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
the gathering
Delain Lyrics
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The spell that calls, The Gathering
The magic that might bring
Eternal life, The Gathering
I see a world in anger
I see a world in pain
Each day a different story
Hard news I set beside me
Sweet dreams is what I need
What daylight wants to show me
At night, appears to be insane
May I ask you in?
Shall I.
Shall I persuade you?
The song that angels sing
The spell that calls, The Gathering
The magic that might bring
Eternal life, The Gathering
My cards, the ones to choose from
The role they play tonight
Which ones embrace the loved ones?
Which ones will summon for a fight
Show me your precious darlings
And I will crush them all
Wave with your blooded sword and
I'll kiss to show I'm not afraid
May I ask you in?
Shall I
Shall I persuade you?
The song that angels sing
The spell that calls, The Gathering
The magic that might bring
Eternal life, The Gathering
"The Gathering" by Delain is a song about a mysterious and powerful event called "The Gathering" that promises eternal life. The lyrics suggest that the singer is seeing the world through a lens of disappointment and anger, seeking an escape from the pain they see around them. The idea of a gathering that could bring about eternal life is enticing to the singer, and they seem to be considering whether or not to pursue it. The song's choir-like chorus lines suggest that the event is somehow divine, with angels singing about it and magic at play.
The verses portray an internal conflict within the singer, where they seek both peace and excitement. The references to "hard news" and "sweet dreams" suggest a desire to escape the harsh reality of the world, while the lines "Show me your precious darlings / And I will crush them all / Wave with your blooded sword / and I'll kiss to show I'm not afraid" hint at a darker side to the singer's desires. They seem to be drawn to the power that the event promises, potentially at the expense of others.
Overall, "The Gathering" is a complex song that explores themes of power, desire, and mortality. The singer is drawn to the idea of eternal life but is conflicted about the path to achieve it. The angels singing and the magic at play hint at a divine force shaping events, but it's unclear whether this force is benevolent or malevolent.
Line by Line Meaning
The song that angels sing
Referring to the enchantment that will be used to bring people together
The spell that calls, The Gathering
The magic used to bring people together
The magic that might bring
The possibility that this gathering will lead to an eternal life
Eternal life, The Gathering
The ultimate goal of the gathering
I see a world in anger
Referring to the current state of the world, full of aggression and hostility
I see a world in pain
Referring to the suffering in the world
Each day a different story
Every day brings new heartbreak
But still the message is the same
Despite the constant turmoil, people still need to come together
Hard news I set beside me
Referring to the negativity of the world news
Sweet dreams is what I need
Escaping the horrors of the world in one's mind
What daylight wants to show me
Referring to the harsh reality of the world
At night, appears to be insane
The world becomes even more frightening in the dark
May I ask you in?
Inviting someone to join the gathering
Shall I.
Asking permission to bring the person to the gathering
Shall I persuade you?
Trying to convince the person to join
My cards, the ones to choose from
Referring to the cards that will determine people's roles in the gathering
The role they play tonight
Each person will have a specific part to play
Which ones embrace the loved ones?
Which people will find love at the gathering?
Which ones will summon for a fight
Who will be the troublemakers at the gathering?
Show me your precious darlings
Asking for the person's loved ones to attend the gathering
And I will crush them all
Promising to eliminate any threats to the gathering
Wave with your blooded sword and
Threatening violence against anyone who opposes the gathering
I'll kiss to show I'm not afraid
Showing that the singer is brave and willing to fight for the gathering
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Guus Eikens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@romariokiller
Back after 15 years, still awesome
@dancemachinepower
Very beautiful voice
@RammmFan
Delain need to be known They are too amazing not to be!
@Ham606
Pure awesomeness, and here I was thinking bands like these don't exist any more. Keep the freaking faith! \ m / Awesome!
@Tolkanrox
nice song I like it
@kosherun
I love that album - Lucidity! Their masterpiece with all the guest stars from Epica, Within Temptation and Marco of course... Don't get me wrong - the band is super legit without the guest stars, but that album just shines above everything else. They did turn a little bit to the pop side after that but I still love them! They do deserve much more popularity FFS!!!
@marketmogul
I can’t even begin to explain how much I love this video.
@spindleblood
Haha at first I didn't like this song cause I thought the lyrics were cheesy...but now I really like it. I love how their voices compliment each other. ;)
@vampfire82
ik word zo energiek en vrolijk van dit nummer!!
@Mathius87
I just found them while browsing and now i can't stop listening to them