Fugazi Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 I guess it is to be expected that a minority of the fandom will never move on past Charlotte. Some Tarja fans are still trolling Nightwish social media to this day. 🙄 I mean, I love Charlotte and I'm a paying member of her Patreon, but... I must admit that I also enjoy the new material and Diana's voice and stage presence. Besides, I'm sure she will get even better as she grows into her role. Also, the better part of the new Delain album was written-composed before Diana was even chosen as a vocalist, so I expect the next album will take even better advantage of her vocal talents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 On 2/2/2024 at 12:14 AM, Fugazi said: I guess it is to be expected that a minority of the fandom will never move on past Charlotte. Some Tarja fans are still trolling Nightwish social media to this day. 🙄 It almost reminds me of the comments I'd see on a band who have had changed their lineup, for example, I'd be seeing comments on Kiss going "It's not Kiss without Ace or Peter!" or Journey not being Journey without Steve Perry. I did notice a few Tarja fans doing that! They would be begging for Tarja to come back, and I already know that is never going to happen, as it has been almost 20 years since she was fired and even she has stated that she will not be rejoining Nightwish and that she does not pay attention to Nightwish anymore. On 2/2/2024 at 12:14 AM, Fugazi said: I mean, I love Charlotte and I'm a paying member of her Patreon, but... I must admit that I also enjoy the new material and Diana's voice and stage presence. Besides, I'm sure she will get even better as she grows into her role. Also, the better part of the new Delain album was written-composed before Diana was even chosen as a vocalist, so I expect the next album will take even better advantage of her vocal talents. I agree wholeheartedly. Next album that comes out (which is in the works based on the picture of the band at Rosko Campsite in Finland) will definitely bring out more of Diana's talents. I too am also enjoying the new material and stage presence, as I do consider Dark Waters one of Delain's best albums they have put out. I'll definitely have to rank my Delain albums from most favorite to least favorite at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 If you had to rank the studio albums of Delain by most to least favorite, what would they be? Here is my ranking of most to least favorite Delain albums: Dark Waters April Rain Moonbathers The Human Contradiction We Are The Others Lucidity Apocalypse & Chill I think it is safe to say that Dark Waters was easily the best album in my opinion. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 It's not an easy task ranking the Delain albums, especially since I haven't listened to all of them -- I know the singles, but I don't think that I have ever listened to We Are The Others, April Rain or The Human Contradiction in full. I'm surprised that you ranked Apocalypse & Chill so low! It's not my favourite album, but it does have some of my favourite songs, including Masters Of Destiny (ok, it was previously released on an EP), We Had Everything (I love that 'Boys Of Summer' 80s melancholic vibe!), Creatures (such a Queen rip-off!)... On the other hand, there are songs on this album that I don't like, so I wouldn't rank it first either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Oh and also, Delain now have a North American online merch store. https://delain-webstore.com/ They have mentioned on FB that all of their shirt designs are hand drawn by their bass player Ludovico Cioffi. 👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 On 2/25/2024 at 12:49 AM, Fugazi said: I'm surprised that you ranked Apocalypse & Chill so low! It's not my favourite album, but it does have some of my favourite songs, including Masters Of Destiny (ok, it was previously released on an EP), We Had Everything (I love that 'Boys Of Summer' 80s melancholic vibe!), Creatures (such a Queen rip-off!)... On the other hand, there are songs on this album that I don't like, so I wouldn't rank it first either. Oh no doubtingly that I enjoy "Masters of Destiny"! I also enjoyed "Vengeance" which features Yannis Papadopoulos as well as "Ghost House Heart". For some reason, I tried to like the rest of the album, but just couldn't get into it. Oh well. 🤷♂️ On 2/25/2024 at 1:19 PM, Fugazi said: Oh and also, Delain now have a North American online merch store. https://delain-webstore.com/ They have mentioned on FB that all of their shirt designs are hand drawn by their bass player Ludovico Cioffi. 👀 I didn't know that Ludo did all of the shirt designs! That's awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Good recording of a full show in Poland. The crowd is loud, Ronald and Ludo swap instruments to play Sleepwalker's Dream, and watch what the crowd are up to during Moth To A Flame! 🔥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AswAWCje7ZI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Charlotte Wessels will release a third solo album later this year, and this one is significant as she will be joined by three former Delain band members. While the new album will probably not sound like Delain, this is still Delain's "other half" getting together to record and play new music. Napalm has a press release, as reported by Blabbermouth: Ex-DELAIN Singer CHARLOTTE WESSELS Explores 'Heavier Sound' On Upcoming Solo Album April 9, 2024 https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-delain-singer-charlotte-wessels-explores-heavier-sound-on-upcoming-solo-album Charismatic Dutch singer/songwriter Charlotte Wessels is set to release her new studio album on September 20, 2024 via Napalm Records. The LP's first single, "The Exorcism", will arrive on May 16, 2024. Wessels's album promises a cohesive exploration of fear and liberation, as well as spellbinding melancholia and dark, catchy elements meeting progressive and heavier soundscapes. Charlotte and her band will bring this story to the stage on October 4, 2024 at Utrecht's TivoliVredenburg. The former DELAIN vocalist's earlier solo endeavors, "Tales From Six Feet Under" (2021) and "Tales From Six Feet Under Vol II" (2022) already gained Wessels a remarkable number of devotees, but for the upcoming release, Wessels is raising the bar significantly. While still writing and producing the songs in her Six Feet Under basement home studio and sharing their first incarnations with her patrons, now she's taking the songs to the next level with a band of her fellow ex-DELAIN cohorts Timo Somers (guitars, additional arrangements),Otto Schimmelpenninck Van Der Oije (bass) and Joey Marin De Boer (drums) as well as Sophia Vernikov (piano/hammond),contributing to the new, heavier sound. The album also features arrangements by Vikram Shankar (SILENT SKIES, PAIN OF SALVATION), cello by Elianne Anemaat, mixing by Guido Aalbers (MUSE, COLDPLAY, THE GATHERING) and mastering by Andy VanDette (PORCUPINE TREE, VOLA, DREAM THEATER). Wessels states: "This album is significant, for on the one hand, telling such a deeply personal journey — through its unintended theme of fear and obsessive thoughts — and at the same time, representing the joy of finding the song's true forms with everyone involved in the making of this record. There were moments in the studio with the band that truly reminded me of why I love making music in the first place, and I don't think I've ever been as excited about music going out into the world. This is the album I want to re-introduce myself with, and I'm so glad to do it with this amazing team." In a 2022 interview with Spain's The Metal Circus TV, Wessels was asked how she feels about the fact that DELAIN made a comeback with a new lineup. A short time earlier, DELAIN released a single, "The Quest And The Curse", featuring keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt alongside new singer Diana Leah, original guitarist Ronald Landa and original drummer Sander Zoer, plus bassist Ludovico Cioffi. Charlotte said: "I'm trying not to engage with it too much, honestly. I've seen positive responses about it, which I think is good. But I do try to keep some distance and just focus on what I'm doing rather than checking that out, because I still don't feel like that will make me happier per se." 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. "I am very sad our cooperation has come to end, but at the same time I am very grateful for all the years we were able to work together. Together we toured the world, shared highs and lows, and met with many successes as well as times that pushed us to learn and grow. We all enjoyed meeting our fans and making new friends all over the globe." At the time, Wessels said about her departure: "I know that you might have questions about the 'why' in all of this. I fully understand and respect that. Simply put, it is the sad conclusion of more than a year of trying to find solutions to built-up grievances. Part of me feels like I'm letting all of you down, I'd like you to know that this decision was not taken lightly and I apologize to those of you who had high hopes of seeing all of us together live on stage again after lockdown. Until recently, I thought this might still be in the cards for us as well." The new DELAIN lineup made its official live debut in August 2022 at the Riverside festival in Aarburg, Switzerland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) On 4/9/2024 at 8:15 PM, Fugazi said: Charlotte Wessels will release a third solo album later this year, and this one is significant as she will be joined by three former Delain band members. While the new album will probably not sound like Delain, this is still Delain's "other half" getting together to record and play new music. That is very much interesting. Although I'm more hooked on Delain's recent material, I might give the former vocalist's material a peek to see how it sounds. Edited April 19 by Moondance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Yes, former Delain's singer and lyricist, but the music has always been mainly Martijn's and Guus Eikens' work. I would qualify Charlotte's solo work more introspective and experimental, and certainly less metal for the most part but this third album promises to have heavier arrangements so I'm eager to hear more. But speaking about new music... this sounds exciting: https://www.instagram.com/p/C58riB8iC8g/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 Delain had a special show yesterday in the Netherlands, with Altamullan Road opening. Not only did Delain play songs that they hadn't played in years, but Altamullan Road performed Delain's 'Moth To A Flame'. Can't seem to find a recording of this on YouTube just yet. Also, Tuomas was present at the show, enjoying Joanna's performance. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/delain/2024/bibelot-dordrecht-netherlands-2ba9c8aa.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Charlotte Wessels has released 'The Exorcism', the first single from her upcoming solo album 'The Obsession'. The Obsession is also the name of her session and live band, including many former Delain members. The Obsession: Charlotte Wessels - Vocals Timo Somers - Guitars Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije - Bass Joey Marin de Boer - Drums Sophia Vernikov - Piano, Hammond The Exorcism music and lyrics by Charlotte Wessels. Arrangements by Charlotte Wessels, Timo Somers and Vikram A. Shankar. Mixed by Guido Aalbers at Giesound Studios. Mastered by Andy vanDette Mastering. Produced by Charlotte Wessels. Video by Tim Tronckoe and Claire Stuart of Blond & Blauw Films, Scenography by Nina Cornelia Schilp, Styling by Simon de Bruyne, MUA Ashley Groenewald, Lights by Friso Tjalma. Dance by Lidewij Bouter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 On 5/16/2024 at 11:21 AM, Fugazi said: Charlotte Wessels has released 'The Exorcism', the first single from her upcoming solo album 'The Obsession'. The Obsession is also the name of her session and live band, including many former Delain members. Saw the music video. I thought it was good, not great, but it was definitely a reflection back to when she was in Delain with the other members. Some fans of the old lineup I know right now are already declaring that Delain has returned, although Delain has always been around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 On 5/20/2024 at 10:55 PM, Moondance said: Saw the music video. I thought it was good, not great, but it was definitely a reflection back to when she was in Delain with the other members. Some fans of the old lineup I know right now are already declaring that Delain has returned, although Delain has always been around. Yeah, I don't think that Charlotte's music sounds much like Delain, although maybe in time her band might end up performing some old Delain songs on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 In other Delain related news, I was reading some comments about Delain's upcoming summer shows this year, and one person commented if Delain was going to return to North America soon. Martijn responded to them, saying: "Yes", and have so far confirmed a March 11, 2025 show in Seattle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 Neat, I wonder if they might have new material by then? 👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 On 5/25/2024 at 8:15 PM, Fugazi said: Neat, I wonder if they might have new material by then? 👀 I sure hope so. It'll probably be one or two new songs, depending on if they've already announced the next album. Otherwise, I guess we can call it Part 2 for North America. Though I am hoping to go to more shows during that tour, as I have been planning it out for a while now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 New Charlotte Wessels song has been out for a while now: "Chasing Sunsets". At first, I thought there was Visions of Atlantis vibes to this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 And so another North American tour has been announced, with Xandria joining them! I already have my tickets for both Toronto and Montreal! https://blabbermouth.net/news/delain-announces-2025-north-american-tour-with-xandria 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 On 6/19/2024 at 2:52 PM, Moondance said: New Charlotte Wessels song has been out for a while now: "Chasing Sunsets". At first, I thought there was Visions of Atlantis vibes to this one. While in The Exorcism I was captivated by the percussion work, this one is more a Timo Somers showcase. Next single will be the Simone Simons collaboration, 'Dopamine'. Looking forward to it, as the version I have listened to (Patreon version) is bare-bones with very few arrangements. On 6/24/2024 at 12:13 PM, Moondance said: And so another North American tour has been announced, with Xandria joining them! I already have my tickets for both Toronto and Montreal! https://blabbermouth.net/news/delain-announces-2025-north-american-tour-with-xandria That's so awesome, both groups on a single night! I really hope I can make it to the Montreal show, and I look forward to VIP packages to be announced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 VIP packages are now available! Already have VIP for both Toronto and Montreal! https://www.facebook.com/delainmusic/posts/pfbid0cYWKxJ7yfNNzLz6NqxUCektE6nNrNUfgoUaKpXe8Exy3qkvMLWiMbKwiRLy8eycsl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 New song is out from Charlotte Wessels, "Dopamine"! Simone Simons makes a guest appearance for this song! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 Full show: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondance Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Another music video and single out from Charlotte Wessels, "The Crying Room"! Joey de Boer (I think) has said in a social media post that this is his favorite song off of the upcoming solo album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted August 29 Author Share Posted August 29 This one is mellower like Charlotte's previous material on the 'Tales from Six Feet Under' albums, but the guitar solo does spice it up. Her full album will be released on September 20, I think I'm going to be busy with another album release that day. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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