Delain – Dark Waters (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:38:51 minutes | 1,20 GB | Genre: Metal
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Napalm Records Handels GmbH
2023 release. Dutch symphonic metal pioneers Delain break into new realms with their eagerly awaited full-length Dark Waters. The pristine record marks a game-changing chapter in the band’s history and presents the brainchild of keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt with a new lineup. Rejoining the fold and bolstering DELAIN’s continuity are original guitarist Ronald Landa and original drummer Sander Zoer, while new members – terrific vocalist Diana Leah and bassist Ludovico Cioffi – continue to evolve their sound. 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.
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Title: Delain – Live At Paradiso
Release Date: 2017
Genre: Rock, Symphonic Rock, Heavy Metal
Director: Henk van Engen
Artist: Vocals – Charlotte Wessels; Bass – Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije; Drums – Ruben Israel; Guitar – Merel Bechtold, Timo Somers; Keyboards – Martijn Westerholt
Production/Label: Napalm Records Handels GmbH
Duration: 01:50:53 + 00:35:20
Quality: Blu-ray
Container: BDMV
Video codec: AVC
Audio codec: PCM
Video: MPEG-4 AVC 24973 kbps / 1920*1080i / 29.970 fps / 16:9 / High Profile 4.1
Audio: English LPCM 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1536 kbps / 16-bit
Size: 30.41 GB
Symphonic Metal institution DELAIN are celebrating their tenth anniversary! Their first live album “Decade Of Delain – Live at Paradiso” is a splendid, two CD-set fueled by some seriously incredible highlights. Naturally, hits like “Suckerpunch” and “We Are The Others” find their place in the track listing, as well as the beast of an opener “Hands Of Gold,” which features Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz in what amounts to an epic duet. Flawless chants and solo guitars lift this live record to a monumental state. Charlotte Wessels and her operatic singing and the Pink Floyd-vibe of the guitars will elicit a visceral reaction, leaving you covered in goosebumps. Additionally, Fear Factory frontman Burton C. Bell features on “Where Is The Blood” in another standout track. DELAIN also invited an unforgettable guest to their birthday party — you’ll find the sound of the bassists Rob van der Loo of EPICA and Marco Hietala of NIGHTWISH as well as Liv Kristine – formerly of LEAVE’S EYES – on the second half of this double album. It’s truly a special moment, celebrated with their musical friends and their fans.
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Delain – Lunar Prelude (2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 35:34 minutes | 443 MB | Genre: Symphonic Metal
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Lunar Prelude, mastered by Grammy Award winning Ted Jensen, offers two brand new songs in the shape of the beyond catchy ‘Suckerpunch‘ and the melancholic ‘Turn The Lights Out‘. ‘Don`t Let Go‘ (taken from 2014`s The Human Contradiction) comes in a brand new version, while the EP also contains four incredible live cuts, as well as an orchestral reprise of ‘Suckerpunch‘, all of which proving once again how DELAIN are blatantly known for their extremely catchy hooks, bewitching melodies, symphonic bombast, and of course a good solid dose of Metal! DELAIN have concocted a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of emotions, and with the EP title featuring the tell-tale word “Prelude”, our hunger is left to grow for a next full-length album…coming in 2016!
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Delain – Apocalypse & Chill (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 56:09 minutes | 677 MB | Genre: Symphonic Metal, Female Fronted Metal
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Dutch chart-topping rock outfit Delain have spent the last several years increasingly taking the world by storm, one album at a time. Now, with five successful releases already under their belts, the heavy crossover icons reach new heights with their latest multi-faceted dystopian masterpiece, Apocalypse & Chill. On Apocalypse & Chill, Delain leave all stereotypes and preconceived notions in the dust – exploring themes of impending doom and human indifference – making this their boldest, most daring and undeniable offering yet. Apocalypse & Chill is a refresher – carefully yet powerfully weaving violent riffs, synth heavy soundscapes and fully orchestrated compositions with vocalist Charlotte Wessels’ unmatched vocal potency, while not straying too far from the band’s established sound. “We think Apocalypse & Chill will surprise our listeners,” the band states. “It is heavy with new influences and we’re really curious to find out how our audience will respond to that.”
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