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
Official Website: www.delain.nl
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delainmusic
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/delainmusic
Deep Frozen
Delain Lyrics
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Hide your empty eyes
Every moment, every whisper
Separates you from me
I’ve been screaming
Won’t you let me in?
Let me see a trace
Of the places hidden
I foster illusions
Of which I am afraid
unknown emotions
Repel your embrace
I foster illusions
Of which I am afraid
afraid of your embrace
Needles sting me
When you look away
And your silence
Sounds like deafening screams to me
I’ve been waiting
Won’t you open your heart?
And let me in
Please let me in
I foster illusions
Of which I am afraid
unknown emotions
Repel your embrace
I foster illusions
Of which I am afraid
afraid of your embrace
Free your mind from doubt
All you have, is now
Free your mind from shame
It will only bring you pain
I foster illusions
Of which I am afraid
unknown emotions
Repel your embrace
I foster illusions
Of which I am afraid
afraid of your embrace
In Delain's song "Deep Frozen," the lyrics paint a picture of a lover who is distant and closed off, making it difficult for the singer to connect with their partner. The misted windows and empty eyes indicate a lack of communication and intimacy, with every whisper and moment only serving to create more distance between them. The singer is desperate to break through the barriers their partner has created and see the hidden places under their skin.
However, the partner's silence is like deafening screams, and their embrace is one that the singer is afraid of. This fear is compounded by the unknown emotions that the partner harbors, which the singer cannot understand or relate to. Needles sting every time they look away, emphasizing the pain caused by their emotional distance.
The chorus speaks to the singer's need to break through the illusions they have fostered about their partner, illusions that come from their own fear of vulnerability. The partner's emotional walls and unknown feelings only reinforce these illusions, making it difficult for the singer to break through. However, the last part of the song provides a note of hope, urging the partner to free themselves from doubt and shame, as these emotions will only cause pain. It is a call to open up and connect on a deeper level, to break through the ice and find warmth in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Misted windows
The windows are foggy or blurry, symbolizing that the singer cannot see the truth.
Hide your empty eyes
The singer cannot see any feeling or emotion in the eyes of the person they’re addressing.
Every moment, every whisper
Separates you from me
The distance between the singer and the other person grows with every moment and every word that is not spoken.
I’ve been screaming
Won’t you let me in?
The artist has been trying to communicate and connect with the other person, but they refuse to let them in.
Let me see a trace
Of the places hidden
Under your skin
The artist wants to understand the deeper, hidden parts of the other person's personality.
I foster illusions
Of which I am afraid
unknown emotions
Repel your embrace
The singer is scared of the illusions they have created in their mind about the other person because they are being pushed away by the other person's inability to express emotions.
Needles sting me
When you look away
The way the other person is acting causes pain and discomfort for the singer.
And your silence
Sounds like deafening screams to me
The artist interprets the other person's silence as something horrible and painful, like a scream.
I’ve been waiting
Won’t you open your heart?
The artist has been waiting for the other person to let them in and connect emotionally.
Please let me in
The artist wants the other person to allow them to get close emotionally.
Free your mind from doubt
All you have, is now
The singer advises the other person to let go of their doubt and negative thoughts, and focus on the present moment.
Free your mind from shame
It will only bring you pain
The artist advises the other person to let go of any shame they may be feeling, as it will only cause further pain and discomfort.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., NETTWERK ONE MUSIC (CANADA)LTD
Written by: DAVID M MARTIJN WESTERHOLT, JOHANNA CHARLOTTE WESSELS
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