Xandria
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Xandria is a German
symphonic metal
band, founded by Marco Heubaum in 1997. The band's music combines elements of symphonic metal
with light electronic elements and rock.
After various demos
and great success on different MP3
portals, they released their first album in 2003, entitled Kill the Sun
, which reached #98 on the German music charts. The follow-up album, Ravenheart
(2004), stayed on the charts for seven weeks, reaching #36. In 2005 they released their third album, India, which reached #30 on the German charts. Xandria began recording their fourth album, Salomé – The Seventh Veil, on December 14, 2006. It was released on May 25, 2007 and reached #41 on the German charts.
Lisa Middelhauve
resigned on April 30, 2008 citing personal reasons and discomfort in being the band's frontwoman. The band found a new singer in February 2009, Kerstin Bischof a.k.a. Lakonia, best known for her collaborations with the band Axxis
. However, after just one year Kerstin Bischof decided to leave the band to concentrate on a different career, and Middelhauve
will replace her in a series of concerts in Summer 2010. On December 19, 2010, Xandria announced the addition of 29 year old female singer Manuela Kraller to the group's ranks. Manuela Kraller made her live debut at the "Classic Meets Pop" event on January 7, 2011 at the Seidensticker Halle in Bielefeld, Germany.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
symphonic metal
Symphonic metal
Symphonic metal is a term used to describe heavy metal music that has symphonic elements; that is, elements that are either borrowed from classical music or, as with progressive rock music, create a style reminiscent of it, e.g...
band, founded by Marco Heubaum in 1997. The band's music combines elements of symphonic metal
Symphonic metal
Symphonic metal is a term used to describe heavy metal music that has symphonic elements; that is, elements that are either borrowed from classical music or, as with progressive rock music, create a style reminiscent of it, e.g...
with light electronic elements and rock.
After various demos
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
and great success on different MP3
MP3
MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression...
portals, they released their first album in 2003, entitled Kill the Sun
Kill the Sun
Kill the Sun is the German band Xandria's debut album, released in May 2003.-Production:The debut album. All songs which were to be found on the demo already plus another five which had been written in the meantime were recorded for it with producer Dirk Riegner, also known as the keyboard player...
, which reached #98 on the German music charts. The follow-up album, Ravenheart
Ravenheart
Ravenheart was the second album by German band Xandria, released on May 24, 2004.With album number two Xandria suddenly became known in the Gothic and Metal scene, with the title track and its accompanying music video the band played themselves into the hearts of many new listeners.Recorded and...
(2004), stayed on the charts for seven weeks, reaching #36. In 2005 they released their third album, India, which reached #30 on the German charts. Xandria began recording their fourth album, Salomé – The Seventh Veil, on December 14, 2006. It was released on May 25, 2007 and reached #41 on the German charts.
Lisa Middelhauve
Lisa Middelhauve
Lisa Middelhauve is a German mezzo-soprano singer and former lead vocalist and pianist of German symphonic metal band Xandria....
resigned on April 30, 2008 citing personal reasons and discomfort in being the band's frontwoman. The band found a new singer in February 2009, Kerstin Bischof a.k.a. Lakonia, best known for her collaborations with the band Axxis
Axxis
Axxis is a German power metal band that was founded in 1988. Their debut album, "Kingdom of the Night", became the best-selling debut album ever by a hard rock band in Germany in 1989.-Biography:...
. However, after just one year Kerstin Bischof decided to leave the band to concentrate on a different career, and Middelhauve
Lisa Middelhauve
Lisa Middelhauve is a German mezzo-soprano singer and former lead vocalist and pianist of German symphonic metal band Xandria....
will replace her in a series of concerts in Summer 2010. On December 19, 2010, Xandria announced the addition of 29 year old female singer Manuela Kraller to the group's ranks. Manuela Kraller made her live debut at the "Classic Meets Pop" event on January 7, 2011 at the Seidensticker Halle in Bielefeld, Germany.
Albums
- Kill the SunKill the SunKill the Sun is the German band Xandria's debut album, released in May 2003.-Production:The debut album. All songs which were to be found on the demo already plus another five which had been written in the meantime were recorded for it with producer Dirk Riegner, also known as the keyboard player...
(May 3, 2003) - RavenheartRavenheartRavenheart was the second album by German band Xandria, released on May 24, 2004.With album number two Xandria suddenly became known in the Gothic and Metal scene, with the title track and its accompanying music video the band played themselves into the hearts of many new listeners.Recorded and...
(May 24, 2004) - India (August 22, 2005)
- Salomé - The Seventh VeilSalomé - The Seventh VeilSalomé - The Seventh Veil is the fourth studio album by Xandria, released on May 25, 2007. The album is a concept album and is loosely based on Salomé. The songs are said to have oriental leanings supported by an extensive orchestra. This is the last album to feature Lisa Middelhauve on vocals.-...
(May 25, 2007) - Neverworld's End (February 27, 2012)
Promo singles
- "Kill the SunKill the SunKill the Sun is the German band Xandria's debut album, released in May 2003.-Production:The debut album. All songs which were to be found on the demo already plus another five which had been written in the meantime were recorded for it with producer Dirk Riegner, also known as the keyboard player...
" (2003) - "In Love With the Darkness" (2005)
- "Sisters of the Light" (2007) as Xandria vs. Jesus on ExtasyJesus on ExtasyJesus on Extasy is an electronic rock band from Essen, Germany, formed in 2005.-History:The band was formed in 2005 by the cousins Dorian Deveraux and Chai Deveraux. After their first show big show at one of the biggest festivals in europe Bochum-Total Festival the band signed to Drakkar...
Current members
- Manuela Kraller - Vocals (2010–present)
- Marco Heubaum – Vocals, guitar, keyboards (1997–present)
- Philip Restemeier – Guitar (2001–present)
- Nils Middelhauve – Bass (2004–present)
- Gerit Lamm – Drums (1997–present)
Former members
- Lisa MiddelhauveLisa MiddelhauveLisa Middelhauve is a German mezzo-soprano singer and former lead vocalist and pianist of German symphonic metal band Xandria....
– Vocals, piano (2000–2008; 2010 [touring only]) - Kerstin Bischof – Vocals (2009–2010)
- Roland Krueger – Bass (1999–2004)
- Andreas Maske – Guitar (2000–2001)
- Jens BeckerJens BeckerJens Becker is a metal bass guitarist who currently performs with Grave Digger.-History:The first real big band Jens played with in hir career was Running Wild, which he joined in 1987...
– Guitar (1999–2000) - Andreas Litschel – Keyboards (1996–1997)
- Manuel Vinke – Guitar (1996–1997)
- Holger Vester – Bass (1997)
- Nicole Tobien – Vocals (1997)
- Niki Weltz – Drums (1994–1997)