For their first album "Lucidity" they invited several guest musicians:
Jan Yrlund - guitars (Imperia)
Ariën van Weesenbeek - drums (ex-Pandaemonium, ex-Imperia, ex-God Dethroned, Epica)
Ad Sluijter - guitars (ex-Epica)
George Oosthoek - grunts (ex-Orphanage, After Forever touring member)
Guus Eikens - keyboards (ex-Orphanage)
Sharon Den Adel - vocals (Within Temptation)
Marco Hietala - bass, vocals (Tarot, Nightwish)
Liv Kristine - vocals (ex-Theatre of Tragedy, Leaves' Eyes)
At the end of 2007 Delain stated that they intended to release a second album in 2008, but in November 2008, it was announced that the new album "April Rain" would be released on February 9th, 2009. In 2009, "April Rain" was delayed further until March 2009; the title track single, however, was released in February.
In February 2010, Delain announced they had started working on their third album, and that bassist Rob van der Loo would leave the band the same year due to time constraints. In March, Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije was announced as Rob's successor. On October 4, 2010, Delain announced they were to part company with guitarist Ewout Pieters. Timo Somers was announced as his replacement on April 17, 2011.
Originally intended for release in early 2012, the third album's release date was unknown due to Warner Music's purchase of Roadrunner Records. However, it was announced via a Facebook message on the band official page that the album would be released on June 1, 2012 with the album's first single, 'Get the Devil Out of Me'. It was released on 13 April 2012 via CNR Music, who took over Delain from Warner Music. The second single from the album was the title track, 'We Are the Others'. It was announced on 3 November that Delain would headline Dames of Darkness Festival (Wolverhampton, UK) which they had previously headlined in 2009 (under the Femme Metal Festival)."
On 26 February 2013, Delain announced that they will release a special album entitled Interlude that would include new songs, covers, live tracks, special versions of previous songs and a bonus DVD. It was released on various dates throughout the first week of May worldwide.
On 23 January 2014, Delain announced that they will release a new album entitled "The Human Contradiction". It was released on April 5, 2014 in Europe, and on April 8, 2014 in North America.
On June 4, 2014, it was announced that drummer Sander Zoer would step down from the band due to personal reasons; he would continue working behind the scenes of Delain. The replacement drummer was announced to be Ruben Israel, who had stepped in for Zoer during Delain's tour with Kamelot. Zoer will continue to perform until September.
The band brought with them Merel Bechtold (MaYaN, Purest of Pain) as a second guitarist for their UK tour in November 2014. Bassist Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije suffered an injury on November 26, 2014, when he was accidentally hit by a streamer cannon, causing his left testicle to rupture. This incident was said to be caused by uncertain stage positioning, as there were six people onstage instead of the usual five. While he was recovering, the band used pre-recorded bass parts. No permanent damage was done, and as of January 12, 2015, Schimmelpenninck van der Oije has resumed touring.
Delain is currently touring with Sabaton and Battle Beast, and will tour North America with Sabaton as support for Nightwish. Merel Bechtold will fill in for guitarist Timo Somers until February due to Somers' full schedule.
In early October of 2017, Ruben announced leaving the band. His last show played at 1st of November 2017. The temporary(?) drummer of the band Joey de Boer.
In February 2021, Charlotte, Otto, Timo and Joey left Delain.
On August 9th of 2022, the new single "The Quest and the Curse" was unleashed, revealing both Charlotte and Otto's replacements - Romanian born Singer/Songwriter 'Diana Leah' who is based in Torino, Italy, as well as musician 'Ludovico Cioffi' of Italy from the Italian bands - Carnality, Nightland, The Modern Age Slavery, Sun of the Suns.
Members
- Current members:
* Martijn Westerholt – Keyboards
* Diana Leah - Vocals
* Ronald Landa - Guitars and Backing Vocals
* Ludovico Cioffi – Bass and Backing Vocals
* Sander Zoer - Drums
Discography:
-Albums:
Lucidity - 2006
April Rain - 2009
We Are The Others - 2012
The Human Contradiction - 2014
Moonbathers - 2016
Apocalypse & Chill - 2020
Dark Waters - 2023
Live:
A Decade of Delain: Live at Paradiso - 2017
-Singles:
* Frozen - 2007
* See Me In Shadow - 2007
* The Gathering - 2008
* April Rain - 2009
* Stay Forever - 2009
* Smalltown Boy - 2009
* Get the Devil Out of Me - 2012
* Stardust - 2014
-Demos:
* Amenity - 2002
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Amenity
Delain Lyrics
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More like rules the world
But tonight she may fall
Demon of insanity
Will her strength last until
The end of days
The end of days?
Staring evolution
The stupids ignorant
They must be choked by wine
You must be a loving god
Who taste it out of time
Should I drown in all your sense
A world of mental demise?
While she falls on her knees
The angel flies
But the people don't scatter
They reunite
After periods of firing
Insanity, the fires stop
Then therefore you will rule, monarch
Feel the strenght enter your soul, Maniken melt
Stop the Demon and start
Serving the Great One with end on a proof.
The song Amenity by Delain is a powerful, emotional track that delves deep into themes of godhood, insanity and the end of days. The lyrics reflect on the power dynamic between God and man, and the potential for both great strength and immense weakness. The opening lines "God of Amenity? More like rules the world" sets the stage for the song's exploration of divine power, while the subsequent line "But tonight she may fall" suggests that even the most powerful beings can experience moments of vulnerability and weakness.
The chorus reinforces this theme of fragility and uncertainty. The mention of the "Demon of insanity" hints at the darker, more destructive aspects of human nature, while the line "Will her strength last until the end of days?" raises the possibility that even the strongest among us may not be able to withstand the pressures of life indefinitely.
The second verse adds to this sense of uncertainty and instability, with the line "Staring evolution" suggesting that change and transformation are always looming on the horizon. The mention of "The stupids ignorant / They must be choked by wine" hints at a certain disdain or frustration with those who refuse to acknowledge the complexities of life. The final lines of the verse, "A world of mental demise?" suggest that the weight of these complexities can be overwhelming, and that madness or despair may be inevitable.
Overall, the lyrics of Amenity are both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant, exploring themes of power, fragility, and the human condition with depth and nuance.
Line by Line Meaning
God of Amenity?
Questioning if the supposed god is truly a god of peace and comfort
More like rules the world
Implying that the god in question is actually controlling and powerful
But tonight she may fall
Suggesting that even powerful beings may have moments of weakness or vulnerability
Demon of insanity
Referring to a destructive force or entity that causes madness and chaos
Will her strength last until
Questioning if the entity's power will endure until a certain event or timeframe
The end of days
A reference to a catastrophic event or the end of the world
I shed wine
Drinking in excess
Staring evolution
Reflecting on the process of change and development
The stupids ignorant
Critical of those who are uneducated or lack knowledge
They must be choked by wine
Intending to intoxicate or silence those who are ignorant
You must be a loving god
Hoping that the higher power is benevolent or caring
Who taste it out of time
Wondering if the deity experiences the effects of alcohol or substance abuse in a different way than mortals
Should I drown in all your sense
Considering giving into the allure or influence of the higher power
A world of mental demise?
Asking if submitting to the deity would result in a decline of mental health and well-being
While she falls on her knees
Describing someone in a position of submission or defeat
The angel flies
Suggesting that a divine being or protector has intervened
But the people don't scatter
Implying that the intervention has not caused chaos or panic
They reunite
Bringing individuals back together after separation or conflict
After periods of firing
Following times of tension or hostility
Insanity, the fires stop
A depiction of an end to chaotic or harmful behavior
Then therefore you will rule, monarch
Addressing the higher power as a ruler or monarch who has control
Feel the strenght enter your soul, Maniken melt
Encouraging someone to be empowered and to let their strength overcome them
Stop the Demon and start
Proposing that the entity causing harm should be halted and the process of healing should begin
Serving the Great One with end on a proof.
A call to serve the higher power and show evidence of one's dedication or faith
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yüksel Uyar
omg! very very nice album!!!! I've been listening to this album for years
Michel Argenton Medeiros
Ow man, this demo version would fit perfectly on Enter!
Luk Vall
Fantastic song !!!♫
Nóra B
It's amazing how different Silhouette Of A Dancer turned out.
Evacody124
Nóra B your point he still dose not count this as part of Delain. he never talks about nor dose he care about it.
Nóra B
@Delain124 Same songwriter AFAIK.
Evacody124
Amazing that this really has nothing to do with Delain other then name only.
Jose Luis Palacio
@xOctoberFirex well this is not Charlotte's voice, Charlotte join to Delain in 2005 and this Demo was record in 2002 the singer in this song is Anne Invernizzi
Stonith
Kinda true what everyone say about the singer.
Alice
File sounds kinda old. Anyone got a newer video of this song?