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With the epic upcoming nine-track EP, Universal Tales, out on November 22, 2024 via Napalm Records, the unit presents four brand new majestic songs, underlining the band’s new defined versatility and impressive intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the songs highlight a different facet of XANDRIA’s musical range, alongside a new recording and beautifully re-arranged version of the title track from their recent album, The Wonders Still Awaiting. From bombastic film score atmospheres, choir-and-orchestra-driven anthems to real Celtic atmospheres and instruments like fiddle and whistles, the songs blend both classic and modern metal influences. Universal Tales offers a wealth of discoveries, while singer Ambre Vourhavis explores new heights and depths in her voice, making her even stronger than on the last album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe former standalone single “Universal”, alongside an official music video is a statement in support of a free, open, and diverse society, standing against authoritarianism and religious fundamentalism. It is dedicated to Jina Mahsa Amini and all those fighting for freedom. “No Time to Live Forever” is about the apparent loss of reason in the world, and the rise of tribalism, fired by religious fundamentalism that seems to fight a last battle against enlightenment and the achievements of civilization. “Live the Tale” follows that theme, showcasing that despite dark clouds, humankind could head in a positive direction as there is so much yet undiscovered and so much potential in mankind to live the tale of its imagination. On “200 Years”, XANDRIA fully embraces their Celtic roots like never before and explores the realms of the well-known book and TV series “Outlander”. Accented by renowned violinist Ally Storch (Subway To Sally), mesmerizing violin merges with resolute drums and with the blockbuster-like atmosphere, immediately transport fans to distant realms, fighting for a free and fair world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Universal Tales EP concludes with orchestral versions of the four new tracks and will be released just before the band embarks on worldwide tours with genre peers Sirenia and Delain in the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025. 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This successor to Sacrificium has been crafted with the expertise of Joost Van Den Broek (AFTER FOREVER, STAR ONE, REVAMP) and features numerous guest appearances from Henning Basse (Firewind), Zaher Zorgati (Myrath), Björn Strid (Soilwork), and Ross Thompson (Van Canto), all collaborating with the band's main composer, Marco Heubaum. With powerful arrangements, breathtaking orchestrations, and stunning vocals, \"Theater Of Dimensions\" undoubtedly stands out as one of the major releases in female-fronted Gothic Metal this year! 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Chart-topping German symphonic metal icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXANDRIA open the promising next chapter of the band's history with their long-awaited brand new full-length, The Wonders Still Awaiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a potent new line-up, steadfastly centered around band mastermind Marco Heubaum to maintain the band’s trademark essence, XANDRIA invite their devotees into a new world of wonders, genres and elements without ever forgetting their sonic roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter breaking the silence with their latest standalone single, the aptly entitled “Reborn”, followed by the multifaceted, hard-hitting “You Will Never Be Our God” (featuring Primal Fear frontman Ralf Scheepers), The Wonders Still Awaiting marks the first record presenting new vocalist Ambre Vourvahis, Robert Klawonn (guitars), Tim Schwarz (bass) and Dimitrios Gatsios (drums).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with the aforementioned tracks and presenting 13 songs in total, XANDRIA's sound emerges harder and darker than ever before, but holds an intimate setting and range of emotions at the same time. Each song nearly resembles an award-winning film score, creating a story that rapidly unfolds in the listener's imagination. The impressive vocal wealth of Ambre Vourvahis - ranging from rock grit, operatic highs and even death metal growls - opens the unit’s sound to a wider palette of colors, all the while topped by a 40-piece classical choir and delicate violin and cello contributions from SUBWAY TO SALLY's Ally Storch. Songs like “Two Worlds”, “The Wonders Still Awaiting” and “Ghosts” manifest the thematic mood of the album while constructing incredible soundscapes of pure symphonic metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Paradise” showcases some of the strongest hooks that captivate with great metallic pop melodies. The veil of various influences is lifted once more in “Illusion Is Their Name”, dashing all deception with heavy power metal vibes. Tracks like “Your Stories I'll Remember” and “Scars” show the intimate side of XANDRIA on one hand, while combining rhythmic heaviness on the other. The epic nine minute album closer “Astéria”, with Greek lyrics written by Ambre Vourvahis, lands as the album’s exclamation point, proving with a grand finish that the five-piece has fearlessly started a new revolution - commencing an impressive new era of XANDRIA with The Wonders Still Awaiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003eCD 1:\u003cbr\u003e1. Two Worlds\u003cbr\u003e2. Reborn\u003cbr\u003e3. You Will Never Be Our God\u003cbr\u003e4. The Wonders Still Awaiting\u003cbr\u003e5. Ghosts\u003cbr\u003e6. Your Stories I'll Remember\u003cbr\u003e7. My Curse Is My Redemption\u003cbr\u003e8. Illusion Is Their Name\u003cbr\u003e9. Paradise\u003cbr\u003e10. Mirror Of Time\u003cbr\u003e11. Scars\u003cbr\u003e12. The Maiden And The Child\u003cbr\u003e13. Astèria\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD 2:\u003cbr\u003e1. 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But the light of civilization can also be darkened by shadows,” comments band mastermind Marco Heubaum on the album’s lyrical approach, which deals almost entirely with what is happening to our civilization right now. “XANDRIA has touched on ‘political’ topics before, but never like this. This time, the message is impossible to ignore, and that’s the point. We want to show those standing up for the values that made civilizational progress possible—reason, empathy, democracy, pluralism, and an open society—that they are not alone.” As XANDRIA’s sole composer, Heubaum musically draws inspiration from all aspects of his surroundings: music, stories, and emotions that have shaped him since childhood. It is no secret that film scores have always been another major influence: “Especially composers like Hans Zimmer and John Williams. To me, a great film score is not bound to one style; it uses every colour it needs to serve the story. 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Classic, ‘80s-inspired metal riffs stand alongside low-tuned modern metal guitars, cinematic orchestral sounds meet Celtic folk influences, and dark electronic elements blend with intimate rock moments, even including a guitar solo that owes more to Pink Floyd than to any metal genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile The Wonders Still Awaiting (2023) marked the rebirth of XANDRIA with a new line-up—an album that opened the door to a new era—Eclipse goes further. It is more focused and direct, the lyrics are more outspoken, the contrasts are stronger, and the different musical and vocal colours feel even more naturally integrated into the songs. “An eclipse can be the darkening of the sun by the moon’s shadow. But the light of civilization can also be darkened by shadows,” comments band mastermind Marco Heubaum on the album’s lyrical approach, which deals almost entirely with what is happening to our civilization right now. “XANDRIA has touched on ‘political’ topics before, but never like this. This time, the message is impossible to ignore, and that’s the point. We want to show those standing up for the values that made civilizational progress possible—reason, empathy, democracy, pluralism, and an open society—that they are not alone.” As XANDRIA’s sole composer, Heubaum musically draws inspiration from all aspects of his surroundings: music, stories, and emotions that have shaped him since childhood. It is no secret that film scores have always been another major influence: “Especially composers like Hans Zimmer and John Williams. To me, a great film score is not bound to one style; it uses every colour it needs to serve the story. That is very close to how I see XANDRIA’s music,” he adds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first spark for Eclipse came just a few weeks after the release of The Wonders Still Awaiting, while the actual songwriting process began at the start of 2025, followed by studio production in November 2025. All vocals were produced by Marco and vocalist Ambre Vourvahis at his Neverworld Studio: “We did not go into an external studio with a producer and a ticking clock; we had the freedom to take the time the songs needed, shape every detail ourselves, and follow the moment whenever it felt right.” This approach resulted in what may be Vourvahis’ most astonishing vocal performance to date. 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