Xandria: New Album, Eclipse, Releases August 7, 2026 via Napalm Records

German symphonic metal band XANDRIA presents the third single from their upcoming album, Eclipse. "Northstar" is a guiding light in their discography. The track features uplifting dynamics with Celtic tin and low whistles, weaving together heavy guitars, cinematic grandeur, and folk elements, to create a journey full of discoveries. Looking back on a career spanning more than 30 years and several chart entries, XANDRIA are aiming higher than ever something they will also showcase on their upcoming European tour, kicking off in September this year.

With their latest album (2023) being XANDRIA's most successful release to date, entering the Official German Album Charts at 9, the upcoming Eclipse, releasing August 7, 2026 via Napalm Records, is taking the band on their most diverse path yet. A journey full of discoveries, it has XANDRIA follow the "Northstar" guiding the way …

Band mastermind Marco Heubaum comments on "Northstar":
"'Northstar' is a very special song to me. The melody came to me in a dream, and when I woke up, I immediately recorded it. I soon realized that I had never written anything quite like it before it really felt like something magical coming from a dreamworld.
The song has the wondrous atmosphere of a magical Disney movie, and I think you can feel that all the way through. It takes you on a little journey, with a bright light waiting beyond the darkness. Once again, it shows just how many different facets this album has and we are far from done. Just wait until you hear what's still to come…"