Xandria

Infobox musical artist
Name = Xandria

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Origin = Bielefeld, Germany
Genre = Symphonic metal
Symphonic rock
alternative Rock
Years_active = 1997 – present
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URL = [http://www.xandria.de/ www.xandria.de]
Current_members = Marco Heubaum
Philip Restemeier
Nils Middelhauve
Gerit Lamm
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Xandria is a band, founded in Bielefeld, Germany, in 1997. The band's music combines elements of symphonic metal and symphonic rock with light electronic elements. Exact classification is difficult.

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.

As of April 30th, 2008, Lisa Middelhauve is no longer Xandria's singer. She has left the band citing personal reasons and discomfort at being the band's leader. The band has found a new singer and will accounce it soon.

Members

* Marco Heubaum – Guitar
* Philip Restemeier – Guitar
* Nils Middelhauve – Bass
* Gerit Lamm – Drums

Former Members

* Lisa Middelhauve (2000-2008) – Vocals, Piano
* Roland Krueger (1999-2004) – Bass
* Andreas Maske (2000-2001) – Guitar
* Jens Becker (1999-2000) – Guitar
* Niki Weltz (1994-1997) – Drums
* Andreas Litschel (1996-1997) – Keyboards
* Manuel Vinke (1996-1997) – Guitar
* Holger Vester (1997) – Bass
* Nicole Tobien (1997) – Vocals

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)
* "Now & Forever - Best Of Xandria" (June 6 2008)

EPs

* "Eversleeping" (2004)

Demos

* "Xandria" (1997)
* "Kill The Sun" (2000)

Singles

* Ravenheart (2004)
* Eversleeping (2004)
* Save My Life (2007)

Promo Singles

* Kill The Sun (2003)
* In Love With The Darkness (2005)
* Sisters Of The Light (2007) as Xandria Vs. Jesus on Extasy

External links

* [http://www.xandria-gbr.online.de/ Official website]
* [http://www.royalartistclub.com/xandria Royal Artist Club - Official Mobile Blog]
* [http://www.last.fm/music/Xandria/ Xandria on Last.fm]
* [http://www.myspace.com/xandria Xandria MySpace]
* [http://www.insidersguides.net/musicguides/artists/Xandria/Salome:TheSeventhVeil.php Salome: The Seventh Veil Independent Review]