Delain
Lucidity (2lp)
Dutch symphonic metal band Delain was formed in 2002 by keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (Eye of Melian and ex-Within Temptation). At the time, the band was envisioned as a musical project featuring singer Charlotte Wessels and a host of guest musicians. Originally released in September 2006 on Roadrunner Records, the full-length debut album 'Lucidity' features many well-known musicians from the metal community: Marco Hietala (ex-Nightwish and Tarot) on vocals and bass, Ad Sluijter (ex-Epica), Guus Eikens (Orphanage) and Jan Yrlund (Imperia) on guitars and Ariën van Weesenbeek (ex-God Dethroned and Epica) on drums. Guest vocalists on the album are Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation), Liv Kristine (Leaves' Eyes), and George Oosthoek (Orphanage, MaYan). Comes on a 2LP set on 180 gram vinyl.