Xandria

Xandria
Xandria
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Background information
Origin	Bielefeld, Germany
Genre(s)	Symphonic metal
Years active	1997 – present
Website	www.xandria.de
Members
	Kerstin Bischof; Marco Heubaum; Philip Restemeier; Nils Middelhauve; Gerit Lamm
Former members
	Lisa Middelhauve

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Xandria is a band, founded in Bielefeld, Germany, in 1997. The band's music combines elements of symphonic metal with light electronic elements and rock. Exact classification is difficult.

After various demos and great success on different MP3 portals, they released their first album in 2003, entitled Kill the Sun, which reached #98 on the German music charts. The follow-up album, 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.

Starting December 14, 2006 Xandria began recording their fourth album, Salomé - The Seventh Veil, which was released on May 25, 2007.

As of April 30, 2008, Lisa Middelhauve is no longer Xandria's singer. She has left the band citing personal reasons and discomfort at being the band's front woman. The band has found a new singer, Kerstin Bischof a.k.a. Lakonia, best known by her collaborations for the band Axxis^[1].

[edit] Members

[edit] Current members

Kerstin Bischof a.k.a. Lakonia – Female Vocals
Marco Heubaum – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Philip Restemeier – Guitar
Nils Middelhauve – Bass
Gerit Lamm – Drums

[edit] Former members

Lisa Middelhauve (2000-2008) – Vocals, Piano
Roland Krueger (1999-2004) – Bass
Andreas Maske (2000-2001) – Guitar
Jens Becker (1999-2000) – Guitar
Niki Weltz (1994-1997) – Drums
Andreas Litschel (1996-1997) – Keyboards
Manuel Vinke (1996-1997) – Guitar
Holger Vester (1997) – Bass
Nicole Tobien (1997) – Vocals

[edit] Discography

The band has been noted for having a penchant for myths with an exotic flair, incorporating elements of symphonic metal along with orchestral backing. Their mythical leanings have been consistently maintained throughout their albums and EPs.