''Universal Tales'' is the second EP by German
symphonic metal
Symphonic metal is a cross-genre style designation for the symphonic subsets of heavy metal music subgenres. It is used to denote any metal band that makes use of symphonic or orchestral elements. The style features the heavy drums and guitars ...
band
Xandria
Xandria is a German symphonic metal band founded by Marco Heubaum in 1994. Originally a project, Heubaum later restarted the project as a band in 1999, and has gone through various lineup changes. The German vocalist Lisa Middelhauve joined for ...
. It was released on 22 November 2024 via Napalm.
Track listing
Personnel
Xandria
* Marco Heubaum – rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals
* Ambre Vourvahis – lead vocals
* Rob Klawonn – lead guitar
* Tim Schwarz – bass
* Dimitrios Gatsios – drums
Additional musicians
* Ally Storch – violin (tracks 3, 8)
* McAlbi – tin and low whistles (tracks 3, 8)
* Sofia Session Orchestra & Choir – choir
Production
* Marco Heubaum – producer, engineering
*
Sascha Paeth
Sascha Paeth (born 9 September 1970) is a German guitarist, bassist, record producer and mixer known for working with heavy metal bands such as Avantasia, Edguy, Angra, Shaman, Rhapsody of Fire, Kamelot, After Forever and Epica. He owns the ...
– engineering
* Jacob Hansen – mixing, mastering
* Lukas Geppert – orchestral arrangements, sound design
* Fab Mariana – cover art
References
2024 EPs
Napalm Records EPs
Xandria albums
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