Delain

For the town in France, see Delain, Haute-Saône.
Delain
Delain performing at Wacken Open Air 2023
Delain performing at Wacken Open Air 2023
Background information
OriginZwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
GenresSymphonic metal[1]
Years active
  • 2002
  • 2005–present
LabelsCNR, Roadrunner, Napalm
MembersMartijn Westerholt
Sander Zoer
Ronald Landa
Ludovico Cioffi
Diana Leah
Past membersSee former members
Websitewww.delain.nl

Delain is a Dutch symphonic metal band formed in 2002 by former Within Temptation keyboardist Martijn Westerholt, intending for the band to be solely a project. Singer Charlotte Wessels was invited to join in 2005. The name of the band comes from the Kingdom of Delain in Stephen King's novel, The Eyes of the Dragon.[2] In February 2021, the members parted ways while Westerholt stated he would continue the band as a solo project.[3] In June 2021, Westerholt announced that there would be a new lineup involving former and new members,[4] with Diana Leah later being announced as the new lead vocalist in August 2022.

As of 2024, Delain have released seven studio albums, three EPs, one live album and nineteen music videos.

  1. ^ "Delain". Allmusic. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Delain Interview (Part 1)". YouTube. 1 September 2008. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  3. ^ Lewry, Fraser (15 February 2021). "Delain splinter as four band members depart". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  4. ^ "DELAIN – video-interview with Martijn Westerholt" (in Dutch). 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.