XANDRIA releases single 'Eclipse'
05-08-2026
Just a few days ahead of the release of their new album, ‘Eclipse’, dropping this Friday on Napalm Records, German symphonic metal band XANDRIA unveil the record’s title track and final single alongside an official music video. “Eclipse” showcases the exceptional versatility of vocalist Ambre Vourvahis, highlighting the full range of her remarkable voice: from soft, emotional passages and powerful rock vocals to intense growls and soaring operatic sections. Bringing all of these vocal styles together in a single metal song, performed by one singer, is a truly rare achievement.
Watch “Eclipse“ below.
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.’”
Watch the previously released “Colours” and “The Shannon’s Home” below.
Band mastermind Marco Heubaum comments on “The Shannon’s Home”:
“A song like a beautiful, slightly dark fairytale—which makes sense, as it is an analogy of life, pictured as the river Shannon, flowing from its source to the sea. And just one of the many colorful facets of our new album, which will be a journey full of diverse elements and surprises. We felt this song had a mysterious magic that captured our hearts from the very beginning. In fact, it was the first song we wrote for this next voyage of wonders—so we instantly knew this was the first song we wanted you all to hear. For all you wonderful people out there—enjoy!”
Eclipse will be available in the following formats:
- 3-CD Earbook, 36p, incl. Bonus CD w/ Orchestral Versions – Napalm Records Mailorder only (strictly limited)
- 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Splatter, incl. LP-Sized Booklet 28pages, A5 Signed Photo – Napalm Records Mailorder only (strictly limited)
- 2-CD Digipak + T-Shirt Bundle – Napalm Records Mailorder only (strictly limited)
- 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Solid Gold
- 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Black
- 2-CD Digipak
“Eclipse” track listing:
01. Syzygy
02. Eclipse
03. Colours
04. The Shannon’s Home
05. The Grand Delusion
06. Wave Of Tanis
07. Northstar
08. Masquerade
09. The Last Generation
10. The Poetry Of The Real World
11. Lore
As guests, XANDRIA welcomes 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”.
“Eclipse” European tour dates 2026:
Sep. 16 – UK – London – The Dome
Sep. 17 – UK – Glasgow – Slay
Sep. 18 – UK – Manchester – Academy
Sep. 19 – UK – Birmingham – O2
Sep. 21 – BE – Kortrijk – DVG Club
Sep. 22 – FR – Paris – Nouveau Casino
Sep. 23 – FR – Nantes – Le Ferrailleur
Sep. 24 – ES – Barcelona – Razzmatazz 3
Sep. 26 – ES – Albacete – Ginetarock
Sep. 27 – FR – Montpellier – Secret Place
Sep. 28 – FR – Toulouse – Le Rex
Sep. 29 – FR – Lyon – Rock’n Eat
Sep. 30 – DE – Munich – Backstage Halle
Oct. 01 – HR – Zagreb – Boogaloo Club
Oct. 02 – IT – Milan – Legend Club
Oct. 03 – AT – Salzburg – Rockhouse Bar
Oct. 05 – RO – Cluj-Napoca – FORM Space
Oct. 06 – RO – Bucharest – Quantic Club
Oct. 08 – BG – Sofia – Pirotska 5 Event Centre
Oct. 09 – RS – Belgrade – Zappa Barka
Oct. 10 – HU – Budapest – Analog Music Hall
Oct. 12 – DE – Berlin – Lido
Oct. 13 – PL – Warsaw – Hydrozagadka
Oct. 14 – PL – Krakow – Zaścianek
Oct. 15 – CZ – Prague – Distrikt Prague
Oct. 16 – DE – Dresden – Blauer Salon
Oct. 18 – DE – Cham – L.A. Live Style Cafe
Oct. 19 – DE – Frankfurt – Das Bett
Oct. 20 – CH – Pratteln – Z7
Oct. 21 – DE – Stuttgart – Im Wizemann Club
Oct. 22 – DE – Nuremberg – Hirsch
Oct. 23 – DE – Hamburg – Bahnhof Pauli
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