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
Sleepwalker's Dream
Delain Lyrics
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Fear no dark for it's warm and safe
And looks familiar as it comes approaching
Come with me and I will take you
A world beyond the sleep, beyond what's real
And safety hidden sphere
Away from all daily reality
The truth lies out there
As the innocent lay their heads down
As the night chants it's luring call
Cross the borders of sense and foresight
Come with me and I will take you
Don't have to be afraid
A tear is only water
A sigh is only air
Whenever you feel haunted
The truth lies out there
The truth lies out there
A world beyond the sleep, beyond what's real
And safety hidden sphere
Away from all daily reality
The truth lies out there
The truth lies out there
The song "Sleepwalker's Dream" by Delain begins with the singer encouraging the listener to close their eyes and enter into the world of dreams. The darkness of the night is presented as a safe space where the familiar and the unknown come together. The singer then invites the listener to join them in a world beyond their own sleep, where reality is blurred and hidden. The promise of a hidden sphere beyond daily reality lies out there, waiting to be explored. The song creates a surreal world that is both enchanting and dangerous, offering an escape from the mundane.
The lyrics go on to explore the idea of the innocence of sleep, how the night can lure us away from reality and bring us to the unknown. The singer once again invites the listener to explore this world with them, promising that there is no need to be afraid. The final lines of the song bring us back to the idea that the truth lies out there, beyond our daily reality, and that our dreams are a window into this hidden truth.
Overall, "Sleepwalker's Dream" is a hauntingly beautiful song that urges us to explore the mystery of our dreams, to let go of our fears and enter into a world of imagination and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes
Relax and let go of your worries.
For the night is falling
The end of the day is near.
Fear no dark for it's warm and safe
Do not let the darkness scare you, as it is peaceful and secure.
And looks familiar as it comes approaching
The darkness is not new or strange to us, but common and nostalgic.
Come with me and I will take you
Trust me to lead you to a better place.
On a world beyond your sleep
A dream world that exists only in your mind.
Beyond what’s real
This world is not bound by the laws of reality.
In safety, a hidden sphere
A secure and secluded place that protects you from harm.
Away from our daily reality
A place far from the stress and chaos of day-to-day life.
Truth lies out there, the truth lies out there.
It is only by exploring this world that we can find our true purpose and meaning in life.
As the innocent lay their heads down
As we prepare for sleep, like innocent children.
As the night chants its luring call
As the darkness whispers to us, inviting us to let go.
Cross the borders of sense and foresight
Leave behind the rational mind and venture into the unknown.
You don't have to be afraid
Do not fear the journey, for it will be worth it.
A tear is only water
Do not let emotion control you.
A sigh is only air
Relax and breathe, letting go of tension.
Whenever you feel haunted
When anxiety or fear overcomes you.
The truth lies out there, the truth lies out there.
Only in exploring beyond our reality can we find the answers we seek.
On a world beyond your sleep
A journey into the hidden depths of our subconscious mind.
Beyond what’s real
A place beyond normal human experience.
In safety, a hidden sphere
A world that protects us from pain and suffering.
Away from our daily reality
A place of peace and tranquility, free from the stress of daily life.
Truth lies out there, the truth lies out there.
Only by exploring this world can we discover who we truly are.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID M MARTIJN WESTERHOLT, JOHANNA CHARLOTTE WESSELS
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