzfVllc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NLHuzfVllc)
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Entrevista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0vQkoaHrPk& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0vQkoaHrPk&)
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Setlist San Josíé (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/city-national-civic-san-jose-ca-bf0e176.html)
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Get The Devil Out Of Me @ Anaheim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IU-ZJDaYw4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IU-ZJDaYw4)
Setlist (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/city-national-grove-of-anaheim-anaheim-ca-2bf0cc7a.html)
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Sing To Me @ Colorado Springs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tQe6FojQVQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tQe6FojQVQ)
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Setlist Kansas (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/uptown-theater-kansas-city-mo-1bf03178.html)
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Setlist San Antonio (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/the-aztec-theatre-san-antonio-tx-43f02bc3.html)
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Setlist Tampa (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/the-ritz-ybor-city-fl-63f01e4f.html)
Don't Let Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z10rjTHv-Ow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z10rjTHv-Ow)
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Setlist Louisville (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/diamond-pub-concert-hall-louisville-ky-13f0019d.html)
Here Come The Vultures
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVmxRSkAnJI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVmxRSkAnJI)
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Setlist Baltimore (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/baltimore-sound-stage-baltimore-md-bf0019e.html)
Turn The Lights Out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX_Ua8DkEso (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX_Ua8DkEso)
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Ruben cumple hoy 24 años!!!
FELICIDADES!!!!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Setlist Cleveland (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/agora-cleveland-oh-63f0725f.html)
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Martjin cumple hoy 37 años!!
FELICIDADES!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Setlist Utrecht (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/tivolivredenburg-pandora-utrecht-netherlands-73f1ae09.html)
Clawfinger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXMUQR5JKr8&nohtml5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXMUQR5JKr8&nohtml5)
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Otto ha sido papá!
It took me a little while to get back to Facebook, but as I already announced my wife's pregnancy, many of you are asking about it. So I figured I should give you all an update!
Our little girl Digna was born March 22nd in the afternoon. A big baby weighting in at 4 kgs, but born in great health. Her mama had an 'easy' delivery and recovered very quickly, so we got to enjoy the first weeks to the fullest! She already witnessed her first Delain show when she was 2,5 week old
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Delain are going to hit the road this Fall in support of the new album for an extensive European tour!
14.10.2016 DE – Kí¶ln, Essigfabrik
15.10.2016 DE – Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
16.10.2016 DE – Hamburg, Gruenspan
17.10.2016 DK – Copenhagen, Pumpehuset
19.10.2016 DE – Berlin, Columbia-Theater
20.10.2016 PL – Cracov, Kwadrat
21.10.2016 PL – Warsaw, Progresja
22.10.2016 CZ – Zlin, Masters of Rock Club
25.10.2016 SK – Bratislava, Majestic Music Club
27.10.2016 AT – Vienna, Szene
28.10.2016 DE – Munich, Backstage
29.10.2016 DE – Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
30.10.2016 CH – Pratteln, Z 7
31.10.2016 FR – Lyon, Ninkasi Kao
02.11.2016 ES – Madrid, Arena
03.11.2016 FR – Toulouse, Metronum
04.11.2016 FR – Paris, Elysee Montmartre
05.11.2016 FR – Lille, Le Splendid
06.11.2016 BE – Antwerp, Trix
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A DECADE OF DELAIN!
PARADISO Birthday Bash and Live DVD
Happy Birthday to…US! Dear Delainers, as many of you know, 2016 marks a very important milestone for Delain: our tenth anniversary in music! In September 2006, we released our debut record, Lucidity, and YOUR overwhelming response to our first record made us turn Delain: The Project into Delain: The Band. That was ten years ago, and today, we find ourselves looking back at a decade of rocking stages all over the world. Four albums, two EPs, and ten years later, we feel that we need to celebrate this milestone properly…with you!
On December 10, 2016, legendary Amsterdam music venue Paradiso Amsterdam is ours to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. We are planning to go all out for this one! Best of all, the entire show will be recorded and made available on DVD, Blu-Ray, CD, vinyl, and digital download! We’ve made it as a band for ten years thanks to you, so we turn to you directly to help us make this happen. Please check out our PLEDGE campaign through the link below, and get ready for the biggest birthday bash ever! We are incredibly excited about this project and we hope you will join in with us!
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Tragedy Of The Commons @ Zoetermeer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BYHiGlRpvo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BYHiGlRpvo)
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Setlist Bevrijdingsfestival (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/wezenlandenpark-zwolle-netherlands-73f10afd.html)
Suckerpunch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qW8fVCHUg8&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qW8fVCHUg8&feature=youtu.be)
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Hoy Charlotte cumple 29 años!!!
FELICIDADES!!!!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Setlist Enschende (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/poppodium-atak-enschede-netherlands-6bfeae8a.html)
Clawfinger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwPBfgYml1M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwPBfgYml1M)
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Setlist Eindhoven (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/dynamo-eindhoven-netherlands-3fe953b.html)
Clawfinger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBN0vMxvFyQ& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBN0vMxvFyQ&)
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Nuevo look!!
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13321945_1133105276711387_2793338686534669019_n.jpg?oh=41f63121122de3273252771a485ddec1&oe=57DD461A)
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Don't Let Go @ Metalhead Meeting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2DgJx_BTFw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2DgJx_BTFw)
Setlist (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/arenele-romane-bucharest-romania-33fed40d.html)
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Setlist Metalfest (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/lochotinsky-amfiteatr-plze-czech-republic-43fecff3.html)
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Setlist Download Fest (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/donington-park-castle-donington-england-53fe1365.html)
We Are The Others
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBMjWTVGLA4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBMjWTVGLA4)
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Setlist Graspop (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/boeretang-dessel-belgium-7bfe6aec.html)
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"2016 means ten years of DELAIN – and therefore ten years of larger-than-life symphonic metal! The band's latest EP Lunar Prelude was a tasty treat earlier this year, but haven`t we all been waiting for the main course? Finally the wait is over, as DELAIN have now unveiled the first and hotly anticipated details for their upcoming and fifth studio album titled Moonbathers, set to be released August 26th 2016 on Napalm Records! Moonbathers, mastered by Grammy award winning Ted Jensen, showcases DELAIN from both their most bombastic and sensitive sides as they explore all things nocturnal through an especially varied set of tracks including a surprising cover of classic rock legends Queen as well as a reappearance of Alissa White-Gluz as a special guest on opening track “Hands Of Goldâ€. The visual counterpart comes courtesy of longtime collaborator and neo-Victorian romantic Glenn Arthur"
The tracklist will read as follows:
1. Hands Of Gold – Featuring Alissa White-Gluz - √
2. The Glory and the Scum
3. Suckerpunch
4. The Hurricane
5. Chrysalis - The Last Breath
6. Fire With Fire
7. Pendulum
8. Danse Macabre
9. Scandal
10. Turn the Lights Out
11. The Monarch
Bonus CD
12. Suckerpunch - Live In The Netherlands
13. Turn The Lights Out - Live In The Netherlands
14. The Glory And The Scum - Live In The Netherlands
15. Don't Let Go - Live In The Netherlands
16. The Glory And The Scum - Orchestra
17. Hands Of Gold - Orchestra
You can order Moonbathers at smarturl.it/Moonbathers-NPR
(https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13450218_10154977059674535_8419375965290125217_n.jpg?oh=df057fd491feffd93bf1565ee0e4e3e5&oe=580A8DA0)
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Entrevista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB1hQArX4HE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB1hQArX4HE)
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Setlist Tuska (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/suvilahti-helsinki-finland-33ff946d.html)
Suckerpunch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9QBeUepbXE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9QBeUepbXE)
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Instagram
http://www.instagram.com/delainofficial/ (http://www.instagram.com/delainofficial/)
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Setlist FreezeForze Festival (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/freezeforze-festival-de-westereen-netherlands-1bffc98c.html)
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Setlist Bang Your Head (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/messegelande-balingen-germany-4bff370a.html)
We are the others
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdkDzUxyE0g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdkDzUxyE0g)
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Setlist Pforring Open Air (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/pforring-open-air-pforring-germany-63ff7a37.html)
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the translation of an interview with Charlotte Wessels by Joep Dominicus (aka joepiestar) from Metalfans.be.
The Dutch band Delain slowly has worked its way to the top of the symphonic metal genre for the last ten years. By touring a lot, both as headliner and as support act, and with consistantly releasing albums of good quality, the band has earned all the credits that it gets nowadays. Due to the release of their fifth album 'Moonbathers' on the 25th of August, I had the chance to do a personal interview with Delain's front woman, Charlotte Wessels.
J: Before the release of your last album, Delain has toured a lot as support act for bands like Nightwish and Sabaton. Do you feel that route has been productive for you guys?
Charlotte: Yes, I think it has worked out quite good for us. You know, we did do headliners quite a bit in our early career. But then at a certain moment, you noticed that the amount of fans didn't increase at consecutive tours, so it would actually be interesting to tour with another band. With a bigger band, or a band that also draws a different audience, so you might increase the interest for Delain too. Therefore we did a couple of very succesful tours with Nightwish, Sabaton and Within Temptation, both in Europe as in North-America.
We now notice at our own concerts, that the visitor numbers have increased and that's not only because we've got a new album coming, but after the concerts, we meet a lot of people who tell us, that they first saw you as a support act and then decided they wanted to see Delain as main act. So, it does make sense to be a support act once in a while.
J: This applies probably the same for festivals, where people don't come especially for you, but it's still a good opportunity to acquire new fans?
Charlotte: Absolutely! And that's also the difference. It's makes it a lot of fun and also exciting to get the chance to engage a lot of people with your music and possibly make them a fan of Delain. A lot of fans ask me which I do prefer: festivals or clubshows. Well, I told you already why I like festivals, but I like clubshows also a lot, because they're much more intimate. People come especially for you, they know the lyrics and they sing with you. So, both have their own appeal for me.
J: Nightwish did ask you guys to come along several times on tour, so I suspect you get along fine?
Charlotte: Absolutely! Our first North-American tour together went fantastic that they asked us again. It went a bit out of hand you might say, ha ha ha!
J: In the meantime, Merel has become a full member of Delain. Do you like to have another female onboard or don't you really care about that?
Charlotte: Personally, it doesn't matter to me. Merel is a very cool chick and the person's character is far more important than the gender. She's just a fantastic addition to the Delain-family.
J: Earlier this year, you guys did release the EP 'Lunar Prelude'. Any particular reason for that?
Charlotte: Well, the last few years have been very busy, and normally we take a big break to write and compose a new album, but now we simply didn't have the time to do that. We actually looked ahead to our schedule and decided to cut our writing and composing time in several periods. We used our short periods between tours to write and record a few songs and still give them the attention and care they needed
Consequently, a few songs were already finished while the rest of the new album still had to be written and produced. On top of that, a lot of fans, and our record company, asked us what we were doing. So, having already a few songs completely done, this EP was convenient in a lot of ways to release. We also found it quite cool to be able to let the fans hear some of the stuff we were busy with. Normally it will take a period of about two years of nothing before a whole new album is released. This way we could give the fans (and probably the record company - hunebedbouwer) some new stuff!
J: So, a couple of songs of 'Lunar Prelude' will be on the new album?
Charlotte: Yes, that's correct. We really wanted to make a prelude to 'Moonbathers'. We already knew the title of the new release.
J: Now about the new album. It is probably the most diverse album you guys made so far. Was that a conscious choice?
Charlotte: Well, it's always a bit of a grey area when it comes to: "Was it a conscious choice or was it something spontaneous?". We do however makes some choices beforehand. For example, the choice to make it our heaviest album so far. But that is combined with what you experience at the time there and then, what kind of creativity plays through your mind. You have to allow yourself that, because it has to stay an organic process. Sometimes you are really in the mood to make a very heavy metal track, but at the end the outcome is a much poppier song than you anticipated. We like that and that's also why the album has become so diverse.
Another reason why it is so diverse has to do with cutting the whole making process in periods of time as I mentioned before. We wrote our material at different places and times, in different mindsets and moods. Maybe the connections between the songs are a bit difficult to comprehend, but looking back, I see it as quite a logical process. I mean, all the writing has been spread out over two years, so it's not that strange that you get some diverse songs.
J: Was this the first time you wrote material between tours?
Charlotte: We have always done some writing, but the process of writing and then recording and mixing songs completely was new to us. It always feels very good to have some work done already. Usually we did some writing on Tuesday- and Thursday-mornings, but now it was much more of an intensive job to do the actual recording as well. Working this way, we had to go to several recording studio's in a short period, something we weren't used to.
J: About 'Moonbathers', do you have a favorite song yourself?
Charlotte: Not yet, really. I think 'The glory and the scum' is quite cool. I like 'The last breath' also, but that's more because we haven't done a ballad for some time, so that was fun to do again. 'Turn the lights out' is another favourite. Time will tell and also will tell which songs do have live potential.
J: Do you listen a lot to the album after you've finished it?
Charlotte: Not really, Only after quite some time. I'm very happy and satisfied with 'Moonbathers'', but I'm also a ferfectionist. I've never written lyrics, projects or papers and not thought afterwards: "O, I wish I had done it this or that way!". When you've just finished your album, it's all so fresh in your head, theres no objectivity and consequently no real pleasure'to listen to it. It will takes some months to do that and I'm really looking forward to do that with 'Moonbathers'.
J: Where did the inspiration for the lyrics come from?
Charlotte: From all kind of sources as well. As always, I get inspired by books, films and own experiences etc., but I always make notes not to use specific texts, experiences. For example, if you read a specific line from a book that resonances with you, it often means that it's part of your own experience, so the lyrics always consist out a bit of both.
'The glory and the scum' was inspired a lot by the book 'The better angels of our nature', a book about the history of violence by humans. It may sound very pessimistic, but the message of the book is, that we are living in the most peaceful time in our history (2016 was not included), so in other words, it is more or less a positive book. We all have the potential to do good and evil, 'The glory and the scum', and it's up to us what we will do with that choice.
'Chrysalis', 'The last breath and 'Danse macabre' on the other hand were inspired by the filmscript of a friend of ours who is a screenwriter. It was a whole new experience for us and such fun and daring to do.
'Turn the lights out' is a ode to one of my favourite fantasy writers, Neil Caiman. It's written from the perspective of the character of 'Death', in the form of a young gothic woman from his fantastic cartoon series 'Sandman'. So, you see, our inspiration comes from all over the place. There are a couple of songs which have not a specific source. I've got plenty of scribbles, notes, short poems and lines which I find appealing and most of them appear halfway during the day.
These are often the kind of things to which I turn to when I'm in the mood for proper writing. Just to look what may be useful for a complete song.
J: Referring to that last line, do you start writing the lyrics for some songs before composing the music?
Charlotte: It depends. Both happens. We do write the lyrics with three members of the band: Martijn, our keyboard player, former guitarist Guss Eikens (who doesn't do live gigs anymore, but has been with Delain from the beginning) and I. Sometimes, one of us starts with a little idea. The way I do it most of the time is: singing a melody with lyrics and chords. Two examples of that are 'The hurricane' and 'Danse macabre'. Other times you start with a riff, a beat or a theme. You see that the approach of each song is almost always different from the other.
J: There is another collaboration with Alissa White-Gluz. Any particular reason to ask her back?
Charlotte: We just think she's awesome and cool, ha ha ha!
No, we were just very content with her contribution on 'The tragedy of the commons', our last full album. We've played it live lots of times with her and it's just very nice to play. So, if it was possible, we would really like to do another collaboration with her. 'Hands of gold' was the result and we think that she did a fine job with that song!
J: Are there any other singers that you would like to record a song with?
Charlotte: Well, ofcourse Marco Hietala has performed on many of our records already. Not on this one, but I think he suits our music very well. I feel, he's become almost a member of the band, so there will always be a place for him. There are so many good singers on this planet I would like to sing with and, being a big fan of Nick Cave, I can only dream yet to sing a duet with him.
J: 'Scandal' is a cover of Queen. How did that come about?
Charlotte: That was Martijn's idea. He's pretty mad about that song. First, I was a little bit worried about it, because you're going to cover one of the world's greatest bands, so I was a bit nervous about it all. Excited, but nervous. Luckily it's one of the more lesser known songs of Queen AND we had the explicit permission of Brian May to do it! It made the whole process a lot cooler and easier to do something with it!
J: I don't think it was such a obvious choice. Lots of metal bands cover songs of other metal bands. That wasn't the case here, but you clearly added your own touch to this song.
Charlotte: Absolutely! We have spend a lot of time and effort to make this song our own and to leave the song recognizable at the same time. It's a super cool song in itself, so we didn't want to change that. We've made the song our own by using our own sound. We didn't change the songs, just filled all the parts with our own sounds. That meant that the song became a bit higher soundwise, and a bit faster.
My voice is very different to Freddie's, so that was one of the obvious differences. You often see bands totally changing covers, but that often doesn't work out the right way in my opinion. Sometimes it does, but in our case we wanted to treat the original with the respect it deserves.
J: Soon Delain will be touring in Europe with Evergrey and Kobra And The Lotus. What can the fans expect?
Charlotte: Ofcourse the focus will be on the songs from Moonbathers, but we like to play a mix of songs that we like to play ourselves. For our older fans it will be good to hear some new material and for our new fans we still play some songs that they were hoping and expecting to hear.
J: Is there a chance you might play songs that you've never played before live, or songs that you haven't played for a long time?
Charlotte: We do try to put some surprises in our setlist, but if I told you it would not be a surprise anymore, would it? (hihihi - hunebedbouwer).
J: You guys have a big anniversary concert comin up in december at Paradiso (Amsterdam - fantastic venue, go if you can - hunebedbouwer), which will be released as a DVD. Something unique, I suppose?
Charlotte: Yes, it will be a massive production with lots of guest singers and a kind of birthday party atmosphere. The central theme will be one of the nostalgic kind, because we want to look back to what've done and achieved since we've started.
J: Any reason why you chose Paradiso?
Charlotte: Well, because Paradiso is a legendary venue in the Netherlands and we've never played there as a headliner, so this isTHE opportunity to do so.
Apart from that, if you do record the concert for a DVD, you want to have a special location, something that gives that recording a special feel.
J: Delain makes a kind of symphonic metal. If someone would ask you what typifies symphonic metal, which 3 albums would you recommend him/her?
Charlotte: Good question. Let me think. I think there has to be one of Within Temptation's earlier records. Nightwish as well, but that's because Martijn is a big fan of them. Also a band like Kamelot, because not all symphonic metal is sung by female singers. The art of being part of a genre is, to create your own special and recognizable place within that genre and I think that Delain is hard on it's way to just do that!
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Mola!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtaVKW5N_VE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtaVKW5N_VE)
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Rareza
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHtJsiLAkM4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHtJsiLAkM4)
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Así suena Fire With Fire (http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/delain-listen-to-new-song-fire-with-fire/)
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Setlist Leyendas del Rock (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/polideportivo-municipal-de-villena-villena-spain-4bfcef6a.html)
Suckerpunch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvI1BUwPW1k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvI1BUwPW1k)
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In my opinion, Delain will one day be as big as Nightwish or Within Temptation. They have the talent, backing, and growing fan base to increase their presence and reach the arena level. They are about to release their latest album Moonbathers which will no doubt be another great album in their career. I had the pleasure of speaking to Martijn Westerholt, the keyboard mastermind behind Delain to talk about Bloodstock and Download, their new album, covering Queen, the 10th anniversary of Delain, and what 2017 holds for the band.
Jack: Hi, thanks for taking the time to speak to me. How are you doing?
Martijn Westerholt (Keyboards): Really good, we’re not bored! [Laughs] Actually right now we’re entering a holiday period but it has been very busy and hectic so far which is a good thing.
Jack: Last year you played Bloodstock Festival. How did you find playing the fest?
Martijn: It’s a very cosy but not small festival so it was fantastic. I remember we headlined the tent there and the vibe was just magical, there was good weather as well so we were really happy. Thinking back it was a good one.
Jack: You asked the organisers to move to the Sophie Lancaster stage to play tribute to Sophie Lancaster. How did you discover the charity?
Martijn: Well actually Charlotte (Wessels, Vocals) did, she wrote the lyrics when she was inspired by them. She contacted them and found out some workers there were huge Delain fans actually and that’s how that relationship started.
Jack: We Are the Others was written about Sophie Lancaster. Have you met her family at all?
Martijn: Yes actually her mother, best friend, and family [were] there. It was really special and you could really feel the tension in the tent and it was like a magical moment. For us it was a complete circle so that was perfect and very special.
Jack: This year you’ve been playing some festival dates. How has the new material been going down?
Martijn: Yeah really good. Of course people don’t know all the stuff yet but people are watching and checking out, with some recognising it watching it from YouTube already. In general it has been great, I think it’s been the best festival season for up to date. We’re really happy. I remember Graspop for example, which is a big festival in Belgium, we played the main stage pretty early on Sunday and I was pretty worried. If I was those people I’d stay in bed and sleep my hangover away if you know what I mean. But people told me they’ve never seen that many people in front of the main stage on Sunday that early, and from people have been going to the festival for ten years. Also at Download as well, the weather was terrible but there was still a full field of people. So far we’re really happy.
Jack: Download Festival was really muddy this year, so much that it was all over the news. Did the mud cause any problems for you?
Martijn: No but I do remember after the show that I was going back to the hotel and Timo (Somers) our guitar player and Bas, a crew member of ours checked out Gojira… I think it was Gojira. But there was so much mud it was almost up to their knees and they could feel a current in it, which was ridiculous. It was too bad as I’ve heard the festival has had wonderful weather most of the time and this was an exceptional situation. I’m really happy though the festival went on anyway and as I said the crowd was good. We’ve got good memories about it.
Jack: I was watching Sky Arts and ‘We Are the Others’ was shown on the Sky Arts Highlight Reel.
Martijn: Yeah that was a surprise to me actually and I’m really happy they did that of course.
Jack: Did you ever imagine when you started off that your songs would be broadcast on TV at all?
Martijn: No you don’t really think about that. You think about… every song you make you think “okay this is going to be the best song I’ve ever made,†with every single song you want that. You know how a song turns out in the end of course and you never think “okay this song is going to make me famous†or “this song is going to be on TV.†No you just want to write a cool song and that’s it.
Jack: I must say Happy Birthday as Delain are ten years old. How does it feel to have ten years of Delain?
Martijn: It went by so fast and I never ever thought I would be in this situation with Delain after ten years and here we are. This is a surprise, this was not the big plan or anything and things just develop like this.
Jack: Did you ever feel you would last ten years?
Martijn: I actually didn’t really think Delain would last and I wasn’t busy with that. But right now I want to do this until I retire because I love my job; this is my full-time job and I love to do it. As long as we can make people happy, what better job can you have? I would never think [the band] would have lasted that long.
Jack: Your new album Moonbathers is out in August. When coming to fan and critical reaction do you get curious or nervous?
Martijn: Curious, you know there will be people who love it and there will be people who will hate it. I’d rather have it like that than people who would just not care. I don’t get nervous that fast, or before an important show as it doesn’t help.
Jack: What is behind the title Moonbathers?
Martijn: Charlotte always writes, she gets a lot of inspiration when she is sad or if something [is] bugging her. It may come across that she’s a person who is very depressed a lot, but that is not the case. There are times where she feels very good and goes outside running or “jump on my bike and do something,†and when Charlotte feels sad she starts writing lyrics and I think that makes her happy. But she is also a very positive person and there’s always a light at the end if there is a dark song; and of course what better symbol than a moon being the light in the dark. I think the vibe in the album is really dark, but there’s hope there too and Moonbathers is very prudent for it.
Jack: What was the recording process like?
Martijn: I want to learn every album production. Even if I don’t want to learn you will learn something every album production, that is one of the things I love so much about making an album. I’m also very open to trying new things and for this album we chopped the whole process up in pieces. We didn’t record in one go and didn’t write in one go and everything was in pieces. The advantage of that is you’re really flexible. When you listen to dance music it’s even more extreme, people write the song, record the song and then release it and that’s it and then they do the next song, then you have a collection and that’s the album. But we didn’t do it that extreme, we chopped the process up into three or four pieces, so recording the guitars, then recording the drums and that made the album very flexible. Next time we’d like to it like this again but perhaps a bit more extreme as you can go back to something which you already recorded and go “this works really well†or “this didn’t work at all.†So you can improve it, change it or increase it. There were elements that were very much the same, we worked with the same guys mastering it because we loved the production very much last time and we thought those were keepers. It was very inspiring.
Jack: You cover Queen’s ‘Scandal’ on the album. Why this song?
Martijn: Well, you know, I always think covering a Queen song is like committing suicide, it’s very dangerous. I always loved this song since from when I was a kid, I forgot about it and when I heard it again and I thought “this is very compatible with Delain with the vibe and feel.†I thought I would love to see this in a Delain form and so we contacted the management of Queen and asked if we could get permission to cover the song. Normally they say “can we listen the results first,†they put a lot of effort into and they say “nah we don’t really like it goodbye.†But in this case we got a personal email from Brian May and he gave us permission up front. He checked out the band and he liked it that much and he said “I don’t even listen to the results, you have my permission†and he wrote the song. That was a big honour of course and that’s how it came to be.
Jack: Is ‘Scandal’ your favourite Queen song?
Martijn: ‘Scandal’ is one of my favourite songs, ‘Innuendo’ I love but I think it’s in my top three songs. I chose this song as it’s not a very well-known song, I would never cover ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ or ‘We are the Champions’ or whatever, but this is not a very well-known song so I thought I would try it with this song.
Jack: You’re touring the UK with Evergrey and Kobra and the Lotus. Will the set for this tour be new material or a mixture?
Martijn: It will be a mixture because I always believed in a very good flow for a setlist, the flow has to be balanced. But because we have a lot of new songs you can make this flow better and better which is what we’re going to do. When people go to a Delain concert I want it to be a very intense experience and therefore we want to make the production and the flow or the set very intense. That’s what we want to achieve and I hope we success in that.
Jack: What do you like about the support?
Martijn: I listened to Evergrey a lot when I was younger, I like this band very much and it’s a huge honour and pleasure to take them on tour. Kobra and the Lotus is a very fresh, new artist to me. I know Kobra has sang for Kamelot and they are from the other side of the pond, the combination of these bands is the old and the new and we’re very much looking forward to having them with us.
Jack: You have toured the UK a lot in your career. What keeps bringing you back?
Martijn: The people, I love the UK. I love the mockery and how [the UK] make jokes about [themselves]. I like the vibe of the UK and somehow we work really well in the UK and I don’t know why it just works like that. It’s a pleasure to tour there and the people tend to like us too which is a perfect marriage. I think the most dates on this tour headline tour will be here and Ireland and that’s for a reason.
Jack: Finally, what are your plans for 2017?
Martijn: We’re working on it right now, we’re working on playing Central and South America and our first headline tour in the states and Canada. We’re working on festival season for next year, so there’s a lot of stuff coming up. We’re releasing a DVD which is part of our 10th anniversary, we will be recording at a special anniversary show in Amsterdam. There is a lot coming up, we’re far from bored. [Laughs]
Jack: Thank you so much for your time and I hope the upcoming tours go well.
Martijn: Thank you so much, it was my pleasure. Goodbye.
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Dear Delainers -
As you know, 2016 marks a decade of Delain and we are spending the whole year celebrating. So far, we have released our EP Lunar Prelude, toured all over North America and Europe, played some of the biggest festivals in the world, and will release our fifth album, Moonbathers, later this month. We are closing out our anniversary year with our most ambitious show ever on December 10 at Paradiso, a proper birthday party that we will film for an upcoming live DVD and Blu-Ray. With the new songs, new tours, and new faces in the crowd, we are going to allow ourselves a bit of nostalgia and look back just once.
On October 21, we will release a 10th Anniversary Edition of our debut album, Lucidity - the one that started it all. All songs have been re-mastered, and we are including some previously unreleased live tracks and Martijn has made you all a new medley of Lucidity songs as a closing track. You can see the full tracklist below, along with pre-order links.
But that's not all! This is the first time that Lucidity will be available on vinyl, encased in beautiful new gatefold packaging. All formats include a download card for the album instrumentals, so make sure to send us links to your YouTube karaoke videos ;)
Finally, we have a gift for some of our first fans: a special gold vinyl pressing, available only in the Benelux countries. Five of the download codes in the gold vinyl will trigger another prize for you: an invitation to the VIP birthday party just before we take the stage at Paradiso on December 10. Goodie bags, party games, birthday cake, acoustic songs...we're pulling out all of the stops to celebrate with a few of you. These VIP packages sold out almost immediately, so this is your only way in if you don't already have a ticket.
Thank you all for accompanying us on this ten year journey. We couldn't have made it this far without you.
Here's to our next decade. We hope you'll stick with us.
Love,
Charlotte, Martijn, Otto, Timo, Ruben, and Merel
Tracklist:
1. Sever (2016 remaster)
2. Frozen (2016 remaster)
3. Silhouette of a Dancer (2016 remaster)
4. No Compliance (2016 remaster)
5. See Me In Shadow (2016 remaster)
6. Shattered (2016 remaster)
7. The Gathering (2016 remaster)
8. Daylight Lucidity (2016 remaster)
9. Sleepwalkers Dream (2016 remaster)
10. A Day For Ghosts (2016 remaster)
11. Pristine (2016 remaster)
12. (Deep) Frozen
13. Silhouette of a Dancer (Live Version)
14. Shattered (Live Version)
15. Pristine (Live Version)
16. Medley
Benelux pre-order (exclusive gold vinyl and CD):
CD: https://www.bol.com/nl/p/lucidity/9200000063785565/
LP: https://www.bol.com/nl/p/lucidity/9200000063787626/
Pre-order for everywhere else (black vinyl and CD): http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/delain10thanniversary
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Teaser!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdVI_judSY8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdVI_judSY8)
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Setlist Himos Park (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/himos-areena-jamsa-finland-2bfcc86a.html)
The Gathering
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0yl04mmKtg&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0yl04mmKtg&feature=youtu.be)
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We didn't want to let the milestone of our decade in music go by without a proper celebration,†says Delain’s Charlotte Wessels. It’s been a busy year for the Dutch symphonic rockers; first came their EP, Lunar Prelude, in February, and their fifth studio album Moonbathers will follow on August 26. As well as nine new songs and a Queen cover, it’ll feature a bonus CD of live tracks, and their anniversary concert in Amsterdam in December will be filmed for a live DVD.
“We’ve always got our eyes focused on the future – planning tours and music, so we thought our 10-year anniversary was a nice opportunity to step back,†says Charlotte. “We thought it’s the perfect occasion to make the live DVD fans have been asking for for ages. We’re inviting a lot of guests [to the anniversary show] and we’re making a documentary as well which we’re filming now.â€
Charlotte admits it’s a ‘costly’ project, so the band set up a PledgeMusic campaign to enable it to happen. “We reached our 100% goal in no time,†she says. “Anything that comes in over the goal will go to the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, which we’ve supported for a very long time.â€
In the run-up to the release Moonbathers, we asked Charlotte to give us a track-by-track guide.
Hands Of Gold
“We’ve been playing with a lot of upbeat orchestral riffs and Hands of Gold came out of that. It’s a collage of all the books and movies I’ve been watching and reading lately. When I wrote Alyssa [White-Gluz]'s part I was actually reading an old poem by Oscar Wilde, and it fits so perfectly within the lyrics that I adapted it to the song's phrasing. So the part that Alyssa is singing is part of an Oscar Wilde poem, and I really like the way she interpreted it.â€
The Glory and the Scum
“This is the only song [on the new album] that we’ve already performed live. A lot of people get confused because when we played it live, it was written as Claw Finger on the set list. So to those people confused that Claw Finger is not on the album, it is! The lyrics are inspired by a book called The Better Angels of Our Nature by Stephen Pinker, which is a history of violence in humankind. I know that might not sound very uplifting but the general conclusion of the book is that we live in one of the most peaceful times ever. I got that book from a friend when I was feeling really down because of all the violence in the world, and he said it would make me feel better. It actually did. The lyrics are inspired by that, and the title is from a quote from a 17th-century philosopher.â€
Sucker Punch
“This is a more upbeat track about fighting your own demons. It's in the shape of a love song or breakup song, but that’s a metaphor – it’s about taking on your own demons as well, whether that’s a toxic relationship with someone outside of you or whether it is a challenge within yourself. We used it as our first song live now and it's a really cool set opener.â€
The Hurricane
“This really wrote itself. I had the lyrics and the melody and [keys player] Martijn Westerholt was experimenting with some crazy beats. I could take what I was writing and put it on there and it was such a perfect match. We took it from there, and I think Martijn worked on the middle part and made some really nice orchestral parts. It came together really easily. It was a very nice and smooth writing process for that track.â€
Chrysalis – The Last Breath
“Formally this was just called The Last Breath. It’s based on a film script. We met a movie director in LA; he had a film script and he was a Delain fan and asked if we could write a song about the protagonist's struggles. I could kind of relate to it, and it was a hard song to write because it's kind of depressing. I was going into a lot of stuff emotionally that I didn't feel like going into. I did break my one songwriting rule and that is, as a lyricist, no matter how dark a song starts, there should be a light at the end of the tunnel because I don't want to glorify feeling miserable. I just couldn't find the light with this song. I can’t say too much about the film it was for, but it was about a teenage girl dealing with certain emotional stress that I could relate to.â€
Fire With Fire
“This one has a real rock vibe, and I’m looking forward to doing it live. It’s a party track with quite positive lyrics, about not having people walk over you or steal your fire. So it’s a bit of a lighter note after Chrysalis, and I think it will definitely be a live favourite.â€
Pendulum
“This is quite a heavy track. On both Pendulum and The Glory and the Scum, I do grunts for the first time – just on the backing vocals, but for me it's a first to do that on a record. Pendulum is also one of the earlier tracks that we feel set the tone for the album, like the heaviness of the riffs. Thematically, I'm someone who doesn’t care about growing old. I can't wait to be old and wise and grey and I'm not as obsessed with being young or looking back as women are told to be by commercials. But Pendulum is one track about wanting to slow down time every now and then. I wrote the lyrics right after the passing of my grandmother which happened a few days before we had to go on tour. It was a very sad and stressful time because I felt I couldn't be part of that process of saying goodbye.â€
Danse Macabre
“This one is also based on the film script. It’s basically a teen horror, so some of the stuff is totally out there. The protagonist flirts with death but decides to stick around. The gist of this song is her looking death straight in the eyes and saying, ‘one day, but not today’. It comes from a completely different angle to The Last Breath.â€
Scandal
"Our Queen cover! I must be honest, it wasn’t my idea to cover this one. Martijn suggested we do it – he’s very fond of the track. My first response was, ‘Oh my God, you cannot burn your fingers on a Queen track!’ But I listened to this song and thought, it’s not one of their most well-known tracks so perhaps we should give it a shot. And it was so much fun. We got the explicit permission of Brian May to cover the track which was a big honour. We really tried to have the right balance of making the song our own, and we did so by making it a lot faster and higher, but we didn’t change the original track too much because it's a great song.â€
Turn the Lights Out
“This one was already on the EP. It's inspired by Neil Gaiman’s Sandman comics and specifically by the character of Death, which is, in his comics, contrary to most western personifications of death which are very scary and Grim Reaper-y. She's a young goth woman who does her job with love and empathy and I always found her one of the most fascinating and compelling characters in the series. She translated to lyrics so well. I think it’s really cool to have my fandom for Neil Gaiman translated in one of the songs.â€
The Monarch
“This song is the resolution to Chrysalis – The Last Breath. We were at the end of the album process and all songs were nearly done, and I was settling for the fact that The Last Breath had no resolution to it. Then we came up with a humming melody that we liked so much we thought we could make it a bonus track. After writing The Last Breath, I found myself writing poems with some kind of resolution, and I put one of those poems to the music. It worked so well that in the mixing process they put my a cappella vocals of the poem to the track. [It became] the last track on the album, The Monarch. That’s why I gave The Last Breath the subtitle Chrysalis, because it’s all about transformation. The Monarch is the final shape.â€
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Un documental!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khOHBPRdelg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khOHBPRdelg)
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Tres nuevas!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y_eUvjlglY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y_eUvjlglY)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9R-TWrNCf0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9R-TWrNCf0)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSzRBVsljdw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSzRBVsljdw)
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Wow!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSAnY135OCU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSAnY135OCU)
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Dear Delainers, we are very excited to announce the first special guest appearing at our 10th anniversary show at Paradiso. You've heard her on our tracks "The Tragedy of the Commons" and "Hands of Gold" and you'll see her on stage with us in December. Please welcome our friend Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy!
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Una rareza!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chGAB7EQnIw& (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chGAB7EQnIw&)
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DELAIN to embark on US co-headline tour with Hammerfall
We are proud to announce that we will embark on our first ever co-headline tour through the US in April/May 2017 with HAMMERFALL.
After extensively touring the US on several support runs in the last years we're excited to hit the road in support of our new album "Moonbathers" and offer our US fans the full DELAIN experience.
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Setlist Luxor Live (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/luxor-live-arnhem-netherlands-13fdc169.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYESfOqO-mE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYESfOqO-mE)
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Dear Delainers
First of all, in case you missed it, our anniversary show at Paradiso is now sold out! Between that and reaching our Pledge goal so quickly, you are all making our tenth birthday something special :)
Now for some more good news! We're thrilled to tell you that Burton C. Bell will join us at Paradiso to perform "Where's the Blood". This one is very rarely on our setlist, and is the first time we are actually playing it with Burton. What better time than now, right?
We'll have more for you soon. Stay tuned :)
XXX
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Good news for our Dutch fans - and those willing to travel - we have just extended our Moonbathers tour by adding a few club dates in the Netherlands. Check out the dates below and see when we perform near you! We hope to see you there.
Tot dan!
Dates and ticket links:
4 Februari 2017 Metropool - Hengelo: https://goo.gl/gJu12i
10 Februari 2017: Bibelot - Dordrecht: https://goo.gl/mfX9Nj
17 Februari 2017: Grenswerk - Venlo: https://goo.gl/nuiEcE
17 Maart 2017: P60 - Amstelveen: https://goo.gl/a3nw2s
31 Maart 2017: Hedon - Zwolle: https://goo.gl/ekwOXB
8 April 2017: Doornroosje - Nijmegen: https://goo.gl/OZMf0E
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Setlist Colonia (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/essigfabrik-cologne-germany-4bfd7322.html)
The Hurricane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Teq-ECC6oQo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Teq-ECC6oQo)
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Setlist Stuttgart (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/im-wizemann-stuttgart-germany-13fd6971.html)
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Setlist Hamburgo (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/gruenspan-hamburg-germany-53fd631d.html)
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Anniversary show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTja4_PadiU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTja4_PadiU)
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Setlist Copenhague (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/pumpehuset-copenhagen-denmark-63fd5e97.html)
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Charlotte Q&A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzh_bEYw-PY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzh_bEYw-PY)
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Setlist Berlin (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/columbia-theater-berlin-germany-bfd4906.html)
Get The Devil Out Of Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyOpV1FfeeA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyOpV1FfeeA)
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Entrevista a Charlotte!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i8Mo-v4zIQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i8Mo-v4zIQ)
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Setlist Cracovia (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/kwadrat-krakow-poland-bfd455a.html)
Suckerpunch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJnMQiHiWrg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJnMQiHiWrg)
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Setlist Varsovia (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/progresja-music-zone-warsaw-poland-1bfabd40.html)
The Gathering
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVgadvjboeM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVgadvjboeM)
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Setlist Zlin (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/masters-of-rock-cafe-zlin-czech-republic-33fab87d.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toU2WGD1HEg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toU2WGD1HEg)
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Setlist Budapest (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/barba-negra-music-club-budapest-hungary-7bfab630.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S92r1PgUR5Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S92r1PgUR5Y)
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Dear Delainers -
We're about 1/3 of the way into our Moonbathers tour and it is so good to be back out on the road singing with you every night! We still have quite a ways to go, so check out the remaining dates at delain.nl and the VIP upgrades at our webshop.
On top of that, there is only a month and a half to go before the DVD taping at Paradiso. We have a couple more guests to announce between now and then, including one right now :)
We're reaching way back to Lucidity to welcome Liv Kristine, who will be joining us for "See Me In Shadow." It's been awhile since we have performed with her, so we're looking forward to a little reunion.
See you on the road soon xx
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Here Comes The Vultures @ Bratislava
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or9vsur1tjY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or9vsur1tjY)
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Fire With Fire @ Viena
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXrC6D9MwbQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXrC6D9MwbQ)
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Setlist Aschaffenburg (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/colos-saal-aschaffenburg-germany-13fa89b1.html)
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Setlist PratteIn (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/z7-konzertfabrik-pratteln-switzerland-5bfa87a8.html)
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Setlist Lyon (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/ninkasi-kao-lyon-france-1bfaf970.html)
Intro + Hands Of Gold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLQGXUyxLPQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLQGXUyxLPQ)
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Setlist Madrid (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/sala-arena-madrid-spain-43faebd3.html)
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Setlist París (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/elysee-montmartre-paris-france-2bfad80e.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcph6NRVlGg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcph6NRVlGg)
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Setlist Lille (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/le-splendid-lille-france-33fad0b9.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SOXM8iKlSE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SOXM8iKlSE)
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Setlist Amberes (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/muziekcentrum-trix-antwerp-belgium-4bfacb92.html)
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Setlist Birmingham (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/o2-institute2-birmingham-england-53fa3fbd.html)
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Setlist Glasgow (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/classic-grand-glasgow-scotland-7bfa3a4c.html)
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Setlist Dublin (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/the-button-factory-dublin-ireland-73fa2ae5.html)
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Setlist Manchester (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/o2-ritz-manchester-england-1bfa216c.html)
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Setlist Londres (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/koko-london-england-13fa1939.html)
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The Hurricane @ Norwich
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2B8gW5pZCA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2B8gW5pZCA)
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Setlist Southampton (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/the-engine-rooms-southampton-england-43fa075b.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDSPUi8Oa90 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDSPUi8Oa90)
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DELAIN have had a stellar year. Releasing their fifth studio record, Moonbathers, to rave reviews from press and fans alike the band have been enjoying an incredibly successful headlining tour of Europe. This will culminate in a special show in Amsterdam to celebrate their anniversary milestone. Before a show in Manchester (read our review here) we caught up with Martijn Westerholt, one of the founding members of the band, to talk about how 2016 have fared for the band alongside reflecting on his career with DELAIN and some of his stand-out moments.
So you are approaching the latter end of your headlining tour of Europe, how has it been for DELAIN?
Martijn: It’s been a good tour! There’s been a good vibe, we’ve had really good attendance and good ticket sales so business wise it’s good. The vibe has been good, I think we have the strongest band set up ever so yeah, really good. It’s a lot of work though, it’s a long tour so everybody is beginning to feel tired but everybody is doing great.
So what is easier, are the first shows the easiest or the last shows of a tour?
Martijn: It depends on how you look at it. Physically, the first ones are the easiest but with the first shows you need to tweak your whole machine, your live production. You need to tweak your setlist, you need to tweak your equipment, and in that regard it is in hard work. When you are in a rhythm or a flow, it becomes more easy. Physically however, sleeping on a tour bus, I always compare it to camping! But that’s okay, we’re musicians and we’re used to it, but you do notice at the end of a tour after five or six weeks, you really begin to feel it.
So in terms of the setlist that you have been playing on the tour, what sort of set can fans expect? Is it mostly your new record or is it a nice mix?
Martijn: It’s a nice mix, however we’ve never played this many new songs like we have been now. I think we’re playing seven or eight new songs off our album, that’s a lot. But for the rest, we want to have songs that represent all our albums and talking about tweaking the setlist, you always want to have it flow.
So how have the new songs gone down with the fans across the tour?
Martijn: Really good! I think it’s the best album perceived live ever for us! I’m really happy with that as you never know with that.
And moving on to Moonbathers, it’s been out for a couple of months now, how have you found the overall reception for that record?
Martijn: Really good, it got really good responses and I hear from a lot of people that they think it’s the best album ever from us so that’s always nice to hear. People accept it, it’s not for me to say if it’s successful, it’s for the people to decide if it’s okay or not. I’m really happy with that.
I really think with Moonbathers that it is a clear example of the style DELAIN have. How has the sound of the band evolved over the years? What record would you say is the best example to show what your band is about?
Martijn: That’s a good one! Because indeed you have to develop your own sound to mature in that regard. I think I always search for a sound that is really metal but I also want a lot of contrast in it. I think the last two albums are really good examples, starting with The Human Contradiction where we had the specific sound but of course some elements were there already, like Charlotte‘s voice is a very distinctive character, that’s good because you need to develop your own identity. I want people to recognise us and go “hey that’s DELAIN†when they hear our songs. That’s important, you have to develop your identity and I think we matured, it’s always a challenge to renew yourselves, refresh, but on the other hand keep your distinctive identity. It’s always a tension there and I’m really happy how we’ve turned out now, I think there are some exciting new things in there but still recognisable as being us.
This year has been huge for DELAIN with the whole ten year anniversary. How has 2016 fared for DELAIN as a band in celebrating this milestone?
Martijn: It’s been crazy! So much has been going on. We released an EP in February then we went on tour with NIGHTWISH in the US, then we did the festival season. We had to mix and record the last bit of Moonbathers, we did more festivals and then we released the whole thing. Then we had to tour and we’re prepping for our anniversary show in Amsterdam in December, so there’s so much going on! It’s crazy and I’ve never been so busy but it’s great, it’s a special year for DELAIN. You really notice that.
With it being such a milestone, what have been some of your stand-out moments in your career with the band?
Martijn: Oh that’s always so difficult to say because the clichíé is true, there are always so many moments! One of them was supporting WITHIN TEMPTATION at Wembley, especially for me with my connection to that band, the old and the new for me, a nice complete circle there. But also, every time you finish an album, it’s a milestone. I think the anniversary show will be a milestone and tonight, playing The Ritz, it’s a cool venue and it’s fantastic. It’s all thanks to the fans and they are all milestones.
And I really feel with this year, not just with it being the anniversary, but that DELAIN have stepped up to another level. So where do you see the band in the next five years?
Martijn: That’s so difficult to say of course, we’re a very ambitious band so we always try to challenge or keep doing that. But you also have to count your blessings and the level we are at now means we can, it’s my job, and that is what I wanted and I can do that now thanks to the fans. That’s for me is the most important thing and now it’s all about pushing away all limitations to try to be creative and build beautiful things, that’s what it’s about. For me it doesn’t really matter how big or how small, but the bigger it is the less limitations you have, financially etc. To make beautiful stage plans, to make beautiful shows and with the albums we can do what we want. We have a nice budget and time plans so I hope for us it will get bigger and we can do cool stuff. New stuff and try to be original!
With symphonic metal it always described as being quite a huge sound, especially for live. With that, and new bands coming through, do you think it is becoming more difficult for emerging bands to make a name?
Martijn: Yeah it has been already for years, I think we grew against the whole current, because I think the scene really stagnated and I think we are a big exception. I think the key for that is to do your own thing, don’t look at what other bands do, do your own thing and be creative with that. It’s all about having a connection with the fans, together you have to create magic and experience, we need the audience for that, they need us for that. If you keep that in mind constantly, constantly challenge yourself, be critical in what you can do better without counting your blessings, I think you are on your way. I think it works because we are growing and the scene is not.
So would you say the most important thing for you, as a musician, is to have that connection with fans?
Martijn: Definitely. And stay at your own identity, your own core. Do things you like to do, it doesn’t matter if other people say “oh other bands did or do not do itâ€, I don’t care about that, I do my own thing.
And really just to close off, you have the rest of this tour and the special anniversary show. Looking ahead into 2017, what plans do DELAIN have in store?
Martijn: Well we are starting to write for our new album. When we release a master, an album, our minds immediately go to the next one. We will release a DVD of the anniversary show, and we will do touring. We will do another European tour, we are going to the US to do a co-headline tour with HAMMERFALL, so we will be playing. And we’ll be writing, but a little bit easier than this year and I really need that!
Well, brilliant, best of luck for the rest of the tour and your future plans!
Martijn: Thank you so much!
Moonbathers is out now via Napalm Records.
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Setlist Gebouw T Bergen Op Zoom (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/gebouw-t-bergen-op-zoom-netherlands-23fbbc7f.html)
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Setlist 10 aniversario (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2016/paradiso-amsterdam-netherlands-63fbe27f.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjTWhS6qE5o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjTWhS6qE5o)
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DELAIN to perform special show at Masters of Rock with special guest MARCO HIETALA of Nightwish
Good news Delainers! Not only are we very excited to perform the wonderful Masters Of Rock festival this year again, we'll also bring Marco Hietala of Nightwish with us, for a very special performance that you don't want to miss! Will you be there at Masters of Rock this year? Which songs are you most looking forward to hearing?
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Setlist San Petersburgo (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/opera-concert-club-saint-petersburg-russia-7bf8823c.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Y9WXP_3vo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Y9WXP_3vo)
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Setlist Moscú (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/volta-club-moscow-russia-53f8fb69.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au6EcPeJXAo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au6EcPeJXAo)
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Setlist Atenas (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/kyttaro-athens-greece-73f8daa5.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMwRbmTtDvs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMwRbmTtDvs)
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Ayer!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZI08sCiZ0c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZI08sCiZ0c)
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Roma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sprwfw9R-_o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sprwfw9R-_o)
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Setlist Hengelo (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/poppodium-metropool-hengelo-netherlands-bf82126.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th1b7TLAByU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th1b7TLAByU)
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Del viernes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91SQjgBbluI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91SQjgBbluI)
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Setlist Venlo (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/grenswerk-venlo-netherlands-13f8511d.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kdnShRmQSs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kdnShRmQSs)
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Merel cumple hoy 25 años!!!
FELICIDADES!!!!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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2016 was a triumphant year for Delain with the release of their EP Lunar Prelude, their latest full length Moonbathers, relentless touring and the celebrations of their 10 year anniversary in a sold out Paradiso, which will appear on live DVD/Blu-ray.
Celebrating what has been an incredible year and making 2017 a worthy successor, Delain are thrilled to announce a very special run of shows for October 2017, dubbed the 'Danse Macabre' tour.
Joining the band for this exclusive set of dates is long-time friend and collaborator, Nightwish lynchpin Marco Hietala. Having contributed to most of Delain's records with guest appearances and after worldwide requests from fans, Delain and Hietala will now storm the stage together on the 'Danse Macabre' tour.
These shows will feature a specially selected set list of rarely heard Delain songs, a sneak preview of new material, special effects and much more. ‘Danse Macabre’ promises to be a spectacular evening with Delain!
Tickets go on sale this Friday, 3rd of March 2017, Don't miss out!
26/10/2017 FR Paris Alhambra
27/10/2017 CH Pratteln Z7
28/10/2017 DE Bochum Zeche
29/10/2017 DE Munich Backstage
31/10/2017 NL Utrecht Tivoli
01/11/2017 UK London KOKO
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Setlist Amstelveen (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/p60-amstelveen-netherlands-1bf9195c.html)
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Martjin cumple hoy 38 años!!
FELICIDADES!! :011: :011: :011: :011: :011:
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Setlist Zwolle (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/hedon-zwolle-netherlands-3e6b90b.html)
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Setlist Toronto (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/the-opera-house-toronto-on-canada-1be6c1c4.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wPSl1LyGw8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wPSl1LyGw8)
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Setlist Montreal (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/les-foufounes-electriques-montreal-qc-canada-3be634f4.html)
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Setlist Nueva York (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/stage-48-new-york-ny-be621ba.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cKQAdgRfZg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cKQAdgRfZg)
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Setlist Cleveland (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/agora-cleveland-oh-53e60f9d.html)
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Chicago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2bMpUIdx48 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2bMpUIdx48)
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Setlist Minneapolis (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/the-cabooze-minneapolis-mn-4be67fd2.html)
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Setlist Seattle (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/el-corazon-seattle-wa-4be64bc6.html)
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Setlist Anaheim (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/city-national-grove-of-anaheim-anaheim-ca-43e7ab63.html)
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Setlist Masters Of Rock (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/areal-likerky-r-jelinek-vizovice-czech-republic-2be450ca.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D-l-oat7Hs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D-l-oat7Hs)
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Setlist John Smith Fest (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/peurunka-laukaa-finland-4be5ab3e.html)
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Setlist Hutenpop (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/dru-park-ulft-netherlands-6be5067e.html)
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Trailer del DVD!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loNtaHvVotI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loNtaHvVotI)
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Dear Delainers, Our drummer Ruben is off to new adventures! His last tour as Delain's official drummer will be our upcoming European Danse Macabre tour, so make sure you get to see this groove-machine live with Delain, harass him for photos and signatures while you can, and help us make this a run to remember for him! We wish him all best in his future endeavours!
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Over the last year, Dutch symphonic metal outfit Delain have been celebrating their ten year anniversary.
From the release of their fifth full-length Moonbathers and an anniversary edition of their debut album Lucidity to extensive headline tours across Europe and North America to gracing some of the world’s biggest festival stages – the band is set to cap it off with the release of their first ever live DVD/Blu-Ray package coming out on October 27th via Napalm Records.
National Rock Review recently caught up with Delain’s lead singer Charlotte Wessels to talk about their forthcoming live DVD release, their upcoming Danse Macabre tour alongside Marco Hietala from Nightwish and the band’s plans for 2018.
NRR: Thank you so much for taking the time to speak to us again, I know we’ve spoken a couple of times in the past and it’s always nice to chat with you.
Obviously, last year marked the 10th anniversary of your debut album Lucidity. I just wondered back then when the band first started out, it was envisaged that Delain would just be a studio project with guest musicians. Did you ever think at that point that the band would become as big as what it has and still be standing 10 years later?
Charlotte: I think not at the moment when we were just initiating the project, but I think very early on in getting Lucidity together Martijn and I were kind of obsessing about it in a positive way. I think neither of us really wanted to it to be over after the album was out, like that felt really weird. So kind of it started with ok you know we’ll promote the album, we can do some live shows. Ok, this works we’ll put the band together. Ok, you know we’ll do another album.
Like I know that after the first album we kind of really wanted to do another one straight away. Since we had the band together we figured ok we are going to approach this really as a band now. You know with every step your expectations about the future also change. But I think that even from the beginning we both really felt like that this is something we’re kind of in for the long run.
NRR: I have to say that I absolutely love Lucidity as an album, it’s one of my favourite Delain records. Obviously, last year you re-released the album with a special anniversary edition of the record. I was just wondering, looking back at Lucidity, do you have a favourite track from the album and if so which song and why?
Charlotte: Well I always have a special feeling with the very first song that I worked on for the album. The first song that Martijn gave me, that he sent me an instrumental demo for was “See Me In Shadow”. I really, really, really enjoyed writing the lyrics for that one and the melodies and I really vividly remember the moment that I went over to Martijn to say well you know this is how it goes for whoever is going to sing it in the end, not knowing that would be me.
So yeah, since I remember that one so vividly as the one that kind of sparked everything it’s got a special place in my heart. But I also still really enjoy “Sleepwalkers Dream” for example, which is always a crowd pleaser along with “The Gathering”. There are quite some songs on there that we still play quite a lot.
NRR: I absolutely love “The Gathering” every time I hear that song it makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. It’s such an incredible track.
Charlotte: Well it gets the party started, everyone always starts jumping.
NRR: Your most recent studio album Moonbathers, it’s maybe the most symphonic record that Delain have done since Lucidity. I just wondered was that the intention with this record?
Charlotte: Well yeah it was, on the other hand, it wasn’t. Usually we kind of really trust what is happening in the writing process and the kind of flow that we are in. You only notice after a couple of songs like oh hey, do you notice that all of these songs work really well with big symphonic elements, or oh hey we are doing quite some songs with grunts again.
Yeah, it is something that it happens and we kind of notice how that flows but it’s not something that we’re trying too heavy to really influence. Whenever we do try that and we say, oh ok we are going to write the heaviest song that we ever did, then it will end up becoming something really upbeat. I don’t trust planning a creative process too much.
NRR: I noticed one of your Facebook posts recently you were reading a lot of poetry. I just wondered to what extent do you find song inspiration from literature and which authors have you been reading at the moment?
Charlotte: A lot actually, like most recently on Moonbathers there is one song that actually was inspired by a book I read just before that which was called “The Better Angels of Our Natures”, which is basically a history of violence in mankind. So I can get very direct inspirations from poetry. Actually, also on the last album .. I was working on the lyrics for “Hands Of Gold”, then I was considering the grunt parts and I was reading Oscar Wilde at that moment. I was reading “The Ballad of Reading Gaol”, and it fits so perfectly with the lyrics. I’ve done something that I rarely ever do and I just took one verse of it and that became the part that Alissa White-Gluz actually grunts on “Hands Of Gold”.
Yeah, “Turn The Lights Out” was actually inspired by “The Sandman” by Neil Gaiman. It was about the character of death in The Sandman series for anyone who knows it. So yeah, I do really regularly take inspiration from film or from paintings or from any kind of art. Art inspires art, and that’s a beautiful thing I guess.
NRR: Obviously, you are going to be performing an exclusive set of dates alongside your longtime friend and collaborator Marco Hietala from Nightwish on the forthcoming Danse Macabre tour, which also includes a date in London. I know a lot of these shows are now sold out. I was just wondering could you tell us a little bit about the idea and the format of the show, and maybe a little bit about what the fans can expect?
Charlotte: Well what the fans can expect first of all is the special fact that Marco is joining us on tour for the very first time, to really tour with us. We’ve been on some tours with him where he was touring with Nightwish and he always has been very happy and gracious to join us onstage, but of course, that was always in a situation where he still had to save his energy for the main act of that night being Nightwish.
This is the first time that we actually get to have him sing a lot of the songs that we’ve done with him because there are quite a few so we are really looking forward to having him be one of the main performers of the night. Since he is such a big part of our sound over the years I think that is something that a lot of fans have been waiting for quite a while. Also, we are going to play with the theme of Danse Macabre a bit, but I won’t disclose too much about that yet.
NRR: Is there any song in particular on the Danse Macabre tour which you are looking forward to playing – maybe a song you haven’t played before or an oldie that you haven’t played in a long time?
Charlotte: We performed “Nothing Left” for the very first time in 6 years last Saturday because we are thinking of performing that as well on the tour with Marco. I’m actually looking forward to that, it was very nice performing it again after all that time.
NRR: The track “Danse Macabre” on the Moonbathers record, it’s such a beautiful track. I just wondered if you could tell us a little bit about the song and the inspiration behind it?
Charlotte: That’s actually another track …it was inspired by a film script from a friend of ours from LA and he had written a film script and he asked us to write a song to go with it. The crazy thing was that I related to the protagonist of the story in a ridiculous way, to the point of like really coincidental shared experiences. So that was actually a perfect challenge for us, and it inspired both the song “Chrysalis” and “Danse Macabre”.
“Danse Macabre” is really about defying death, saying not today, one day I’ll be there like we all will be, but not today. So it’s really a powerful, positive, optimistic song. Kind of the opposite of “Chrysalis” in that way.
NRR: You’ve got a brand new DVD coming out, A Decade of Delain – Live at the Paradiso, which is going to be released on October 27th via Napalm Records. I was just wondering could you describe how that evening at the Paradiso was for you.
Charlotte: It was absolutely nerve-wracking, I wish I could describe it otherwise. No, it was also really fantastic, and emotional and I was really overwhelmed by the response from the fans in the venue because it was one of the warmest welcomes to the stage that we ever got. So that was absolutely fantastic.
On the other hand, since we’ve been doing this as a Pledge campaign, and we’ve spent a lot of time organising this, and getting the funds together. You are not only recording and mixing and mastering the music, but also there is the whole video department and the editing of that, and the special effects involved like it’s a really big project.
Also, there’s a lot of money involved, but contrary to recording an album in a studio, where you can basically mess up and just try again, you’ve got one shot to do it right. Also, you’ve got to look good while doing it, now there we failed – no, just kidding. Yeah, so it was kind of nerve-wracking because you know that it’s one moment that you have to do it and if something really goes wrong, there was not really a plan B that would really, really cover that risk. So, yeah I was very, very nervous. Still, if I watch the footage now, and the intro starts playing I can feel it in my stomach, just from knowing how intense that was.
NRR: Along with the DVD, there is a documentary, which is We Are The Others – A Decade of Delain. Could you share with us any details about that – have you had a film crew following you around or is it bits of footage that you’ve gathered over the last 10 years, how has it come together?
Charlotte: Well we worked with Willem Alkema who also worked with us for the video of “We Are The Others” for the DVD and the live recording. He was overseeing that and he also joined us a few days on tour and then a few days in preparation for the show. Then on our pre-production day, he just joined us on several locations where we were working as a band and put it on camera, and also did some interviews with some fans and put that together. Yeah, so it’s not so much like an overview of bits and pieces of the last ten years, it’s more kind of a registration and narrative about the time for us leading up to that evening.
NRR: On the DVD the band are joined onstage by a whole host of musical guests including Alissa from Arch Enemy, Burton C Bell from Fear Factory and Liv Kristine and obviously, Marco Hietala. Over the years Delain has worked with many great artists and I just wondered if there is anyone on your musical bucket list that you would love to work with who you haven’t had the opportunity to do so yet?
Charlotte: Yes, ok so here’s the thing – things that I think that might be realistically possible I religiously don’t say who they are because I always feel like I am jinxing it by saying it before I ask them. So, there’s certainly a lot of people left, I mean we are in a scene with lots of very talented and gifted musicians and it’s always very exciting to see what they bring to the table.
When you’ve written something and you have a certain idea with it, when you give it to someone else, most of the times we say hey this is our idea but go ahead and do with it what you want and if you want to change things or interpret it differently that’s fine. So far, it’s always been very exciting and rewarding and surprising to see what’s come out of that. So definitely looking forward to doing that more, but not going into too much detail about with whom and when exactly.
NRR: I actually thought you were going to say Nick Cave there because I vaguely remember the first time that I interviewed you we were talking about Nick Cave and how much you liked him.
Charlotte: I am a huge fan of Nick Cave and I could die peacefully if I could sing a murder ballad with him, for sure (laughing).
NRR: You are going to be touring South America towards the end of this year and also a full North American tour with Kamelot and Battle Beast in the spring of 2018. What’s the response been like on the other side of the Atlantic, I know you’ve been out there a few times recently – do you feel like the momentum is building out there?
Charlotte: Yeah, I mean when we tour in North America now it really feels like one of our home places, there are so many people now that we have seen a couple of times already. There are cities and venues that we’ve played already and of course, actually now already we are moving up to bigger venues here and there. Yeah, it’s definitely territory that feels very familiar and not only because all of the Walmarts and Starbucks look the same, but no also in general.
I’m hoping that we can do the same thing because in North America we’ve been coming back every year, and I hope that we can build to a similar situation with South America because we are still really building there and we are not doing all of the countries that we would want to do. But if this tour is successful then we can hopefully come back next year and then more countries, and in the end return on a regular basis and visit as many countries as we can.
For a very long time, every Facebook post that I do, it doesn’t matter what it is like – hey look at my new hair – when are you coming to Brazil (laughing)? I know that we’ve got a following there and really want to go there, because every time that we’ve been there so far it’s been really great, so we are working on it.
NRR: We are getting towards the end of this year, I just wondered what are the plans for the band next year apart from the US tour, what’s on the cards for Delain?
Charlotte: We are going to tour and perform slightly less in order to put sufficient effort into a new record. Yeah, we are really trying to give proper time to the writing process, we’ve been very, very productive the last couple of years and while we really want to keep that up we also do want to allow a little bit more time for special things to happen in the songwriting room and to write enough to actually be able to make a selection out of more songs and not having to rush things.
NRR: That all sounds great, and thanks once again for taking the time to speak to us, we really appreciate it, it’s always nice to chat. Good luck with everything you’ve got going on, the new DVD and the touring and hopefully we will catch up with you soon.
Charlotte: Thank you very much, and I hope to talk again soon.
A Decade of Delain – Live At Paradiso will be released via Napalm Records on October 27th. In support of Delain’s upcoming live release, the band will hit the road for the Danse Macabre Tour this Fall, featuring special guest and frequent collaborator Marco Hietala from Nightwish on all dates, along with a very special set list of rarely-played Delain songs! Support will be coming from Serenity and Cellar Darling.
Catch this very special and exciting live package on the following dates:
Oct. 26 – Paris, France – Alhambra
Oct. 27 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7
Oct. 28 – Bochum, Germany – Zeche (SOLD OUT)
Oct. 29 – Munich, Germany – Backstage
Oct. 31 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli (SOLD OUT)
Nov. 1 – London, UK – Koko (SOLD OUT)
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Setlist Paris (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2017/alhambra-paris-france-5be31be4.html)
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Setlist Lousville (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/mercury-ballroom-louisville-ky-4becef36.html)
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Setlist Charlotte (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/the-fillmore-charlotte-nc-4bece7ee.html)
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Setlist Silver Springs (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/the-fillmore-silver-spring-silver-spring-md-5becdb64.html)
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Setlist Nueva York (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/irving-plaza-new-york-ny-3becc854.html)
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Setlist Montreal (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/mtelus-montreal-qc-canada-73ec3a4d.html)
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Setlist Toronto (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/the-opera-house-toronto-on-canada-4bec332e.html)
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Setlist Clifton Park (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/upstate-concert-hall-clifton-park-ny-6bec1eb6.html)
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Setlist Munhill (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/carnegie-music-hall-of-homestead-munhall-pa-53ec172d.html)
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Setlist Chicago (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/concord-music-hall-chicago-il-5bec135c.html)
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Setlist Minneapolis (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/the-cabooze-minneapolis-mn-43ec0bdf.html)
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Setlist Denver (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/ogden-theatre-denver-co-53ec7331.html)
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"DELAIN Invites you to two EXCLUSIVE headline shows"
While currently on an extensive tour in the US, DELAIN are working on the follow up to their chart hitting record Moonbathers, due 2019.
Bridging the gap between studio records is their first ever live DVD “A Decade of Delain - Live at Paradiso” released October 2017, and - proving themselves to one of the most productive bands in the game - Delain are now announcing an exciting new EP due fall 2018!
To celebrate the EP release, DELAIN will perform two intimate headline shows on the 11th and 12th of October 2018, during which fans will get a taste of the new DELAIN!
11th October Live Music Hall Cologne
TICKET LINK https://bit.ly/2vONYmt
Ticket hotline +49 4827 999 666 66
12th October Patronaat Haarlem
TICKETLINK - https://bit.ly/2HTwGte
Aside European festivals and a South American Tour with NIGHTWISH, these will be the only DELAIN club shows for 2018. Details of the upcoming EP are yet to be disclosed. Keep an eye on the bands socials and website to be the first to know!
DELAIN are currently on tour in the US
16/04/2018 Louisville - Mercury Ballroom
17/04/2018 Charlotte - Filmore Underground
18/04/2018 Silver Springs - The Filmore
20/04/2018 New York - Irving Plaza
22/04/2018 Montreal - Metropolis
23/04/2018 Toronto - The Opera House
25/04/2018 Albany - Upstate Concert Hall
26/04/2018 Pittsburgh - Carnegie Music Hall
27/04/2018 Chicago - Concord Music Hall
28/04/2018 Minneapolis - The Caboose
29/04/2018 Des Moines - Wooly’s
01/05-2018 Denver - Ogden Theater
02/05/2018 Salt Lake City - Complex
04/05/2018 San Jose - City National Civic
05/05/2018 Anaheim - Grove Anaheim
06/05/2018 Phoenix - Marquee Theater
08/05/2018 Dallas - House of Blues
09/05/2018 Houston - House of Blues
11/05/2018 Atlanta - Center Stage
12/05/2018 Orlando - House of Blues
13/05/2018 Ft. Lauderdale - Revolution
EUROPEAN Festivals
23/06/2018 Ciudad de Alameda - CAMOROCK
10/08/2018 Leeuwarden - INTO THE GRAVE
16-17-18/08/2018 - CZAD Poland
DELAIN on tour with NIGHTWISH
28/09/2018 Sao Paulo with NIGHTWISH
30/09/2018 Buenos Aires with NIGHTWISH
2/10/2018 Santiago with NIGHTWISH
4/10/2018 Bogota with NIGHTWISH"
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Setlist Des Moines (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/woolys-des-moines-ia-5bec0334.html)
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Setlist Sao Paulo (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/tom-brasil-sao-paulo-brazil-5be92f4c.html)
Sing For Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFX08ZNLT0k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFX08ZNLT0k)
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Setlist Buenos Aires (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/estadio-cubierto-malvinas-argentinas-buenos-aires-argentina-53e91ff5.html)
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Setlist Santiago (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/teatro-caupolican-santiago-chile-33e90c1d.html)
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Setlist Bogotá (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/royal-center-bogota-colombia-3be97c54.html)
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"DELAIN UPGRADES EP PLANS: EXTENDED RELEASE EXPECTED SOON.
Dutch symphonic rockers DELAIN have been releasing and performing their signature catchy melodic metal sound worldwide for over a decade now. The five albums on their name include guest performances from the titans of the scene, among others: Sharon Den Adel (WITHIN TEMPTATION), Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH), Alissa White-Gluz (ARCH ENEMY), Burton C. Bell (FEAR FACTORY).
Having toured the globe with bands like NIGHTWISH, SABATON and WITHIN TEMPTATION, and having rocked festivals like WACKEN, GRASPOP, DOWNLOAD and FORTAROCK, DELAIN have strongly carved their niche within the scene.
The band is currently working on the follow up to their chart hitting record Moonbathers, due 2019. Bridging the gap between studio records is their first ever live DVD “A Decade of Delain - Live at Paradiso” released October 2017, and - proving themselves to one of the most productive bands in the game - Delain are now finishing recordings for a special new release. The band states:
“When we started working this release it was supposed to be “just” an EP with a couple of tracks, but with time it became more and more extensive, which we’re sure is exciting news for fans! The extended content has also caused the release to be pushed a bit, but we are confident that it will be worth the wait!
Right now the amount of new material means that the title “EP” doesn’t cover it anymore. We will soon give an update about the release’s content and release date. We are currently in the mixing phase for the new tracks so it won’t be long.
For those who can’t wait to hear the new songs, don’t worry; we will perform some of the brand new material during our two upcoming headline shows on the 11th and 12th of October in Cologne and Haarlem.”
Aside European festivals and a South American Tour with NIGHTWISH, these will be the only DELAIN club shows for 2018. "
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Setlist Colonia (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/live-music-hall-cologne-germany-53e947b1.html)
Masters Of Destiny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn7_p6xu6wE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn7_p6xu6wE)
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Setlist Haarlem (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2018/patronaat-haarlem-netherlands-7b96ba4c.html)
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We are proud to reveal the artwork and tracklisting of HUNTER'S MOON. Read all about it below. Open for pre-order now!
"Delain – Announce “HUNTER’S MOON” with brand new Tracks + Live Blu-Ray!
Hunter’s Moon out on February 22nd 2019! Pre-Order HERE: http://smarturl.it/HuntersMoon-NPR
DELAIN will release HUNTER’S MOON 22nd FEB 2019 a stunning release, consisting exciting new studio tracks accompanied by a Live Blu-Ray from their SOLD OUT DANSE MACABRE tour across Europe in 2017.
HUNTER’S MOON is the final in the trilogy, and follows on from their EP Lunar Prelude and their full album release MOONBATHERS.
HUNTER’S MOON includes four brand new tracks, ten live songs, and a Blu-Ray shot at the infamous Utrecht Tivoli, featuring many special guests including Nightwish’s Marco Hietala. The Blu-Ray truly encapsulates Delain’s breathtaking stage performance and showcases their stunning stage production!!
Today the Dutch six-piece unveils the album cover (art by Cam Rackam) and the tracklist:
Brand New Studio Tracks:
1. Masters Of Destiny
2. Hunter’s Moon
3. This Silence Is Mine
4. Art Kills
Live From Utrecht:
5. Hands Of Gold – Live (feat. George Oosthoek)
6. Danse Macabre – Live
7. Scarlet – Live
8. Your Body Is A Battleground – Live (feat. Marco Hietala)
9. Nothing Left – Live (feat. Marco Hietala)
10. Control The Storm – Live (feat. Marco Hietala)
11. Sing To Me – Live (feat. Marco Hietala)
12. Not Enough – Live
13. Scandal – Live (feat. Marco Hietala)
14. The Gathering – Live (feat. Marco Hietala)
DELAIN about the four new studio tracks:
“Along with the live Blu-Ray are four new studio tracks. Two of these offer a preview of what we are working on for our new full length studio album, which we expect to release in 2019. “Masters of Destiny” is a dramatic, cinematic track, that we’re excited to shoot an equally dramatic video for this week. The title track “Hunter’s Moon” has more of a catchy feel and will hopefully appeal to our fans featuring heavy riffs, orchestrations, a large chorus and as a novel feature, Timo’s screams. Our guitarists stepped to the forefront on this release, in writing “This Silence is Mine” (Timo Somers) and “Art Kills” (Merel Bechtold). With fond live memories, classic and new sounds we're excited to present Hunter's Moon to the world!”
Marco Hietala (Nightwish) about the Danse Macabre Tour:
”I was really pleased to do the tour, because it gave me a chance to challenge myself in different surroundings and band dynamics. In the end it comes down to the same old but great thing. I love doing good shows with good people for good audiences. All for one and one for all!”
DELAIN about the live Blu-Ray:
“The Moonbathers tour has been a hell of a ride and the “Danse Macabre” shows were an absolute highlight. We are excited to share the footage of our show at Tivoli Vredenburg with you on this brand new Blu-Ray. It was great to finally perform all of our collaborations with Marco live, something our fans have been asking for for such a long time! Also gracing the stage were George Oosthoek who gave his signature sound to “Hands Of Gold”, and Elianne Anemaat who adorned “Scarlet” with her beautiful cello tones. The Tivoli show had such an amazing atmosphere and was one of the highlights of our career. Plus a home match for some of us! We are thrilled to have this Blu-Ray as a physical souvenir of the night and we hope that our fans will enjoy it as much as we did.”
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Masters Of Destiny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT14mlv92t4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT14mlv92t4)
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Setlist Zwolle (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/hedon-grote-zaal-zwolle-netherlands-1395757d.html)
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Setlist Moscú (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/izvestiya-hall-moscow-russia-6b956656.html)
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Setlist San Petersburgo (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/zal-ozhidaniya-saint-petersburg-russia-639562db.html)
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Setlist Purmerend (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/p3-purmerend-netherlands-6392b6e7.html)
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Setlist Dordrecht (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/bibelot-dordrecht-netherlands-3b92fc50.html)
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Nothing Left (live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXFlDz-TtfI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXFlDz-TtfI)
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Setlist Zoetermeer (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/de-boerderij-zoetermeer-netherlands-393790f.html)
Sing To Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw95ZgnD28Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw95ZgnD28Y)
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Setlist Limeira (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/mirage-eventos-limeira-brazil-73903285.html)
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Setlist Sao Paulo (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/tropical-butanta-sao-paulo-brazil-7b903284.html)
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Setlist Santiago (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/teatro-cariola-santiago-chile-53902305.html)
The Glory And The Scum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjF50HtNQis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjF50HtNQis)
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Dear Delainers,
Today we are sharing the news with you that Merel has decided to leave Delain and focus on different
musical ambitions. Merel’s performance with us at Graspop will be her last show as a permanent band
member of Delain. We are aware this is very short notice, and this we regret for those of you who wanted to
catch a last show with her as a part of the team. However, this is a friendly departure, and we are respecting
Merel’s wishes in doing so.
We had an amazing ride sharing the stage with this fireball and we are excited to see the results of her new
endeavours.
Merel: "Dear all, I am sorry to inform you that on Graspop I will play my last show with Delain. After almost
five amazing years the time has come for me to focus on my own dreams. Because of my previous band
commitments my attention diverged from my own music and the path I want to follow, and I feel I need to
give myself the time and opportunity to explore my musical ambitions.
This is probably the hardest decision of my life, but in the end it’s important to follow your heart and be
happy. I want to thank my bandmates and crew, I will miss you dearly! Also huge thanks to all the amazing
people I’ve met on the road. And most importantly I want to thank YOU for all those amazing and warm
memories! It’s been a pleasure. (...)"
Although we will miss Merel on the road with us, we realise that our busy schedules require loads of
time and commitment, and we understand and respect her decision to focus on her own path. We will
continue performing live as a five-piece as before, and look forward to finishing the work for our upcoming
studio album, the upcoming festival season, our US tour with Amorphis and Anneke van Giersbergen and
our European Masters Of Destiny Tour. We hope to see you all soon!
Thank you Merel, we wish you nothing but the best!
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Setlist Download Fest (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/donington-park-castle-donington-england-1b91e550.html)
Mother Machine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSvQ55RSZp8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSvQ55RSZp8)
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Setlist Graspop (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/boeretang-dessel-belgium-13912125.html)
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Entrevista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYUy65AGSKc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYUy65AGSKc)
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Setlist Tuska Open Air (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/suvilahti-helsinki-finland-539173ed.html)
Hands Of Gold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39B7qxs6KDA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39B7qxs6KDA)
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Setlist Masters Of Rock (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/areal-likerky-r-jelinek-vizovice-czech-republic-339e9065.html)
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Setlist Area53 Festival (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/vazs-schladnitz-leoben-austria-339efcc1.html)
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Setlist Wacken Open Air (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/hauptstrasse-wacken-germany-339e4cbd.html)
Masters Of Destiny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4CtjPyWh1s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4CtjPyWh1s)
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Setlist Leyendas del Rock (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/polideportivo-municipal-de-villena-villena-spain-b9f9932.html)
Pristine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKqP5H5TreY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKqP5H5TreY)
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Joey no puede viajar a USA
http://www.instagram.com/p/B2gyYdoDxfb/ (http://www.instagram.com/p/B2gyYdoDxfb/)
Nuevo single el 27 de septiembre: Burning Bridges
http://www.instagram.com/p/B2hQ0p4jK3-/ (http://www.instagram.com/p/B2hQ0p4jK3-/)
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Setlist Philadelphia (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/the-theatre-of-living-arts-philadelphia-pa-7b9cdea0.html)
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Setlist Nueva York (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/the-gramercy-theatre-new-york-ny-339cd4f1.html)
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Setlist Worchester (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/the-palladium-worcester-ma-6b9cce7e.html)
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Setlist Clifton Park (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/upstate-concert-hall-clifton-park-ny-5b9cc7f4.html)
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Setlist Montreal (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/club-soda-montreal-qc-canada-39c3dbb.html)
Masters Of Destiny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqSqLaKtpD0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqSqLaKtpD0)
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Setlist Quebec (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/imperial-bell-quebec-city-qc-canada-339c2c19.html)
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Burning Bridges
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RcOizFELv0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RcOizFELv0)
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Setlist Toronto (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/the-opera-house-toronto-on-canada-3b9c28ac.html)
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Burning Bridges (video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpJ1ma3I0Ag (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpJ1ma3I0Ag)
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Setlist Cleveland (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/agora-cleveland-oh-7b9c26ac.html)
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Setlist Joliet (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/the-forge-joliet-il-639c1edf.html)
April Rain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6fUfLqdg3Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6fUfLqdg3Q)
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Setlist Milwakee (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/turner-hall-ballroom-milwaukee-wi-b9c113e.html)
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Setlist Minneapolis (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/the-cabooze-minneapolis-mn-639c0e93.html)
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Setlist Calgary (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/dickens-pub-calgary-ab-canada-139c79a1.html)
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Setlist Edmonton (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/the-starlite-room-edmonton-ab-canada-6b9c76e6.html)
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Setlist Vancouver (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/venue-vancouver-bc-canada-439c6747.html)
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Setlist Seattle (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/el-corazon-seattle-wa-5b9c5f90.html)
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Setlist Sacramento (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/ace-of-spades-sacramento-ca-539c4f21.html)
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Setlist San Francisco (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/slims-san-francisco-ca-6b9c46c6.html)
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Setlist West Hollywood (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/the-roxy-west-hollywood-ca-539dbfdd.html)
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Setlist Anaheim (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/city-national-grove-of-anaheim-anaheim-ca-439db723.html)
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Setlist Tempe (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/marquee-theatre-tempe-az-539daf4d.html)
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Setlist Englewood (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/gothic-theatre-englewood-co-1b9d9d40.html)
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Setlist Kansas (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/the-riot-room-kansas-city-mo-2b9d98e2.html)
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Setlist Dallas (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/trees-dallas-tx-139d9121.html)
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Setlist Houston (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/scout-bar-houston-tx-4b9d8fe6.html)
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Setlist Tampa (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/the-orpheum-tampa-fl-339dfc01.html)
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Setlist Atlanta (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/heaven-the-masquerade-atlanta-ga-139df5a1.html)
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Setlist Baltimore (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/baltimore-soundstage-baltimore-md-6b9df26e.html)
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One Second
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFiecJRf1LQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFiecJRf1LQ)
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Lyric video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia-NxsV4XqU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia-NxsV4XqU)
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Setlist Bochum (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/zeche-bochum-germany-339afc55.html)
Let's Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIZgi-t6P2o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIZgi-t6P2o)
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Setlist Esch-sur-Alzette (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/rockhal-club-esch-sur-alzette-luxembourg-339aeccd.html)
One Second
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb5c_Xi-Kfg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb5c_Xi-Kfg)
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Setlist Kalsruhe (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/substage-karlsruhe-germany-439ae707.html)
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Setlist Prattein (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/z7-konzertfabrik-pratteln-switzerland-39ad94f.html)
One Second
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--8YRmfqEIw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--8YRmfqEIw)
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Setlist Budapest (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/barba-negra-music-club-budapest-hungary-5b9ad360.html)
Invidia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwtkHvt0-Lg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwtkHvt0-Lg)
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Setlist Praga (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/palac-akropolis-prague-czech-republic-439ac31f.html)
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Heavy Music Icons Delain to Release New Album "Apocalypse & Chill" on February 7, 2020!
Pre-order your copy right here: https://smarturl.it/ApocalypseAndChill
The wait is over! Following the release of their two latest singles, “Burning Bridges” and “One Second”, Napalm Records is pleased to announce details regarding the new dystopian masterpiece by Dutch symphonic hard rock/metal pioneers DELAIN. Their newest full-length offering, Apocalypse & Chill, features an electrifying blend of heavy rock and metal influences, and marks a new chapter in the band’s evolving catalog.
Apocalypse & Chill – out February 7, 2020 – explores topics of impending doom and human indifference, making this their boldest, most daring and undeniable offering yet. Brutal riffs, synth-heavy patterns and fully orchestrated compositions accented by vocalist Charlotte Wessels’ extraordinary vocal potency will enthrall the listener, while new influences may surprise. The broad soundscape on Apocalypse & Chill ranges from anthemic rock to electronic metal and breaks all stereotypes, without losing the special DELAIN trademarks.
DELAIN on Apocalypse & Chill:
“We think this Apocalypse & Chill will surprise our listeners. It is heavy with new influences and we’re really curious to find out how our audience will respond to that.”
Apocalypse & Chill will be available for Pre-Order in the US from Tuesday, December 3rd
Track list:
1. One Second
2. We Had Everything
3. Chemical Redemption
4. Burning Bridges
5. Vengeance
6. To Live Is To Die
7. Let's Dance
8. Creatures
9. Ghost House Heart
10. Masters Of Destiny
11. Legions Of The Lost
12. The Greatest Escape
13. Combustion
(https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p960x960/74602810_10158007838266052_6286499367222247424_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ohc=tlCA0eWMbb0AQnsg-3PtdVkDBLAM6JvtnnU6raJxTPwo0osEhyGCWQE4w&_nc_ht=scontent-mad1-1.xx&oh=182bcc932b17105683d2fd2ea8c48e78&oe=5E40D836)
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Setlist Munich (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/backstage-werk-munich-germany-b9a2d26.html)
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Setlist Berlin (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/lido-berlin-germany-b9a250a.html)
The Glory And The Scum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrqwA7nwAcE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrqwA7nwAcE)
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Setlist Copenhague (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/pumpehuset-copenhagen-denmark-4b9a1ffe.html)
Invidia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvr4bueQ-3U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvr4bueQ-3U)
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Setlist Hamburgo (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/gruenspan-hamburg-germany-5b9a1750.html)
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Setlist Hannover (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/musikzentrum-hanover-germany-39a050b.html)
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Setlist Aschaffenburg (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/colos-saal-aschaffenburg-germany-439a039b.html)
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Setlist Villeurbanne (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/transbordeur-villeurbanne-france-639a7a3f.html)
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Setlist Paris (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2019/cabaret-sauvage-paris-france-4b9a73ea.html)
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The Dutch symphonic metal band Delain exploded on the scene in 2006 with their debut album, Lucidity, with an astonishing mix of power metal and gothic rock. The group was formed by former Within Temptation keyboard player Martijn Westerholt and powerhouse singer Charlotte Wessels, and has been on the metal scene ever since.
Delain’s sixth studio album, Apocalypse & Chill, arrives on February 7, with new sounds for the group, including a strong electronic influence.
Wessels spoke to Heavy Consequence for the latest column “Beyond the Boys’s Club”, discussing the new album, the musicians who inspired it, how she had to defend herself as a woman in music, and more. Read the full interview below.
On the meaning of the group’s new album, Apocalypse & Chill
The album itself speaks of a zeitgeist. It’s about the feeling of watching the news and seeing the world on fire, then looking at your social media and seeing everyone’s seemingly perfect life and asking yourself, how is it the same world? The term “Netflix and chill” has become so big too. It seems to me that people’s online lives are becoming more important than their real lives, and that is also expressed in the title.
Why she thinks Apocalypse & Chill will surprise fans
There are several things we have never done before. Very obvious from the start is that [the guitarist] Timo [Somers] sings in the first song. He only backed up on tracks before that, and he’s a very important player. The first half of the album is very heavy in electronic sounds, and generally we lean more on the symphonic side. This symphonic side is at the end of the album, and there are many, but I can imagine that there are fans who hold their breath the first half of the album. Another way this album is different is that we worked with a real choir for the first time. I am delighted that fans are hearing this new music.
On his favorite song from Apocalypse & Chill
“Legions of the Lost” is the one I like. There is a lot in this song which is big and heavy, and I think fans who love our symphonic sound will love it. But, my favorite changes every day. I don’t know which songs will be the most popular with fans, so I’m really curious to know that when the album is released.
On what she hopes fans will get out of the album
Sometimes when you write something, you feel like you know people will relate to it. This album is diverse, we have different listeners and they will take away different things. For example, I really like the ballad over there, “Ghost House Heart”, but I know more than one metal fan who walks right past any ballad on any album. Personally, I am always very happy when people can understand the lyrics. On this album, there is as much the “apocalyptic” side as the “chill” side. I honestly wonder what they will do with it. I can’t wait to hear what they think.
On how the world of metal has changed since its inception, with regard to women in metal
It’s always a hot debate. Should we use the term “metal with female front” or not? The answer is no! I think this is a subject where things are gradually changing. There are so many of us and I think the number of women in the metal world will continue to grow organically. People sometimes forget that a very short time ago, women did not even receive education or musical education. They ask, “Why weren’t these great classic pieces written by women?” Because they had no education! This is something that has changed. Women have the freedom to choose what to do. Women can now choose to pursue careers in music and metal. This is a very important step in all of this to stop treating metal women like unicorns. Also, when people are too impressed with the fact that a woman can make music, I think that is not a good sign. I think people should treat women in music like musicians, above all.
If women are more involved in hard rock and metal today
I always felt like I was kissed, but … how do I say that? I would also kiss puppies in heavy metal, but I don’t know if I would trust them to write very impressive riffs. That way, I always felt kissed, but sometimes you feel kissed without being taken seriously. I always felt very welcome, but sometimes it seems that I am not welcomed for the right reasons.
To defend yourself as a woman in the world of heavy metal
There have been very annoying cases where even the members of my group did not know what was going on. I asked managers to undress me for photos. I was told that if I was not comfortable with my photoshopped body, I would have a problem. There was a year, in particular, where most of my energy went to what I didn’t want to do in music instead of what I wanted to do in music. So I was pretty angry. There is a lot of power to say no. You might scare some people who don’t want to work with you anymore, but let’s be honest – you don’t want to work with them anyway.
On the women who inspired her in music
I have always loved Kate Bush. I think she is a fantastic performer and composer. Also, Joni Mitchell. And I always liked Within Temptation, which I know funny because I’m part of a group with Martijn. When Mother Earth came out, I was 13 or 14 and went to all the concerts I could go to. I loved this group.
On the advice she would give to other women who want to get into music
Go for it. What I did as a teenager was that I would do everything with music, all styles. I was in two choirs, three groups – I would just do all the things, because you can learn from all these things. You never know what will make the ball roll. In addition, it’s so good to have this real crowd experience.
Thanks to Charlotte Wessels for taking the time to talk to us. Pre-order Delain’s Apocalypse & Chill album through various outlets.
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Ghost House Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfP_OhLQvOE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfP_OhLQvOE)
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Setlist Birmingham (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2020/o2-institute-birmingham-england-4b98e3ee.html)
Ghost House Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgv0QKhRVAA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgv0QKhRVAA)
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Setlist Manchester (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2020/o2-ritz-manchester-england-2b98d8a6.html)
We Had Everything
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0C-PuIcOY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0C-PuIcOY)
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Setlist Bristol (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2020/anson-rooms-bristol-england-5b98d3d0.html)
April Rain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAVxWRMxnfc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAVxWRMxnfc)
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Setlist Londres (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2020/electric-brixton-london-england-4b98cb9e.html)
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Entrevista
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBXXUXbs4fY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBXXUXbs4fY)
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Apocalypse and Chill Release (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2020/tivolivredenburg-ronda-utrecht-netherlands-5b982788.html)
Vengeance (ft Yannis Papadopoulos)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j4sN8wu5ik (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j4sN8wu5ik)
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Seemingly growing with each release, the last decade saw Delain rise to become one of the dominant forces within the symphonic metal scene. They’ve been able to take a sound and directed it into something more of their own, combining elements of rock, metal, and beyond. This is no more evident than on their latest release, Apocalypse & Chill, soon to be out on Napalm Records (Pre-order HERE). With an interest-piquing title and cover art, alongside some fresh tracks with some unique elements, they’ve been generating plenty of buzz for us to chat about. So we were able to get ahold of both keyboardist Martijn Westerholt and vocalist Charlotte Wessels to pick their brains about the release, as well as discuss some surprise hobbies, worldly concerns, how we can reach equality in metal, and even a story of a recent impromptu kitten rescue the band played a role in.
Dead Rhetoric: Going right in with the title of the album and artwork, were you trying to show that you were pushing some boundaries with this release?
Charlotte Wessels: Not necessarily directly – we took a lot of things into consideration and were very aware that both the album and the artwork would be perceived as a big break from what we’ve done before. It wasn’t like we were going out of our way to try to shock people – it was a matter of the title fitting the album really well, the artwork fitting the title really well, and it went from there to an end result that I can understand people seeing as a diversion from what we’ve done before. It wasn’t to shock the hell out of people, although we did see it and to be honest, I quite enjoyed that [laughs]!
Dead Rhetoric: What do you feel sets Apocalypse & Chill apart from the rest of Delain’s work?
Martijn Westerholt: When it comes to the music, I think the album is really diverse. I think it’s the most diverse album we’ve made. Listening to it today – we got our album in the mail today, which I haven’t done since we finished mixing it…I thought, “Wow, there’s a lot of electronic stuff going on!” The funny thing isn’t that we planned it that way, but you do what you feel the song needs. I think that’s a very refreshing thing. Also, if I may be so free to say, Charlotte’s singing – she pushed her boundaries even further. I think this makes the album stand out, together with the artwork and the very modern album title. I’m really happy with it.
Dead Rhetoric: Merel [Bechtold] left last year. Are you planning to fill, or have you filled, that second guitar position?
Wessels: We are not actually. For most of Delain’s history, we have been a 5 person band, with the exception of the very beginning and our time with Merel. Even though our time with Merel was great, musically we are going back to what we know with 5 people. We’ve done it like that for a very long time. Timo [Somers] is a phenomenal guitarist, and with technology these days, it can really help to give you that big wall of guitars sound live. We are going to keep the team as it is, just the 5 of us.
Westerholt: To give you an example, we searched for years for this double guitar sound with a single guitar player and it was very elusive. In the last few years, there have been some technological breakthroughs and Timo has been really active in that department. Live, we don’t really miss a guitar at all, and it has nothing to do with Merel herself. [The technology] just makes the need for a second guitar player not really there. So I can only really second what Charlotte says there.
Dead Rhetoric: There’s been a lot of members through the years – how important is the relationship between the two of you and Timo at this point?
Wessels: I think it’s very essential, and I think if you look at the band historically, especially Martijn and I as a duo, Martijn has been working on Delain for a long time, even before we met each other. We have been working on music together for 15 years!
Westerholt: I’m old!
Wessels: It’s a very long time, and I think that creatively, we found each other very early on in the process. When it comes to Timo, I think that he really put his mark on this album as well. I should mention Guus, because the main songwriting team for Delain is Martijn, Guus [Eikens], and myself. It’s been like that since Lucidity onwards. For this album though, I think that Timo really made his mark in not only arranging, but also the writing of the songs.
Westerholt: In the past, it was only more in the arranging. Timo would do some stuff with the riffing and add a guitar solo, but this time, he also really contributed in delivering song ideas, such as “One Second,” which was almost ready to go. That’s quite different than just arranging songs and guitars here and there, and putting in some solos. He’s really, really grown.
Wessels: Of course, everybody puts their mark on the way that they perform their parts on the album, but when it comes to the writing that has always been the case.
Dead Rhetoric: There’s been a very grandiose scope for the last few videos. What do you look for when you are making a video for a song? How important are the visual aspects?
Wessels: I think that with a lot of the songs, especially the more bombastic ones like “Masters of Destiny” or “Burning Bridges,” a lot of these songs dictate a certain visual. I cannot hear the songs without seeing certain images, like a movie flashing before you. It’s always a very exciting process to bring that to life, within what the song calls for. The important thing is that everybody listens to a song and hears/sees something different.
For the last year, we’ve worked with the same video company for 4 videos. Our visions kind of match with the songs. You have album tracks, which are great for the album, you have live tracks, which are great live, and certainly there are some songs that just ask for a visual accompaniment. I think “Masters of Destiny” is one of my favorites, along with the one that is coming soon [“Ghost House Heart”].
Dead Rhetoric: Given the subject matter and themes with the album, what are some of your concerns with the world of today?
Wessels: Besides it being on fire and stuff [fires in Australia]? Well, if you look at the album title, it kind of says enough and it does it in a tongue and cheek manner, because we don’t want to be preachy and don’t want to act as if we are doing anything better. But in general, the thing that is worrying at times is not only the state of the world, but our attitude towards it. We were just talking about it earlier – we aren’t really pessimistic about what we can do, but we really have to want to do it first. Sometimes you see that people are more concerned with their…Instagram following than their home. I guess that’s kind of the thought behind the title and the thematics behind it.
Westerholt: The last thing we want to be is preachy about it. If you look at our job, as a musician, we really spent a lot of CO2 on flying, for example. It’s environmentally not the best job that there is.
Wessels: We also spend a lot of time selling ourselves as well, which is also that side of it.
Dead Rhetoric: It’s nice that you are so upfront and knowledgeable about it in that sense. You are going on planes and doing this and that.
Westerholt: True, and sometimes we really struggle with that from time to time. Like, we have one show in Mexico. Is it worth going all the way there for that show, and fly all that way? We do talk about those things.
Wessels: It’s a growing awareness, with like KLM. You can do CO2 reduction rates on your tickets. You see a lot of bands only playing festivals that are easier to reach – public transport. We try to end our shows so that people can still use public transport and don’t necessarily depend on cars, even though in some parts of the world everyone kind of does. We go back and forth on it. There’s the awareness that what we are doing isn’t necessarily leaving a small footprint.
Dead Rhetoric: Much of Delain’s more recent artwork and merch designs features hummingbirds. What do you like about the association with that particular bird? I saw that was also set pretty prominently in the new art as well.
Westerholt: This artwork is really different than what people expected, but there’s also your own house style. I think the hummingbird is part of our home furniture, so to say. It comes back live and on the albums too. It’s a really nice contrast, if you have a really cute hummingbird but with a gas mask on it. I think it also pertains to the music, because it can be tough, with hard-riffing and sometimes soft or even sweet. So there’s a lot of contrast and I think that the hummingbird translates that very well.
Wessels: I get more attached to it with every album. Or with every fan that tattoos it. It’s definitely become a Delain representative over the years.
Dead Rhetoric: Can you talk about the impromptu kitten rescue that you had in France last month?
Wessels: It was early on and it was cold out, and there were two kittens laying around in the parking lot. One of them was limping and they were crawling into cars. It didn’t seem like the best spot for two adorable kittens to be in. So we caught one of them, and we put out a social media request. We knew that there was a shelter nearby, but it was quite late by then so we just needed someone to take them for the night. We thought with the reach we had that maybe someone would turn up. They actually did – a photographer, Emilie Garcin, picked up the first one that we had been taking care of during the day.
Sadly, that one didn’t make it. It died the next day, but it had a last day full of cuddles and purrs and playing. It is what it is, but the silver lining to the whole story is that she went back with the association and they managed to find the other kitten. That kitten is becoming a very fat and happy house cat at Emilie’s, who has officially adopted him. One out of two, at least. But on the street, they would not have made it. They were cold, had worms, and everything that tiny kittens can have. So I’m very happy that one of them survived, and the other one had a more comfortable end than it would have had on the street.
Dead Rhetoric: I’m switching gears entirely here, but what are you most proud of accomplishing with Delain?
Wessels: Besides rescuing a tiny kitten [laughter]?
Westerholt: I think that it’s still very special that if you write music, it comes out of your brain and goes into the world. The biggest compliment is that people all over the world – from Chile to Japan – are listening to your music and they are enjoying it. We hear people who get support by listening to the music in their lives, and I think that’s really special. If you can do that as your job, I think you are quite blessed.
Wessels: I totally agree. It’s the most special thing to me too. You make something out of nothing, and I have so much love for the group. It really feels like a community of people that surround us, and have been surrounding us all of these years. It’s really amazing the amount of loyalty that we receive from our fanbase. We can do what we do because of them.
Westerholt: It’s also special when you play somewhere in the States, and people show up to listen to you. You play somewhere in Russia, and people do the same. Or Spain. There are people everywhere that appreciate the music. I think it’s quite special.
Dead Rhetoric: A lot of times, people ask what you remember about when you started the band, or during your first album, so I’d like to ask instead, what do you remember best about the times of We Are the Others?
Wessels: Sweden – that’s where we recorded it. We spent quite some time in Stockholm. I felt like a true world citizen. Spending a few months in a different country and city to record an album. It was kind of a terrifying time as a band because we were working quite differently than we had before. It wasn’t without any tension, but I really, really love that record and I have fond memories of the time looking back.
Westerholt: I agree. I really look back with a smile to our time in Stockholm. We rented an apartment for about 4 months in the city center. Indeed, we did feel like world citizens. You really felt like you were living in a big city. Right now, I’m not living in an international city. It was great. We also worked with a producer – normally I produce the albums but that time, we worked with a team surrounding Jacob Hellner. He is known for producing a lot of Rammstein albums. It was really cool to learn different ways of working. Also, that album was quite different. Like right now with Apocalypse & Chill, it was quite different than the albums before it. One of those ‘marker’ albums I think.
Dead Rhetoric: What’s something that you enjoy that may surprise long-time fans of the band?
Wessels: Can you guess what I’m doing right now during this interview? I’m knitting, which is probably the most un-metal thing ever. But it’s something that is very new. I haven’t even put it on the Interwebs, so that is definitely something that will surprise people. They know all about the arts-ing, the books, and stuff because I throw all of that shit on Instagram. But this, I believe is a surprise.
Westerholt: Unless you are knitting a black sweater with a skull on it! That’s very metal!
Wessels: I’m actually really excited to learn about that! I want to make pink mittens with “666” on it. I’m really ambitious about making this a thing.
Dead Rhetoric: You can make your own stage gear.
Wessels: Yeah, exactly. We can sell it as merch!
Westerholt: Knitted sweaters made by Charlotte for sale [laughs]
Wessels: We could finally be rich [laughter]!
Westerholt: I’m very boring, I’m not doing anything at the moment. Just sitting in my living room. In general, a weird thing I like that might shock people…man, I’m so boring! I like to play computer games, PC games – I like to travel and to ski. That’s kind of it, but I don’t have any weird things. I’m going to make a new bed in our bedroom, because it’s falling apart. I’m going to make it myself though.
Dead Rhetoric: This one is more geared towards Charlotte, because I know you do put your thoughts out there on this topic. What do you feel needs to happen in the new decade to see true equality in the metal world in regards to gender/sexuality?
Wessels: I saw a great article today on the female-fronted metal term, which I have absolutely no judgement on towards people using it, because it’s convenient. But let’s call the genre what it really is. It’s starting to pile on – there’s death metal, folk metal, symphonic metal. It’s pooling it altogether and that’s not too cool. It would be great to have more diversity in general, but I think that in the end, that all has to do with not treating those instances where it happens as some kind of unicorn. I’m actually really pleased, some years ago, people would ask me really different questions than they would ask Martijn or any other guy in the band. That’s already getting much better.
There are more different voices in the scene now, and as long as they are heard – you can see now that it is changing organically, and I think that’s good. But I’d be really happy if the term ‘female fronted metal’ gets ditched. Not because it’s offensive, but just because it’s not correct. It keeps treating women in metal as if they don’t really belong there.
Westerholt: I never really heard the term ‘male fronted metal’ used…
Wessels: Exactly. It’s weird, and this was not really too long ago but I had an interviewer ask me questions like, “Hey, you are a woman in metal, how are you different from other women in metal?” I was like, “How are you different from other men in journalism?” That’s just a really weird question. Maybe how are you different as a person, or how are you different as a singer?
Westerholt: The only thing I can say in defense of the female fronted metal term, which I don’t like, is that I remember when we started Within Temptation in 1996. Most, like 99% of the metal bands, had males as front people. I can imagine that you could say, “Hey, there’s a metal band with not a male as a front person.” But very quickly after that, it already became so useless. It was changing already at the end of the ‘90s. To use the term within the past decade is completely ridiculous.
Wessels: Again, that’s why I say, no judgement for people who use or used it at one point, because I’m sure it was convenient. But talking about genres, it reduces the band to what’s between the front person’s legs and that’s not really serving any purpose these days.
Dead Rhetoric: Like you said, there’s so many different things out there now. I completely stopped using it myself just because it doesn’t make sense to put it out there as it’s such a vague term now.
Westerholt: Not anymore. As I remember, and gosh I’m getting old, but “there’s a band with a keyboard!” I remember my brother telling me that the keyboard was setting us apart from the other metal bands. Now it would be completely ridiculous but then it made sense, because no one was using them. But that was more than 20 years ago.
Dead Rhetoric: What’s planned for 2020 with Delain, outside of the album release next month?
Westerholt: We are going to play live, and I think we will start in the UK. Then it’s Finland, and we will have festivals in Europe. We played a lot in the States last year, and I think since 2013 we have played every year, so this year we will not be in the States. We’ll see if we can come back next year, but we are going to play live a lot. There’s a new video coming out at the end of this month [“Ghost House Heart”] too, so there are exciting times ahead!
Dead Rhetoric: Will there be any more whiskey stuff going on?
Wessels: [Laughs] There’s always some whiskey stuff going on somewhere. Otto [Schimmelpenninck van der Oije] and I certainly enjoyed the 3 Delain whiskey editions that we have done. They all sold out within a few hours…for the longest one. The fastest one was like 30 minutes. We don’t have anything planned at the moment, but if the opportunity arises I am sure we will go for it. The previous editions have been fun, tasty, and successful so I don’t see why not.
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"COVID-19 postponements
We regret to inform you about the following postponements due to government regulations concerning the corona virus.
- Our upcoming show in Oslo on April 1st is postponed, due to the government banning gatherings larger than over a 100 people.
- It is likely that the same will be confirmed for the Finnish dates in the days to come. Keep an eye on this page.
- Durbuy Rock will postpone its 18-04 Festival date.
We will inform you as soon as we have information about new dates and ticket policies.
We know that these regulations are very impactful for everyone involved, but for now it's better to be safe than sorry. Stay healthy everyone!"
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Lizzie (Ft Alissa White-Gluz)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=EwiIrOqsZ68&feature=emb_logo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=EwiIrOqsZ68&feature=emb_logo)
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Closer (NIN cover)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7DCYXNOR3c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7DCYXNOR3c)
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FSU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpN4zYBKTAU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpN4zYBKTAU)
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Message Martijn:
Delain Goes Back to its Roots
For the last year or so, the collaboration within the band ceased to work as well as it once had. Some of us were no longer happy with the current roles in the band. We all tried very hard to find a solution for over a year, but sadly we were unable to find one.
As a result, we will all be going our own ways and pursuing our own endeavors. I am very sad our cooperation has come to end, but at the same time I am very grateful for all the years we were able to work together. Together we toured the world, shared highs and lows, and met with many successes as well as times that pushed us to learn and grow. We all enjoyed meeting our fans and making new friends all over the globe. I would like to thank my fellow bandmates and wish Timo, Otto, Joey, and especially Charlotte the very best for the future. And I hope that will mean onwards and upwards to new musical adventures for each of them!
That being said, Delain will live on. The others have chosen to pursue different paths. I have decided to keep Delain alive by continuing on with writing and producing the music for Delain as I always have. I started Delain as a project in 2002 and for the next album I will take it back to a project form, releasing music with special guests. As it looks now many familiar faces will be returning to join me on this journey.
I can’t express my gratitude enough to all of you Delainers that have supported us over so many years. Your dedication to the music and the community you created for us has been overwhelming. Even though this situation is not ideal, change never usually is at first, I hope you will continue to join Delain on its new journey. This is not the end of Delain. It’s the end of a chapter, but also the beginning of a new one.
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A year and a day after the last Delain show, it is with heavy heart I inform you all I am no longer part of Delain. Charlotte, Timo and Joey are also no longer part of the band.
I played my very first Delain show in March 2010 in the Garage, London. Almost exactly 10 years later, Timo, Joey and I sent an e-mail to tender our resignation from the band.
Everyone close to us knew that Delain was always a very intense working environment. I could deal with it, because touring with Delain was my biggest passion. And the amazing shows we did, the great fans we had and awesome bands we toured with, all made it worth it. I really started at the bottom when it came to touring, playing for crowds of 10 people, driving thousands of kilometers crammed in a hot and smelly van, and sleeping on the couch at promotor’s houses, so I’ve always been immensely thankful of the level Delain operated on.
In 2018 and 2019 however, the atmosphere in the band deteriorated. This came to an all time low during the 2019 fall tours in the USA and Europe. While these tours were successes in themselves, with great crowd responses, a very good production and amazing road crew, good sales and great (support)bands, it became increasingly clear that Martijn was very unhappy to be on tour, and unhappy about how Delain had developed from his own project, to the band it became. It was obvious to everyone we couldn’t continue in this way.
Joey, Timo and I talked with Martijn and Charlotte at the beginning of 2020, saying we didn’t want to continue with Delain in this way. We proposed Martijn would abstain from long tours, at least for the time being. Those tours were the most intense, and we felt things would be better if he could focus on writing music, both for Delain as well as his long-envisioned side project. Martijn had a different view: he wanted Delain to be his project again, and his proposition was to bring the number of Delain shows down considerably, while degrading Timo, Joey and me to session musicians. Needless to say, that was very different from what we had in mind. It was also quite hurtful to be degraded to session musician after I gave Delain my everything. In March 2020, we concluded we weren’t going to reach a compromise and sent an e-mail tendering our resignation.
A few weeks later, Martijn outlined a proposition for Charlotte, Timo, Joey and me to continue with the band, while he would focus on other things. I was very impressed and humbled by Martijn’s decision to give up his own band, and at the same time very excited at the prospect of continuing Delain with Charlotte, Timo and Joey. For much of 2020, we all hoped Delain would be doing shows again in 2021. Unfortunately, we never came to a deal. We tried to reach middle ground, but we were simply too far apart. I think it’s a real shame and everyone (the fans, Martijn, and us) would have been winning with Charlotte, Timo, Joey and me continuing the band, but I guess it wasn’t supposed to be.
So now, almost a year after I (and Timo, and Joey,) decided to leave Delain, it’s official. Charlotte is also no longer part of Delain, so Martijn will be continuing Delain on his own. Over the past year I’ve been disappointed, furious, heartbroken, frustrated, and most of all I have just really really missed touring. But as you all know, we all happen to be in that same boat. Around the time we decided to quit, COVID-19 became the monster it is today.
This is by no means goodbye. I may be ‘getting too old for this shit’ but have no intention of retiring! I will definitely do everything to be back on the road whenever COVID-19 measures permit shows again. Meanwhile, I’ll be working on play-through videos and I’ll keep sharing my photography adventures.
A lot of the memories I made over the past 10 years are the very best of my life. I want to thank everyone who was a part of it, Delain fans all over the world, bandmates and road crew, and bands we toured with in particular. I wish Charlotte, Timo, Joey and Martijn the very best in the musical adventures that lay ahead of them. For their stories, check out their and Delain's Facebook statements.
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Delain has been my world for nearing 16 years, which is half of my life and my entire career. So it is with a heavy heart that I am confirming that Delain will continue as Martijn’s solo project, and my involvement with Delain ends here.
At this time, I know that you might have questions about the ‘why’ in all of this. I fully understand and respect that. Simply put, it is the sad conclusion of more than a year of trying to find solutions to built up grievances. Part of me feels like I’m letting all of you down, I’d like you to know that this decision was not taken lightly and I apologise to those of you who had high hopes of seeing all of us together live on stage again after lockdown. Until recently, I thought this might still be in the cards for us as well.
In the last 15 years we have released music that we have poured our heart and soul into. We have toured the world, rocked so many stages and met so many wonderful fans; I cherish all of that beyond measure. Every eye locked during a lyric, every front row high five, every after show hug (remember hugs?) From the sweaty hole in the wall to the Wembleys, Wackens, and Paradisos of our career. The memories we - band, crew, fans - have made together, will last forever. And in the end, they are more important to me than the differences that we couldn’t overcome, so that’s where I’d like the focus
of the narrative to be.
So where do we go from here? Otto, Timo and Joey are also leaving Delain, but will carry on making music with their own projects. Make sure you’re following what they’re up to. I can’t wait to see and hear how they will take the world by storm. Martijn will continue with Delain, and although it may be painful at first to see a Delain that I’m not a part of, I do wish him the very best in this new chapter. Like any relationship, our creative partnership has required work at times, but it has also been incredibly fruitful and I am grateful for all the things that we made together. Finally, I hope that Delain remains a positive force in everyone’s lives. We Are The Others, always will be, and none of this changes that.
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"Ese del que Vd. me habla"
We are no longer a part of Delain.
It’s with heavy heart to confirm that Otto, Timo, Charlotte and myself are not with the band anymore.
This is a very very hard decision, because I’ve truly loved every minute of playing with these awesome 2 guys and girl.
I want to make this very clear;
This isn’t about money, this isn’t about fame or wanting to do something else. This isn’t about Dear Mother or other projects that are ‘too time consuming’. This hasn’t got anything to do with the whole situation the world is in right now.
& this has nothing to do with Charlotte, Timo, Otto or any of our crew-members.
This is about one single problem, one we’ve been dealing with for a long time and that created a lot of tension, making it so there was no good environment to work in anymore.
We really really wanted to continue and the four of us have done everything in our power to fix things in the past year. But we didn’t succeed.
Delain for me was a dream come true and I still can’t believe I was a part of this amazing band.
I’m not sure what the future holds but the thing I’m sure of is that a lot of cool projects are coming soon, so I’m super excited about what is to come.
I sincerely want to thank you, the fans, our amazing crew and Charlotte, Timo & Otto for what I can call the best time of my musical career so far.
Let’s look forward and let’s hope this is not the end of us four playing together.
Joey
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The making of Lucidity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfpSzz_0auk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfpSzz_0auk)
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La version de Martijn (https://arrowlordsofmetal.nl/delain-video-interview-with-martijn-westerholt/?fbclid=IwAR3jj5123e9TsWVKxEG5U54ZhLWOFK8Flx8AOnz6htWhKJBQTQIEijL1QkE)
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Agradecimiento de Martjin (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=337485724442844)
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As some of you already know. Drummer Sander Zoer is back!
Sander re-introduces himself in this video:
Please give him a warm welcome.
You can also follow Sander on Facebook & Instagram:
Facebook: Sander Zoer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sander_zoer
More (re)introductions & other news coming soon, we will keep you posted.
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Welcome back Ronald Landa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6TgEHjW3yA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6TgEHjW3yA)
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We are thrilled to announce our very first show of 2022 which will take place at Hedon in Zwolle (The Netherlands) on Friday, November 4th! 🥳 In addition to the familiar, well-loved songs, we will also play brand new material from the upcoming album. If you don't want to miss out, buy your tickets here:
https://www.hedon-zwolle.nl/voorstelling/31186/DELAIN
Because a lot of people were really curious about new material, we used some music from our upcoming album in this video. (Spoiler) There is also a small sample of our new singer on there. 😉 Just wait until you hear her sing in full force!
There will be more teaser clips in the coming months followed by the very first single of the album. So keep an eye on our social media platforms for updates! 🤘
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Teaser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuTh3FbCsb4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuTh3FbCsb4)
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We are thrilled to finally introduce Ludovico Cioffi (@ludovicocioffi) as our new permanent bass player! 🎉 As many of you know, Rob van der Loo has returned to Delain as a guest bassist and is recording much of the bass for the new album. Ludo will also contribute bass and backing vocals/growls to the new album as well as be the new charismatic presence to hit the stage with us. 🤘🎸
He is the perfect addition to the Delain team! Let's give him a very warm welcome!!! 👏🖤
🔽🔽🔽
Show on November 4, 2022 at Hedon in Zwolle, Netherlands! (ticket link in bio!)
#delain #bignews #bassplayer #bassist #ludovicocioffi #warmwelcome #newalbum #liveshow
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Teaser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBFULZ87avA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBFULZ87avA)
Ready for another music sample from the upcoming album plus a sneak peek of the singer?! Here you go! 😉🔥
Next week we should have an exact date for you for the release of the first single as well as the revealing of the singer. Stay tuned! 🤘
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Finally. We have a date for our first upcoming single 🎉🎊. It's August 9th. And on top of that, we have the honor of playing at Progpower USA 2023. Hope to see you there! More dates are in the works.
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Introducing Ludovico Cioffi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6RU_47zmOw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6RU_47zmOw)
Playing ProgPower 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVoJCHHMcAM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVoJCHHMcAM)
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We have a little secret to share... 🤫🙃
Last month we had two secret "Rehearsal Shows" to help us get ready for our first official shows/festivals coming up later this year... And we had a blast!!! 🎉😄🤘 We'd like to thank the fans that came from all over Europe and made the trip to Zwolle to give us such amazing support and for making it SUCH A BIG PARTY!! They were definitely two shows to remember! Thank you to all who attended for bringing your tremendous enthusiasm and party spirits to welcome us back to the stage. We've sure missed you!! 🖤
Also, a HUGE SHOUT OUT to the "We Are The Others: Delainers' Gathering (Official Fan Facebook Group)" for helping us organize and fill our guest lists in order to pack out the venue to have amazing shows and to help make them such a big success!
We didn't sell tickets to our two Rehearsal Shows, they were invite only. We are planning to organize one more Rehearsal Show before our first official open to the public show which is on November 4th. If you're interested in coming to our last Rehearsal Show, then stay tuned! We'll be making an announcement soon about how you can register to be a part of it! 🖤🤘 (It will also take place in Zwolle, the Netherlands, but we don't have an exact date yet).
(Thanks to Wendy Steenmans for the amazing photos. 😊)
P.S. Yes, the new singer was present at these shows! 😉 And remember, she will be announced on August 9th along with the release of our very first single from the upcoming album! 🤩
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Only two more weeks until the release of “The Quest and the Curse”, the first single from our upcoming album!!!
The stunning artwork was done by Jan Yrlund of Darkgrove Design. (Fun fact… he was one of the guitarists who played on Lucidity!)
(https://images-ext-2.discordapp.net/external/V1LC-1mcYrdUZRq4whGiiMKbPBlqapRzo-Mbt-5L5js/%3Fstp%3Ddst-jpg_e35_s1080x1080%26_nc_ht%3Dscontent.cdninstagram.com%26_nc_cat%3D110%26_nc_ohc%3Dzjpey4LPhAIAX9fsm3G%26edm%3DAJBgZrYBAAAA%26ccb%3D7-5%26oh%3D00_AT8iNgw6j6GFn2bHh9kvckuy0NOVaonxNu1QDFQk9qkvaA%26oe%3D62E6D822%26_nc_sid%3D78c662/https/scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/295512850_597116358686278_4135530492630919196_n.jpg?width=663&height=663)
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Well Delainers, the day has finally arrived! 'The Quest and the Curse' is available now!!!! 🥳🤩 Make sure to check out our new video and welcome Diana Leah, our lovely and incredibly talented new singer, to the Delain family!! 🖤
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKmVMaF60zA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKmVMaF60zA)
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In no way I ever imagined myself typing these words right now.
All I know is exactly one year ago I was preparing my audition for the band of my dreams and today I can finally announce that I am officially part of Delain as their singer.
No words can describe how blessed and grateful I feel to be able to be part of this alongside the best humans and musicians I could ever dream working with such as Martijn Westerholt Ronald Landa Ludovico Cioffi Sander Zoer Guus Eikens and the amazing and tireless team working behind the scenes, I love you guys!!!🤍
I believe no person is sent to you by accident and this is no exception.
We’ve been recording a lot of magic this year, you really don’t want to miss it.
For now, here is the official video for “The quest and the curse” https://youtu.be/QKmVMaF60zA
I hope you’ll love it just as much as we do.
A special thank you goes to Alessio Staltari 💜and to my good friend Andrea Fusix who mixed and mastered The quest and the curse and who supported me since the beginning🤍 I couldn’t have done this without you🙏
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Diana responde!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmWr-bnRbUA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmWr-bnRbUA)
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(https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/298769031_612532090244389_3859835456864213876_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=rkdJ-DWYQOQAX9Sks7q&_nc_ht=scontent-mad1-1.xx&oh=00_AT_LEfSnonbOdgy-hhbzXF1YDrH-Hst_uq8du5aP1wOSgg&oe=63000759)
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Diana & Ludo interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAO-INvTwq0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAO-INvTwq0)
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Setlist Riverside Aarburg (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2022/campingplatz-wiggerspitz-aarburg-switzerland-3b369bb.html)
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The Quest and the Curse (Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Eik-jjLQc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Eik-jjLQc)
Hands Of Gold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmALcXDAaYQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmALcXDAaYQ)
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The Quest And The Curse (orchestal verssion)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx6Lpr2A3Ok (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx6Lpr2A3Ok)
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The Quest And The Curse (Behind The Scenes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0DC_JTuMRI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0DC_JTuMRI)
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Diana Leah Audition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVRJW2RuBgg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVRJW2RuBgg)
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Setlist Zwolle (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2022/hedon-kleine-zaal-zwolle-netherlands-bbec9d2.html)
We Are The Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc5Kkuy7S0k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc5Kkuy7S0k)
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A secret surprise for the visitors coming to the Hedon concert tomorrow...
During the change over after the support show, you might hear some new Delain songs from the upcoming album through the PA sound system! 🤗
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Setlist Zwolle (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2022/hedon-grote-zaal-zwolle-netherlands-7bbe3aa8.html)
Beneath
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9TIaCDO2NU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9TIaCDO2NU)
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Introducing Paolo Ribaldini
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0ZF6gEoQX4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0ZF6gEoQX4)
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Teaser Beneath
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDsSfR1pP1Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDsSfR1pP1Y)
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🎉 “BENEATH” IS OUT NOW! 🎉
The wait is finally over! With immense joy we release our new single “Beneath”, featuring our guest singer Paolo Ribaldini - Official 💎
🌊 The new album “DARK WATERS” will be released on Feb 10th 2023 via Napalm Records, and you can PREORDER it now!
Don’t forget to comment, share, and above all… ENJOY IT!
Thank you Delainers all around the world for your amazing support 🤍
Directed by Video Ink Ltd 🪄
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P5rgMFXvbM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P5rgMFXvbM)
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Tracklist!
01 Hideaway Paradise
02 The Quest and the Curse
03 Beneath (Paolo Ribaldini)
04 Mirror of Night
05 Tainted Hearts
06 The Cold
07 Moth to a Flame (Paolo Ribaldini)
08 Queen of Shadow
09 Invictus (Marko Hietala & Paolo Ribaldini)
10 Underland
11 The Quest and the Curse (Piano Version)
(https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/317094105_689796849184579_2935203735432846848_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s851x315&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dbeb18&_nc_ohc=3EGpfG57R5kAX8haSnq&_nc_ht=scontent-mad1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBDAVeLJTl4MJn5aX8_1VoF74LNQZm336T-1EF841n80A&oe=638B654A)
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Surprise, surprise! Our new single “Moth to a Flame” will be released on Tuesday next week, Jan 10th via Napalm Records!
Here’s the cover artwork! Once again, designed by our talented Ludovico Cioffi 🔥
Save the date! 📆
(https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/323161141_5498269126943860_2998176523752938039_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=vTpcMHPl3EkAX9wqX6g&_nc_ht=scontent-mad1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBfk5cVHB3xNFnIt2HFBNsL4ZV5IhKyYYxSpf8bYhOpGg&oe=63BBC8B1)
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Moth To A Flame
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpqsYasuadc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpqsYasuadc)
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Dark Waters album teaser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpO-AEufKGE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpO-AEufKGE)
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📣 NEW SINGLE ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣
Time for another surprise, Delainers! 😱
The release of our new album “Dark Waters” is getting closer, but we want to tease you a little more with another phenomenal track, that will be out Thursday next week, Feb 9th!
“Queen of Shadow” is one of the most epic songs of the tracklist, and we’re pretty sure you’re gonna love it! 👑🖤
Artwork by… guess who? @ludovicocioffi @ludovicocioffi.art
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Diana in Ethereal Metal Webzine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpfhv4i7kBc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpfhv4i7kBc)
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Queen Of Shadow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5W2dBQHpxI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5W2dBQHpxI)
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FaceCulture interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF6F_I9SGAQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF6F_I9SGAQ)
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Entrevista Martjin y Diana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpXR3MXoSiw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpXR3MXoSiw)
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(https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/c5bWn2UALP02-hkHTsm_-ItSPpWw8TqHnjp4ZEiRlfQ/%3Fstp%3Ddst-jpg_e35_p1080x1080_sh0.08%26_nc_ht%3Dscontent.cdninstagram.com%26_nc_cat%3D110%26_nc_ohc%3D7CFVc5yNFzoAX-TyPlD%26edm%3DAPs17CUAAAAA%26ccb%3D7-5%26oh%3D00_AfBw3JxnYBPgdCxFiHfYpkG4NDjBCt4JY_RsDSeLS15EKw%26oe%3D641705C9%26_nc_sid%3D978cb9/https/scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/335039851_124293607266886_1250370338534725321_n.jpg?width=529&height=663)
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Entrevista Metal Remain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLtlN4cBOGI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLtlN4cBOGI)
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Setlist Tilburg (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/013-next-tilburg-netherlands-4bb89bde.html)
Burning Bridges
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHcD3_ou7KU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHcD3_ou7KU)
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Setlist Haarlem (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/patronaat-stage-1-grote-zaal-haarlem-netherlands-1bb88960.html)
Underland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PtigOa4Low (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PtigOa4Low)
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Setlist Manchester (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/manchester-academy-2-university-of-manchester-students-union-manchester-england-3bb8d444.html)
Suckerpunch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM7BDFP1-Wk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM7BDFP1-Wk)
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(https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/o2-academy-islington-london-england-73b8ce05.htmlSetlist Londres)
Burning Bridges
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqQnFlKSGBk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqQnFlKSGBk)
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Setlist Luxemburgo (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/rockhal-club-esch-sur-alzette-luxembourg-bb8358a.html)
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Setlist Paris (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/le-trabendo-paris-france-53b82f25.html)
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(https://images-ext-2.discordapp.net/external/YmulOh7bVAxF27wYh5mOgJHCpi-1WMNAIlqxnfTRRLw/%3Fstp%3Ddst-jpg_e35_p1080x1080%26_nc_ht%3Dscontent.cdninstagram.com%26_nc_cat%3D102%26_nc_ohc%3DI3dzOQBZ_IMAX-oxrsQ%26edm%3DAPs17CUBAAAA%26ccb%3D7-5%26oh%3D00_AfAcrHj5-5uG1-4Px61MVlHYiCi77PmMUWeA602RLnIYWA%26oe%3D6450D530%26_nc_sid%3D978cb9/https/scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/343284344_1198174954222082_4010691219132597654_n.jpg?width=529&height=663)
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Setlist Zurich (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/komplex-457-zurich-switzerland-6bb81a56.html)
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(https://scontent-mad2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/343759916_963684731300304_2644645066685930379_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p843x403&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=QutjvgKlwlwAX_QsCaS&_nc_ht=scontent-mad2-1.xx&oh=00_AfC1TO7a0hFI51pfg0I22D78pXaLV4-Jbp3hPZq_0G_Fvw&oe=6451840B)
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(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/674313848290934859/1101620935661998080/image.png)
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Setlist Munich (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/backstage-halle-munich-germany-63b81283.html)
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Setlist Stuttgart (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/club-im-wizemann-stuttgart-germany-7bb80678.html)
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Setlist Berlin (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/hole-44-berlin-germany-3b879a7.html)
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Setlist Hamburgo (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/knust-hamburg-germany-33b86441.html)
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Setlist Essen (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/turock-essen-germany-4bb85f46.html)
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WE ARE THE OTHERS by Diana Leah [11th anniversary tribute video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE8D-3Eol-w&t=28s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE8D-3Eol-w&t=28s)
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Setlist Graspop (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/festivalterrein-stenehei-dessel-belgium-73a63af5.html)
The Quest And The Curse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqQ16Hq4P-g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqQ16Hq4P-g)
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Setlist Provinssi (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/tornavansaari-seinajoki-finland-1ba791a4.html)
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Setlist Tuska (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/suvilahti-helsinki-finland-23a78453.html)
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Setlist Z7 Summer Night Open Air (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/z7-konzertfabrik-pratteln-switzerland-ba7c536.html)
Your Body Is A Battleground (ft Marko Hietala)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brf0UpG9fq8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brf0UpG9fq8)
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🎊 SURPRISE SURPRISE! 🎊
We’re stoked to announce the second act of Dark Waters Over Europe tour will take place next January/February 2024 🤩
Dates as following 👇🏻
19/01 🇳🇱 Uden, De Pul
20/01 🇳🇱 Amstelveen, P60
24/01 🇩🇪 Nuremberg, Hirsch
25/01 🇩🇪 Leipzig, Hellraiser
26/01 🇵🇱 Warsaw, Proxima
27/01 🇭🇺 Budapest, Barba Negra
28/01 🇦🇹 Vienna, Szene
30/01 🇮🇹 Milan, Santeria Toscana 31
31/01 🇨🇭 Pratteln, Z7
01/02 🇩🇪 Aschaffenburg, Colos Saal
02/02 🇳🇱 Heerlen, Poppodium Nieuwe Nor
03/02 🇩🇪 Bochum, Matrix
🎟️ Tickets pre sale Aug 1st, 11:00 CET
🎟️ On-sale Aug 2nd, 11:00 CET
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Setlist Wacken (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/hauptstrasse-wacken-germany-2ba414d2.html)
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Setlist Hutenpop (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/dru-park-ulft-netherlands-6ba4460a.html)
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Setlist Zeltjie Fest (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/festivalterrein-deest-netherlands-43a5872f.html)
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Wait, what?? 🤯
Yes! Symphonic Dark Waters will be released next week, Aug 30th via Napalm Records!
A selection of our latest album’s favourites in a stripped-down universe where pianos, soft guitars and orchestras will embrace your mind and soul and take you on an exquisite aural journey ✨
The tracklist features a little gem: one of Dark Waters’ most liked songs in a special acoustic version 🤩
Can you guess which one? 💎
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Setlist ProgPower 2023 (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/center-stage-atlanta-ga-7ba2dae8.html)
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Setlist Charlotte (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/the-underground-charlotte-nc-3ba2ccac.html)
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Setlist Philadelphia (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/the-foundry-at-the-fillmore-philadelphia-pa-5ba23bbc.html)
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Setlist Nueva York (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/the-gramercy-theatre-new-york-ny-5ba22fc8.html)
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Setlist Worcester (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/the-palladium-worcester-ma-3ba2206c.html)
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Setlist Quebec (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/les-foufounes-electriques-montreal-qc-canada-4ba21736.html)
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Setlist Toronto (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/velvet-underground-toronto-on-canada-3ba208ac.html)
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Setlist Westland (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/the-token-lounge-westland-mi-6ba27616.html)
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Setlist Chicago (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/bottom-lounge-chicago-il-ba27186.html)
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Setlist Denver (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/bluebird-theater-denver-co-63a25ae3.html)
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Setlist Salt Lake City (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/metro-music-hall-salt-lake-city-ut-3ba24cc4.html)
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Setlist Mesa (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/nile-theater-mesa-az-53a3bbd5.html)
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Setlist Los Ángeles (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/1720-los-angeles-ca-1ba3a984.html)
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Because of the huge amount of requests after we sold out our show in Metropool Enschede (NL) on November 18th, we decided to add another show in the afternoon!
This will be a very special one, because we are going to play a different setlist containing a lot of songs we didn't play in a long while!
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Live at Wacken 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmLHvYNw6Mw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmLHvYNw6Mw)
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Setlist Zoetermeeer (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/de-boerderij-zoetermeer-netherlands-6ba12a72.html)
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Setlist Enschende (tarde) (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/metropool-saxion-zaal-enschede-netherlands-5ba11bf4.html)
Sleepwalker's Dream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-7P284lgVA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-7P284lgVA)
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Setlist Eschende (Segundo show) (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/metropool-saxion-zaal-enschede-netherlands-5ba11bf0.html)
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Setlist Sint Niklaas (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2023/de-casino-sint-niklaas-belgium-1ba10904.html)
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Setlist Uden (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/de-pul-uden-netherlands-6bacb282.html)
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Setlist Amstelveen (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/p60-amstelveen-netherlands-2baca476.html)
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Setlist Nuremberg (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/hirsch-nuremberg-germany-6bacfe72.html)
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Setlist Leipzig (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/hellraiser-leipzig-germany-73acf619.html)
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Setlist Varsovia (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/klub-proxima-warsaw-poland-6bacee22.html)
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Setlist Budapest (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/blue-stage-barba-negra-csepel-budapest-hungary-13ace1c9.html)
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Setlist Viena (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/szene-vienna-austria-6bacdafa.html)
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Setlist Milan (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/santeria-toscana-31-milan-italy-53acc3e5.html)
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Setlist Prattein (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/z7-konzertfabrik-pratteln-switzerland-13ac2d79.html)
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Setlist Aschaffenburg (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/colos-saal-aschaffenburg-germany-33ac24ed.html)
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Setlist Heerlen (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/poppodium-nieuwe-nor-heerlen-netherlands-bac1d46.html)
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Setlist Bochum (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/matrix-bochum-germany-3bac142c.html)
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(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/902648900408729621/1219264887780282398/Screenshot_20240318_194308_com.facebook.katana.jpg?ex=660aabea&is=65f836ea&hm=36e794ec1654aae56fdd09f07ce2f08140d4a6614b99e8cd23bbe707fb90f49e&)