As predicted with the release of the EP ‘Lunar Prelude‘, Delain have announced the title of their brand new studio album as something moon related.

The Dutch symphonic metallers have announced ‘Moonbathers‘ as the title. Who would have guessed!? But after seriously impressing with the track ‘Suckerpunch‘, we’re really looking forward to this one – not to mention some rather cool album art!

Read the press release below for the album announcement:

“2016 means ten years of DELAIN – and therefore ten years of larger-than-life symphonic metal! The band’s latest EP Lunar Prelude was a tasty treat earlier this year, but haven`t we all been waiting for the main course? Finally the wait is over, as DELAIN have now unveiled the first and hotly anticipated details for their upcoming and fifth studio album titled Moonbathers, set to be released August 26th 2016 on Napalm Records! Moonbathers, mastered by Grammy award winning Ted Jensen, showcases DELAIN from both their most bombastic 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 as well as a reappearance of Alissa White-Gluz as a special guest on opening track “Hands Of Gold”. The visual counterpart comes courtesy of longtime collaborator and neo-Victorian romantic Glenn Arthur”

So mark your calenders folks. August is really taking shape to be a busy month of released for European metal. That is just fine though!

‘Moonbathers‘ will be released August 26th via Napalm Records. See the tracklisting below.

1. Hands Of Gold – Featuring Alissa White-Gluz – √
2. The Glory and the Scum
3. Suckerpunch
4. The Hurricane
5. Chrysalis – The Last Breath
6. Fire With Fire
7. Pendulum
8. Danse Macabre
9. Scandal
10. Turn the Lights Out
11. The Monarch