Xandria Biography

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Xandria
Xandria is a band, founded in Bielefeld, Germany, in 1997. The band's music combines elements of symphonic metal and symphonic rock making it hard to define exactly what music genre they are part of.

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.

Members

  • Lisa Middelhauve – Vocals, Piano
  • Marco Heubaum – Guitar
  • Philip Restemeier – Guitar
  • Nils Middelhauve – Bass
  • Gerit Lamm – Drums


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.

Albums

  • Kill the Sun (May 3 2003)
  • Ravenheart (May 24 2004)
  • India (August 22 2005)
  • Salomé - The Seventh Veil (May 25 2007)


EPs

  • Eversleeping (2004)


Demos

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


Promo Singles

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


External links



German heavy metal musical groupsSymphonic metal musical groupsBands with female lead singersMusical groups established in 1997

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