Delain

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In 2002, Westerholt formed Delain, after he was forced to leave Within Temptation due to Pfeiffer's disease. The name of the band came from the "Kingdom of Delain" in Stephen King's novel, The Eyes of the Dragon.{{cite web |last1=Slavković |first1=David |title=Delain Singer Explains Funny Title of New Album, Talks Stephen King Influence |url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/delain_singer_explains_funny_title_of_new_album_talks_stephen_king_influence.html |website=Ultimate Guitar |publisher=Muse Group |access-date=3 April 2025 |date=26 February 2020}} In the same year, they independently released the demo Amenity. After the demo, Westerholt temporarily left the project behind but continued to write music.

In 2005, he joined with Charlotte Wessels, and was signed to Roadrunner Records. At the time, the band was envisioned as a musical project featuring a host of guest musicians, and not as a live band.

Lucidity brought to fruition Westerholt's dream of a musical project, featuring many well-known musicians from the metal community: Marko Hietala, Liv Kristine, Ariën van Weesenbeek, Ad Sluijter, George Oosthoek and Guus Eikens, Sharon den Adel and Jan Yrlund.

Despite many delays, Lucidity was released in September 2006, to generally positive reviews. The album spawned three singles: Frozen, See Me In Shadow and The Gathering, and the response to the album allowed Delain to tour in support in the Netherlands and neighbouring countries. Rob van der Loo, Ronald Landa and Sander Zoer were added on bass, guitar and drums respectively to round out the live band.

At the end of 2007, Delain announced that they were working on their second album. New songs from the album – "Stay Forever" and "Start Swimming" – were added to the band's setlist in early 2008. Their second album, April Rain was released on 9 February 2009. The lead single was the title track, "April Rain", followed by "Stay Forever". The band toured extensively in support of the album, visiting many new countries such as the United States and Mexico, as well as performing at high-profile festivals in Europe, including Hellfest, Lowlands, Wacken Open Air and Sonisphere.{{cite web |url=http://site.delain.nl/band/ |title=Delain - Biography |publisher=Site.delain.nl |access-date=28 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713125339/http://site.delain.nl/band/ |archive-date=13 July 2012 }} In February 2010, Delain announced they had started working on their third album, and that bassist Rob van der Loo would leave the band the same year due to time constraints.{{cite web|url=http://site.delain.nl/news/|title=Delain Online – News|date=13 February 2010|publisher=Delain|access-date=13 February 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713224728/http://site.delain.nl/news/|archive-date=13 July 2012}} In March, Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije was announced as Rob's successor.{{cite web|url=http://site.delain.nl/news/component/Articles/show/article/id/1273|title=Delain Online – News|date=11 March 2010|publisher=Delain|access-date=11 March 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714030947/http://site.delain.nl/news/component/Articles/show/article/id/1273|archive-date=14 July 2012}}

On 4 October 2010, Delain announced they were to part company with guitarist Ewout Pieters.{{cite web|url=http://site.delain.nl/|title=Delain Online – News|date=4 October 2010|publisher=Delain|access-date=4 October 2010}}{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/ewout-pieters/statement-concerning-departure-from-delain/151755414859951 |title=Facebook |publisher=Facebook |access-date=28 November 2013}} Timo Somers was announced as his replacement on 17 April 2011.{{cite web|url=http://site.delain.nl/ |title=Delain - News |publisher=Site.delain.nl |access-date=28 November 2013}}

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During their 2011 live shows, Delain debuted three new songs — "Manson" (later renamed to "Mother Machine"), "Get the Devil Out of Me" and "Milk and Honey" — from their third album, We Are the Others.

In an interview with Sonic Cathedral, Wessels discussed the inspiration she drew from the Sophie Lancaster case:

:I remember when I first heard about it … it wasn't on Dutch news, I just heard about it through Internet networks and the goth scene … there was this movie made about it, a short film of about four minutes. I saw it, and I just cried. It's so incredibly sad! After seeing the movie, I didn't really DO anything with it until we were working on "We Are The Others." But the basic idea of the lyrics was there. It was just supposed to be a song about "we are the others" and a feeling of togetherness. On the one hand, being proud of whoever you are, whether you divert from the norm in whatever way you divert from the norm. But on the other hand, it is also kind of a song for "others". We just wanted a song about acceptance.{{cite web |url=http://www.soniccathedral.com/webzine/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=674&Itemid=36 |title=Sonic Cathedral WebZine - Delain Interview 2012 |publisher=Soniccathedral.com |date=16 February 2012 |access-date=28 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512001343/http://www.soniccathedral.com/webzine/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=674&Itemid=36 |archive-date=12 May 2012 }}

Originally intended for release in early 2012,{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=166908 |title=Delain: New Album Title Revealed, European Headlining Tour Announced - Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date=6 December 2011 |access-date=28 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111208024542/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=166908 |archive-date=8 December 2011 }} the album's release date was unknown due to Warner Music's purchase of Roadrunner Records. However, it was announced via a Facebook message on the band official page that the album would be released on 1 June 2012 with the album's first single, 'Get the Devil Out of Me' being released on 13 April 2012 {{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/delain/delain-announce-release-date-for-we-are-the-others/10150647406058195 |title=Delain announce release date for We Are The Others! |publisher=Facebook.com |access-date=28 November 2013}} via CNR Music, who took over Delain from Warner Music. The second single from the album was the title track, 'We Are the Others'.

Delain released a compilation album entitled Interlude that includes new songs, covers, live tracks, special versions of previous songs and a bonus DVD. It was released on various dates throughout the first week of May worldwide.{{cite web |url=http://www.delain.nl/shownews/component/Articles/show/article/id/2222 |title=Delain - Delain releases special album 'Interlude' in May |publisher=Delain.nl |access-date=28 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806040303/http://www.delain.nl/shownews/component/Articles/show/article/id/2222 |archive-date=6 August 2016 }}

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On 23 January 2014, Delain announced that they would release a new album entitled The Human Contradiction. It was released on 5 April 2014 in Europe, and on 8 April 2014 in North America.

Drummer Sander Zoer stepped down from the band on 4 June 2014 for personal reasons; though he would continue working behind the scenes of Delain. Ruben Israel was announced at the same time as his replacement.{{cite web |title=Delain Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/delain-parts-ways-with-drummer-announces-replacement |website=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=6 April 2025 |language=en |date=4 June 2014}}

The band brought with them Merel Bechtold as a second guitarist for their UK tour in November 2014. Bassist Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije suffered an injury on 26 November 2014, when he was accidentally hit by a streamer cannon, causing his left testicle to rupture. This incident was said to be caused by uncertain stage positioning, as there were six people onstage instead of the usual five.{{cite web |last1=Munro |first1=Scott |title=Delain bassist ruptures testicle |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/delain-bassist-ruptures-testicle |website=Louder |access-date=6 April 2025 |language=en |date=2 December 2014}} While he was recovering, the band used pre-recorded bass parts. No permanent damage was done, and Schimmelpenninck van der Oije resumed touring in January 2015. Merel Bechtold filled in for guitarist Timo Somers until February, due to Somers' full schedule.

Delain toured with Sabaton and Battle Beast, and also North America with Sabaton as support for Nightwish for the first half of 2015 and returned to Latin America during October as support of them. Delain toured as support again for Nightwish's tour on the second North American leg in 2016 with Sonata Arctica. This made it the fourth year in a row the band had toured in the United States and Canada.{{cite web|title=Facebook post|url=https://www.facebook.com/nightwish/photos/a.10150185750375068.435058.14644790067/10155565285245068/?type=1&theater|work=Facebook|publisher=Delain}}

On 19 October 2015, Delain made recurring touring guitarist Merel Bechtold a permanent member.{{cite web|title=Delain names guitarist Merel Bechtold permanent additional band member|url=https://www.facebook.com/delainmusic/photos/a.207943039534.168385.43033329534/10154302378699535/?type=3|work=Facebook|publisher=Delain|access-date=19 October 2015}}

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Delain announced an eight track EP of new and live songs named Lunar Prelude. The EP was released on 19 February 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0195R4NVA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_7&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE|title = Lunar Prelude| website=Amazon UK |year = 2016}} Their first single, Suckerpunch, of the EP was released on 5 February.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmo06CrXP4M |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/qmo06CrXP4M |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|title=DELAIN - Suckerpunch (Official Video) | Napalm Records|date=5 February 2016 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}

The band announced a new album of ten original songs and one "Queen" cover named Moonbathers. The record was released on 26 August 2016.{{cite web |url=http://www.delain.nl/shownews/component/Articles/show/article/id/2337 |title=Delain - MOONBATHERS album artwork and track listing revealed |access-date=22 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630114918/http://www.delain.nl/shownews/component/Articles/show/article/id/2337 |archive-date=30 June 2016 }}

Delain's first live video album, A Decade of Delain: Live at Paradiso was filmed at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, Netherlands for the band's 10th anniversary on 10 December 2016. It was released on 27 October 2017.{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/delain-to-release-live-at-paradiso-dvdblu-ray-in-october/ |title=DELAIN To Release 'Live At Paradiso' DVD/Blu-Ray in October |work=Blabbermouth |date=1 September 2017 |access-date=3 September 2017 }}

On 30 August 2018, Joey de Boer was made a permanent member of Delain after filling in for Ruben Israel, who left the band in October 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/delainmusic/posts/10157856892454535?__xts__[0]=68.ARCEKvYTSuPOC3oZE7P75AMOBmZ6z0YOMPiE7p23tW67EAOcJvgdMT7odFcBt_wLSe6AZXbzYGhUTbbASBEeCgtYK7mY-_CV1ikPrNLpHrwj3XWD0AfQ73kBjVZEMLZrCpbnnhc&__tn__=-R |title=Facebook post announcing Joey de Boer as a permanent member|publisher=Delain |date=30 August 2018 |access-date=30 August 2018 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/delainmusic/photos/a.207943039534/10156732879114535/?type=3&theater |title=Facebook post announcing the departure of Ruben Israel|publisher=Delain |date=2 October 2017 |access-date=30 August 2018 }}

Delain announced a new EP titled Hunter's Moon on 13 December 2018. The EP was released on 22 February 2019.{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/delain-to-release-hunters-moon-in-february/|title=DELAIN To Release 'Hunter's Moon' In February|work=Blabbermouth|date=13 December 2018|access-date=19 December 2018}} "Masters of Destiny", the first single off of the EP was released on 11 January 2019 along with a music video.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=144018|title=Delain Posts New Music Video "Masters Of Destiny" Online|publisher=Metal Underground|date=11 January 2019|access-date=12 January 2019}}

Merel Bechtold announced on 16 June 2019 that she was amicably leaving the band to pursue other musical interests. Her last show with Delain took place at Graspop Metal Meeting on 23 June 2019.{{cite news|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/guitarist-merel-bechtold-quits-delain/|title=Guitarist MEREL BECHTOLD Quits DELAIN|work=Blabbermouth|date=17 June 2019|access-date=18 June 2019}}

On 27 September 2019, "Burning Bridges", the first single off of the album was released, which made its debut days before during their North America tour.{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/delain-releases-music-video-for-new-single-burning-bridges/|title=DELAIN Releases Music Video For New Single 'Burning Bridges'|publisher=Blabbermouth|date=27 September 2019|access-date=15 November 2019}} On 15 November 2019, the second single off of the album, "One Second", was released.{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/delain-releases-new-single-and-lyric-video-for-one-second/|title=DELAIN Releases New Single And Lyric Video For 'One Second'|publisher=Blabbermouth|date=15 November 2019|access-date=15 November 2019}}

The band officially announced the title of their sixth studio album, Apocalypse & Chill, on 29 November 2019. It was released on 7 February 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/delain-to-release-apocalypse-chill-album-in-february/|title=DELAIN To Release 'Apocalypse & Chill' Album In February|publisher=Blabbermouth|date=29 November 2019|access-date=30 November 2019}}

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the band was nominated by Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz for a benefit livestream concert called Together at Home. Lead singer Charlotte Wessels and guitarist Timo Somers both participated and did an acoustic version of songs and were the final performers of the livestream nominations.{{Cite web|title=#TogetherAtHome with Charlotte Wessels and Timo Somers (Delain) - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0W4A8M5Hnco|access-date=8 February 2021|website=youtube.com| date=2 May 2020 }}

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Delain's lineup had dissolved on 15 February 2021, and initially was stated that it would be continuing as a solo project of Westerholt's who stated that he would "keep Delain alive". In the statement, he said: "Delain will live on. The others have chosen to pursue different paths. I have decided to keep Delain alive by continuing on with writing and producing the music for Delain as I always have. I started Delain as a project in 2002 and for the next album I will take it back to a project form, releasing music with special guests. As it looks now many familiar faces will be returning to join me on this journey."{{cite web |title=DELAIN's MARTIJN WESTERHOLT Announces End Of Band's Most Recent Lineup: 'The Others Have Chosen To Pursue Different Paths' |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/delains-martijn-westerholt-announces-end-of-bands-most-recent-lineup-the-others-have-chosen-to-pursue-different-paths/ |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |access-date=15 February 2021 |date=15 February 2021}} Wessels moved forward with her solo career, but wished the other departing members and the fans well in a statement:

{{quote|"I hope that Delain remains a positive force in everyone's lives. We Are The Others, always will be, and none of this changes that."}}

On 9 June 2021, Westerholt stated in an interview that the band would continue to be a live entity that would consist of new and former members. He continued on to state that there would be a lot of Delain DNA in the new lineup.

It was announced on 28 June 2021 that Sander Zoer who previously was Delain's drummer, had returned as the first member for the new lineup of the band.{{cite web |title=Drummer Sander Zoer returns to DELAIN |url=https://arrowlordsofmetal.nl/drummer-sander-zoer-returns-to-delain/ |website=Arrow Lords of Metal |access-date=28 June 2021 |language=nl |date=28 June 2021}} On 12 July 2021, Delain reintroduced Ronald Landa who was the band's original guitarist up until April Rain, as their guitarist.{{cite web |title=Welcome back Ronald Landa! | website=YouTube | date=12 July 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6TgEHjW3yA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/I6TgEHjW3yA |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|language=en}}{{cbignore}} On 28 February 2022, it was announced that former bassist Rob van der Loo would be featured as a guest musician for the album.{{cite web |title=Welcome back Rob van der Loo! | website=YouTube | date=28 February 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_HMDIg25oo |language=en}} On 19 May 2022, Ludovico Cioffi joined the band as the new bassist.{{cite web |title=Welcome Ludovico Cioffi to Delain! | website=YouTube | date=19 May 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6RU_47zmOw |language=en}} While announcing that they would return to performing shows in November 2022,{{cite web |title=DELAIN To Return To The Stage With New Vocalist In November; Keyboardist MARTIJN WESTERHOLT Teases New Music |url=https://bravewords.com/news/delain-to-return-to-the-stage-with-new-vocalist-in-november-keyboardist-martijn-westerholt-teases-new-music |website=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles |access-date=22 June 2022 |language=en |date=3 June 2022}} the band released the new single, "The Quest and the Curse", on 9 August 2022,{{cite web |title=DELAIN To Reveal New Vocalist And Release New Single On August 9th; ProgPower 2023 Show Confirmed |url=https://bravewords.com/news/delain-to-reveal-new-vocalist-and-release-new-single-on-august-9th-progpower-2023-show-confirmed |website=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles |access-date=22 June 2022 |language=en |date=20 June 2022}} as well as announcing their new lead vocalist, Diana Leah.{{cite web |title=Delain Announces New Singer, Shares 'The Quest And The Curse' Single |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/delain-announces-new-singer-shares-the-quest-and-the-curse-single |website=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=9 August 2022 |language=en |date=9 August 2022}} The band's new lineup performed for the first time in Aarburg, Switzerland for the Riverside festival on 27 August 2022.{{cite web |title=New Delain Lineup Plays First Official Concert (Video) |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/new-delain-lineup-plays-first-official-concert-video |website=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=29 August 2022 |language=en |date=28 August 2022}} The second single, "Beneath", which was performed by the band in Zwolle was released on 29 November 2022.{{cite web |title=Delain announces new single 'Beneath' to be released this month |url=https://arrowlordsofmetal.nl/delain-announces-beneath/ |website=Arrow Lords of Metal |access-date=19 November 2022}}{{cite web |title=Watch: New Delain Lineup Plays First Official Dutch Concert |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-new-delain-lineup-plays-first-dutch-concert |website=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=19 November 2022 |language=en |date=5 November 2022}} Simultaneously on the same day of the single's release, the band also announced the title of their seventh studio album, Dark Waters, which was released on 10 February 2023.{{cite web |last1=Kennelty |first1=Greg |title=Delain Streams "Beneath," Announces New Album Dark Waters |url=https://metalinjection.net/video/delain-streams-beneath-announces-new-album-dark-waters |website=Metal Injection |access-date=29 November 2022 |date=29 November 2022}} On 10 January 2023, the third single along with a music video in support of it was released for the song, "Moth to a Flame".{{cite web |title=Delain Release New Single And Music Video "Moth To A Flame" |url=https://bravewords.com/news/delain-release-new-single-and-music-video-moth-to-a-flame |website=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles |access-date=10 January 2023 |language=en |date=10 January 2023}}

To support the release of Dark Waters, the band toured Europe in April and May 2023 with Xandria and Illumishade,{{cite web |title=Delain reveals support acts for upcoming European tour |url=https://arrowlordsofmetal.nl/delain-reveals-support-acts-european-tour/ |website=Arrow Lords of Metal |access-date=16 February 2023 |date=16 February 2023}} followed by a North American tour in September 2023 with Visions of Atlantis.{{cite web |last1=Peters |first1=Kris |title=Clearing Murky Waters With Martijn Westerholt From Delain |url=https://heavymag.com.au/clearing-murky-waters-with-martijn-westerholt-from-delain/ |website=Heavy Magazine |access-date=16 February 2023 |date=25 January 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Kennelty |first1=Greg |title=Delain & Visions Of Atlantis Announce North American Dates |url=https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/delain-visions-of-atlantis-announce-north-american-dates |website=Metal Injection |access-date=16 March 2023 |date=15 March 2023}}

On 5 September 2024, the band released the single "Dance with the Devil", and simultaneously announced an EP of the same name, which was released on 8 November 2024.{{cite web |last1=Mills |first1=Matt |title=Delain return with new single Dance With The Devil, announce EP for November |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/delain-release-dance-with-the-devil-single-2024 |website=Louder Sound |access-date=5 September 2024 |language=en |date=5 September 2024}} Two other singles were released in support of the EP, a live version of "Moth to a Flame",{{cite web |last1=Splitter |first1=Atom |title=Delain Share Live Version Of 'Moth To A Flame' |url=https://www.antimusic.com/p/24/1009delain_share_live_version_of_moth_to_a_flame.shtml |website=antiMusic |access-date=17 October 2024 |language=en |date=9 October 2024}} and "The Reaping".{{cite web |title=Delain Shares New Song 'The Reaping' From Upcoming 'Dance With The Devil' EP |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/delain-shares-new-song-the-reaping-from-upcoming-dance-with-the-devil-ep |website=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=5 November 2024 |language=en |date=5 November 2024}} In support of the EP's release, Delain toured North America in March 2025 with Xandria and Edge of Paradise.{{cite web |title=Delain Announces 2025 North American Tour With Xandria |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/delain-announces-2025-north-american-tour-with-xandria |website=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=31 December 2024 |language=en |date=24 June 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Keenan |first1=Hesher |title=Delain Release New Track "The Reaping" Ahead of EP Release |url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2024/11/06/delain-release-new-track-the-reaping-ahead-of-ep-release/ |website=MetalSucks |access-date=31 December 2024 |language=en |date=6 November 2024}} The band is set to take a year off from touring, after a performance at the Metropool in Enschede in October 2025, to focus on songwriting for their upcoming eighth studio album.{{cite web |title=Delain announces last show of 2025, start preparing anniversary year |url=https://arrowlordsofmetal.nl/delain-announces-last-show-2025/ |website=Arrow Lords of Metal |access-date=8 February 2025 |date=7 February 2025}}

Delain - Wacken Open Air 2023 03.jpg|Martijn Westerholt

Delain - Wacken Open Air 2023 15.jpg|Sander Zoer

Delain - Wacken Open Air 2023 07.jpg|Ronald Landa

Delain - Wacken Open Air 2023 13.jpg|Ludovico Cioffi

Delain - Wacken Open Air 2023 10.jpg|Diana Leah

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• Martijn Westerholt – keyboards (2002, 2005–present)
• Sander Zoer – drums (2006–2014, 2021–present)
• Ronald Landa – guitars, backing vocals, harsh vocals (2006–2009, 2021–present)
• Ludovico Cioffi – bass, backing vocals, harsh vocals (2022–present)
• Diana Leah – lead vocals (2022–present)

• Marko Hietala – bass (2006), co-lead vocals (2006, 2009, 2014, 2023)
• Rosan van der Aa – backing vocals (2006)
• George Oosthoek – harsh vocals (2006, 2009, 2012, 2014)
• Ad Sluijter – guitars (2006)
• Jan "Örkki" Yrlund – guitars (2006)
• Guus Eikens – guitars, backing vocals (2006, 2009, 2012, 2014)
• Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums (2006)
• Roel Vink – bass (2009)
• Bas Maas – guitars (2012)
• Alissa White-Gluz – harsh vocals (2014, 2016)
• Jan Rechberger – drums (2019)
• Paolo Ribaldini – co-lead vocals (2022–present)
• Michele Guaitoli – co-lead vocals (2023)

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• Anne Invernizzi – lead vocals (2002)
• Roy van Enkhuyzen – guitars (2002)
• Frank van der Meijden – guitars (2002)
• Martijn Willemsen – bass (2002)
• Tim Kuper – drums (2002)
• Ray van Lente – guitars (2006–2007)
• Rob van der Loo – bass (2006–2010; session 2022)
• Ewout Pieters – guitars, backing vocals (2009–2010)
• Ruben Israel – drums (2014–2017; live 2013)
• Merel Bechtold – rhythm guitar (2015–2019; live 2013–2015)
• Charlotte Wessels – lead vocals (2005–2021)
• Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije – bass, harsh vocals (2010–2021)
• Timo Somers – lead guitar, backing vocals (2011–2021)
• Joey de Boer – drums (2018–2021; live 2017–2018)

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• "Frozen" (2007)
• "See Me in Shadow" (2007)
• "The Gathering" (2008)
• "Stay Forever" (2009)
• "April Rain" (2009)
• "Get the Devil Out of Me" (2012)
• "We Are the Others" (2012)
• "Are You Done with Me" (2013)
• "Stardust" (2014)
• "Suckerpunch" (2016)
• "Fire with Fire" (live video; 2016)
• "Masters of Destiny" (2019)
• "Burning Bridges" (2019)
• "Ghost House Heart" (2020)
• "The Quest and the Curse" (2022)
• "Beneath" (2022)
• "Moth to a Flame" (2023)
• "Queen of Shadow" (2023)
• "Dance with the Devil" (2024)
• "The Reaping" (2024)

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