Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 29, 2022
The pandemic has given artists time to reflect and create, resulting in many artists releasing new records, surprise EPs, reissues, and live recordings. However, did all bands use their time wisely by releasing one of their strongest albums, or fall flat compared to their prior offerings? This year was a hit or miss, […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on November 11, 2022
Epica’s new and unique EP, The Alchemy Project, has finally arrived! These Dutch symphonic metal icons have collaborated with thirteen bands and musicians who co-wrote and performed on the seven tracks of this one-of-a-kind release. To celebrate the EP’s arrival, the group has shared a video for the dark track “Sirens – Of Blood […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on August 30, 2022
Charlotte Wessels has unveiled a video for her new song “Toxic.” The track is the third single taken from her upcoming album, Tales From Six Feet Under Vol II, out October 7th via Napalm Records. Wessels comments: “’Toxic’ is a direct response to the populism, greed, misogyny and victim blaming that come screaming […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on July 26, 2022
Charlotte Wessels have unveiled a video for her latest single, “Human To Ruin.” The track is taken from the former Delain vocalist’s upcoming sophomore full-length solo effort, Tales From Six Feet Under Vol II, out October 7th via Napalm Records. Wessels comments: “With ‘Human To Ruin’ I wanted to make a song that […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on May 16, 2022
From Charlotte Wessels to Seven Kingdoms, here are eighteen videos to check out: 01) Charlotte Wessels – “Afkicken” Album: Tales From Six Feet Under Release Date: 09/17/2021 Label: Napalm Records 02) Greg Puciato – “Never Wanted That” Album: Mirrorcell Release Date: 07/01/2022 (pre-order) Label: Federal Prisoner […]
Posted by Mark Zapata on July 2, 2021
Vocalist Charlotte Wessels, formerly of Dutch symphonic metal act Delain, has released “Superhuman.” The track emanates from her album, Tales From Six Feet Under, due September 17. Born from a surplus of music and recent turbulent times, Wessels credits her supportive community with helping her bring this music out to the world. Says Wessels: […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on February 10, 2020
Delain’s new album, Apocalypse & Chill, was released on Friday (7th) via Napalm Records (read our review here). The follow-up to 2016’s Moonbathers marks their darkest and heaviest record to date. We caught up with vocalist Charlotte Wessels and keyboardist Martijn Westerholt to discuss the album as well as learning more about what happened […]
Posted by Chris Colgan on May 17, 2017
We at Metal Insider have had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Delain vocalist Charlotte Wessels on a number of occasions, so it only seemed right to catch up with her again as Delain embarked on their first headlining tour of North America. We had a lot to catch up on, including Delain’s […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on November 19, 2015
The symphonic majesty of Delain has gained the band countless fans around the world, much of it due to the voice of Charlotte Wessels. Georg Neuhauser, vocalist of fellow symphonic metal band Serenity and Oliver Philipps of Everon have teamed up with her for Phantasma. Not only is The Deviant Hearts a concept album with multiple guests, […]
Posted by Chris Colgan on April 17, 2015
Delain is currently on the road with Nightwish and Sabaton, continuing to support their breakout fourth album The Human Contradiction. We’ve had the chance to speak with singer Charlotte Wessels a couple of times in the past, and she graciously joined us again on the first night of the tour, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, […]
