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Bielefeld, Germany (1994 – 1997, 1999 – present)

Xandria is a German band that formed in Bielefeld, Germany, in 1994. According to the band, Xandria unifies modern rock with mystic soundscapes into a soundtrack of a different, really characteristic world. In Xandria’s world, everyone is allowed to be as vulnerable as strong, to show feelings and to live all beautiful dreams which seem forbidden in the cold reality. “We want to give our audience courage - on their way back to everyday-life - to manage to also there stand for their feelings and to be strong enough to get through all pains and obstacles.”

1994 - 1997
A predecessor of the band was formed by Marco Heubaum (guitars, keyboards), drawing inspiration from Bands like Tiamat and Paradise Lost. This band was already named Xandria, but due to musical dissension between the members, they parted ways in 1997.

1999 - 2009
In 1999 Marco Heubaum started Xandria again with new musicians. A demo was recorded in 2000, and they presented the five songs on the internet. After great success on different MP3 portals, they released their first album Kill The Sun in 2003, which reached #98 on the German music charts. The sophomore 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 . Their fourth album Salomé - The Seventh Veil, released in 2007, was a step away from the bombastic sound of the two predecessors and at least in Germany not such a big success as “Ravenheart” or “India”.

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  • KryonBune

    New album is very amazing *-*

    1 hour ago

  • dreeeam

    New album is absolutley amazing! [2]

    1 hour ago

  • DrakeHarket

    Yes, Van, Xandria did very well....but Manuella didn't. I preffer not to post all of my disappointment with her here because I still love Xandria and, having met personally the guys of the band and having the opportunity to chat with them and know the amazing people they are, I have a huge respect for them and their work...and also because I've been annoyed by tarja-tards who simply don't know how to respect other people's opinion for years, so I won't do the same as them and sound like a Lisa/Kerstin-tard. I'm glad everyone liked the album, it's very good for the band...I really hope for their success from the bottom of my heart. And that's all....

    3 hours ago

  • jaquefilth

    Finally listening new album ^^

    4 hours ago

  • moonshadow0

    Cursed is my favorite track from Neverworld's End so far. This album exceeded my expectations. I am very impressed.

    yesterday evening

  • VioletCarrot

    New album is absolutley amazing!

    yesterday evening

  • moonshadow0

    If you look behind the heavier bombastic sound and other new influences, it actually sounds a lot like traditional Xandria.

    yesterday evening

  • TheCryOfSilence

    New album is epic!:D

    yesterday evening

  • Legume666

    >implying they are copying nw. Argh stop saying shit guys.

    yesterday evening

  • Rose-Amaranthe

    Aww, New Album Is Pretty Cool

    yesterday evening

  • simon91hollnich

    fuckin great new record :) Epic songs :) hellyeah^^

    yesterday afternoon

  • MetalAlex

    I believe coping Nightwish is not a problem. I know only ONE album which is very good and which is Nightwish-clone at the same time. Most Nightwish clones are flops and nowhere near talented Holopainen. Neverworld's End is super quality, it mostly free of slow songs, is sounds heroic, indeed it reminds Rhapsody of Fire at moments, and it's like a storm!

    yesterday afternoon

  • Sebii89

    I've read a German review (metal.de) praising the album just because it fills the gap the old Nightwish left behind after firing Tarja. And it's not the only one saying that. So therefore I ask myself how sites like these can criticize the lack of individuality and creativity by other bands and an Old Era Nightwish rip-off gets good reviews because of copying the old era style of another band. Is there such a need for these kind of style in Symphonic Metal that you don't even need individuality and creativity anymore to get praised?!

    yesterday afternoon

  • Vanzick

    Its obviously that the album will not be pleased by everyone, in many aspects. Its just very interesting that all reviews of the album gives 9 or 10 points to Xandria, this reviews includes famous and respect websites like sonic cathedral, metal underground and so much to come.

    yesterday afternoon

  • Harmaa_Griffin

    The Nomad's Crown - 4.40 and so on, I've heard this riff somewhere else

    yesterday afternoon

  • amotenamorado

    Não acho que os Xandria morreram em 2007 muito pelo contrario acho que renasceram com este novo álbum ^^ a Manuela tem muito mais talento que a Lisa :D. E não acho que eles tão a fazer musicas iguais aos Old Nightwish só esta parecido porque a Manuela tem uma grande voz tal como a Tarja

    yesterday afternoon

  • Enforceris

    Agreed with Cyborg-Sage. Thats the major problem with this album. Its a major step back in terms of originality

    yesterday morning

  • sir_ks

    É, morreu em 2007. Se eu quisesse ouvir o old nightwish, eu ouviria o old nightwish.

    yesterday morning

  • Neyder_6

    Neverworld's End album is so, so great, so beautiful ♥

    yesterday morning

  • manoel_carneiro

    Quanto remorso por não acreditar na nova formação!

    yesterday morning
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Unveiling the title and cover of the new album! Plus: Part two of the studio video…

28 Nov 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/xandria

Some people, even some famous bands don't like Mondays... We do! As of this very Monday, we are proud to present the name of our upcoming album: "Neverworld's End" will be the title of ...

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