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
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Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/delainmusic
Electricity
Delain Lyrics
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I can't forget the sounds
I can't forget, can't get the fever down
I guess imagination
It makes it come around
Whenever lightning strikes
And thunder sounds
But storm, but wind
One rain swept moment
Stuck within
Day by day
I walk the distance alone
Walk the distance alone
Day by day
I fight the fever alone
Fight the fever alone
I can't forget the shaking
Your hands over my own
Both hot with fever
To our very bones
I do regret the feeling
That we will never know
What might have happened
Had we not let go
Day by day
I walk the distance alone
Walk the distance alone
Day by day
I fight the fever alone
Fight the fever alone
I can't forget the faces
I can't forget the sounds
Day by day
I walk the distance alone
Walk the distance alone
Day by day
I fight the fever alone
Fight the fever alone
Day by day
I walk the distance alone
Walk the distance alone
Day by day
I fight the fever alone
Fight the fever alone
The lyrics to "Electricity" by Delain describe the aftermath of a short-lived but intense romantic encounter that has left the singer longing for what could have been. The first verse uses powerful imagery to convey the lasting impact of the encounter, with the sound of thunder and the memory of the other person's face and voice stuck in the singer's head. The second verse adds more details, describing how their hands were shaking as they succumbed to the fever of passion.
The chorus is both mournful and resolute, with the singer acknowledging that they must continue on alone but refusing to let go of the intensity they felt with their lover. The repetition of "day by day" emphasizes the slow, painful process of moving on from the relationship. The final verse reinforces the idea that the singer is haunted by the memory of their lover, unable to forget their face and sounds.
Overall, the lyrics create a vivid picture of a relationship that burned bright but quickly flickered out, leaving one person feeling lost and alone in the aftermath.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't forget the faces
The memories of the people involved cannot be erased
I can't forget the sounds
The sounds associated with those memories are unforgettable
I can't forget, can't get the fever down
The intense emotions from the memories cannot be subdued or forgotten
I guess imagination
Perhaps it is just imagination that brings back vivid memories
It makes it come around
Imagination causes the memories to resurface
Whenever lightning strikes
The memories are triggered by external events such as lightning strikes
And thunder sounds
Similarly, thunder sounds may evoke feelings of nostalgia and memory retrieval
We shared nothing
The individuals involved did not have a deep connection beyond a fleeting moment
But storm, but wind
The moment they shared was tumultuous, but short-lived
One rain swept moment
Their connection was brief and fleeting like a momentary rain shower
Stuck within
Despite the fleeting nature of their connection, the memories are deeply ingrained
Day by day
Every day
I walk the distance alone
The individual is moving forward in life without the other person
I fight the fever alone
The strong feelings and emotions associated with the memories are overwhelming and endured solo
I can't forget the shaking
The physical sensations associated with the memory are indelible
Your hands over my own
The other person's touch is forever etched in memory
Both hot with fever
The intensity of the moment was palpable and unforgettable
To our very bones
The heat of the moment was felt to the core of their being
I do regret the feeling
There is a sense of sadness and longing associated with the memory
That we will never know
There is a missed opportunity for a different outcome or a deeper connection
What might have happened
The individual wonders what could have been different
Had we not let go
If they hadn't let go of the fleeting moment, perhaps their connection would have been stronger
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID M MARTIJN WESTERHOLT, GUUS EIKENS, JOHANNA CHARLOTTE WESSELS
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