Martijn Westerholt

David Martijn Westerholt (born 30 March 1979) is Dutch musician. He is the founder, keyboardist and main songwriter of the symphonic metal project Delain. He was previously a member of symphonic metal band Within Temptation, until he was diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis shortly after the release of Within Temptation's second full-length studio album, Mother Earth. His brother Robert is the guitarist and founder of Within Temptation.[1] He has lived in Zwolle,[2] since studying Communication at Windesheim College in 1998. In September 2021, Westerholt formed a new symphonic project called Eye of Melian.[3]

Martijn Westerholt
Westerholt with Delain in 2016
Westerholt with Delain in 2016
Background information
Birth nameDavid Martijn Westerholt
Born (1979-03-30) 30 March 1979
OriginZwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
GenresSymphonic metal, alternative metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Keyboards
Member ofDelain, Eye of Melian
Formerly ofWithin Temptation

Discography

With Within Temptation

Studio albums

EP

Studio albums

EPs and live albums

Demos

  • Amenity – 2002

Studio albums

  • Legends of Light – 2022

References

  1. Gary Sharpe Young (2012). Anthologie du Métal (in French). Vol. 2. Camion Blanc. ISBN 978-2357796362.
  2. Gab Ginsberg (8 March 2019). "Emerging Artists Spotlight: Delain". Billboard.
  3. "Launch of EYE OF MELIAN music project". Arrow Lords of Metal (in Dutch). 24 September 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
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