INTERVIEW: Martijn Westerholt of Delain talks new lineup and Dark Waters album

Interview by Andrew Massie

Delain

Setting off into a new era, metal greats DELAIN have recently returned with a new lineup, impressively proving that they are stronger than any machine. Fueled by massive support and enthusiasm all around the globe, the multi-million streaming leading outfit now finally sets the stage for their eagerly awaited next studio album, entitled Dark Waters, out February 10, 2023 via Napalm Records. Emerging as a brand new start and safe haven alike, Dark Waters, without any doubt, continues the legacy of the brainchild of keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt and contains everything DELAIN is loved for and more: A sonic rollercoaster ride of catchy tunes with explosive elements – ranging from pop to film score-inspired to blistering metal. 

We talk to Martijn about restarting the band with a new lineup, working on the latest album Dark Waters and where inspiration comes from.

 

Check out the full interview
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YGpIqvxHAFw
Listen to Podcast version on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KiSax1
Get Dark Waters here: https://lnk.to/Delain-DarkWaters/napalmrecords

 

Delain - Dark Waters