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 symphonic metal. 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".
2009
As of April 30th, 2008 the band announced that vocalist Lisa Middelhauve left the band due to personal reasons and that the band is searching for a new singer. On February 8th, 2009 an announcement on their website introduced the new singer, 28-year old Kerstin Bischof, but on February 18th 2010 the band announced that Kerstin will no longer be the bands vocalist because she decided to pursue her career outside the music business.
2010
In December 2010 it was announced on Xandrias web site that Manuela Kraller will be the new singer for the band.
The new album "Neverworld´s End" was released on February 24th 2012 (Europe) / March 6th 2012 (USA).
2013 - present
On the 25th of October 2013 the band announced Manuela's departure, who regrettably decided to continue a different musical path. Dutch singer Dianne van Giersbergen (also known from Ex Libris) was announced to become the new lead singer. In January 2014 the band announced the title for their upcoming album with Dianne called 'Sacrificium', which is set to be released on May the 2nd, 2014.
On 24 May 2022, the band posted a music video of their new song "Reborn", where []Ambre Vourvahis[] was announced as the new vocalist. Furthermore, Tim Schwarz was announced as the new bassist, and drummer Dimitros Gatsios and guitarist Rob Klawonn replacing departing longtime members Gerit Lamm and Philip Restemeier, respectively. On 7 September 2022, the band released another song, "You Will Never Be Our God"
Current members
Marco Heubaum – rhythm guitar (1994–present), keyboards (1997–present), vocals (1994–2001)
Ambre Vourvahis – vocals (2022–present)
Rob Klawonn – lead guitar (2022–present)
Tim Schwarz – bass (2022–present)
Dimitros Gatsios – drums (2022–present)
On My Way
Xandria Lyrics
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To the places only you have seen
So far away
Show me places where I've never been
Come touch my soul
You're here to fill this life of mine
Take my control
This Midas touch is all divine
I am your light
The keeper of the flame
You are the night
Causing sweetest pain
And I feel
It is real
Nothing I can hide inside
A spirit took me back to life again
And I see
Forgotten's what I used to be
A new born soul
I'm on my way
To where all dreams whisper your name
I'm yours to take
Made in heaven, not in vain
In your dark eyes
Lies the suffering of my pride
Look at my tries
To fight this longing I can't hide
You're what I need
Got me out of mind
You will take the lead
Forever, I'll be blind
And I feel
It is real
Nothing I can hide inside
A spirit took me back to life again
And I see
Forgotten what I used to be
A new born soul
I'm on my way
Once I thought this could not happen
Solitary
My soul
Now gone astray
And I feel
It is real
Nothing I can hide inside
A spirit took me back to life again
And I see
It is real
Forgotten what I used to be
A new born soul
I'm on my way
The lyrics of the song "On My Way" by Xandria tell the story of someone who is discovering a new world with their loved one. The singer is on a journey to find places that only the person they love has seen before. The distance between them is far, but the singer's desire to explore these uncharted territories with them is strong.
The lyrics express the singer's longing for their loved one's touch and how their presence fills the singer's life, giving them control like they have the Midas touch. The chorus is about the singer becoming a new person because of their loved one. They become the light that keeps the flame of their love burning, while their partner is the night that causes them sweet pain.
The second verse talks about the struggles of the singer trying to resist their feelings, but they cannot deny the longing they feel for their loved one. They realize that their loved one is what they need, and they cannot live without them. The last lines of the song signify a new beginning for the singer, as they have been reborn and are now on their way to where their dreams whisper their loved one's name.
Overall, the lyrics of "On My Way" tell a story of someone who has found love and is embarking on a journey with their partner, exploring new territories together. It is about taking risks, giving up control, and being born anew.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on my way
I am heading towards the destination that only you have experienced
To the places only you have seen
Going to that spot which is known only to you
So far away
That location is so distant
Show me places where I've never been
Discover some new places for me that I'm unfamiliar with.
Come touch my soul
You can satisfy me by providing spiritual fulfillment.
You're here to fill this life of mine
Your presence can give a purpose to my life.
Take my control
Acquire the power of controlling me
This Midas touch is all divine
Your touch is truly magical and divine.
I am your light
I'm the one who will enlighten you
The keeper of the flame
I'm responsible for keeping the flame of love alive
You are the night
You represent darkness
Causing sweetest pain
However, you're causing me the most delightful pain
And I feel
I sense something
It is real
It's not just my imagination.
Nothing I can hide inside
I have no more secrets to keep from you.
A spirit took me back to life again
A supernatural force breathed a new life into me.
Forgotten's what I used to be
I lost my old self, and people don't recognize me anymore.
A new born soul
I have transformed into a new person
To where all dreams whisper your name
The place where all my dreams involve only you
I'm yours to take
You have complete ownership of me.
Made in heaven, not in vain
Our relationship is destined to be, and it's not insignificant.
In your dark eyes
Your eyes are a deep, dark color
Lies the suffering of my pride
I'm in agony due to the power of your gaze.
Look at my tries
Notice all the efforts I made.
To fight this longing I can't hide
I'm attempting to suppress my desires, but I'm failing
You're what I need
You're the one I require
Got me out of mind
You're so amazing that I lose track of myself.
You will take the lead
You're responsible for guiding me that I can follow you.
Forever, I'll be blind
I'll permanently be dependent on you for guidance
Once I thought this could not happen
I used to believe that this union was impossible.
Solitary
I was once alone, by myself.
My soul
My innermost thoughts and feelings
Now gone astray
They've gone missing
Contributed by Christopher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.