Moonbathers CD

A nocturnal journey of symphonic greatness, catchy hooks and solid metal2016 means ten years of DELAINndash and therefore ten years of largerthanlife symphonic metal EP ldquoLunar Preluderdquo was a tasty treat earlier this year, but havent we all been waiting for the main courseDELAINrsquos fifth studio album ldquoMoonbathersrdquo, mastered by Grammy award winning Ted Jensen, satiates your hunger for the symphonic greatness, catchy hooks and solid dose of metal that the band is known for. A first glimpse at the depth of the album washes over the listener with ldquoHands of Goldrdquo ndash impelling riffs meet full orchestral grandeur with Alissa WhiteGluz reappearing as a special guest.ldquoMoonbathersrdquo showcases the band from both their most extravagant and sensitive sides as they explore all things nocturnal through an especially varied set of tracks including a surprising cover of classic rock legends Queen. The visual counterpart comes courtesy of longtime collaborator and neoVictorian romantic Glenn Arthur. With ten years, two EPs and now their fifth full length album under their belt, 2016 will undoubtedly prove to be the biggest year for DELAIN so far