.@planetmosh gets to grips with the new @delainmusic release. Within Temptation may be the undisputed torchbearers for the Dutch metal scene right now, but Delain are also causing tremors of their own. Having formed out of their fellow countrymen in 2002 (founding member Martijn Westerholt played keyboards in WT), they have gone from strength to strength.@planetmosh gets to grips with the new @delainmusic release. Within Temptation may be the undisputed torchbearers for the Dutch metal scene right now, but Delain are also causing tremors of their own. Having formed out of their fellow countrymen in 2002 (founding member Martijn Westerholt played keyboards in WT), they have gone from strength to strength and their fourth album, The Human Contradiction, was released via Napalm Records. Considering this is a band which was initially never meant to play live and just cater for Westerholt's creative needs, it's not too shabby a progression. Continuing to grow in stature as well is frontwoman Charlotte Wessels, to the point that she is the real star of the album. She might not have the range of other symphonic metal singers like Sharon den Adel or Tarja Turunen but she is certainly not content with remaining in her rivals' shadow. Indeed, her tone and style give opening track 'Here Comes the Vultures' a very sinister air, which leaves you with hairs beginning to creep on the back of your neck. What's important though is that it works with the overall style of the band, which is definitely developing towards a more edgier and [...]
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