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SR3053
“Combining the best of After Forever, Within Temptation and Epica with a hint of Nightwish brilliance, Martijn Westerholt has struck a gold mine. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Holland’s best gothic metal export!” – Rock Report
Sensory is pleased to make available the first North American edition of Delain’s debut release. This expanded edition of Lucidity features four bonus tracks not available on the European version. It is also available as a digipak for the first time worldwide.
Delain was conceived by former Within Temptation keyboardist Martijn Westerholt. Although Within Temptation was becoming a rising star on the European metal scene, Westerholt had to leave the band due to a chronic illness. During his recuperation he wrote the material that would evolve into the Lucidity sessions.
For the Delain studio project, Westerholt brought together some of the best known names in the European metal scene: Marco Hietala (Nightwish, Tarot), Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation), Liv Kristine (Leaves’ Eyes), and Ad Sluijter (Epica). He also discovered a young vocalist named Charlotte Wessels. With a voice that matched her stunning looks, she immediately became Delain’s front woman.
The instant success of Lucidity in the European market necessitated Westerholt to create a touring band. With Ms. Wessels out front, Delain went on tour in support of Within Temptation and other high profile bands. Appearances at festivals as well as Dutch television elevated the band’s status into headlining performers. The band’s follow up album, April Rain, has further established the band as rising stars in the gothic metal scene.
Delain will make their North American live debut with a performance at ProgPower USA in Atlanta, GA on September 11, 2010.
- Style:Gothic Metal
- Record Label:Roadrunner Records