Most will know Charlotte Wessels from her time in Delain, where she was the vocalist for nearly 17 years. Since her departure from Delain, she has established herself as a solo artist as well as a creator on the Patreon platform. She has been offering her supporters on that platform a song every month for quite some time now (more than 4 years). Some of that work and much more has been released for a third solo album. Charlotte’s latest album, The Obsession, which was released on September 20 on Napalm Records.
In this interview, Charlotte gives us details about her latest album, The Obsession, and tells us how its theme of fear plays a role in her life. Charlotte also discusses working with guest vocalists Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy) and Simone Simons (Epica), her love of horror, her tattoos, and her hair.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
