On 24 May 2022, the band posted a music video of their new song "Reborn", where Ambre Vourvahis was announced as the new vocalist. Furthermore, Tim Schwarz was announced as the new bassist, and drummer Dimitros Gatsios and guitarist Rob Klawonn replacing departing longtime members Gerit Lamm and Philip Restemeier, respectively. On 7 September 2022, the band released another song, "You Will Never Be Our God".
XANDRIA
Marco Heubaum – rhythm guitar (1994–present), keyboards (1997–present), vocals (1994–2001)
Ambre Vourvahis – vocals (2022–present)
Rob Klawonn – lead guitar (2022–present)
Tim Schwarz – bass (2022–present)
Dimitros Gatsios – drums (2022–present)
This song is about the danger that the open, pluralistic and democratic society is in. From outside and inside authoritarian forces try to appeal to the low instincts in people to wield their power over them.
It once looked like it could be becoming a better world after cold war had ended. Societies seemed to make progress to be more open, more tolerant towards minorities and diversity, and democracy and freedom seemed to be coming for more people. Still capitalism and its greed and injustice remained a big question we needed to address, and still too many people were living without freedom and in poverty.
But instead of improving it seems we are actually heading for worse now instead of making more progress.
And we need to stand up against it. Because our freedom is no longer guaranteed.
Authoritarian/totalitarian ideology, religious fundamentalism, anti-science, anti-facts, greed, fascism, racism, sexism, homophobia - you will never be our god!
This is to all people in the world - you all deserve to live in freedom, to live how you want to live, to say what you want to say, in respect of the freedom of others.
- Xandria
You Will Never Be Our God: Lyrics
I see the writings on the wall
Your prophecies are gonna fall
By fire
I've been in hell for many years
And all the time is lost for me
For eternity
I try to take back what was mine
A prison they have made my mind
My enemy
March in line, the end of time
You will never be our savior
I won't die terrorized
You will never be
Our god
They tried to break my will to live
Another life where I can be
Can be myself
Why? (Why?)
Is this the only way for us?
Turn your eyes away
But all the pain will stay
Write your name across their graves
We'll tell their tales, we'll not forget
For we will defy this fate
Until we die
March in line, the end of time
You will never be our savior
I won't die terrorized
You will never be
No more hate disguised by grace
You'll no longer blind our eyes now
No more lives sacrificed
You will never be
Never be our god
I see the writings on the wall
Your prophecies are gonna fall
By fire
Sanctum Mendacium (Holy Lie)
March in line, the end of time
You will never be our savior
I won't die terrorized
You will never be
No more hate disguised by grace
You'll no longer blind our eyes now
No more lives sacrificed
You will never be
Never be our god
Our god
Our god
CREDITS
Music & Lyrics by Marco Heubaum
Produced by Marco Heubaum
Vocals recorded and co-produced by Christoph Wieczorek at Sawdust Studios
Orchestral arrangements and sound design by Lukas Knoebl
Choir performed by Sofia Session Orchestra & Choir
Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen
Featuring Ralf Scheepers on vocals
Video by AVA Studios, concept and story by Marco Heubaum, Ambre Vourvahis, Anja Melendjik, Oliver Sommer
Official Music Video: [ Ссылка ]
For the full Xandria Discography, click here: [ Ссылка ]
