"Does anyone mind that I'm Israeli? Their problem": Noa Gruman joins metal giants in new project

Israeli musician Noa Gruman joins a new project by the Dutch band Delain alongside leading metal stars. The first single "We Are Fire" has been released, and in February she will join a European tour. Gruman discusses the unique challenges facing Israeli artists on the international stage since October 7.

Israeli musician Noa Gruman, lead singer of the band Scardust and founder of the Hellscore choir, joins a new project by the Dutch band Delain, alongside metal giants such as Marko Hietala (formerly of Nightwish) and Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation). The first single, "We Are Fire," in which she sings alongside Fabienne Erni and Paolo Ribaldini, has already been released. Band founder Martijn Westerholt said he discovered Gruman through her performance with Sabaton's orchestra. Gruman spoke about the additional challenges facing Israeli artists on the international stage since October 7, including opportunities that fell through. However, she emphasized that her project partners focus on music, not politics. Gruman and the Hellscore choir will also participate in the upcoming album and a European tour in February.