Charlotte Wessels
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Johanna Charlotte Wessels (born 13 May 1987) is the lead vocalist of the Dutch symphonic metal band Delain
. She was previously a member of gothic metal band To Elysium, before the band's split. She formed Delain in 2005 with ex-Within Temptation
pianist Martijn Westerholt
.
She was first trained in jazz, but later her instructor suggested classical singing to her. However, Charlotte has stated that she found classical training to be very restrictive, and so she likes to do something "in between the classical and the jazz stuff, and if you look at classical music with high vocal lines, then you kind of get to gothic very soon!"
Delain
Delain is a Dutch symphonic metal band. The band was founded by the ex-keyboardist of Within Temptation, Martijn Westerholt.-Founding:Delain was founded by Martijn Westerholt and Charlotte Wessels. Westerholt is the ex-keyboardist and brother of one of the founders of Within Temptation, Robert...
. She was previously a member of gothic metal band To Elysium, before the band's split. She formed Delain in 2005 with ex-Within Temptation
Within Temptation
Within Temptation is a Dutch symphonic gothic metal/rock band founded in 1996 by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. Their music is described as symphonic metal, although their earlier material, such as Enter, was gothic metal. In an interview, Den Adel said they fell into a...
pianist Martijn Westerholt
Martijn Westerholt
David Martijn Westerholt is the founder along with Charlotte Wessels, the keyboardist and the main songwriter of the Dutch symphonic metal band Delain...
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Training
Charlotte has been trained in both jazz singing and classical singing.She was first trained in jazz, but later her instructor suggested classical singing to her. However, Charlotte has stated that she found classical training to be very restrictive, and so she likes to do something "in between the classical and the jazz stuff, and if you look at classical music with high vocal lines, then you kind of get to gothic very soon!"
Albums
- LucidityLucidity (album)Lucidity is the debut full-length album by the Dutch symphonic metal band, Delain. It was released on September 4, 2006 by Roadrunner Records. It was released in the USA by Sensory Records on June 22, 2010.The album features many guest artists...
- 2006 - April RainApril RainSpecial MP3 Edition tracklisting- Personnel :*Charlotte Wessels - vocals*Ronald Landa - guitars, vocals *Rob van der Loo - bass guitar*Jimmy Revson - drums*Martijn Westerholt - keyboards-Guests:*Marco Hietala - vocals...
- 2009 - TBA - 2012
Singles
- FrozenFrozen (Delain song)"Frozen" is the first single of the Dutch Gothic / symphonic metal band Delain. It was released on January 8, 2007 by Roadrunner Records.-Charts:-Personnel:*Charlotte Wessels – vocals*Ronald Landa – guitars*Ray van Lente – guitars...
- 2007 - See Me In ShadowSee Me in Shadow"See Me In Shadow" is the second single of the Dutch Gothic / symphonic metal band Delain from the album Lucidity. It was released on 2 July 2007 by Roadrunner Records.-Track listing:# "See Me In Shadow" - 3.36...
- 2007 - The GatheringThe Gathering (song)"The Gathering" is the third single taken from the Dutch Gothic / symphonic metal band Delain's first album Lucidity. It was released on January 7, 2008 by Roadrunner Records.-Track listing:...
- 2008 - April RainApril Rain (song)"April Rain" is a song that was released on the Delain album "April Rain". The single has been available for purchase online as of February 9, 2009...
- 2009 - Stay ForeverStay Forever (Delain song)Stay Forever is the second single off of the album April Rain by symphonic metal band Delain...
- 2009 - Nothing Left - 2010
Guest Work
- "Serenade of Flames" - SerenitySerenity (band)Serenity is a melodic power metal band from Austria with progressive, power and symphonic influences.- Biography :Serenity was founded in Tyrol, Austria in January 2001 receiving "fine reviews" for their first demo "Starseed V.R.". In 2003/2004, three of the original members left the band. The...
- 2010 - "Please Come Home" - Knight AreaKnight AreaKnight Area is a Dutch progressive rockband which was formed in 2004 by brothers Joop and Gerben Klazinga.-Biography:Knight Area originally started as a solo project of Gerben Klazinga...
- 2011 - "High Enough " - NemeseaNemeseaNemesea is a Dutch female-fronted Symphonic metal band with pop and rock influences, formed in 2002 in Groningen. Their musical style has been compared to that of After Forever-Biography:...
- 2011