METAL MAESTROS DELAIN RELEASE NEW SINGLE, “QUEEN OF SHADOW” + CAPTIVATING MUSIC VIDEO

METAL MAESTROS DELAIN RELEASE NEW SINGLE, “QUEEN OF SHADOW” + CAPTIVATING MUSIC VIDEO

9th February 2023 0 By Jon Deaux

The wait is almost over! Metal greats DELAIN are finally back with their eagerly-yearned-for new studio album, Dark Waters, out tomorrow, Friday, February 10 via Napalm Records! To celebrate this milestone of a bright future to come, the unit around mastermind Martijn Westerholt reveals their final single, “Queen of Shadow”, together with a hauntingly beautiful official music video.

The track merges the orchestral and synth-focused soundscapes DELAIN is known for. It weaves melodic heavy guitars that intertwine with orchestral lines and vocal melodies, marking another powerful example of the fresh new sound that presents the crystal clear voice of frontwoman Diana Leah – shining bright like the early morning sun of a yet untouched day. Supported by Paolo Ribaldini and instrumental expertise, the song displays all aspects and colors of their multifaceted spectrum – ranging from pop, to film score-inspired, to blistering, room shaking metal.

Keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt on “Queen of Shadow”:
“’Queen of Shadow’ is a classic example of pure DELAIN-style.  Musically it has some really awesome things going on such as harmonic guitars and catchy melodies which are complemented by both the alluring and powerhouse vocals of Diana and our guest singer Paolo.”

Dark Waters Tracklisting:

  1. Hideaway Paradise
  2. The Quest And The Curse
  3. Beneath
  4. Mirror Of Night
  5. Tainted Hearts
  6. The Cold
  7. Moth To A Flame
  8. Queen Of Shadow
  9. Invictus
  10. Underland

Dark Waters will be available in the following formats:

  • 2-LP Gatefold (Black)
  • 2-CD Digisleeve + Shirt Bundle (Napalm shop only)
  • 2-LP Gatefold Marbled Blue/Black/White – limited to 300 copies worldwide (Napalm shop only)
  • Wooden Boxset incl. Digisleeve 2CDs (Regular Album + Instrumental Album), 1-CD Slipcase with Orchestral Album, Coasters (6pcs), Flag, Band Picture Postcard – limited to 500 copies worldwide (Napalm shop only)
  • Digital Album

PRE-ORDER HERE

The talented group return to the UK for live shows in April 2023, performing the following two dates:

Fri 21st Apr – MANCHESTER Academy 2

Sat 22nd Apr – LONDON O2 Academy Islington

Tickets are on sale now. The full tour itinerary currently includes:

DELAIN Live 2023

14.04.23 NL – Tilburg / 013

15.04.23 NL – Haarlem / Patronaat

21.04.23 UK – Manchester / Academy 2

22.04.23 UK – London / O2 Islington Academy

24.04.23 LU – Luxembourg / Rockhal

24.04.23 FR – Paris / Le Trabendo

27.04.23 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457

28.04.23 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle

29.04.23 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann Club

30.04.23 DE – Berlin / Hole44

02.05.23 DE – Hamburg / Knust

03.05.23 DE – Essen / Turock

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