{"id":71732,"date":"2023-02-16T18:06:23","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T23:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=71732"},"modified":"2023-07-16T07:49:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-16T12:49:25","slug":"metal-masters-delain-release-new-single-queen-of-shadow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2023\/metal-masters-delain-release-new-single-queen-of-shadow\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal Masters DELAIN Release New Single,\u00a0\u201cQueen of Shadow\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The wait is almost over! Metal greats&nbsp;<strong>DELAIN<\/strong>&nbsp;are finally back with their eagerly-yearned-for new studio album, &#8216;<strong><em>Dark Waters&#8217;<\/em><\/strong>, out tomorrow, Friday, February 10 via&nbsp;<strong>Napalm Records<\/strong>! To celebrate this milestone of a bright future to come, the unit around mastermind&nbsp;<strong>Martijn Westerholt<\/strong>&nbsp;reveals their final single<em>,&nbsp;<\/em><strong>\u201cQueen of Shadow\u201d<\/strong>, together with a hauntingly beautiful official music video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The track merges the orchestral and synth-focused soundscapes&nbsp;<strong>DELAIN<\/strong>&nbsp;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 front woman&nbsp;<strong>Diana Leah<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; shining bright like the early morning sun of a yet untouched day. Supported by&nbsp;<strong>Paolo Ribaldini<\/strong>&nbsp;and instrumental expertise, the song displays all aspects and colors of their multifaceted spectrum \u2013 ranging from pop, to film score-inspired, to blistering, room shaking metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt on&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><strong>Queen of Shadow<\/strong><strong><em>\u201d<\/em><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;\u2019<\/em><strong><em>Queen of Shadow<\/em><\/strong><em>\u2019 is a classic example of pure&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>DELAIN<\/em><\/strong><em>-style.&nbsp;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&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>Diana<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;and our guest singer&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>Paolo<\/em><\/strong><em>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DELAIN - Queen Of Shadow (Official Video) | Napalm Records\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U5W2dBQHpxI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em><strong><em>Martijn Westerholt&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>succeeded in giving&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>DELAIN<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;a convincing restart\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Aardschok, NL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;This feels like a band reborn: grandiose and fizzing with bright energy&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Metal Hammer, UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201c&#8217;<\/em><strong><em>Dark Waters&#8217;<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;is beautiful as a still surface and boisterous as a wave. New&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>DELAIN<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;era couldn&#8217;t begin better.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Spark Rock Magazine, CZ)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIf they were aiming for the fences, this album is definitely a home run.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A&amp;P Reacts, CAN)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, metal greats&nbsp;<strong>DELAIN<\/strong>&nbsp;broke new ground by announcing their new studio album, &#8216;<strong><em>Dark Waters&#8217;<\/em><\/strong>. With this astonishing piece of art, the chart-breaking outfit sets the stage for the next era, while still sticking to their unique sound that fans and critics alike love &#8211; catchy, bombastic tunes full of contrasts and the highest standard of orchestral arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fueled by massive support and enthusiasm all around the globe, songs like their first standalone single&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001l88iMttJTvtlhdGHReVVsOTlLTJmPB-RZhaD3co1QT4k4S4Q-UTa19B0I-AOmGYAZNN8BRbt4-9ccBW-yFqaSDU8Ewt_T8gGIdXTnlbFkcHLli9A_liLJ29fRjWgoynlHxsJtP4jy4l-ohIpvzvFryEFl1xG3WDWobunewLc_mvle4iL8cQUHC5GSsKAMcA0qG3SDeO8Ck7HOI-sLI7ND2CmFyedRV4GKcGLuQxYDd9kxzqzRxBUWaxoW9i78ZihJ35GbucNuHOHX6Sr-iO1Cg==&amp;c=dmr2jSE2tvZy_bvVMYf8hhsXcOn4T_1BScC8y9dQz5a4ns3VmGhw1A==&amp;ch=nZe39BYhhgOiHpEN3Bc4yZmnM-cEuggVwKAkFKTyyRNs4n6ET6FImg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cThe Quest and The Curse\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;and recently released&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001l88iMttJTvtlhdGHReVVsOTlLTJmPB-RZhaD3co1QT4k4S4Q-UTa19B0I-AOmGYAgMb7zwEKtdJpXyhQynrIQr_ZYWBOeNpv4O11EstNFhWEd_ZuVfLzye-U4y9yw3CX7ngEqmo99K4ZLFXZ1WyXBYnt4ky7bopvEuSsY90sK_cLIq6NHAKaVFL20qkWJu1b1wUsNfRTSYMN_lFf7P4Go2-7C2kem7Bq2CKKHOpANc_iARN44qBQLzEPnxhpk5XVAVANOxmQGoy8s8Kkm7xDJg==&amp;c=dmr2jSE2tvZy_bvVMYf8hhsXcOn4T_1BScC8y9dQz5a4ns3VmGhw1A==&amp;ch=nZe39BYhhgOiHpEN3Bc4yZmnM-cEuggVwKAkFKTyyRNs4n6ET6FImg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cBeneath\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;lure with a bombastic sound that skillfully combines orchestral melodies, epic heavy riffs and marvelous vocal performances.&nbsp;<strong>DELAIN<\/strong>&nbsp;magnificently manages to never lose touch with their characteristic sound, making them a constant without ever standing still. Pop-induced opening track&nbsp;<em>\u201c<\/em><strong>Hideaway Paradise\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;shows exactly that by inducing a dream-like feeling flirting with melodic metal guitars, while the ballad-like dark track&nbsp;<em>\u201c<\/em><strong>Mirror of Night<\/strong><em>\u201d<\/em>, featuring&nbsp;<strong>Within Temptation<\/strong>&nbsp;guitarist&nbsp;<strong>Ruud Jolie<\/strong>, entices the listener with unfathomably catchy lines and melodies.&nbsp;<em>\u201c<\/em><strong>Tainted Hearts<\/strong><em>\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;is centered around&nbsp;<strong>Westerholt<\/strong>&#8216;s keyboard arrangements, which skillfully showcase the creative roots of the mastermind.&nbsp;<em>\u201c<\/em><strong>Invictus\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;is nothing less than the Magnum Opus of the album &#8211; a rock opera in its own right with heavy riffing, choirs and vocal parts performed by&nbsp;<strong>Diana Leah<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Paolo Ribaldini<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Marko Hietala<\/strong>&nbsp;(ex-<strong>Nightwish<\/strong>), ending in a bombastic climax where everything comes together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Martijn Westerholt adds:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThis album captures all elements&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>DELAIN<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;is known for \u2013 our distinctive heavy guitar riffs, massive orchestral parts, both heavy metal and pop vocals, rock opera vibes along with 80s synth sounds.&nbsp;In short, this is definitely a recognizable&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>DELAIN<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;album that contains classic \u2018<\/em><strong><em>DELAIN<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;elements\u2019 while also moving forward with fresh influences.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001l88iMttJTvtlhdGHReVVsOTlLTJmPB-RZhaD3co1QT4k4S4Q-UTa13cQOydxu53ry1okob1rqffH2tPrfakZQyFq0ARkJXrMiwgh5pR_rDmUs3uk3uLqz8aAJuBNFcLXABR1QaeDiVy96qQp4iZoa-VP-iXNWZdNOq91jGYmH_A=&amp;c=dmr2jSE2tvZy_bvVMYf8hhsXcOn4T_1BScC8y9dQz5a4ns3VmGhw1A==&amp;ch=nZe39BYhhgOiHpEN3Bc4yZmnM-cEuggVwKAkFKTyyRNs4n6ET6FImg==\" target=\"_blank\">Don\u2019t miss the chance to pre-order your copy of Dark Waters NOW!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delain-art-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delain-art-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delain-art-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delain-art-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delain-art-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/delain-art.jpg 786w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>DELAIN<\/strong>&nbsp;have been sharing their signature catchy melodic sound worldwide for over two decades now! Enchanting fans with their most famous hits like \u201c<strong>We Are the Others\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>\u201c<\/em><strong>April Rain\u201d,<\/strong>&nbsp;the rockers gained millions of Spotify streams and video views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With six albums already under their belt,&nbsp;<strong>DELAIN<\/strong>&nbsp;charted multiple times with well-known records like &#8216;<strong>April Rain&#8217;<\/strong>&nbsp;and &#8216;<strong>Moonbathers&#8217;<\/strong>. The band traveled around the globe with acts like&nbsp;<strong>Sabaton<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Nightwish<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Within Temptation<\/strong>, topped by various shows at the biggest European festivals like Wacken, Graspop, Download and many more. Without any doubt,&nbsp;<strong>DELAIN<\/strong>&nbsp;have carved their name in the scene and are ready to start this exciting next voyage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Dark Waters&#8217; Track List:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hideaway Paradise<\/li><li>The Quest and the Curse<\/li><li>Beneath<\/li><li>Mirror of Night<\/li><li>Tainted Hearts<\/li><li>The Cold<\/li><li>Moth to a Flame<\/li><li>Queen of Shadow<\/li><li>Invictus<\/li><li>Underland<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&#8216;Dark Waters&#8217;<\/em><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;will be available in the following formats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>=&gt;&nbsp;<strong>2-LP Gatefold BLACK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>=&gt;<strong>&nbsp;2-CD Digisleeve + Shirt Bundle<\/strong>&nbsp;(Napalm Shop only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>=&gt;<strong>&nbsp;2-LP Gatefold Marbled Blue\/Black\/White<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; limited to 300 copies worldwide (Napalm Shop only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>=&gt;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001l88iMttJTvtlhdGHReVVsOTlLTJmPB-RZhaD3co1QT4k4S4Q-UTa13cQOydxu53ry1okob1rqffH2tPrfakZQyFq0ARkJXrMiwgh5pR_rDmUs3uk3uLqz8aAJuBNFcLXABR1QaeDiVy96qQp4iZoa-VP-iXNWZdNOq91jGYmH_A=&amp;c=dmr2jSE2tvZy_bvVMYf8hhsXcOn4T_1BScC8y9dQz5a4ns3VmGhw1A==&amp;ch=nZe39BYhhgOiHpEN3Bc4yZmnM-cEuggVwKAkFKTyyRNs4n6ET6FImg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Album<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Created &amp; Offered by Napalm Exclusively:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wooden Boxset&nbsp;<\/strong>incl.&nbsp;Digisleeve 2CDs (Regular Album + Instrumental Album), 1-CD Slipcase with Orchestral Album, Coasters (6pcs), Flag, Band Picture Postcard &#8211; limited to 500 copies worldwide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DELAIN Live 2023<br \/>14.04.23 NL \u2013 Tilburg \/ 013<br \/>15.04.23 NL \u2013 Haarlem \/ Patronaat<br \/>21.04.23 UK \u2013 Manchester \/ Academy 2<br \/>22.04.23 UK \u2013 London \/ O2 Islington Academy<br \/>24.04.23 LU \u2013 Luxembourg \/ Rockhal<br \/>24.04.23 FR \u2013 Paris \/ Le Trabendo<br \/>27.04.23 CH \u2013 Zurich \/ Komplex 457<br \/>28.04.23 DE \u2013 Munich \/ Backstage Halle<br \/>29.04.23 DE \u2013 Stuttgart \/ Im Wizemann Club<br \/>30.04.23 DE \u2013 Berlin \/ Hole44<br \/>02.05.23 DE \u2013 Hamburg \/ Knust<br \/>03.05.23 DE \u2013 Essen \/ Turock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DELAIN are:<br \/>Martijn Westerholt &#8211; keyboards<br \/>Diana Leah &#8211; vocals<br \/>Ronald Landa &#8211; guitars and backing vocals<br \/>Ludovico Cioffi \u2013 bass and backing vocals<br \/>Sander Zoer &#8211; drums<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">The wait is almost over! Metal greats&nbsp;DELAIN&nbsp;are finally back with their eagerly-yearned-for new studio album, &#8216;Dark Waters&#8217;, out tomorrow, Friday, February 10 via&nbsp;Napalm Records! To celebrate this milestone of a bright future to come, the <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2023\/metal-masters-delain-release-new-single-queen-of-shadow\/\" title=\"Metal Masters DELAIN Release New Single,\u00a0\u201cQueen of Shadow\u201d\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":71741,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[9014,891,15872],"class_list":{"0":"post-71732","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news-wires","8":"tag-delain","9":"tag-napalm-records","10":"tag-queen-of-shadow"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71732"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71732\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71732"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}