Xandria

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Xandria

Background information
Origin Bielefeld, Germany
Genre(s) Symphonic Metal
Symphonic Rock
alternative Rock
Years active 1997 – present
Website www.xandria.de
Members
Lisa Middelhauve
Marco Heubaum
Philip Restemeier
Nils Middelhauve
Gerit Lamm

Xandria is a band, founded in Bielefeld, Germany, in 1997. The band's music combines elements of symphonic metal and symphonic rock with light electronic elements. Exact classification is difficult.

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 7 weeks, reaching #36. In 2005 they released their third album India, which is more oriented to the symphonic metal.

Starting December 14th, 2006 Xandria began recording their fourth album, Salomé - The Seventh Veil, which was released on May 25th, 2007.

As of April 30th, 2008, Lisa Middelhauve is no longer Xandria's singer. She has left the band citing personal reasons and discomfort at being the band's leader. The band is currently looking for a singer to replace her.


Contents

[edit] Members

  • Marco Heubaum – Guitar
  • Philip Restemeier – Guitar
  • Nils Middelhauve – Bass
  • Gerit Lamm – Drums

[edit] Former Members

  • Lisa Middelhauve (2000-2008) – Vocals, Piano
  • Roland Krueger (1999-2004) – Bass
  • Andreas Maske (2000-2001) – Guitar
  • Jens Becker (1999-2000) – Guitar
  • Niki Weltz (1994-1997) – Drums
  • Andreas Litschel (1996-1997) – Keyboards
  • Manuel Vinke (1996-1997) – Guitar
  • Holger Vester (1997) – Bass
  • Nicole Tobien (1997) – Vocals

[edit] Discography

The band has been noted for having a penchant for myths with an exotic flair, incorporating elements of Symphonic Metal along with orchestral backing. Their mythical leanings have been consistently maintained throughout their albums and EPs.

[edit] Albums

[edit] EPs

  • Eversleeping (2004)

[edit] Demos

  • Xandria (1997)
  • Kill The Sun (2000)

[edit] Promo Singles

  • Kill The Sun (2003)
  • Ravenheart (2004)
  • In Love With The Darkness (2005)
  • Save My Life (2007)
  • Sisters Of The Light (2007)

[edit] External links

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