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Xandria
12+ albums
symphonic metalGothic MetalFemale fronted metalmetalGothic
about
Xandria is a German symphonic metal band founded in 1994 by Marco Heubaum. Initially started as a project, it was reformed as a full band in 1999 after a brief disbandment. Heubaum remained the main composer throughout its history, while the band underwent numerous lineup changes, particularly in the role of lead vocalist. The band’s debut album, "Kill the Sun" (2003), featured vocalist Lisa Middelhauve (née Schaphaus), who also contributed to songwriting. The album reached No. 98 on the German charts. Their second album, "Ravenheart" (2004), marked a commercial improvement, reaching No. 36 in Germany. "India" (2005) followed, reaching No. 30, and "Salomé – The Seventh Veil" (2007) peaked at No. 41. Middelhauve left the band in 2008 for personal reasons and discomfort with her role as frontwoman. After her departure, Kerstin Bischof briefly joined the band in 2009 but left after approximately one year. Middelhauve temporarily returned for live performances in 2010 before leaving again. Later that year, Manuela Kraller became the new vocalist. She recorded the album "Neverworld’s End" (2012), which was her only release with the band before departing in 2013. Following Kraller’s departure, Dutch singer Dianne van Giersbergen joined Xandria and recorded the albums "Sacrificium" (2014) and "Theater of Dimensions" (2017). After touring in support of the latter album, she left the band in 2017, citing personal reasons and health-related stress. Several former members later publi
