[Cover photo credit to Tim Tronckoe]
Melodic Synth Metal band Delain will release their new EP, Dance with the Devil, this Friday, November 8, 2024 via Napalm Records. They have also released the song “The Reaping” alongside a new video.
“The Reaping” is a “whirlwind of emotions articulating feelings of foreboding and sorrow” and “delves into collective themes, expressing disillusionment with the current path of society toward imminent and inescapable consequences.”
Dance With The Devil takes Delain further into synth territory and greater exploration.
Martijn Westerholt says about “The Reaping”:
’The Reaping’ is a very expressive song with a serious subject – where the world/society is heading and metaphorical storms on the horizon. Musically the song can be recognized as a typical DELAIN song filled with heavy guitars, but also with the very recognizable 80’s synth elements DELAIN is known for.
As their second release with a revitalized lineup anchored by Martijn Westerholt, Dance with the Devil features two brand new tracks, two newly-presented favorites, nine live performances, and two instrumental bonus tracks, showcasing their new electronic synth elements.
Martijn Westerholt adds:
We’re thrilled to have brand new material ready to be released! In addition to the new songs, it was fantastic to have captured some magical live moments of our European tour earlier this year as live tracks for the EP. We’re definitely very excited for this release and are really looking forward to bringing the new music to the stage!
Delain Live 2024/25
Dark Waters Over UK/IE 2024
15.11.24 UK – Glasgow / Garage
16.11.24 UK – Wolverhampton / KK’s Steel Mill
18.11.24 IE – Belfast / Limelight 2
19.11.24 IE – Dublin / Academy
21.11.24 UK – Manchester / New Century
22.11.24 UK – Bristol / SWX
23.11.24 UK – London / Electric Ballroom
24.01.25 NL – Zwolle / Hedon
25.01.25 NL – Nijmegen / Doornroosje
North America Tour
Special Guest: XANDRIA
Support: Edge Of Paradise
07.03.25 US – Phoenix, AZ / The Nile
08.03.25 US – Los Angeles, CA / Whisky a Go Go
09.03.25 US – Sacramento, CA / Goldfield Trading Post
10.09.25 US – Portland, OR / The Bossanova Ballroom
11.03.25 US – Seattle, WA / El Corazon
13.03.25 US – Salt Lake City, UT / Metro Music Hall
14.03.25 US – Denver, CO / The Oriental Theater
15.03.25 US – Lawrence, KS / Bottleneck
16.03.25 US – Joliet, IL / The Forge
17.03.25 US – Detroit, MI / The Token Lounge
19.03.25 US – Columbus, OH / The King of Clubs
20.03.25 CA – Toronto, ON / Axis
21.03.25 CA – Montreal, QC / Fairmount Theatre
22.03.25 US – Cambridge, MA / Middle East
23.03.25 US – New York, NY / The Gramercy Theatre
24.03.25 US – Baltimore, MD / Soundstage
26.03.25 US – Atlanta, GA / Masquerade (Hell)
28.03.25 US – Dallas, TX / Granada Theater
29.03.25 US – Austin, TX / Come and Take It Live
