Lunar Prelude Explained

Lunar Prelude is the first EP by Dutch symphonic metal band Delain.^[2] It was released on 19 February 2016. This is the first album with Ruben Israel on drums and Merel Bechtold on guitar. The track "Turn the Lights Out" is inspired by Neil Gaiman's The Sandman.^[1]

Critical reception

Sputnik Music gave the album 3-stars, but wrote "Nothing on Lunar Prelude is going to surprise you. Symphonic metal with huge hooks is the order of the day. If you like Delain, you’ll find plenty to enjoy here, too. If you don’t like this band, there isn’t a single thing Lunar Prelude can do to change your mind."

Personnel

Adapted from the EP booklet:^[1]

Delain

• Charlotte Wessels – vocals
• Timo Somers – lead guitar
• Merel Bechtold – rhythm guitar
• Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije – bass
• Martijn Westerholt – keyboards
• Ruben Israel – drums

Technical

• Martijn Westerholt – producer
• Ted Jensen – mastering
• Arno Krabman – drum engineering on "Suckerpunch", "Turn the Lights Out" and "Don't Let Go"
• Bas Trumpie and Imre Beerends – guitar and backing vocals recording on "Suckerpunch" and "Turn the Lights Out"; mixing on "Turn the Lights Out"
• Guido Aalbers – vocal recordings on "Suckerpunch" and "Turn the Lights Out"
• Oliver Philipps – additional guitars and additional vocal engineering
• Mikko P. Mustonen – classical arrangements
• Fredik Nordstrom and Henrik Udd – mixing on "Suckerpunch" and "Don't Let Go"
• Christian Moos – mixing on all live tracks
• Glenn Arthur – cover art
• Wandy van den Bogert-Elberse – artwork design
• Sandra Ludewig – photos

Notes and References

1. (2016). "Lunar Prelude liner notes". In Lunar Prelude [Digital booklet]. Napalm Records.
2. Web site: Delain: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Lunar Prelude' EP. Blabbermouth.net. 26 February 2016. 12 February 2016.