Lately more and more female-fronted metal bands have emerged into the scene, and one of the last entrants is Delphian. Unlike most of these female-fronted bands, Delphian doesn't play symphonic metal with choir sections... instead, this band strives after playing more traditional metal, and thus the material on their debut offering "Oracle" varies from metal songs to acoustic ballads.

The band was founded by guitarist Coert Bouten and Sun Caged drummer Roel van Helden. In the summer of 2003, the line-up got completed with Marcel Volleberg, Sjoerd Hoeijmakers and Aniek Janssen. Naturally, Janssen's clear vocal lines are one of the most distinctive features of Delphian's music... the music itself isn't too spectacular though, although this record has its moments.

Joost van den Broek (After Forever, Star One/Ayreon, ex-Sun Caged) took care of mixing "Oracle", so it isn't suprising that the sounds on this record are rather fitting. Regardless, there's room for improvement regarding some aspects of the mix... for example, the hi-hat could have sounded better. On the whole, however, the sounds are quite good.

Overall, Delphian's Oracle is fairly good debut album that may appeal to some listeners of metal (especially those who favor bands with female vocalists).

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- MAGE (July 25th, 2005)

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LINE-UP:
Janssen, Aniek: Vocals & Flute Bouten, Coert: Guitar Volleberg, Marcel: Guitar van Helden, Roel: Drums Hoeijmakers, Sjoerd: Bass
Producer:	Reinders, Hans & Delphian
Mixing by:	van den Broek, Joost
Mastering by:	Unavailable

	TRACKLIST:
	01. My Confession 02. Fall 03. Never Willing, Still Fulfilling 04. Sylvester's Dusk 05. Moments 06. Salvation 07. The Unknown 08. On Sale 09. Wrong Turn 10. Door to Reality Length: 54:22