Dianne van Giersbergen

Dianne van Giersbergen
Birth name Dianne van Giersbergen
Born 3 June 1985
Liempde, Netherlands
Genres Symphonic metal, power metal, progressive metal
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2003 to present
Labels Napalm Records
Associated acts Xandria, Ex Libris, Pathfinder, Stream of Passion
Website Official Website
Not to be confused with Anneke van Giersbergen.

Dianne van Giersbergen (born 3 June 1985 in Liempde) is a Dutch dramatic soprano[1] singer and songwriter notable for being the frontwoman of the symphonic metal bands Ex Libris[2] and Xandria.[3][4][5][6][7] She is not related to Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen.[8] Xandria has toured numerous European countries including Spain.[9] In addition to being the frontwoman for two bands, she is a vocal coach.[10]

Reviews

Giersbergen's vocal and performing delivery can pull in the audience, according to a review in Mindbreed.[11] Reviewer Tim Blevins in 2014 noted that Giersbergen seemed to be a "good fit" for the band Xandria.[12] Reviewer Eric May in 2013 in New Noise magazine described her as a "sultry siren" and wrote that there was "something majestically powerful in her mesmerizing vocal harmonies."[8] Another reviewer described her vocals as "breathtaking" with great personality, charisma and charm.[10]

Discography

Ex-Libris

Studio albums:

Demos

Xandria

Studio albums:

Singles:

References

  1. ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuVhLNQd9f8
  2. ↑ Erwin Van Dijk, Sept. 2012, Ex Libris, Interview : Dianne van Giersbergen – Ex Libris (2010), Accessed 4 July 2014, "...This interview is with Dianne van Giersbergen, the singer of Ex Libris...."
  3. ↑ 2014-07-01, Festival Info, music review, REVIEW : HAL2A - DICK `S LAST DAYS, Accessed 4 July 2014, "...Dutch soprano Dianne van Giersbergen ... known by the German symphonic metal band Xandria. Her singing is fine...."
  4. ↑ 19 June 2014, Le Suricate Magazine, Xandria: Sacrificium, Accessed 4 July 2014, "...le tout survolé par la voix de Dianne van Giersbergen, la nouvelle chanteuse...."
  5. ↑ 25 October 2013, We Rock, Dianne van Giersbergen is the new vocalist of XANDRIA, Accessed 4 July 2014, "...German symphonic / gotikmetali XANDRIA ... place will be a 28-year-old Dutch singer Dianne van Giersbergen (EX LIBRIS),..."
  6. ↑ La Critica Musical, Manuela Kraller XANDRIA leaves. His replacement is Dianne Van Giersbergen (EX LIBRIS), Accessed 4 July 2014, "...His replacement is the Dutch Van Giersbergen Dianne, 28, now part of the progressive EX LIBRIS ..."
  7. ↑ 11 January 2013, Short News, "Xandria": Dianne Van Giersbergen replaced singer Manuela Kraller, Accessed 4 July 2014, "...Dutch Dianne van Giersbergen. ..."
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 19 May 2014, Eric May, New Noise Magazine, Album Review: Xandria – “Sacrificum”, Accessed 4 July 2014, "...Newcomer and sultry siren, Dianne Van Giersbergen (not related to Anneke) ... something majestically powerful in her mesmerizing vocal harmonies. ..."
  9. ↑ Natalie Humphries 26 October 2013, Soundscape Magazine, Xandria Announce New Singer, Accessed 4 July 2014, "...Dianne, who also sings with Dutch progressive metal outfit Ex Libris and who will debut on stage with the band late November on a Spanish tour, ..."
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Vasihali Jain, 29 May 2014, Metal Wani,INTERVIEW: XANDRIA's DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN On Success - "It Takes Blood, Sweat, Tears And Above All, Devotion"], Accessed 4 July 2014, "...Xandria fans warmly welcomed ... Dianne van Giersbergen ... personality, charisma and charm only adorns her breathtaking singing and vocal styles. ...Dianne ... vocal coach...."
  11. ↑ Fabian Bernhard, 30 June 2014, Mindbreed, Xandria live in Berlin - In the sign of the Phoenix, Accessed 4 July 2014, "... highlight, however, was definitely Dianne, who managed to pull the audience right from the start in its spell...."
  12. ↑ Tim Blevins, 25 April 2014, Music Review, Xandria Releases Video For, “Nightfall”, Accessed 4 July 2014, "...‘Sacrificium’ ... new vocalist Dianne van Giersbergen (Ex Libris), ... good fit for the band ..."
  13. ↑ Michael Spiggos, Rock Overdose Magazine, Dianne Van Giersbergen (XANDRIA) on Rock Overdose:"Sacrificium marks a new era for the band but also for me as a singer!", Accessed 4 July 2014, "... “Sacrificium” is your first studio recording with Xandria. ..."

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