DELAIN Releases Brand-New Track “The Reaping” + Official Video!

DELAIN will finally release their new EP, 'Dance with the Devil', this Friday, November 8, 2024 via Napalm Records! Right in time, the melodic synth-metal masters around keyboardist, founder, and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt create a stir with a brand-new song, entitled “The Reaping”, cut from the new offering.

The gripping track acts as a whirlwind of emotions articulating feelings of foreboding and sorrow through catchy electronic synth melodies and modern heaviness. It delves into collective themes, expressing disillusionment with the current path of society toward imminent and inescapable consequences. “The Reaping” is now available on all streaming services worldwide and comes with an electrifying official music video, underlining this exceptional track with stunning high-quality visuals.

'Dance with the Devil' allows DELAIN’s listeners to dive through their highest quality discography while striding ahead into a future that promises to explore new, more synth-driven soundscapes than ever before.

Martijn Westerholt on “The Reaping”:

“’The Reaping’ is a very expressive song with a serious subject - where the world/society is heading and metaphorical storms on the horizon. Musically the song can be recognized as a typical DELAIN song filled with heavy guitars, but also with the very recognizable 80's synth elements DELAIN is known for”.

Watch the Official Music Video for “The Reaping” below.

As their second release with a revitalized lineup anchored by Martijn Westerholt, 'Dance with the Devil' features a thrilling collection of two brand new tracks, two newly-presented favorites, nine electrifying live performances, and two instrumental bonus tracks, showcasing the best of their catchy, melodic signature sound with extensive electronic synth elements and fresh modern nuances.

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'Dance with the Devil' debuts with two gripping new tracks, “Dance with the Devil” and “The Reaping”, followed by a brand-new version of "Sleepwalkers Dream", showcasing singer Diana Leah’s outstanding voice and her breathtaking full vocal capacities. 'Dance with the Devil' continues with nine live performances, featuring massively-streamed hits from both the present and the past. These include "Burning Bridges", "The Quest and the Curse", "Moth to a Flame", and the massive hit "April Rain", which has been streamed over 10 million times, along with "Queen of Shadow". In addition, the digipak edition features instrumental versions of “Dance with the Devil” and “The Reaping”, as well as an alternate ending version of “Underland”. DELAIN’s new EP impressively underlines the unit's high-class standing in the scene and continues their voyage of setting fans’ hearts ablaze!

Martijn Westerholt adds:

“We're thrilled to have brand new material ready to be released! In addition to the new songs, it was fantastic to have captured some magical live moments of our European tour earlier this year as live tracks for the EP. We’re definitely very excited for this release and are really looking forward to bringing the new music to the stage!”

North America Tour

Special Guest: XANDRIA

Support: Edge Of Paradise

07.03.25 US – Phoenix, AZ / The Nile

08.03.25 US – Los Angeles, CA / Whisky a Go Go

09.03.25 US – Sacramento, CA / Goldfield Trading Post

10.03.25 US – Portland, OR / The Bossanova Ballroom

11.03.25 US – Seattle, WA / El Corazon

13.03.25 US – Salt Lake City, UT / Metro Music Hall

14.03.25 US – Denver, CO / The Oriental Theater

15.03.25 US – Lawrence, KS / Bottleneck

16.03.25 US – Joliet, IL / The Forge

17.03.25 US – Detroit, MI / The Token Lounge

19.03.25 US – Columbus, OH / The King of Clubs 

20.03.25 CA – Toronto, ON / Axis

21.03.25 CA – Montreal, QC / Fairmount Theatre

22.03.25 US – Cambridge, MA / Middle East  

23.03.25 US – New York, NY / The Gramercy Theatre

24.03.25 US – Baltimore, MD / Soundstage

26.03.25 US – Atlanta, GA / Masquerade (Hell)

28.03.25 US – Dallas, TX / Granada Theater 

29.03.25 US – Austin, TX / Come and Take It Live

DELAIN are:

Martijn Westerholt - keyboards

Diana Leah - vocals

Ronald Landa - guitars and backing vocals

Ludovico Cioffi – bass and backing vocals

Sander Zoer - drums

DELAIN and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Join Forces for 2023 North American Tour

Metal Masters

DELAIN

Announce North American Headline Tour,

Featuring Support from Symphonic Pirate Metallers

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS

Beginning September 9, 2023

in Atlanta, GA at Prog Power USA

Tickets On Sale NOW!

Metal greats DELAIN recently released their highly-anticipated new studio album, 'Dark Waters', out now via Napalm Records! To celebrate their latest masterpiece, the band has just announced an exciting North American tour to take place this fall 2023. The tour will feature support from labelmates and fellow symphonic metal frontrunners VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, who will release their new live album, 'Pirates Over Wacken', on March 31, 2023.

Kicking off on September 9 in Atlanta, GA at Prog Power USA, the tour will visit several major cities across North America, ending in Los Angeles, CA on September 24. Tickets are on sale now - make sure to get yours soon before this hot ticket sells out!

DELAIN's Martijn Westerholt says:

"We can't wait to be able to perform again in the United States and Canada. After North American tours with Nightwish, Sabaton, Hammerfall, and Amorphis, we are immensely looking forward to be back with our new album 'Dark Waters'. We will perform both golden oldies, and new songs on our upcoming tour."

Clémentine Delauney of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS adds:

"We are delighted to reach more places in North America thanks to our friends from DELAIN. We had a wonderful time in February and we cannot wait to welcome more Sailors from overseas on board! So enroll now and bring your friends along.”

DELAIN w/ support from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS:

9/9 - Atlanta, GA @ PROG POWER USA 

9/10 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground 

9/12 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry

9/13 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater

9/14 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium (Upstairs)

9/15 - Montreal, QC @ Foufounes

9/16 - Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground

9/18 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge 

9/20 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird

9/21 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro

9/23 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

9/24 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

Order DELAIN's Dark Waters NOW:

2023 is going to be a huge year for VISIONS OF ATLANTIS! As they excited fans with their recent release Pirates, the symphonic metal icons are now doubling down on the special experiences.

Along with an extensive tour throughout the USA and Europe last year, the symphonic metal visionaries captured the new era of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS as pirates for the fans at the legendary Wacken Open Air in summer 2022 - now available as their third live release, Pirates Over Wacken, out March 31! Free as the seven untamed seas, the symphonic metal outfit unleashed their rebellious side with Pirates and delivered their most confident and honest record so far.

During their voyage, they played an extensive tour in the USA supporting Dragonforce, and headlined in Europe, selling out several venues as well as multiple festival shows – making for the perfect time to capture their chart-storming album at Wacken Open Air in summer 2022.

Pre-Order Pirates Over Wacken HERE

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are:

Clémentine Delauney - Vocals

Michele Guaitoli - Vocals

Dushi Duscha - Guitars

Herbert Glos - Bass

Thomas Caser - Drums

DELAIN Announce New Album, “Dark Waters” & Unveil Brand New Single “Beneath”

Metal Masters DELAIN

Announce New Album,

'Dark Waters'

Out February 10, 2023 via Napalm Records!

Now Available for Pre-Order HERE!

Official Music Video for

Heavy and Captivating New Single,

“Beneath”, Unveiled

Watch Below

Setting off into a new era, metal greats DELAIN have recently returned with a new line up, impressively proving that they are stronger than any machine with their standalone single “The Quest and The Curse”. Fuelled by massive support and enthusiasm all around the globe, the multi-million streaming leading outfit now finally sets the stage for their eagerly awaited next studio album, entitled Dark Waters, out February 10, 2023 via Napalm Records.

Emerging as a brand new start and safe haven alike, Dark Waters, without any doubt, continues the legacy of the brainchild of keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt and contains everything DELAIN is loved for and more: A sonic rollercoaster ride of catchy tunes with explosive elements - ranging from pop to film score-inspired to blistering room shaking metal. 

The tracklist merges perfectly with the fantastic voice of new vocalist Diana Leah, showcasing her incredible talent and musical sophistication, which the brand new single “Beneath” manifests. The vocal department holds new adventures with guest singer Paolo Ribaldini, who also highlights the track as the ultimate hymn. Along with a stunning music video, “Beneath” takes the listener into a sinister underworld of the deep. Modern, synth melodies mixwith catchy classical passages and ominous riffs throughout the song. 

Martijn Westerholt on “Beneath”:

“’Beneath’ is a perfect ambassador of the album and DELAIN as a whole because it encapsulates almost all of the recognizable DELAIN elements you will find on the album.”

Watch the official music video for “Beneath”

Along with Martijn Westerholt, original guitarist Ronald Landa and original drummer Sander Zoer bolster DELAIN’S continuity, while new members - Diana Leah and bassist Ludovico Cioffi - continue to evolve their sound. Songs like the aforementioned standalone single, 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 marvellous vocal performances. DELAIN magnificently manages to never lose touch with their characteristic sound, making them a constant without ever standing still. Pop-induced opening track “Hideaway Paradise” shows exactly that by inducing a dream-like feeling flirting with melodic metal guitars, while the ballad-like dark track “Mirror of Night”, featuring Within Temptationguitarist Ruud Jolie, entices the listener with unfathomably catchy lines and melodies. “Queen of Shadow” merges the orchestral and synth-focused soundscapes DELAIN is known for as it weaves melodic heavy guitars that intertwine with orchestral lines and vocal melodies. “Tainted Hearts” is centred around Westerholt's keyboard arrangements, which skillfully showcase the creative roots of the mastermind. “Invictus” is nothing less than the Magnum Opus of the album - a rock opera in its own right with heavy riffing, choirs and vocal parts performed by Diana Leah, Paolo Ribaldini and Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish), ending in a bombastic climax where everything comes together. 

Martijn Westerholt adds:

“This album captures all elements DELAIN is known for – our distinctive heavy guitar riffs, massive orchestral parts, both heavy metal and pop vocals, rock opera vibes along with 80s synth sounds.  In short, this is definitely a recognizable DELAIN album that contains classic ‘DELAIN elements’ while also moving forward with fresh influences.”

Pre-Order your copy of 'Dark Waters' NOW!

DELAIN have been sharing their signature catchy melodic sound worldwide for over two decades now! Enchanting fans with their most famous hits like “We Are the Others” or “April Rain”, the rockers gained millions of Spotify streams and video views.

With six albums already under their belt, DELAIN charted multiple times with well-known records like 'Apocalypse & Chill' and 'Hunter’s Moon'. The band traveled around the globe with acts like Sabaton, Nightwish and Within Temptation, topped by various shows at the biggest European festivals like Wacken, Graspop, Download and many more.

Without any doubt, DELAIN have carved their name in the scene and are ready to start this exciting next voyage.

'Dark Waters' will be available in the following formats:

=> 2-LP Gatefold BLACK

=> 2-CD Digisleeve + Shirt Bundle (Napalm Shop only)

=> 2-LP Gatefold Marbled Blue/Black/White - limited to 300 copies worldwide (Napalm Shop only)

=> Wooden Boxset incl. Digisleeve 2CDs (Regular Album + Instrumental Album), 1-CD Slipcase with Orchestral Album, Coasters (6pcs), Flag, Band Picture Postcard - limited to 500 copies worldwide (Napalm Shop only)

=> Digital Album

DELAIN are:

Martijn Westerholt - keyboards

Diana Leah - vocals

Ronald Landa - guitars and backing vocals

Ludovico Cioffi – bass and backing vocals

Sander Zoer - drums

Symphonic Metal Veterans DELAIN Present New Singer and Release New Single “The Quest and the Curse”

The wait is finally over! DELAIN, the brainchild of keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt, returns with full power, presenting themselves with a new lineup featuring the terrific Diana Leah as their next singer! Her powerful, heart-wrenching voice fits perfectly with the band's style and adds a new strength to their sound. Rejoining the fold and bolstering the band’s continuity are original guitarist Ronald Landa and original drummer Sander Zoer, while new members Diana and bassist Ludovico Cioffi continue the evolution of the band’s sound. The multi million-streaming leading Symphonic Metal outfit sets off into their next era, creating the perfect symbiosis of tested strengths and new influences.

The band's new single, “The Quest and the Curse”, implements this in an impressive manner. Trademark bombastic riffs, lush orchestrations, elements from film music, metal, pop, electronic, and much more mark an amalgamation of the old and new, and build the next chapter of the band's history.

As Martijn Westerholt states:

"The future of DELAIN looks bright!"

Watch the video for “The Quest and the Curse”

Listen to “The Quest and the Curse” NOW:

DELAIN is:

Martijn Westerholt - keyboards

Diana Leah - vocals

Ronald Landa - guitars and backing vocals

Ludovico Cioffi – bass and backing vocals

Sander Zoer - drums