Charlotte Wessels, vocalist for Dutch symphonic rockers DELAIN, has issued the following update:

"I would like to bring your attention a new project I'm personally involved with; Queer Amsterdam.

Queer Amsterdam will be a TV series on the Amsterdam queer community, and basically a series about everyone who is a bit different in a way. In the underground scene of Berlin, 'queer' is a name for those who can't find themselves in the binary oppositions of male/female, gay/straight, black/white, etc.

Four young filmmakers who identify themselves as queer are fed up with the old-fahioned labels (lesbian, gay, bi, trans) and plan on showing you their world from a whole new perspective. Where most films and series stop at the usual conflicts like the coming out, this pilot shows you their world that for many is unknown until now. This world is about love, drama, work, humor, friendship, but also about being 'different'. And this might be closer to you then you think. In fact, everyone is a little bit 'queer'; gay and straight, man and woman, and this includes you, too.

I am very happy that the Queer Amsterdam crew have asked me to provide them with music they can use for the series. I am currently writing for the pilot and will introduce you to my partners in crime soon. I am really proud to be involved in this very important project!

So what's the plan? Queer Amsterdam have released a trailer video which is supporting their crowdfunding action so they can record the pilot this summer, and make the series happen! If you want to contribute to this series, please visit their crowdfunding page.

The pilot is completely dependent on funds and the community so your help is very welcome! Please note: the music in the trailer is not me yet, although you might be able to spot me here and there in the trailer (found here)."

As previously reported, Delain will release their third album, We Are The Others, on June 1st (Benelux, Germany) and June 4th (UK and France) through CNR Entertainment and Roadrunner Records.

The lead single, 'Get The Devil Out Of Me', hits stores on April 13th (April 15th UK) to coincide with the start of their European tour. The single is now streaming below. A video will be released on April 13th.

The album features FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell on the the track 'Where Is The Blood'. The tracklist is as follows:

'Mother Machine'

'Electricity'

'We Are The Others'

'Milk And Honey'

'Hit Me With Your Best Shot'

'I Want You'

'Where Is The Blood' (feat. Burton C. Bell)

'Generation Me'

'Babylon'

'Are You Done With Me'

' Get The Devil Out Of Me'

'Not Enough'

Delain recently issued a two-minute trailer for their upcoming European headline tour with TRILLIUM (featuring AVANTASIA vocalist Amanda Somerville) and HALCYON WAY. Check it out below:

The complete schedule is as follows:

April

26 - Hamburg, Germany - Grünspan
27 - Berlin, Germany - Lido
28 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
29 - Zlin, Czech Republic - Masters Of Rock Cafe

May

2 - Budapest, Hungary - Club 202
3 - Wien, Austria - Arena
4 - München, Germany - Backstage
5 - Romagnano Sesia, Italy - Rock 'n' Roll Arena
6 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
8 - Köln, Germany - Gloria
9 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
10 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Substage
11 - Paris, France - Alhambra
12 - Birmingham, UK - HMV Institute 2
13 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
15 - Manchester, UK - O2 Academy
16 - London, UK - Koko