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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] |
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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 the A ... [...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 January 27, 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 – 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 Thompson Ross Thompson may refer to: * Ross Thompson (boxer) * Ross Thompson (rugby union) * Ross Thompson (professor) See also * Ross Thomson, Scottish politician {{hndis, Thompson, Ross ... – vocals on "Ship of Doom" * Zaher Zorgati – vocals on "Burn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuela Kraller
Manuela Kraller (born 1 August 1981) is a German 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 that strays away from the metal scene and more of a classical style instead that's called "Valkea Valo" with her friend Tobias Gut. 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 began to take 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 sh ... [...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 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 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 abo ... [...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 February 24, 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 – uillean pipes The uilleann pipes ( or , ) are the characteristic national bagpipe of Ireland. Earlier known in English as "union pipes", their current na ... [...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). "''Sacrificium'' ... [...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 somethi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salomé – The Seventh Veil
''Salomé – The Seventh Veil'' is the fourth studio album by the German Symphonic metal band Xandria, released on May 25, 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 ... � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravenheart
''Ravenheart'' is the second studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria, released on May 24, 2004 via Drakkar Entertainment label. The record includes two singles: "Ravenheart" and "Eversleeping". Overview With their second album Xandria suddenly became known in the gothic and metal scene, acquiring many new listeners thanks to the title track and its accompanying music video. Recorded and mixed in the Belgian studio of producer José Alvarez-Brill ( Wolfsheim, among others), in the months of December 2003 to February 2004, the album presents many different musical styles; in fact, together with the producer the band experimented with soundtrack-like tracks, bombastic arrangements, modern guitar riffs, and rhythmic samples. About the making of ''Ravenheart'', Xandria's main composer and guitarist Marco Heubaum said: We didn't want to stand still. After the tours following the debut, I had many new ideas and wanted to try out many things. The debut album was like a well-k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kill The Sun
''Kill the Sun'' is the German band Xandria's debut album, released on May 5, 2003 through Drakkar Entertainment 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 the vocal recordings the band again went to Bochum to the small studio of the producer. Afterwards, the album was mixed on the grounds of the Horus Sound Studios (also Guano Apes Guano Apes are a German rock band formed in 1994 in Göttingen. The band consists of Sandra Nasi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire & Ashes (EP)
''Fire & Ashes'' is an EP album by the German symphonic metal band Xandria. This is the band's second release with vocalist Dianne van Giersbergen. The EP features three new tracks, two rerecorded and remastered tracks, and two cover songs. The EP is produced by Joost van den Broek and contains cover art by Felipe Machado Franco and guest vocals by Valerio Recenti, the Italian singer of the Dutch alternative metal band My Propane. The composition "In Remembrance" is a tribute to classical Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi as it is based on the aria "Morrò, ma prima in grazia" from his opera ''Un Ballo in Maschera''. This is the only EP Dianne van Giersbergen made with Xandria. Track listing Personnel All information from the EP booklet.(2015). "''Fire & Ashes'' liner notes". In ''Fire & Ashes'' D booklet Napalm. Xandria * Dianne van Giersbergen – vocals * Marco Heubaum – guitar, vocals, keyboards, producer * Philip Restemeier – guitar * Steven Wussow – bass * Gerit Lam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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