Tag Archives: Xandria

Xandria see “Ghosts” in new video; new album arriving in February

Posted by on November 3, 2022

  German Symphonic metal outfit Xandria have announced their new album, The Wonders Still Awaiting, out February 3rd, 2023, via Napalm Records. The group has more or less reincarnated quite a few times throughout their storied career, making one new evolution after the next. Now, with mastermind Marco Heubaum, and his brand new lineup after […]

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Xandria unveil “You Will Never Be Our God” video

Posted by on September 7, 2022

  German symphonic metal outfit Xandria have unveiled a video for their new single, You Will Never Be Our god.” The clip is just the start of their next chapter with a fresh lineup, as the band explains:   “‘You Will Never Be Our God’ shows how diverse our next album will be. This song […]

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Xandria are “Reborn” with new song and lineup

Posted by on May 24, 2022

  German symphonic metal outfit Xandria are back with a new song and lineup! Today (24th), the group has introduced their latest lineup after sharing a video for the song “Reborn.” Band leader Marco Heubaum is now joined by vocalist Ambre Vourvahis, Robert Klawonn (guitars), Tim Schwarz (bass), and Dimitrios Gatsios (drums).    The band […]

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Metal Insider’s 225 Best Metal Albums of the Decade (2010-2019)

Posted by on December 16, 2019

As each year approaches its end, we share our year-end lists highlighting the best of the best of the year. However, we were taken aback, realizing that not only will 2020 mark a new year, it also marks a brand new decade. It’s true what they say; time flies when you’re having fun, listening to […]

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Two former Xandria vocalists respond to Dianne van Giersbergen’s departure

Posted by on September 19, 2017

It’s no secret that bands are like family, sibling rivalry is definitely part of any family with multiple children. Back in 2004, we learned Metallica were on the brink of calling it quits when they shared their therapy-like documentary Some Kind of Monster. We have also seen a handful of “family” reunions like Guns N’ Roses, […]

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Xandria vocalist Dianne van Giersbergen announces her official departure

Posted by on September 13, 2017

Yesterday (12), Xandria revealed they had no choice but to cancel their North American tour, which was supposed to kick off at the end of this month. Their reasons were unclear, aside from stating, “our singer Dianne cannot perform with us for the time being.” The group found a quick solution by recruiting Aeva Maurelle […]

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Xandria vocalist cannot perform with them, North American tour cancelled

Posted by on September 12, 2017

Xandria has had quite a few lineup changes since 2003’s Kill the Sun. The German symphonic metal outfit recruited vocalist Dianne van Giersbergen and bassist Steve Wussow back in 2013 who have both worked on 2014’s Sacrificium and their latest effort Theater of Dimensions, which was released earlier this year via Napalm Records. Despite their […]

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Xandria announces second leg of North American tour; premieres “Queen of Hearts Reborn” lyric video

Posted by on July 25, 2017

Xandria embarked on their first headlining North American run this past May and today (25),they surprised us by announcing a second round of dates. These German symphonic metallers are returning just in time for Oktoberfest kicking off on September 29th in Buffalo NY and concluding on October 21st in Atlanta, GA. Kobra and the Lotus […]

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Tour Alert: Xandria to embark on first North American headlining tour

Posted by on March 16, 2017

May day! Literally, the month of May is filling up with shows that you don’t want to miss, or even alter a few plane tickets making sure your schedule is fully adjusted. Let’s face it, the Opeth/Gojira tour was huge and then we discovered Metallica, Morbid Angel and the first chance to see Sirenia in […]

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Metal By Numbers 2/22: Overkill grind up the charts

Posted by on February 22, 2017

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. It was heartening to see Kreator reach a high spot on the charts a few weeks back. Many metalheads will agree that while the Big Thrash Four are of high status for a reason, […]

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