#Marco Heubaum

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Xandria - You Will Never Be Our God (Live at Irving Plaza NYC 04.14.24)

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Xandria Interview (Marco Heubaum and Ambre Vourvahis)

Xandria Interview (Marco Heubaum and Ambre Vourvahis)

It’s no secret that melodic metallers Xandria have gone through a few line-up changes in their 30-year existence, with founding member Marco Heubaum being the only constant. While this does given them something of a troubled history, there’s no denying that, throughout their 7 albums to date, the band’s music has grown more and more powerful. By adopting a “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger”…

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DELAIN Announces 2025 North American Tour With XANDRIA

Melodic synth-metal greats DELAIN continue to grace stages around the world in support of their latest opus, "Dark Waters", out now via Napalm Records. The band is thrilled to announce their return to North American shores with a newly announced headline tour, set to take place in early 2025. The run will also feature support from special guests, symphonic metal patriots and Napalm labelmates XANDRIA, who are touring in support of their latest album, "The Wonders Still Awaiting".

Fans should expect to hear DELAIN and XANDRIA fan favorites, the latest hits, as well as brand new material from both bands during this tour, so don't miss out. Kicking off on March 7 in Phoenix, Arizona, the tour will visit several major cities across North America, ending in Austin, Texas on March 29. Tickets are on sale now. Visit www.delain.nl and get yours before they are gone.

DELAIN's Martijn Westerholt says: "After such a warm welcome and meeting so many amazing fans, performing new music and introducing our new members to the metal masses of North America last year, we are absolutely stoked to return to the United States and Canada to meet again. This time, we're thrilled to share this experience with our special guests and good friends XANDRIA. Each night will be stunning for all. Don't miss this one!"

XANDRIA's Marco Heubaum adds: "We are delighted to come back to the USA and Canada, and even better, with our good friends DELAIN! We are super excited to bring this package to the North American fans! This is going to be amazing!"

DELAIN with support from XANDRIA:

March 07 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile March 08 - Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky A Go Go March 09 - Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post March 10 - Portland, OR @ The Bossanova Ballroom March 11 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon March 13 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall March 14 - Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater March 16 - Joliet, IL @ The Forge March 17 - Detroit, MI @ The Token Lounge March 19 - Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs March 20 - Toronto, ON @ Axis March 21 - Montreal, QC @ Fairmount Theatre March 22 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East March 23 - New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre March 24 - Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage March 25 - Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans March 26 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell) March 28 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater March 29 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live

In a recent interview with FaceCulture, DELAIN founder, songwriter and keyboardist Martijn Westerholt spoke about the differences in the singing approach of the band's new frontwoman Diana Leah and that of her predecessor, Charlotte Wessels. He said: "Well, first of all, [Diana's] voice. I like her character. [She has] so much control, so much control… It's also a very friendly voice. And [when I first heard her singing], I could imagine that on DELAIN music. And then I got back the material later, and I was actually astonished and surprised how much it fitted. [Someone said] she has a very similar voice to Charlotte, and partially I totally agree with that; there are some characteristics that are similar. But I also think that people didn't… We have released three singles [with Diana so far], and [people] have not heard her complete capacity in singing. She's very good with soft versus power, [the] contrast [between the two]."

Elaborating on what sets the two vocalists apart, Martijn said: "Charlotte is more rough, which gives Charlotte a lot of character. It's a more rough voice, and that's not a negative thing; no, on the contrary, that gives it a certain quality and character. Diana is more refined. And that makes it different. So I'm totally not saying that, 'Oh, this one is better' or 'That one is better' — no — but it is different. And, of course, indeed, there are also similarities."

DELAIN's first album with Leah, "Dark Waters", arrived in February 2023 via Napalm Records.

In addition to Westerholt and Leah, the band's current lineup includes original guitarist Ronald Landa and drummer Sander Zoer, along with bassist Ludovico Cioffi.

The new DELAIN lineup made its official live debut in August 2022 at the Riverside festival in Aarburg, Switzerland.

Regarding how she joined the long-running Dutch metal act, Leah previously said: "It's really simple, actually. I knew they were looking for a singer so I just left a comment on their Instagram page. So a couple of days later I received an e-mail from Martijn, and we talked a bit about how I could audition and he sent me some material that I could sing on. And the rest is history."

Asked how she decided to sing in a metal band, the 33-year-old Diana said: "Well, I've always wanted to sing in a metal band. It was really my desire to do it. In fact, I did sing in a couple of rock bands, but it wasn't really heavy music, which I loved at the time. It was really hard to find the right people to form a band with and also to get along together and all that. But I've always wanted to be in a metal band. Always."

Leah also talked a bit about her background, saying: "I was born in Romania, in a city called Alba Iulia. It's in the middle of Transylvania. And then I moved to Italy when I was 15, and I lived in Italy for, I think, 10 years or something. And then I moved to Canada, in Ottawa, and I lived there for five years. And then I came back to Italy. And now I currently live in Italy, near Torino, so up north."

In February 2021, Westerholt announced the dissolution of DELAIN's previous lineup. At the time, he explained: "For the last year or so, the collaboration within the band ceased to work as well as it once had. Some of us were no longer happy with the current roles in the band. We all tried very hard to find a solution for over a year, but sadly we were unable to find one. As a result, we will all be going our own ways and pursuing our own endeavors."

Photo credit: Tim Tronckoe

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XANDRIA - Universal (Official Video) | Napalm Records *Music & Lyrics by Marco Heubaum* *Produced by Marco Heubaum* *Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen* *Vocals recorded and co-produced by Sascha Paeth at Pathway Studio* *Orchestral arrangements and sound design by Lukas Geppert* *Choir performed by Sofia Session Orchestra & Choir* "We have been overwhelmed by the amazing feedback for our album 'The Wonders Still Awaiting' and are so grateful for our wonderful fans! All this positive energy inspired us to write new music quickly, and here is the first song of the new music waiting for you! We hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much for your support! In memory of Jina Mahsa Amini and for all the brave people everywhere else in the world who fight for human rights. Human rights are universal. But they are not respected everywhere, and where they are, they can be taken away again. That means that we all need to be constantly defending them, and we need to be standing together with all people in the world for that. " Video Directed by Mirko Witzki Produced by Witzki Visions Make Up Arts by Kami Zero Pyrotechnics by Kai Brosda SFX Pyro by Frosty Insanity Xandria Live: Tickets - https://ift.tt/RqOoL18 16.04.24 CA - Montreal (QC) / Beanfield Theater 17.04.24 CA - Ottawa (ON) / Brass Monkey 18.04.24 CA - Toronto (ON) / Lee’s Palace 19.04.24 US - Columbus (OH) / King Of Clubs 20.04.24 US - Chicago (IL) / Avondale Music Hall 21.04.24 US - St. Paul (MN) / Amsterdam Bar & Hall 23.04.24 US - Denver (CO) / Oriental Theater 24.04.24 US - Salt Lake City (UT) / Metro Music Hall 26.04.24 CA - Calgary (AB) / Dickens 27.04.24 CA - Edmonton (AB) / Starlite Room 29.04.24 CA - Vancouver (BC) / Rickshaw Theater 30.04.24 US - Seattle (WA) / El Corazon 01.05.24 US - Portland (OR) / Hawthorne Theater 02.05.24 US - San Francisco (CA) / DNA Lounge 03.05.24 US - Las Vegas (NV) / House Of Blues 04.05.24 US - Los Angeles (CA) / 1720 09.05.24 NL - Leiden / *Headliner Club Show* Support tba 10.05.24 BE - Bomal-sur-Ourthe / Durbuy Rock Festival 16.05.24 DE - Hamburg / Docks w/ KK's Priest 19.05.24 DE - Munich / Backstage w/ KK's Priest 20.06.24 ES - Cartagena / Rock Imperium 02.08.24 DE - Wacken / Wacken Open Air 16.08.24 CZ - Moravský Krumlov / Rock Castle 17.08.24 CH - Vallamand / Rock The Lakes via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7wIV7YwzO0

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XANDRIA Announce Upcoming Album “The Wonders Still Awaiting”

XANDRIA Announce Upcoming Album “The Wonders Still Awaiting”

[photo credit: Tim Tronckoe] Following the release of their two latest singles “Reborn” and “You Will Never Be Our God”, symphonic metal icons XANDRIA have finally announced their upcoming new studio album, The Wonders Still Awaiting, out February 3, 2023 via Napalm Records. The legendary German band, founded by mastermind Marco Heubaum, introduces its new lineup after six years of silence.…

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Photo by:  Khanh David To Tuan

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Xandria presents new singer Ambre Vourvahis

Let us present you our new line up around founder Marco Heubaum:

(Left to right)

Dimitrios "Tacki" Gatsios (Drums) Tim Schwarz (Bass) Ambre Vourvahis (Singer) Rob Klawonn (guitar) Marco Heubaum (guitar)

Thank you very much for all your overwhelmingly kind comments, we really appreciate all of you. And we are glad you are enjoying the song.

You will get to know more about our new members very soon 

Photo by Tim Tronckoe photography Editing by HEILEMANIA

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I had to keep this a secret for a while but now I can finally announce it. 😊 Here's the artwork I made for @xandria_official and their new single "You will Never Be Our God". The song will be released on September 7 and all I can say is that is going to be very powerful so keep an eye open. 😉 Huge thank you goes to @ambre_vourvahis and Marco Heubaum for the wonderful collaboration we had and for appreciating my work. 🖤🤘 #xandria #newsingle #newsong #art #artwork #cdartwork #heavymetal #symphonicmetal #heavymetalartwork #gogomelone #graphicdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/Chky5aFrb1I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Xandria - Nightfall (Live at Irving Plaza NYC 04.14.24)

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BAM! Xandria Are Back

BAM! Xandria Are Back

Xandria 2022 Symphonic Metal Juggernauts are back! We hadn’t heard much from the German band since Dianne Van Giersbergen’s exit after “Theater of Dimensions” in 2017, and I was beginning to worry. The titans led by guitarist, founder, and writer Marco Heubaum was founded in 1994 and has been formidable ever since despite much drama and lineup changes. The band is known for beautiful melodies,…

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THIS DAY in Xandria history

‘Ravenheart’ is the second studio album by Xandria and it was released May 24, 2004. The record includes two singles ‘Ravenheart’ and ‘Eversleeping’.

About the making of ‘Ravenheart’, Xandria's main composer and guitarist Marco Heubaum said: “We didn't want to stand still. After the tours following the debut, I had many new ideas and wanted to try out many things. The debut album was like a well-knit statement on whose basis new territory could be opened up, further musical dreams could be realized now. So not only the orchestral bombast and the many new sound opportunities, which were possible due to the gained experience and the new producer, were something attractive and new, but in connection with the enthusiasm for soundtrack elements also for example a number such as "Some Like It Cold", which should sound like a James Bond title song. Also new to the work on this album was that I wrote songs together with Lisa more than for the debut. There is also a song by then bass player Roland on the album—his farewell, so to speak, for he left the band right after the recordings."

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XANDRIA - Your Stories I'll Remember (Official Video) | Napalm Records Music & Lyrics by Marco Heubaum Produced by Marco Heubaum Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen Vocals recorded and co-produced by Christoph Wieczorek at Sawdust Studios Orchestral arrangements and sound design by Lukas Knoebl Choir performed by Sofia Session Orchestra & Choir Children choir performed by Bulgarian National Radio Children´s Choir Featuring Ally Storch on Violin and Cello Low & Tin Whistle by McAlbi Uillean Pipe by Johannes Schiefner When we lose someone close to us, even if we can never hear their voice again, we can cherish the stories they have told us about their life and what we have experienced with them - in this way, the person will live on for us. And for the people to whom we pass on their stories. XANDRIA LIVE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023: Tickets: https://ift.tt/yhaHPTm 𝟮𝟱.𝟭𝟭 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺, 𝗨𝗞 𝗔𝘀𝘆𝗹𝘂𝗺 🇬🇧 𝟮𝟲.𝟭𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗨𝗞 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 🇬🇧 𝟮𝟳.𝟭𝟭 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻, 𝗨𝗞 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲 🇬🇧 𝟮𝟴.𝟭𝟭 𝗕𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗺, 𝗗𝗘 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘅 🇩🇪 𝟮𝟵.𝟭𝟭 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴, 𝗗𝗘 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵 🇩🇪 𝟯𝟬.𝟭𝟭 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻, 𝗖𝗛 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁🇨🇭 𝟬𝟮.𝟭𝟮 𝗭𝗹𝗶𝗻, 𝗖𝗭 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 🇨🇿 𝟬𝟯.𝟭𝟮 𝗘𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁, 𝗗𝗘 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹 🇩🇪 Directed by Sebastian Pielnik Written by Mirko Witzki Lighting & Camera / DoP: Sebastian Pielnik VFX: Martin Appel Graphic Artist: Jini Appel Make Up & Costumes: Kami Zero Produced by Witzki Visions Starring: Ambre Vourvahis, Timo Gastager Editor: Sebastian Pielnik Colorist: Mirko Witzki Set Runner & Lighting Assistant: Nils Hildebrand Catering & Helping Hand: Julez Location: Eloria Erlebnisfabrik Tickets: https://ift.tt/yhaHPTm via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk50GsTYzvc

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The guys of Xandria are pretty cool too

Photo by:  Khanh David To Tuan