{"id":11754,"date":"2026-09-28T19:38:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T17:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotbuzzmag.com\/?p=11754"},"modified":"2026-09-28T20:02:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T18:02:42","slug":"xandria-desata-su-tormenta-de-metal-sinfonico-en-barcelona-para-presentar-eclipse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotbuzzmag.com\/en\/xandria-barcelona-concert-eclipse-tour-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Xandria brings a symphonic metal storm to Barcelona with “Eclipse”"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The German quartet Xandria<\/a> landed at Barcelona\u2019s Razzmatazz 3 on Thursday, September 24, to unleash their towering symphonic metal universe and showcase the concept driving their brand-new studio album, “Eclipse” (Napalm Records).<\/p>\n

Like a true musical eclipse, music, shadow, and light melted together in a striking game of contrasts, proving why the German group, led by Ambre Vourvahis<\/a>\u2019 brilliant vocals, effortlessly glides through landscapes ranging from dark, extreme metal to the warmest clean tones and the occasional fierce growl.<\/p>\n

The evening, organized by Napalm Records and Madness Live!, confirmed that the band is currently operating at an absolute peak.<\/p>\n

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Ambre Vourvahis – Xandria – Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Seven Spires and Tulip as Xandria\u2019s special guests<\/h2>\n

The metal marathon kicked off with the bar set remarkably high, courtesy of two acts guaranteed to make serious waves.<\/p>\n

The American band Tulip<\/a> got the party started, using the slot to showcase their latest material.<\/p>\n

Fronted by former opera singer Ashleigh Semkiw<\/a>, the trio delivered a fierce set blending crushing riffs, sweeping melodies, and an undeniable stage presence that left the room totally hyped.<\/p>\n

Right after, it was time for Seven Spires<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Boston-based quartet, which comes from the iconic Berklee College of Music, hit the stage with a blend of death, power, and black metal wrapped in symphonic flair and cinematic passages.<\/p>\n

Adrienne Cowan<\/a> and her troop played some of their career highlights alongside tracks from their latest record, “A Fortress Called Home” (Frontiers Music, 2024).<\/p>\n

Xandria delivers a balanced setlist packed with “Eclipse” songs and all-time anthems<\/h2>\n

A few minutes before 9:00 PM, Xandria stormed the stage like a relentless machine of metal power<\/a> and melody.<\/p>\n

The Germans effortlessly bridged different eras of their career, cementing their international status.<\/p>\n

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Rob Klawonn – Xandria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The setlist struck a balance between fresh material, ranging from “The Wonders Still Awaiting” (Napalm Records, 2023) and the “Universal Tales” EP (Napalm Records, 2024), to brand-new tracks off “Eclipse” alongside timeless classics.<\/p>\n

New songs like Syzygy<\/em>, the title track Eclipse<\/em>, and Colours<\/em> showcased the band\u2019s most modern, ambitious side.<\/p>\n

The real magic came when the setlist explored their recent history, weaving orchestral textures with absolute anthems like Ravenheart<\/em>, Forevermore<\/em>, Valentine<\/em>, and Nightfall<\/em>.<\/p>\n

It was a total emotional rollercoaster where elegant symphonic metal<\/a> collided with crushing instrumental power.<\/p>\n

Xandria\u2019s instrumental virtuosity and absolute vocal commitment<\/h2>\n

Musically, the group runs like a well-oiled machine, masterfully fusing the cinematic atmospheres of symphonic metal with hard-hitting punch.<\/p>\n

Dimitrios “Tacki” Gatsios laid down a razor-sharp, precision double-bass attack drumming, backed by Rob Klawonn<\/a>‘s cosmic guitar solos and Marco Heubaum’s powerful basslines\u2014having recently traded his six-string for four\u2014anchoring the low end of every single track.<\/p>\n

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Marco Heubaum – Xandria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another major highlight was witnessing Ambre Vourvahis\u2019s staggering vocal range.<\/p>\n

She expertly navigated a sweet, versatile, and heavily operatic soprano technique. Battling a nagging cold\u2014though she didn’t let it dent her vocal execution, despite the occasional struggle to hold back a cough between songs\u2014her physical stage presence was explosive, jumping, dancing, and headbanging from the very first minute.<\/p>\n

The entire band\u2019s infectious energy instantly connected with the devoted crowd.<\/p>\n

Xandria and the bond with the Barcelona crowd<\/h2>\n

The band\u2019s stage presence was a masterclass in down-to-earth charm.<\/p>\n

The connection with the Barcelona audience felt genuinely warm and intimate. More than once, Vourvahis stopped to share how much she loves the city of Barcelona<\/a> and how grateful she was to present the new album here.<\/p>\n

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Xandria – Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Both Rob and Marco leaned over to flash knowing grins and share moments of complicity with the front-row fans, while Dimitrios even ditched his sticks briefly to step up and greet the crowd.<\/p>\n

Instead of vanishing backstage at the final note, every single band member walked right to the edge of the stage to fist-bump the front rows.<\/p>\n

This was a touch of pure humility and warmth that brought down the curtain on an unforgettable night of symphonic metal.<\/p>\n