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Xandria
Xandria is a German symphonic metal band founded by Marco Heubaum in 1994. Originally a project, Heubaum later restarted the project as a band in 1999, and has gone through various lineup changes. The German vocalist Lisa Middelhauve joined for the debut album, co-writing both music and lyrics for the band until her departure in 2008. Middelhauve reunited briefly with the band in 2010 following the departure of the band's second vocalist Kerstin Bischof, but left again shortly after. Manuela Kraller joined the band as the new vocalist in 2010. The band released ''Neverworld's End'' in 2012, which was the only album to feature Kraller as she would depart in 2013. Dianne van Giersbergen was later announced as her replacement, and would record two studio albums with Xandria: ''Sacrificium (Xandria album), Sacrificium'' and ''Theater of Dimensions''. She left Xandria in 2017, citing personal reasons and tensions within the band. In 2022, the band had announced another lineup change, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dianne Van Giersbergen
Dianne van Giersbergen (born 3 June 1985) is a Dutch spinto soprano singer. She is the founder and frontwoman of the progressive metal band Ex Libris,Erwin Van Dijk, Sept. 2012, Ex LibrisInterview : Dianne van Giersbergen – Ex Libris (2010) Accessed 4 July 2014, "...This interview is with Dianne van Giersbergen, the singer of Ex Libris...." and she was the vocalist of German symphonic metal band Xandria from 2013 to 2017.2014-07-01, Festival Info, music reviewREVIEW : HAL2A – DICK `S LAST DAYS Retrieved 4 July 2014, "...Dutch soprano Dianne van Giersbergen ... known by the German symphonic metal band Xandria. Her singing is fine...." She is not related to Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen. Early life and education Dianne van Giersbergen received her first singing lessons as a birthday present from her parents at the age of four. In the following years, she was taught by several professors and sang in several choirs. In 2005, she began studying classical music at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wonders Still Awaiting
''The Wonders Still Awaiting'' is the eighth studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria. The album was released on 3 February 2023 via Napalm Records. It is the band's first studio album to feature lead vocalist Ambre Vourvahis, Tim Schwarz on bass, drummer Dimitros Gatsios and guitarist Rob Klawonn, as well as the first album to not feature drummer Gerit Lamm and guitarist Philip Restemeier. Track listing Notes * The mediabook edition features a second disc, containing the orchestral versions of the first disc. Personnel All information from the album booklet.(2023). "''The Wonders Still Awaiting'' liner notes". In ''The Wonders Still Awaiting'' D booklet Napalm. Xandria * Marco Heubaum – rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals * Ambre Vourvahis – lead vocals * Rob Klawonn – lead guitar * Tim Schwarz – bass * Dimitrios Gatsios – drums Additional musicians * Ralf Scheepers Ralf Scheepers (born 5 February 1965) is a German singer an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theater Of Dimensions
''Theater of Dimensions'' is the seventh studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria. The album was released on 27 January 2017. This is the second and final studio album to feature vocalist Dianne van Giersbergen and bassist Steven Wussow, as well as the final studio album to feature guitarist Philip Restemeier and drummer Gerit Lamm. Track listing Personnel All information from the album booklet. Xandria * Dianne van Giersbergen Dianne van Giersbergen (born 3 June 1985) is a Dutch spinto soprano singer. She is the founder and frontwoman of the progressive metal band Ex Libris,Erwin Van Dijk, Sept. 2012, Ex LibrisInterview : Dianne van Giersbergen – Ex Libris (2010 ... – lead vocals * Marco Heubaum – guitars, co-producer * Philip Restemeier – guitars * Steven Wussow – bass * Gerit Lamm – drums Additional musicians * Henning Basse – vocals on "A Theater of Dimensions" * Björn Strid – vocals on "We Are Murderers (We All)" * Ross Thomps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacrificium (Xandria Album)
''Sacrificium'' is the sixth studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria. The record was released on 2 May 2014 via Napalm Records. In Latin, the word '' sacrificium'' means the performance of an act that renders something '' sacer'', sacred. Sacrifice reinforced the powers and attributes of divine beings, and inclined them to render benefits in return (the principle of ''do ut des''). Background According to the band, the new album will "continue the musical journey and direction" of their last album, '' Neverworld's End'', but "will bring in even more of everything people liked" about it. Right before recording began, the band parted ways with their singer of three years, Manuela Kraller. She was replaced by Dutch singer Dianne van Giersbergen, who also fronts the progressive metal band, Ex Libris. This record is also the first album to feature Steven Wussow on bass. Track listing Charts Personnel All information from the album booklet.(2014). "''Sacrificiu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuela Kraller
Manuela Kraller (born 1 August 1981) is a German spinto soprano singer. She is best known as the former lead singer of symphonic metal band Xandria from late 2010 until late 2013. She was formerly one of the soprano vocalists in the symphonic metal band Haggard. She now has a project called Valkea Valo with her friend Tobias Gut, which strays from the metal scene and to more of a classical style. Musical career Manuela began her musical life in 2005 at the age of 23 while singing in a Finnish choir group, and discovered her new passion was singing. She took classical singing lessons and sang in more church and gospel choirs, and was soon asked to become a solo singer. She grew up with rock and metal music, and wanted to combine it with her classical background, and so began singing rock and metal music songs. She unsuccessfully auditioned to be the new lead singer of Nightwish in 2006. While writing her own songs, she joined the Swiss band Nagor Mar, but shortly, she left a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neverworld's End
''Neverworld's End'' is the fifth studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria. The record was released by Napalm Records on 24 February 2012. It is the only album to feature Manuela Kraller on vocals, and the last album to feature Nils Middelhauve on bass. The album produced one single, "Valentine". Track listing Charts Personnel All information from the album booklet.(2012). "''Neverworld's End'' liner notes". In ''Neverworld's End'' D booklet Napalm. Xandria * Manuela Kraller – vocals * Marco Heubaum – rhythm guitar, keyboards * Philip Restemeier – lead guitar * Nils Middelhauve – bass * Gerit Lamm – drums Additional musicians * Joost van den Broek – keyboards, programming, orchestrations, sound design * Ben Mathot – violin * McAlbi – tin whistle, low whistle * Johannes Schiefner – uilleann pipes The uilleann pipes ( or , ), also known as Union pipes and sometimes called Irish pipes, are the characteristic national bagpipe of Irelan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Middelhauve
Elisabeth Rodermund, known as Lisa Middelhauve (born Elisabeth Schaphaus on 28 November 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 performed a few shows as guest singer for the French philharmonic metal band Whyzdom. She also joined Austrian symphonic metal band Serenity for several shows and Delain for their whole 2011 European tour. 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 fail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India (Xandria Album)
''India'' is the third studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria. It was released on August 22, 2005 via Drakkar Entertainment label. The album also released one single, "In Love with the Darkness". In comparison with its predecessor ''Ravenheart'', the album presents a larger variety of musical ideas and a more powerful and dynamic sound, a clear progression for the band. The album features the Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg and several guest musicians: the Irish folk band Sceal Eile, musicians and the female singer of the band Lyriel and the Australian Grant Stevens. The producer José Alvarez-Brill is the same of ''Ravenheart''. The recordings took place with some interruptions used for further song writing and arranging from December 2004 to June 2005. The album was released on August 22, 2005 and reached #30 in the German album charts. Concept Christopher Columbus wanted to reach the goal of finding a new sea route to India. He never discovered it, but som ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salomé – The Seventh Veil
''Salomé – The Seventh Veil'' is the fourth studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria, released on 25 May 2007 through Drakkar Entertainment label. The album is a concept album and is loosely based on Salomé, a Biblical character. The songs have oriental leanings supported by an extensive orchestra. This album is the last one to feature Lisa Middelhauve on vocals. Two singles were released from the record: "Save My Life" and "Sisters of the Light". The album peaked at No.49 in German charts. Track listing Personnel All information from the album booklet.(2007). "''Salomé – The Seventh Veil'' liner notes". In ''Salomé – The Seventh Veil'' D booklet Drakkar Entertainment. Xandria * Lisa Middelhauve Elisabeth Rodermund, known as Lisa Middelhauve (born Elisabeth Schaphaus on 28 November 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 20 ... – vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kill The Sun
''Kill the Sun'' is the debut studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria, released on 5 May 2003 through Drakkar Entertainment Drakkar Entertainment GmbH, also called Drakkar Records or Drakkar Publishing, is a German record label with its headquarters in Witten. It is a joint venture with Bertelsmann Music Group. History Originally Kopec Music Publishing, Drakkar Ent ... label. The record includes one single, "Kill the Sun". Background This is the band's 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 of Secret Discovery and recently as the producer of Milú. After a short period of pre-production at Dirk Riegner's studio, which then was located right beside the grounds of the Zeche Bochum, the band entered Principal Studio in Münster in 2003. Within one week, the instrumental parts were recorded, and for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
