[Cover photo credit to Stefan Heilemann/Mirko Witzki]
Today, the German Symphonic Metal band Xandria is releasing Eclipse, and with it the record’s title track alongside an official music video. “Eclipse” showcases the versatility of vocalist Ambre Vourvahis, highlighting the full range of her voice.
Fans will be experiencing the band’s live performance this Saturday on the main stage at Germany’s M’era Luna Festival, where they will celebrate the release of Eclipse. They will then embark on an extensive European tour, kicking off this September.
Band mastermind Marco Heubaum comments on the title track:
‘Eclipse’ is fast, heavy and full of fire. The sun represents the light of civilisation, while the moon slowly moves in front of it and leaves the world in darkness. Musically, the song turns this image into an epic battle, with Ambre moving between powerful rock vocals, operatic singing and growls in a performance that still leaves me speechless. But an eclipse does not last forever. The song is about refusing to accept the darkness as the new normal: ‘No, we won’t let them win this war.’
Xandria welcomed guests on their new album, including Subway to Sally’s violinist Ally Storch, who can be heard on “Lore,” while the band’s longtime friend McAlbi is featured on four songs with his Celtic tin and low whistles (“The Shannon’s Home,” “Northstar,” “Masquerade,” and “Lore”). “The Last Generation” features a children’s choir and piano performed by Richard Z. Wang, a Hollywood pianist who has worked at Hans Zimmer’s studio.
In addition, the band has once again collaborated with the Sofia Session Orchestra & Choir, known for their work on numerous film and television scores, including His Dark Materials. All songs were orchestrated by two film score composers working in Hollywood: Lukas Geppert, who worked on the scores for Nobody 2 and the latest Final Destination, and Ishaan Tyagi, who has contributed to productions such as Wuthering Heights.
XANDRIA LIVE 2026
Eclipse Europe Tour 2026
16.09.26 UK – London / The Dome
17.09.26 UK – Glasgow / Slay
18.09.26 UK – Manchester / Academy
19.09.26 UK – Birmingham / O2
21.09.26 BE – Kortrijk / DVG Club
22.09.26 FR – Paris / Nouveau Casino
23.09.26 FR – Nantes / Le Ferrailleur
24.09.26 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz 3
26.09.26 ES – Albacete / Ginetarock
27.09.26 FR – Montpellier / Secret Place
28.09.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Rex
29.09.26 FR – Lyon / Rock’n Eat
30.09.26 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle
01.10.26 HR – Zagreb / Boogaloo Club
02.10.26 IT – Milan / Legend Club
03.10.26 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse Bar
05.10.26 RO – Cluj-Napoca / FORM Space
06.10.26 RO – Bucharest / Quantic Club
08.10.26 BG – Sofia / Pirotska 5 Event Centre
09.10.26 RS – Belgrade / Zappa Barka
10.10.26 HU – Budapest / Analog Music Hall
12.10.26 DE – Berlin / Lido
13.10.26 PL – Warsaw / Hydrozagadka
14.10.26 PL – Krakow / Zaścianek
15.10.26 CZ – Prague / Distrikt Prague
16.10.26 DE – Dresden / Blauer Salon
18.10.26 DE – Cham / L.A. Live Style Cafe
19.10.26 DE – Frankfurt / Das Bett
20.10.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
21.10.26 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann Club
22.10.26 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
23.10.26 DE – Hamburg / Bahnhof Pauli
