For their first album "Lucidity" they invited several guest musicians:
Jan Yrlund - guitars (Imperia)
Ariƫn 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 ā Keyboards
* Diana Leah - Vocals
* Ronald Landa - Guitars and Backing Vocals
* Ludovico Cioffi ā 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
Official Website: www.delain.nl
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delainmusic
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/delainmusic
Day For A Ghosts
Delain Lyrics
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Growing like fire, (it brings) scorn to my smile
Time lengthens the night, and shortens the day
The ghosts I host don't seem to go away
[Chorus:]
I've got my reasons
To burn the world
A stitch by which I'm attacked
To this world of bone 2x
A day for ghosts [4x]
Laws dissolve to reveal wonder
As they open up to pull me under
And I will put my terms to the test
To put the ghost to rest
[Chorus]
Day for Ghosts by Delain is a hauntingly beautiful song that explores the idea of someone who is struggling with their inner demons. The lyrics describe the singer's inner conflict between the overwhelming desire to burn the world and their own personal reasons for why they feel this way. The livelong day, the voice in the singer's cry grows like fire and brings scorn to their smile, a clear indication of their inner turmoil. Time lengthens the night and shortens the day, which represents how their struggles seem to consume all of their time. Additionally, the ghosts that they host don't seem to go away, reinforcing the idea that their struggles are not something that can simply be ignored or pushed aside.
The chorus describes a "day for ghosts," which could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could refer to a day where the singer is giving their inner demons and struggles the time and attention they need to finally put them at rest. It could also mean a day where the singer is free from their inner struggles and can finally let go of the weight on their shoulders. The line "laws dissolve to reveal wonder" could be interpreted to mean that the singer can finally see the beauty in their own struggles and can start to understand why they are feeling the way they do. They are determined to put their terms to the test and finally put their ghosts to rest.
Overall, "Day for Ghosts" is a beautiful and emotional song that explores the idea of inner struggle and the journey towards inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
The livelong day there's a voice in my cry
Throughout the whole day, there is a voice in my wailing that echoes constantly.
Growing like fire, (it brings) scorn to my smile
This voice grows and expands like fire, which causes me to feel contempt towards things that normally make me smile.
Time lengthens the night, and shortens the day
The duration of the night seems to extend while the day feels like it's getting shorter due to this constant burden I possess.
The ghosts I host don't seem to go away
These ghosts that I harbor never seem to leave me alone and haunt me constantly.
I've got my reasons
I have a justification for my actions and thoughts.
To burn the world
My reason is to destroy everything around me.
Reasons all my own
I do not have to answer to anyone about my motives, they are mine alone.
A stitch by which I'm attacked
This justification is like a wound that I cannot heal; it festers and hurts me repeatedly.
To this world of bone
I am trapped in this world of the living and cannot escape it.
A day for ghosts
A particular day where the ghosts I carry are given attention.
Laws dissolve to reveal wonder
The rules set by society are broken down and the beauty of the unknown is revealed.
As they open up to pull me under
As these rules are dissolved, they start to pull me in like an undertow and I am unable to resist.
And I will put my terms to the test
I will challenge what is expected of me and see if it aligns with my own motives.
To put the ghost to rest
In doing so, I hope to finally put the ghosts that haunt me to rest.
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