Raw and
honest; that’s how the
recordings of “Unravel”, Delphian’s second
album, can best be described. The band went for the
recording-takes which had the best feel and flow, which led
to a grooving and heavy album.
The Dutch
quintet Delphian was founded in the beginning of this
century by guitarist Coert Bouten and drummer Roel
van Helden (also in the band Sun Caged). After a
long search and a dozen musicians, the current line-up was
finally completed in the summer of 2003.
The
first demo CD (2004) got a lot of positive reviews and made
a deal possible with the Finnish label Lion Music. The debut
album “Oracle” was released in July 2005. While the
second album “Unravel” will see the light in April
2007.
The
style of Delphian has evolved from progressive metal
in the earlier recordings to a heavy kind of rock on the
latest album “Unravel”. From heavy 7-string thrashy
songs like “Starting to Unravel” to an epic 10+ minute semi
ballad “Air”. All completed with dramatic, emotional lyrics
and vocals by female singer Aniek Janssen. Reviewers
speak of a non-comparable unique sound, consisting of
dynamic and creative rhythms combined with melodic guitar
riffs and crystal clear vocals and flute
playing. | 
