Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Charlotte Wessels‘ The Obsession joins forces with VOLA’s Asger Mygind for the haunting new single “Backup Plan”, an intimate duet between life and death. Originally appearing as a bonus track on select vinyl editions of Charlotte’s full-band debut “The Obsession” (2024), the song now takes center stage as a beautifully crafted collaboration that merges both artists’ distinctive voices in a spellbinding harmony that lingers long after it ends. Following Charlotte and her band’s appearance on VOLA’s Friend of a Phantom Tour in 2024, this release not only reunites the two acts but also marks the first anniversary of “The Obsession”, a fitting moment to let “Backup Plan” step into the light.
“Backup Plan (feat. Asger Mygind/VOLA)” is featured on “The Obsession (Deluxe Edition)”, out digitally this Friday, October 24, 2025 via Napalm Records. The release sets the stage for an exciting year ahead, as Charlotte Wessels will join Epica and Amaranthe on their extensive Arcane Dimensions Tour across Europe in 2026.
Charlotte Wessels About “Backup Plan (feat. Asger Mygind/VOLA)”:
“The new single, ‘Backup Plan (feat. Asger Mygind/VOLA)’, is one of those songs that refused to let go. It started as an outtake from the original sessions, but something about it never felt complete, until we toured with VOLA and the missing piece revealed itself. Asger’s voice perfectly brought out the song’s contrast between beauty and darkness. The song presents a conversation between life and the quiet pull of the unknown, a duet with Death, presenting itself not as a villain but as a kind refuge. Working with Asger Mygind brought that concept fully to life; his performance captures the gentleness and gravity I always imagined. this version finally sounds the way it was always meant to.”
Asger Mygind adds:
“I needed no time to consider my participation when Charlotte asked if I wanted to be a guest on ‘Backup Plan’. Her sound is immensely distinctive, adventurous and catchy, and I was thrilled diving into the colorful universe she evokes with her songwriting. It was definitely a challenging song to sing, but it was also great fun using my voice in a slightly different way than what I’m used to!”
Watch the official lyric video for “Backup Plan (feat. Asger Mygind/VOLA)” NOW:
Pre-Save “The Obsession (Deluxe Edition)” HERE!
“The Obsession (Deluxe Edition)” tracklisting:
1. Chasing Sunsets
2. Dopamine (feat. Simone Simons)
3. The Exorcism
4. Soulstice
5. The Crying Room
6. Ode To The West Wind (feat. Alissa White-Gluz)
7. Serpentine
8. Praise
9. All You Are
10. Vigor And Valor
11. Breathe; Extended
12. Soft Revolution (2024)
13. Backup Plan (feat. Asger Mygind/VOLA)
14. Dopamine (Dreamscape Version / feat. Simone Simons)
15. The Crying Room (Live At Dynamo Metalfest)
16. Soft Revolution (Live At Dynamo Metalfest)
17. The Exorcism (Live At Dynamo Metalfest)
With thousands of monthly Spotify listeners and a dedicated Patreon community, Charlotte Wessels already made a strong impression with her acclaimed solo releases “Tales From Six Feet Under” (2021) and “Tales From Six Feet Under Vol. II” (2022). With “The Obsession” (2024), she alongside her band of former DELAIN bandmates Timo Somers (guitars, additional arrangements), Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije (bass) and Joey Marin de Boer (drums), plus Nina van Beelen (keys, backing vocals), takes a bold step into the next level of her career, giving powerful performances at major European festivals such as Summer Breeze Open Air, Graspop Metal Meeting, Leyendas del Rock, Hellfest Open Air, Rock Castle, Dynamo Metal Fest and more.
Fittingly, “The Obsession (Deluxe Edition)”, out this Friday, expands the journey with “Backup Plan (feat. Asger Mygind/VOLA)”, three live recordings from Dynamo Metal Fest, an extended version of “Breathe;” and a dreamy reimagining of the previously released single “Dopamine” (feat. Simone Simons/Epica) with new vocal layers and arrangements by Vikram Shankar.
Charlotte Wessels states:
“It’s wild to think it’s been a year since The Obsession came out, yet this record still has stories to tell, it’s like it’s been quietly evolving alongside us. The digital deluxe edition is our way of giving those stories another breath and expanding the world of the album. It feels like the perfect bridge to what’s coming next: the Arcane Dimensions Tour with Epica and Amaranthe in early 2026, a new adventure where these songs can live, transform, and connect in entirely new ways.”
Get your physical copy of “The Obsession” NOW!
“The Obsession” tracklisting:
1. Chasing Sunsets (feat. Simone Simons)
2. Dopamine
3. The Exorcism
4. Soulstice
5. The Crying Room
6. Ode To The West Wind (feat. Alissa White-Gluz)
7. Serpentine
8. Praise
9. All You Are
10. Vigor And Valor
11. Breathe;
12. Soft Revolution (2024)
“The Obsession” is available in the following formats:
Gatefold 2-Vinyl RECYCLED BLACK + 2 Bonustracks, D-Side Etched
Digisleeve + Shirt Bundle
Digisleeve
Digital Deluxe Edition
CHARLOTTE WESSELS Live 2026
Supporting Epica & Amaranthe On Their “Arcane Dimensions Tour”
16.01.26 DE – Cologne / Palladium
17.01.26 DE – Munich / Zenith
18.01.26 BE – Brussels / Vorst Nationaal
20.01.26 UK – Bristol / Beacon
21.01.26 UK – Glasgow / Barrowland
23.01.26 UK – Manchester / O2 Apollo
24.01.26 UK – London / Eventim Apollo
25.01.26 FR – Paris / Zenith
27.01.26 CH – Zurich / Halle 622
28.01.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
30.01.26 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz
31.01.26 ES – Madrid / Sala La Rivera
01.02.26 PT – Lisbon / Coliseu dos Recreios
03.02.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Bikini
04.02.26 FR – Lyon / Radiant-Bellevue
06.02.26 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena
07.02.26 NL – Amsterdam / Ziggo Dome
06.03.26 DE – Hamburg / Inselpark Arena
07.03.26 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
08.03.26 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
10.03.26 DK – Copenhagen / Poolen
11.03.26 SE – Stockholm / Fallan
13.03.26 FI – Oulu / Tapahtumakeskus Tullisali
14.03.26 FI – Helsinki / Black Box
15.03.26 EE – Tallinn / Helitehas
17.03.26 PL – Warsaw / Arena Torwar
18.03.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
21.03.26 CZ – Prague / Forum Karlin
22.03.26 DE – Frankfurt / Jahrhunderthalle
