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
On The Other Side
Delain Lyrics
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Will you wait?
I'm on the other side
The other side
Will you wait?
I'm on the other side
It's too late to tell you what I'm about
But god, I'm proud
A giant in the sky
A light flooded horizon
a silent peaceful cry
And the sun that is rising
Warms me up
Warms me up
Wears me out
Will you wait?
I'm on the other side
The other side
Will you wait?
I'm on the other side
It's too late to tell you what I'm about
But God, I'm proud
But God, I'm proud
A different kind of quiet
A different kind of warning
You've said your last goodbyes
And left your daughters mourning
Breathing in
Breathing now
Breathing out
Will you wait?
I'm on the other side
The other side
Will you wait?
I'm on the other side
It's too late to tell you what I'm about
But God, I'm proud
But God, I'm proud
The lyrics to Delain's song "On The Other Side" express a sense of duality and ambiguity. The singer asks if someone will wait for them on the other side, indicating that they may be in a different place or state of being. The phrase "It's too late to tell you what I'm about" suggests that the singer has kept their true self hidden or has not been fully understood. However, the repeated line "But God, I'm proud" indicates that the singer has a sense of confidence or pride about who they are or what they are doing.
The second verse provides some vivid imagery that could be interpreted in different ways. The "giant in the sky" and "light-flooded horizon" could be seen as symbols of hope or power. The "silent peaceful cry" could be interpreted as a sense of longing or sadness. The "sun that is rising" could indicate a new beginning or a sense of renewal. The lines "Warms me up/Wears me out" suggest that the singer is experiencing both positive and negative emotions.
In the final verse, the song takes a darker turn. The "different kind of quiet" and "different kind of warning" suggest that something ominous is happening. The line "You've said your last goodbyes" implies that someone has died or is leaving permanently. The phrase "left your daughters mourning" is particularly poignant and implies that someone has died leaving loved ones behind. The final lines "Breathing in/Breathing now/Breathing out" could suggest that the singer is experiencing a sense of finality or closure.
Overall, "On The Other Side" is a complex and thought-provoking song that explores themes of life, death, and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you wait?
Asking if someone will wait for the singer, who is on the other side.
I'm on the other side
The singer is on the other side and is trying to reach out.
The other side
The singer is on a different place from the other person.
It's too late to tell you what I'm about
The artist has no time to explain themselves.
But God, I'm proud
Despite everything, the artist has pride.
A giant in the sky
The singer sees something huge in the sky.
A light flooded horizon
The horizon is bright with light.
a silent peaceful cry
There is a quiet and peaceful sound.
And the sun that is rising
The sun is coming up.
Warms me up
The warmth of the sun is felt by the artist.
Wears me out
The sun is tiring the singer out.
A different kind of quiet
A new, unusual type of silence.
A different kind of warning
A warning that is different from what is expected.
You've said your last goodbyes
The singer has been left behind and the other person has already said goodbye.
And left your daughters mourning
The other person left behind their daughters, who are now mourning.
Breathing in
The artist is taking a deep breath.
Breathing now
The artist continues to breathe.
Breathing out
The singer is exhaling.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: A.H.R. EIKENS, JOHANNA CHARLOTTE WESSELS
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