Dark Waters

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Dark Waters follows the chart-breaking Apocalypse & Chill (2020), integrating the most refined sounds in the genre. DELAIN’s renowned orchestral arrangements, highlighted by modern shadings, set new standards and manifest the five-piece on top of the scene. A sonic rollercoaster ride of catchy tunes with explosive elements - ranging from pop to film score-inspired to blistering metal - merge perfectly with Diana’s fantastic voice, showcasing her incredible talent and musical sophistication.

Would there be a musical change in direction? Long time Delain fans will be able to answer this as I’m not familiar with much of their early work, but being very much into Epica, Nightwish etc I figured I’d give the review a go when asked.

Charlotte was an integral part of the band and her impact on Delain’s music and legacy cannot be overstated. She now has moved on with her solo projects that showcases her incredible talent and creativity, and it’s inspiring to see her continue to grow as an artist. Her first solo release was even chosen as one of top albums for that year. At the same time, the arrival of new lead vocalist Diana Leah brings a fresh perspective and energy to the band. Diana’s unique vocal style is already making a mark on Delain’s music. A sonic rollercoaster ride of catchy tunes with explosive elements - ranging from pop to film score-inspired to blistering metal, DARK WATERS is sure to enthrall long-time fans and new listeners alike.

Delain Announces 'Dark Waters' Album, Shares 'Beneath' Single". Blabbermouth.net. 29 November 2022 . Retrieved 12 December 2022. Dark Waters is the seventh studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Delain. It was released on 10 February 2023 via Napalm Records. [2] [7] In February 2021, Westerholt announced the dissolution of DELAIN's previous lineup. At the time, he explained: "For the last year or so, the collaboration within the band ceased to work as well as it once had. Some of us were no longer happy with the current roles in the band. We all tried very hard to find a solution for over a year, but sadly we were unable to find one. As a result, we will all be going our own ways and pursuing our own endeavors.

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DELAIN's sixth full-length album, the Westerholt-produced "Apocalypse & Chill", was released in February 2020 via Napalm Records. Paolo Ribaldini of Seraphiel and Skiltron then makes his first of several guest appearances on the album, adding his vocal talents to Beneath. An energetic blast of starry and haunting melody, smooth vocal harmonisation, and punchy metal groove. Followed then by the symphonic drama of Mirror of Night, the war-like instrumental rhythm of Tainted Hearts, and the epic delivery of The Cold. A trio of exciting and memorable Delain offerings.

DELAIN – video-interview with Martijn Westerholt" (in Dutch). 10 September 2021 . Retrieved 14 December 2022. Invictus” is heavy and orchestral; close your eyes and imagine an accompaniment with an orchestra in a theatre setting. “Underland” is the last “new” song before a piano version of “The Quest and the Curse”.On 15 February 2021, it was announced that Delain's lineup had split up, and that it would be continuing with a new lineup that Westerholt stated would continue to "keep Delain alive", which consists of new and previous members. [9] [10] The new DELAIN lineup made its official live debut on August 27 at the Riverside festival in Aarburg, Switzerland. Songs like the soaring previously released standalone single, “The Quest and the Curse”, as well as “The Cold” (the latter featuring a real, epic choir), lure with a bombastic sound that skillfully combines orchestral melodies, epic heavy riffs and marvelous vocal performances. Almost exactly three years on from the release of their last studio album "Apocalypse & Chill", DELAIN are a band reborn. When two thirds of the band jumped ship in 2021, vocalist Charlotte Wessels included, a less robust vision would probably have shattered in response.