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
Not Enough
Delain Lyrics
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You pick a side and a comfortable lie
Heavy the burden
When every victim is self-defined
Try to understand it's harder to apologize
When all committed crimes
They're just in our minds
It's not enough
How hard I try
It's not enough
To clear my mind
It's not enough
I'm the jury, I'm the judge
And I committed all the crimes
How hard I try
It's not enough
I walked away, and left you bleeding
As I kicked the mud off my feet
I lay on the ground and watched you leaving
My heart fights for every beat
Try to understand it's harder to apologize
When all committed crimes
They're just in our minds
It's not enough
How hard I try
It's not enough
To clear my mind
It's not enough
I'm the jury, I'm the judge
And I committed all the crimes
How hard I try
It's not enough
Delain's song "Not Enough" is a powerful reflection of the struggle to come to terms with one's own faults and mistakes. The first verse speaks of how easy it is to judge others, but how heavy the burden becomes when one realizes that they too have committed crimes. The line "when every victim is self-defined" speaks to the idea that we all see ourselves as victims in some way, whether justified or not. The chorus is a haunting repetition of the theme that no matter how hard one tries, it's never enough. The singer is the jury and judge, and has committed all the crimes.
The second verse is a vivid depiction of a specific event in which the singer walked away from someone who was bleeding, and only watched them leave. The guilt and remorse is palpable in lines like "my heart fights for every beat". The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is the only one responsible for their own actions and guilt, and that no amount of trying will ever be enough to clear their mind.
The bridge is a plea for understanding and forgiveness, but also acknowledges that it's harder to apologize when one realizes the extent of their own wrongdoing.
Overall, this song is a powerful reflection on the human struggle to come to terms with our own faults and mistakes, and the realization that no matter how hard we try, it may never be enough to erase the guilt we feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Judgment is easy
It's easy to judge someone without fully understanding their circumstances
You pick a side and a comfortable lie
People tend to choose a narrative that confirms their pre-existing beliefs, regardless of the truth
Heavy the burden
Carrying the weight of guilt is a difficult and trying experience
When every victim is self-defined
Perceived harm can vary between individuals, and it's hard to reconcile everyone's definition of victimhood
Try to understand it's harder to apologize
Saying sorry can be challenging when emotions are high and people are entrenched in their positions
When all committed crimes
All parties involved bear some responsibility for the situation
They're just in our minds
Our perception of events is subjective, and it can be challenging to parse what's real from what we've imagined
It's not enough
Despite sincere effort, the actions taken fall short of the mark
How hard I try
Despite putting forth effort, the results remain unsatisfactory
To clear my mind
Despite making efforts to right past wrongs, one's mind remains troubled
I'm the jury, I'm the judge
The singer feels solely responsible for the fallout of their actions
And I committed all the crimes
The artist acknowledges their own culpability in the situation
I walked away, and left you bleeding
The singer intentionally hurt someone and fled the scene
As I kicked the mud off my feet
The singer is attempting to physically distance themselves from the situation and absolve themselves of guilt
I lay on the ground and watched you leaving
The singer is helpless to stop the repercussions of their actions
My heart fights for every beat
The artist feels deep remorse and shame for what they've done
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID M MARTIJN WESTERHOLT, GUUS EIKENS, JOHANNA CHARLOTTE WESSELS
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