Martijn Westerholt

David Martijn Westerholt (born 30 March 1979 in Waddinxveen, Netherlands) is the founder, keyboardist, and the main songwriter of the Dutch 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 Westerholt is the guitarist and founder of Within Temptation.[2] He has lived in Zwolle,[1] since studying Communication at Windesheim College in 1998. In September 2021, Westerholt formed a new symphonic project called Eye of Melian.[3]

David Martijn Westerholt
Martijn Westerholt on stage (2016)
Background information
Born (1979-03-30) 30 March 1979
OriginZwolle, Netherlands
GenresSymphonic metal, gothic metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsKeyboards,[1] piano
Associated actsDelain
Within Temptation

Discography

With Within Temptation
Main article: Within Temptation discography

Albums

Singles/EPs

Albums

EPs

Compilations

Live albums

Singles

Demos

Studio albums
  • Legends of Light – 2022

Singles
  • The Bell – 2021
  • Vita Nova – 2022

References
  1. Gab Ginsberg (8 March 2019). "Emerging Artists Spotlight: Delain". Billboard.
  2. Gary Sharpe Young (2012). Anthologie du Métal (in French). Vol. 2. Camion Blanc. ISBN 2357796367.
  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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