Xandria | Metal & High Heels Podcast 72
In a new band special, all three co-hosts of the Metal & High Heels Podcast discuss the history of German Gothic turned Symphonic Metallers XANDRIA – from a very special perspective. Tune in to analyze the band’s discography and controversial singer changes!
Since Pia had to abruptly leave the recording, she had a brilliant idea for every XANDRIA-fan to think about: ‘Well, what if Tarja or Liv Kristine (or both?) joined XANDRIA and they blast out everything in Symphonic Metal there has ever been?’ – BOOM! Minds were blown.
Metal & High Heels Podcast – XANDRIA Special:
Recorded on July 2nd, 2020.
M&H Podcast 72 – XANDRIA Show Notes:
- XANDRIA‘s official history on their website
- Our articles on XANDRIA
- XANDRIA on the Metal & High Heels youtube channel
- Our interview with Liv Kristine about female-fronted bands being called gothic
- The kind of ginger Steffi likes – JINJER
- Before there was Metal & High Heels, Pia and Kiki did an interview with XANDRIA for Metal4 in German
- Our interview with Aeva and Aeverium
- Lisa Middelhauve comments on Manuela leaving XANDRIA – and later Lisa and Manuela comment on Dianne leaving the band
Metal & High Heels XANDRIA Playlist On Spotify:
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02/08/2020 @ 4:21
Kiki – amazing story, very impressed with your professionalism, many would be bitterly disappointed to not get that gig especially considering Dianne’s split .. India is a magnificent album, but In terms of technical ability and musicality, I think of Dianne as one of the premier rock vocalists ever, and Sacrificium as one of the great rock albums of all time. There must have been extraordinary pressure to match that achievement. Thanks again for another lovely show, my sincere best to you all.
03/08/2020 @ 10:15
Hi David!
Good to hear from you! I’m glad you liked the episode and thanks for your always kind words <3
XANDRIA's time with Dianne definitely produced amazing music - and her latest work with EX LIBRIS is impressive as well. I really hope that the band continues somehow and we get to do second band special someday 😉
Thank you for listening and stay safe out there!
Kiki