DELAIN announces February 2027 European tour dates featuring MARKO HIETALA and other special guests
06-05-2026
Celebrating 20 years since the release of “Lucidity”, DELAIN is entering a new creative phase and officially kicking this off with the announcement of ten extraordinary live shows in February 2027. For this special tour, DELAIN will present a special format featuring a unique selection of high-profile guest musicians and vocalists, offering a memorable and varied live experience.
Among these special guests is former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala, whose long-standing connection with DELAIN mastermind Martijn Westerholt has resulted in some of DELAIN‘s most iconic collaborations. His appearance on this tour marks a powerful reunion and a highlight for fans. Additional guest performers will be announced at a later stage.
With this exceptional run of shows, DELAIN invites audiences to experience its music in a new and exciting way — celebrating both its legacy and its future.
DELAIN featuring Marko Hietala 2027 tour dates with special guest INFECTED RAIN:
Feb. 02 – DE – Cologne @ Live Music Hall
Feb. 03 – DE – Bremen @ Modernes
Feb. 04 – DE – Berlin @ Columbia Theater
Feb. 05 – DE – Leipzig @ Hellraiser
Feb. 06 – DE – Karlsruhe @ Substage
Feb. 07 – CH – Pratteln @ Z7
Feb. 08 – DE – Munich @ Backstage
Feb. 09 – DE – Frankfurt @ Batschkapp
Feb. 10 – LU – Esch-sur-Alzette @ Rockhal
Feb. 11 – NL – Tilburg @ O13
In November 2024, DELAIN released their very extensively filled EP ‘Dance With The Devil’ under longtime label Napalm Records. The EP followed the release of their full length album ‘Dark Waters’, from 2023. The album marked the triumphant return of the band around mastermind Martijn Westerholt, after revamping his band’s entire line-up. The song, titled “The Reaping”, cut from the new offering was released.
Watch “The Reaping” below.
Martijn Westerholt on “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”.
Watch the previously released live version of “Moth to a Flame” and “Dance With The Devil” below.
Martijn Westerholt said about ‘Dance With The Devil : “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!”
“Dance With The Devil” track listing:
01. Dance With The Devil
02. The Reaping
03. Sleepwalkers Dream(2024 version)
04. The Cold (live)
05. Burning Bridges (live)
06. The Quest And The Curse (live)
07. April Rain (live)
08. Invidia (live)
09. Queen Of Shadow (live featuring Paolo Ribaldini)
10. Your Body Is A Battleground (live featuring Paolo Ribaldini)
11. Moth To A Flame (live)
12. Control The Storm (live featuring Paolo Ribaldini)
13. Dance With The Devil (instrumental)
14. The Reaping (instrumental)
15. Underland (alternate ending version)
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