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". On 3 September 2022 they released the single Ghosts, as well as announced their new album's release date and cover, ''The Wonders Still Awaiting'' out February 3, 2023 via Napalm Records. The single of the same name was released on December 6th 2022, accompanied by a music video. Their last single before the album release was ''Two Worlds'', on 1 February 2023

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)

We have - perhaps still - the choice between two worlds. A dystopian one, if we continue on this way into reversing the progress of civilization and destroying the environment which we are living in. Or a better one, in which we can see the wonders that might still be awaiting for mankind in the future. But the bridge between those worlds is getting frail. Musically, this epic and bombastic 7 minute song takes you on a journey through more than two worlds - and shows you once more how diverse the new album "The Wonders Still Awaiting" will be, and how full of surprises and treasures.
-Xandria

Two Worlds: Lyrics

(In one world we dream
Only in one we live

On this journey of wonders
Forever we'll live in one
One of two)

Once we found a spark in us
Enough to let us survive
Rise up and illuminate
Gave way to journeys

A bright future's history
Jules Verne and Tomorrowland
Sweet dreams shine so silvery
In our newfound glory

How can all these dreams prevail
(It's such a fragile hope)
'Cause a spark can give such light but also burn it all

And forever on this journey
We were close to the wonders still awaiting us
And forever in this universe
We can only live in one of two worlds

(One of two worlds
One of two worlds)

Something never leaving us
The wolf still among the sheep
Fake news cover bloody hands
And they still want more

Around every corner now
Orwell's next dystopia
Is this world the closer one
Chosen over wonders?

How can all these dreams prevail
(It's such a fragile hope)
'Cause a spark can give such light but also burn it all

And forever on this journey
We were close to the wonders still awaiting us
And forever in this universe
We can only live in one of two worlds

(Only one)

Two worlds are waiting in twilight of time
Last bridge between them is slowly becoming frail

Searching, dreaming, creating, killing
Consciousness failing
Wake up, get up
This is not a movie fantasy

Rise up, fall down
We'll have to choose the way we go
Now

How can all these dreams prevail
(It's such a fragile hope)
'Cause a spark can give such light but also burn it all

And forever on this journey
We were close to the wonders still awaiting us
And forever in this universe
We can only live in one of two worlds

(One of two worlds
One of two worlds)
One of two worlds
One of two worlds

CREDITS
Music and lyrics by Marco Heubaum
Produced by Marco Heubaum
Vocals recorded and co-produced by Julian Breucker at Sawdust Studios
Orchestral arrangements and sound design by Lukas Knoebl
Choir performed by Sofia Session Orchestra & Choir
Children choir performed by Bulgarian National Radio Children´s Choir
Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen
Video by Ingo Spörl, with Unreal Scenes by AVA Studios

Official Music Video: [ Ссылка ]
For the full Xandria Discography, click here: [ Ссылка ]

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