Lisa Middelhauve

Lisa Middelhauve

Lisa Middelhauve in concert in Salzburg, 2011
Background information
Birth name Lisa Schaphaus
Born November 28, 1980
Bielefeld, Germany
Genres Symphonic metal
Instruments Vocals, piano
Years active 2000 – present
Labels Drakkar Entertainment
Associated acts Xandria, Serenity

Lisa Schaphaus (born Lisa Schaphaus on November 28, 1980) is a German musician, better known as the former lead vocalist and pianist (on the earliest works) of German symphonic metal band Xandria from early 2000, until April 2008, but returned as their singer in 2010, only to finish the remaining live shows due to their second lead vocalist, Kerstin Bischof's departure.

After Xandria, in late 2010, Lisa Middelhauve was the guest singer for some shows of the French Philharmonic Metal band Whyzdom. And as well, she joined the Austrian Symphonic Metal band Serenity[1] for several shows and the whole European tour 2011 with Delain.

Early life

By the time she was 3-years-old she began playing the keyboard. In 1986, she received violin lessons, called "Mozartine". In 1990, her violin teacher found Lisa to be very talented, but in 1994 only to appealed to be "hopeless" on the violin and quit. But Lisa remained faithful to the piano and wrote songs about failed relationships at the age of 13 years. A year later, she decided to sing in the opera believing it would not be that difficult, but she departed from the opera going for a more rock oriented technique.

Musical career

With Xandria (2000–2008; 2010)

Between 1998 and 2000, Lisa participated in a crazy party at the Irish Pub, until she was discovered by Marco. It was her biggest desire to join with Xandria, even before their debut album.

Lisa co-wrote lyrics throughout her whole career with Xandria and as well performed on the piano on the earliest works.

In April 2008, Middelhauve left the band, citing personal reasons and discomfort at being the band's front woman, which was announced weeks later when Lisa had already left the band on their last tour with her.[2]

However, after replacement singer Kerstin Bischof left the band, she agreed to return for several concerts in spring 2010. The band stated Middelhauve will not enter the band again.[3]

Solo work (2009-present)

Following her departure, Lisa had begun writing and recording material for her future solo album. Many demos were released through YouTube on how they would sound. But Lisa put her solo work on hold in 2010 when the remaining members of Xandria asked Lisa to come back to finish the remaining live shows after their singer, Kerstin Bischof also had left the band.

In 2012, she announced through her Facebook, that she had return to the studio to finish the process of releasing her solo material, and had released some previews on her SoundCloud account. A release date for her solo album has not been revealed yet.

Personal life

In August 2005, Lisa married bandmate Nils Middelhauve, the bassist for Xandria at the time. On December 16, 2013 Lisa announced via Facebook, that she and her husband had gotten divorced.[4]

Discography

Solo

with Xandria

Demos:

Albums:

Singles:

Promo singles:

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External links

References

  1. ↑ Lisa Middelhauve (ex-Xandria) joins Serenity for upcoming touring activities – SERENITY – Symphonic Metal Band From Austria. Serenity-band.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-10.
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  3. ↑ "Xandria once again looking for lead singer". Blabbermouth. 18 February 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
  4. ↑