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The Wonders Still Awaiting

One of those bands that so obviously deserve more credit that it's hard not to smell a conspiracy, XANDRIA have been a steady presence in symphonic metal for two decades. Founder and creative driving force Marco Heubaum has been operating under the same banner since the mid-'90s and is rightly regar...

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EX LIBRIS Feat. Ex-XANDRIA Singer DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN: 'Ann' Trilogy Announced

On August 1, Dutch progressive metal formation EX LIBRIS — which features in its ranks former XANDRIA vocalist Dianne Van Giersbergen — will release the unique triptych "Ann", in which three historic women from different era are the central focus. In the first chapter, the band will take you on a mu...

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Members Of KREATOR, SEPULTURA, DESTRUCTION, SABATON, CANNIBAL CORPSE And Other Bands Take Part In '70000 Tons Of Metal' All-Star Jam (Video)

Fifty heavy metal musicians — including members of KREATOR, SEPULTURA, DESTRUCTION, SABATON, CANNIBAL CORPSE and METAL CHURCH — took part in this year's edition of "Jamming With Waters In International Waters", the official 70000 Tons Of Metal all-star jam hosted by ANNIHILATOR's Jeff Waters. Fan-f...

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XANDRIA Guitarist Explains Singer DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN's Departure (Video)

Loud TV recently conducted an interview with guitarist Philip Restemeier of German symphonic metallers XANDRIA. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the reasons for singer Dianne Van Giersbergen's departure from XANDRIA: Philip: "Well, I...

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Video: XANDRIA Performs With Singer AEVA MAURELLE For First Time

Symphonic metallers XANDRIA made their live debut with singer Aeva Maurelle (AEVERIUM) on November 3 at the Brainstorm festival at Gigant in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. On September 12, XANDRIA canceled its previously announced U.S. tour, wh...

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XANDRIA Learned About DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN's Departure In A 'Surprising' Way

Symphonic metallers XANDRIA claim that they learned about singer Dianne Van Giersbergen's departure in a "surprising" way. On September 12, XANDRIA canceled its previously announced U.S. tour, which was scheduled to kick off on September 29 in Buffalo, New York and conclude on October 21 in Atlanta,...

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Singer DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN Officially Exits XANDRIA, Says Being In The Band Was Bad For Her Health

Dutch singer Dianne Van Giersbergen has announced her departure from German symphonic metallers XANDRIA. The news comes just one day after XANDRIA canceled its previously announced U.S. tour, which was scheduled to kick off on September 29 in Buffalo, New York and conclude on October 21 in Atlanta,...

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XANDRIA Cancels U.S. Tour, Announces Stand-In Singer For European Shows

German/Dutch symphonic metallers XANDRIA have been forced to cancel their previously announced U.S. tour. The trek was scheduled to kick off on September 29 in Buffalo, New York and conclude on October 21 in Atlanta, Georgia. Says the band in a statement: "Some bad and some good news, folks. Starti...

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XANDRIA To Tour North America With KOBRA AND THE LOTUS, ONCE HUMAN

German/Dutch symphonic metallers XANDRIA will return to North America for a headline tour this May. Support on the trek will come from KOBRA AND THE LOTUS and ONCE HUMAN. The tour kicks off May 9 in New York and runs through May 30 in Mesa, Arizona. XANDRIA said in a statement: "We are super excited...

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XANDRIA: 'Call Of Destiny' Video Released

The official video for the song "Call Of Destiny" from German/Dutch symphonic metallers XANDRIA can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Theater Of Dimensions", which will be released on January 27 via Napalm Records. Commented the band: "After the release of 'Sacrificium',...

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XANDRIA Releases Lyric Video For 'We Are Murderers (We All)' Feat. SOILWORK's BJÖRN 'SPEED' STRID

The lyric video for the song "We Are Murderers (We All)" from German/Dutch symphonic metallers XANDRIA can be seen below. The track, which features a guest appearance by Björn Strid (SOILWORK),is taken from the band's new album, "Theater Of Dimensions", which will be released on January 27, 2017 vi...

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XANDRIA: Listen To 'Theater Of Dimensions' Audio Samples

German/Dutch symphonic metallers XANDRIA will release their new album, "Theater Of Dimensions", on January 27, 2017 via Napalm Records. Audio samples of the songs "Where The Heart Is Home", "When The Walls Came Down (Heartache Was Born)", "Ceilí" and "Song For Sorrow And Woe" can be streamed below....

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XANDRIA's 'Theater Of Dimensions' Album To Feature Guest Appearances By SOILWORK, FIREWIND Members

German/Dutch symphonic metallers XANDRIA will release their new album, "Theater Of Dimensions", on January 27, 2017 via Napalm Records. Commented the band: "After the release of 'Sacrificium', we embarked on our longest tour so far. Over 150 shows that took us around the globe. Through so many diffe...

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DARK SARAH Feat. Former AMBERIAN DAWN Singer HEIDI PARVIAINEN: 'Dance With The Dragon' Video

The cinematic metal band DARK SARAH will release its new album, "The Puzzle", on November 18 in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings. The official video for "The Puzzle" song"Dance With The Dragon", featuring a guest appearance by JP Leppäluoto (CHARON, NORTHERN KINGS),can be see...

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DARK SARAH: Lyric Video For New Song 'Aquarium' Feat. DELAIN's CHARLOTTE WESSELS

The cinematic metal band DARK SARAH will release its new album, "The Puzzle", on November 18 in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings. The lyric video for "The Puzzle" song "Aquarium", featuring a guest appearance by DELAIN singer Charlotte Wessels, can be seen below. DARK SARAH is...