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)
Valentine
Xandria Lyrics
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Give your innocence to the brightest of dreams
This is harvest time, taste the bloodred wine
Of this gilded art, it is spilled from my own heart
It?s so hard to see my face
In the mirror?s cold disgrace
I wonder what is this I have become
So easy to seduce
Seems like it?s just one step to fall down
Be the valentine?
I can hardly write these lines
Cause I already have signed
My name across the wall of prayers
Now I listen to my name
Sounding like a blame
I close my eyes and start to sing my song
Be the valentine?
If I?m looking back behind
To long forgotten times
There?s something that is burning on and on
Oh, oh, oh, pactum fraudis!
Oh, oh, oh, pactum fraudis!
Oh, oh, oh, pactum fraudis!
Oh, oh, oh, pactum fraudis!
Sanguinans!
I live in memories, cast into melodies
They die in harmony with greed and treachery
Be the valentine?
How can I run from this hurting neverending pain?
The lyrics to Xandria's song "Valentine" are complex and emotionally charged. The singer is calling out to someone to be her Valentine, to take her heart and give their innocence, but there is a haunting sadness that also comes through in the lyrics. The singer is struggling to see herself in the mirror, wondering what she has become, and feeling the weight of her own mistakes. She speaks of a long-forgotten pact, which seems to have been broken, leaving her with pain and memories that die in harmony with greed and treachery.
The imagery in these lyrics is powerful, with words like "harvest time" and "gilded art" creating a sense of something precious being lost or wasted. The idea of a pact being broken is also intriguing, suggesting that the singer made a deal with someone or something that ultimately led to her downfall. Overall, the lyrics to "Valentine" seem to be about regret, lost innocence, and the pain of betraying one's own values.
Line by Line Meaning
Be the valentine, rip the heart of mine
Surrender your love to me, take away my heart.
Give your innocence to the brightest of dreams
Offer your purity to the most beautiful aspirations.
This is harvest time, taste the bloodred wine
Take advantage of this moment, drink from the red wine of success.
Of this gilded art, it is spilled from my own heart
This luxurious craft is created from the pain in my own heart.
It?s so hard to see my face
I struggle to recognize myself in the mirror.
In the mirror?s cold disgrace
The mirror's reflection is unfeeling and indifferent.
I wonder what is this I have become
I question my own identity and the person I've turned into.
A childish forlorn wish
A yearning desire that stems from my inner child.
So easy to seduce
It's simple to fall prey to temptation.
Seems like it?s just one step to fall down
It feels like one misstep could cause a downward spiral.
I can hardly write these lines
I struggle to put my thoughts into words.
Cause I already have signed
Because I have already committed myself to something.
My name across the wall of prayers
My name is etched on the wall of people's hopes and wishes.
Now I listen to my name
I hear my own name being called.
Sounding like a blame
My name sounds like an accusation.
I close my eyes and start to sing my song
I shut out the noise and let my music fill the silence.
If I?m looking back behind
If I look back to the past.
To long forgotten times
To memories that have faded over time.
There?s something that is burning on and on
A feeling that persists despite the passing of time.
Oh, oh, oh, pactum fraudis!
Oh, oh, oh, deceptive agreement!
Sanguinans!
Bleeding!
I live in memories, cast into melodies
My life is defined by memories that I've turned into music.
They die in harmony with greed and treachery
These memories are corrupted by selfishness and deceit.
How can I run from this hurting neverending pain?
How can I escape from this persistent, agonizing pain?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yahyanotalkingasmr9545
Be the valentine, rip the heart of mine
Give your innocence to the brightest of dreams
This is harvest time, taste the bloodred wine
Of this gilded art, it is spilled from my own heart
It?s so hard to see my face
In the mirror?s cold disgrace
I wonder what is this I have become
A childish forlorn wish
So easy to seduce
Seems like it?s just one step to fall down
Be the valentine?
I can hardly write these lines
Cause I already have signed
My name across the wall of prayers
Now I listen to my name
Sounding like a blame
I close my eyes and start to sing my song
Be the valentine?
If I?m looking back behind
To long forgotten times
There?s something that is burning on and on
Oh, oh, oh, pactum fraudis!
Oh, oh, oh, pactum fraudis!
Oh, oh, oh, pactum fraudis!
Oh, oh, oh, pactum fraudis!
Sanguinans!
I live in memories, cast into melodies
They die in harmony with greed and treachery
Be the valentine?
How can I run from this hurting neverending pain?
@joellima8720
Valentine
Seja o namorado, parta o meu coração
Dê sua inocência para o mais brilhante dos sonhos
Esta é a época da colheita, prove o vinho vermelho-sangue
Desta arte dourada, que é derramado por meu próprio
Coração
É tão difícil ver meu rosto
Na desgraça fria do espelho
Eu quero saber o que é isso que me tornei
Um desejo infantil abandonado
Tão fácil de seduzir
Parece que é apenas um passo para cair
Seja o namorado, parta o meu coração
Dê sua inocência para o mais brilhante dos
Sonhos
Mal posso escrever estas linhas
Porque eu já assinei
Meu nome através da parede de orações
Agora, eu ouvi meu nome
Soando como uma culpa
Eu fecho meus olhos e começo a cantar minha canção
Seja o namorado, parta o meu coração
Dê sua inocência para o mais brilhante dos
Esta é a época da colheita, prove o vinho vermelho-sangue
Desta arte dourada, que é derramado por meu próprio coração
Se eu estou olhando para trás
Esquecendo-me do tempo
Há algo que está queimando sem parar
Oh, oh, oh, pactum fraudis!
Sanguinans!
Eu vivo em memórias, lançado em melodias
Eles morrem em harmonia com a ganância e traição
Seja o namorado, parta o meu coração
Dê sua inocência para o mais brilhante dos
Esta é a época da colheita, prove o vinho vermelho-sangue
Desta arte dourada, que é derramado do meu próprio coração
Como eu posso fugir dessa dor sem fim
@danielpiresgallotti9421
Her voice is amazing ! This is the real symphonic metal
@gothicknight5538
Xandria needs more music videos, they're f**king amazing!!
@mirandanelson4852
Her voice is beautiful
@ssqq5993
Totally agree
@reful312
Only voice?)
@KretinzUnited
Everything about her is beautiful.
@leonleenaarts714
@@ssqq5993 Absolutely perfect!!)
@gdrlss1535
Manuela has a distinctive "Power" in her style, like a queen giving orders at the battlefront. Diane, in contrast, reminds me more of a playful princess, or faerie guiding a troop of warriors.
@xpotential007
+Gabe Lopez What an expressive comment :D
@esuna6352
+Gabe Lopez wow.. indeed!!