Former After Forever singer to perform with Delain in Holland
Former After Forever singer Floor Jansen will make a guest appearance with Delain at their "special show" on Saturday, October 31 at Broerenkerk in Zwolle, Holland.Floor Jansen's new project called Revamp is currently seeking a drummer, bassist, guitarist and keyboard player.
After the breakup of After Forever, Jansen decided she wanted to start over and present a new band to the public as soon as possible. To accomplish this, she joined forces with two additional songwriters to first compose, then record an album. A live band is soon to be formed after the CD's completion, which will get her back on stage where she belongs.
The first composer to join this new collaboration was found when Waldemar Sorychta (Grip Inc., Enemy Of The Sun) contacted her to inquire about her current activities and potential future cooperation. Being a fan of Grip Inc., Floor was honored by the possibility of working with Waldemar. Sorychta's unique style, combined with his experience as songwriter/producer, made Jansen's dream come closer to reality.
The second composer was found in After Forever colleague Joost van den Broek. Asking Joost to join seemed logical because of his great keyboards and arrangements, and therefore his potentially valuable contribution. Despite his busy schedule, he wanted to join and get started immediately. With him on board, the songwriting team was complete!
The Revamp sound will become a unique blend of the personal style listeners will recognize from these musicians.
Songs are currently being written and audio samples will soon be posted on the band's web site.
Revamp's debut album is tentatively due in May 2010.
Delain is the Dutch gothic rock/metal project founded by ex-Within Temptation keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of Within Temptation's Robert Westerholt). The band's second album, "April Rain", entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 96. The CD was released in North America on June 30 via Sensory Records (with U.S. distribution through Ryko and Canadian distribution through Sonic Unyon). The North American version of the album features a bonus track - "Come Closer" - which was previously only available on the limited-edition digipack version of the Lp.
