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Xandria

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Forfans of symphonic/gothic metal and curious listeners comparing xandria with nightwish, within temptation, and evanescence.
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Xandria is a German symphonic/gothic metal band formed in 1994 in Bielefeld. Early releases with vocalist Lisa Middelhauve reached the German charts; later albums include Neverworld’s End, Sacrificium, Theater Of Dimensions, and The Wonders Still Awaiting.

Reviews note a German quintet led on record by Lisa Middelhauve (also referred to as Schaphaus), with guitarist Marco Heubaum handling production on Salomé. Collaborations cited include the Babelsberg Film Orchestra and Entwine’s Mika Tauriainen. Early albums are criticized as derivative; Salomé is praised for stronger, more personal songwriting.

Three reviews trace Xandria’s path from derivative, female-fronted gothic/symphonic formulas to a more personal sound. Ravenheart and India draw heavy criticism for clichés and mimicry of genre leaders. Salomé – The Seventh Veil is praised for memorability, tighter songwriting, and distinct arrangements. References include Nightwish, Within Temptation, Evanescence, and collaborations like the Babelsberg Film Orchestra and Mika Tauriainen.

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