XANDRIA - Universal (Official Video) | Napalm Records

Music & Lyrics by Marco Heubaum
Produced by Marco Heubaum
Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen
Vocals recorded and co-produced by Sascha Paeth at Pathway Studio
Orchestral arrangements and sound design by Lukas Geppert
Choir performed by Sofia Session Orchestra & Choir
"We have been overwhelmed by the amazing feedback for our album 'The Wonders Still Awaiting' and are so grateful for our wonderful fans! All this positive energy inspired us to write new music quickly, and here is the first song of the new music waiting for you! We hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much for your support!
In memory of Jina Mahsa Amini and for all the brave people everywhere else in the world who fight for human rights. Human rights are universal.
But they are not respected everywhere, and where they are, they can be taken away again. That means that we all need to be constantly defending them, and we need to be standing together with all people in the world for that. "
Video
Directed by Mirko Witzki
Produced by Witzki Visions
Make Up Arts by Kami Zero
Pyrotechnics by Kai Brosda
SFX Pyro by Frosty Insanity
Xandria Live:
Tickets - www.xandria.de/#tour-section
16.04.24 CA - Montreal (QC) / Beanfield Theater
17.04.24 CA - Ottawa (ON) / Brass Monkey
18.04.24 CA - Toronto (ON) / Lee’s Palace
19.04.24 US - Columbus (OH) / King Of Clubs
20.04.24 US - Chicago (IL) / Avondale Music Hall
21.04.24 US - St. Paul (MN) / Amsterdam Bar & Hall
23.04.24 US - Denver (CO) / Oriental Theater
24.04.24 US - Salt Lake City (UT) / Metro Music Hall
26.04.24 CA - Calgary (AB) / Dickens
27.04.24 CA - Edmonton (AB) / Starlite Room
29.04.24 CA - Vancouver (BC) / Rickshaw Theater
30.04.24 US - Seattle (WA) / El Corazon
01.05.24 US - Portland (OR) / Hawthorne Theater
02.05.24 US - San Francisco (CA) / DNA Lounge
03.05.24 US - Las Vegas (NV) / House Of Blues
04.05.24 US - Los Angeles (CA) / 1720
09.05.24 NL - Leiden / Headliner Club Show Support tba
10.05.24 BE - Bomal-sur-Ourthe / Durbuy Rock Festival
16.05.24 DE - Hamburg / Docks w/ KK's Priest
19.05.24 DE - Munich / Backstage w/ KK's Priest
20.06.24 ES - Cartagena / Rock Imperium
02.08.24 DE - Wacken / Wacken Open Air
16.08.24 CZ - Moravský Krumlov / Rock Castle
17.08.24 CH - Vallamand / Rock The Lakes

[@BackWoodsBillyCraftBeerReviews]

I love the fact that Opera and Heavy Metal Music are combined... 🍻 🥃 🥃 🎸 🎵 🎶 🎶

[@RammmFan]

not just combined, mutually complementing one another to unreachable level

[@luisedsonmunisaraujo1315]

Universal Lyrics [Intro] (I will fight if I live another day) [Verse 1] I gave it all, in silence Until I could not anymore I see the hours passing by every day But I'll never gonna hide forever You should know there will be the day for us When we raise our thousand voices Screaming out loud [Pre-Chorus] No more possessing our bodies and minds No more oppression by your holy lies Enough is enough Now we claim it back Our Universal right [Chorus] I will fight our fight 'Til the end of our time I will fight if I live another day I can hear all their cries In this everlasting night Now we claim it back Now we take it back We will never let it go We will fight our fight [Verse 2] In our name remember A fragile world is what we built We cannot let them take it all away How I wish I could be standing with you When we let the world see our face I am one of thousand voices Let's scream it out loud [Pre-Chorus] I will be holding your hands in the end Our eyes will be closed but we will never bend Enough is enough Now we claim it back Our Universal right [Chorus] I will fight our fight 'Til the end of our time I will fight if I live another day (Live another day) I can hear all their cries In this everlasting night Now we claim it back Now we take it back We will never let it go We will fight We will fight [Bridge] See me now Ripping it off from me I am no slave no more Nobody owns my life Once we will just be a memory All that is left is the pain you feel But all this blood has not been shed in vain (Not been shed in vain) Chorus] I will fight our fight 'Til the end of our time I will fight if I live another day (Live another day) I can hear all their cries In this everlasting night Now we claim it back Now we take it back We will never let it go [Outro] See my veil I let it fall See who I really am I let it fall

[@caleb.9]

you all can still turn to Jesus Christ if you have not God bless you

[@stephsteph4574]

The operatic part is so good! Congratulations to this new great song!

[@markrussell3414]

Another awesome fantastic performance by xandria🥂🥂🥂🍾🍾🎤🎸🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁

[@natanaelvieira2015]

4:04mim, moments like this remind me why i love Symphonic metal!! 😍♥️ Really great song, i'm listening in a endless loop. Please, let Ambre use more her operatic voice, it's so beautifull and really brings a new dimension to the songs

[@mathieuSScote]

Saw her in concert , in this operatic part she shines like an angel !

[@opumaa_]

YESSSSS

[@LaughingSkull451]

@@mathieuSScote I need to see them live now! Like, right now! 😂

[@rielamarcellis]

Fantastic song, in the same league of any of the tracks from The Wonders Still Awaiting, and that says a lot of how good Universal is. Xandria continues to be one of the highlights of metal after releasing a masterpiece last year 🤘🔥

[@whitelightmedia7185]

Xandria strikes again with amazing epic song, unbelievably charming voice and beautiful music video 👏👏👏 🤘😍✨⚡🔥♥️🔥⚡✨😍🤘

[@luXol7554]

The band has improved so much, Universal is an epic song🖤

[@darrenswan728]

OMG 😱😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Ambre & Xandria are on fire absolutely amazing I love it 🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸🥁🙏🤗💥💥💥💥 those high notes 😲🤤

[@alexgick3152]

Wait….was the woman singing at the end the previous leader of Xandria?

[@eternalsleeping_s]

@@alexgick3152 It's Ambre in the full song.

[@alexgick3152]

@@eternalsleeping_s what? That’s awesome

[@darrenswan728]

@@alexgick3152 she's current singer 1st album is wonders still awaiting

[@axe6279]

Strum some chords, get fronted by a sexy woman and that's all it takes to gain a simp army. Pathetic.

[@mikeparodi5990]

Brilliant song, a great follow up single to your The Wonders Still Awaiting album which I play frequently 🤘❤🤘🇬🇧

[@chriswyatt1103]

I have grown very fond of these female fronted bands. I'm loving it! ❤🤘

[@dalejones2006]

Ambre is so talented and beautiful.

[@WitzkiVisions]

Was a blast working on this! 🖤

[@darrenswan728]

It's an amazing clip congratulations ❤❤🤘🤘🙏🙏

[@clivebroad9542]

Literally it seems ❤

[@troyanderson305]

Epic 🎉🎉🎉

[@michael.albinus]

Did you also work with Elvellon or an I mistaken?? 😉

[@LDBHX]

Respect guys 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Well done as usual 💜🤘🔥❣

[@dreamerhyper4117]

Holy, this is a true banger, what an amazing performance! This is what Symphonic metal is all about, the raw power emanatiing from this song is simply stunning! Ambre's voicework is once again beautiful, and those high opera-notes, especially at the end were ecstatic! It's been ages since a song literally brought tears to my eyes on first hearing it, and let me tell you, that I sorely needed to experience this feeling once again. I was sure I will like the new song, I expected as much, but oh dear what an understatement that was. This is yet another masterpiece! Xandria did not only reborn, but they became legends!

[@alexbaa8862]

Обалденно!!!🥰

[@petrospantazis8847]

✨The Voice, 💫The Performance. 🔥Ambre. ✴️Xandria. Perfection 🌒❤️‍🔥🌘

[@David-ep1iv]

Wow. First time I've heard of this band. I was watching Nightwish videos and this recommendation came up. If all Xandria's songs are as good as this, I'll be on ebay tomorrow buying up their CDs. Amazing musicians and an awesome (and beautiful) singer.

[@MythNik]

clicked on this randomly, and it is surprisingly GOOD!

[@joaopaulo9227]

Me pegou legal, adorei esses vocais líricos da Ambre. Bom demais! Venham para o Brasil! 😉🔥

[@Guilherme36594]

Cara to ouvindo no repeat... eu sou fã da banda desde a época da Lisa...

[@zsoltadorjanadorjan8876]

Végre! Ambre először a nagy elődök Lisa, Manuela, és I.Dianne, a gótikus, és progresszív operametál királynő nyomában! A legújabb felállásban Ambre-val a Xandria eddigi magasan a legjobb száma! Azért még mindig érződik rajta hogy Anette Olzon(Nightwish korszaka) a kedvence, és a példaképe! Pedig a lírai szoprán igazából kieresztett operahangja klasszisokkal jobb Ambre-nak, mint az átlagos popmetál hangszíne! Várom az ilyen színvonalú folytatást, Magyarországról! Merci beaucoup Ambre, et Xandria!

[@ariefhalim5287]

She just shows she has one of the best voices in the symphonic metal scene right now 🔥🔥💯 Xandria is finally again the contender for being the best symphonic metal band atm

[@dzenkejup2487]

Delain is also goood

[@thelivingkiltedpirate3809]

ambre is stunningly beautiful.

[@caleb.9]

you all can still turn to Jesus Christ if you have not God bless you

[@LaughingSkull451]

@@caleb.9 Who? Sorry, but I gave my life to Roland the closet goblin, and if YOU don't give your life to him, you'll be in closet hell!

[@One-of-many-names]

Got to hear this early at the Windrose concert in Florida with my family, it was my first time hearing Xandria, I immediately liked the song and the band, my parents we both pleasantly surprised that Xandria was there. That had to be the best night of 2024 for me easily.

[@jeredsizemore3108]

heard them in Ohio they're badass!!

[@h.ch.c7424]

Excelente música. Parabéns

[@midnightrunner2581]

🤘Simply epic! Xandria has reinvented themself again...🤘

[@conneryfan]

Universal , sounds like an old Xandria song when they had more pop melodies (Save my life) The arrangement and vocals are great 💙 I especially like the parts with the operatic/classical singing. Especially the ending of the song sends shivers down your skin.

[@azidihaqeem7882]

Save my life part 2 My curse is my redemption Got this influence in this new song ❤😊

[@thomasalastarkares5000]

I am soooo in love with Ambre’s operatic voice 🔥🔥 it is perfect! She should use it more often. As far as I can say, she has very versatile voice. Song is amazing!

[@bearmetalmusic7374]

Ambre's great. I enjoyed seeing them live again last year. If you have not explored their pre-Ambre albums, I highly recommend it, and let me know what you think.

[@thomasalastarkares5000]

@@bearmetalmusic7374 I loved the albums with Dianne (she has her own music project which is fantastic) and also album with Manuella is amazing.. their music has never lost their epicness...

[@carlosguarenas]

Excelente tema, gran banda me recuerdo cuando vinieron a Venezuela por primera vez a Sudamérica. Con Manuella pero esta vocalista, es buena Abrazos espero que regresen a Venezuela otra vez.

[@williamanthoine6985]

Is it just me or does Xandria keep getting better?!

[@wolfgang548]

Marco knows how to find good musicians.

[@xxxthoughtlessxxx]

Not just you. This is my FAVORITE lineup Xandria has ever had in the past 20 years since Kill the Sun and Ravenheart dropped. Ambre is a literal siren as well. She is also a total sweetheart on Instagram.

[@zvya3da]

​@@xxxthoughtlessxxxYet Dianne Van Giersbergen Xandria had the best voice, Ambre lacks opera in her voice.

[@Didymus20X6]

@@zvya3da Wrong. You're just not paying attention. I've seen them live, and she is perfectly capable of doing the operatic soprano voice. She also does death growls; I don't remember Dianne ever doing that.

[@RammmFan]

So when, new album is coming? Great come-back, 2024 is good for music

[@wesleyjgr]

Ambre, the reborn of Xandria 🖤🔥 congratulations

[@bulawoterson]

I think the same thing... 🔥🔥🔥

[@b.jr.7816]

i just saw you play in New Haven, Connecticut and you were phenomenal! was a treat hearing this song played live. i hope you come back to connecticut soon

[@marth922]

Dude, those operatic sections hit so hard!!

[@kriksizanderson5471]

I love that operatic breakdown

[@azidihaqeem7882]

Marco knows to wrote great song 😁

[@lesliemartin2376]

If there any still any doubters out there that think Ambre can't sing in an operatic style, this song should prove them wrong once and for all. Bravo Xandria for crushing it once again to follow up to Worlds. Keep bringing the monster sound, fresh vibe, and epic vocals. You guys are 🔥🔥🔥

[@KiReSish]

She is meh live. Diane and Manuela MUCH MUCH better.

[@heresjohnny999]

this isn't operatic vocals though

[@krovdizzle]

Just saw it live in Montreal, the crowd LOVED it

[@wolfgang548]

I just saw them for the 2nd time on Sunday evening in NYC. They played this on their setlist. Ambre sang beautifully as she always does.

[@user-uz2uc6mu1f]

Шикарно! Огонь🔥🔥🔥

[@k1tajfar714]

Love you. Love your band. Love that you've brought a name of Jina Mahsa Amini

[@Peter.R.M.]

This takes Xandria with Ambre to a new level. Not only is the music better but the video also brings the whole band together in a way we haven't seen before. Excellent!

[@30fyllostop36]

Love this song already!!! Wonderful music, awesome vocals and very powerful lyrics. Well done Xandria, respect!!!

[@vincentmathys3872]

Xandria, amazing music, I love it and such love the girl, fantastic voice❤❤❤

[@valeriodeluca2718]

What a beautiful and talented singer!

[@ndgarrow]

Literally just saw them do this song live in Tronto, absolutely incredible talent. If you ever get the chance to go live, I 100% reccomend it.

[@EnesEmreArslan]

i think xandria is truly ''reborn''

[@L13YN]

Wow amazing. Indonesia like it

[@LuerNavalva]

What Beautiful voice Ambre !!! 3:05 😍👏 4:03 Lovely ❤

[@carllosillv.]

I liked it, she needed to release her lyrics

[@gust_freitas]

Amber's voice is surreal, and the band's arrangements always with epic musical notes, from Rio, Brazil

[@hedgewytch88]

Lots of layers in this song, her voice is better than i thought it would be. Congrats guys. I think you're sounding epic! 🤘

[@Audi_4_ever77]

One more fantastic "Xandria Master Piece". Love it! You rock! Hope so much, to see you on stage soon again. 🤘Stay save!

[@michaelvolckmann6156]

Wow, great song and divine voice from Ambre

[@evanwayland]

This is a perfect banger as it has a bit of everything! The chorus is pretty catchy but, in contrast, the middle section with Amber's lyrical voice and the melodic ending are otherwordly!!! I'm in!

[@mehditaba4657]

ThAnX a million for being a voice for us and this song for Jina Mahsa Amini. Our fecking government is terrorising us and the world. Songs like this are like a light through this dark dark tunnel for us...

[@deybigoth5343]

I was listening to ramdom music and this song appeared, first time hearing it and I loved it... Xandria is one of the best symphonic metal bands I've ever known! My universal right is to always listen to this type of music, so Epic!!! ❤❤

[@playgamescarlos]

Woowee....this is pretty good music video. The song is already great with good instrumentals & vocals! The pyrotechnics and fog smoke screen effects are solid! Well done to Xandria & the crew! 👏👏

[@doctrix637]

Masterpiece.

[@horva2000]

Every new song is opening Ambre's talent more and more❤. I'm glad that Ambre joined Xandria. Amazing voice❤😍🤩

[@demetrakaradima3489]

Wow❗⚡I feel Electrified!!What a feeling ❗🔊⚡💥🔥🎸🎖🎩♥️🙏

[@davidgill8344]

How extraordinary! Xandria is better than ever, and with Ambre, they've found lightning in a bottle!

[@user-fd7fb1yo9y]

🤔 И "бурю в стакане"... 😉 - таки да! 😅

[@gerardocastillocastro4019]

I saw them last year and she sings live amazingly

[@Elie3173Kotori]

Love it!!! Such a promising song for the next album!!

[@Guilherme36594]

I loved!!! Ambre voice is just a medicine!!

[@GARYBLONDER]

This latest incarnation of Xandria has proved itself the best ever - almost every track's a winner. The earworm chorus and excellent quality production are the twin aces in this generally fabulous listening experience. I'd like to hear a lot more of that fine soprano rather than it being confined to segments, but nevertheless this is an absolute must for your Symphonic Metal playlist. My Score: Very Good 4*

[@q_joannadf2896]

I am OBSESSED! This is TOP of the TOPS!!! Incredible vocals and music!

[@indianawill9775]

A year later and the album is still on heavy repeat in my house! And this new song will go right up there with it! This iteration of the band has quickly become my favorite. Awesome music and I hope they keep it up for a long long time!

[@sydneypsycho]

So much better than the old lead singer, don't argue about taste. ❤️ 💕 ❤️

[@galzajcytmu6659]

love it! NICE song and the previous xandria song i remember was really nice too. have to check out theese guys!

[@Night_Lurker]

3:06 and outta nowhere Dianne possesses her voice 😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@phoebusapollon]

such amazing vocals and lyrics. you guys killed it!! can't wait to listen more, love you xandria! ♥♥ also idk why but from the video i sensed such a nice energy between bandmates that makes me happy

[@demovictom]

Wonderful voice, amazing skills...LOVE IT 🤘🔥🤘

[@gabriellcntr]

thanks god there is napalm records helping the metal scene! Amazing music !!!

[@LaughingSkull451]

GOD DAYUM, that intro! 🔥🔥🔥

[@emanuellima4843]

Buena rola me tope a esta banda de pura casualidad, vamos a escucharlos mas

[@baronlemarquis]

I didn't knew Xandria before their show yesterday a Québec city's Capitole. Great band to add at my playlist.

[@Kurczak00]

The song is flawless, and I love that you added more operatic tones 💖

[@Ironsavior1958]

Great Song Wonderful Voice 😍😍😍

[@LolesPG]

Thank you Xandria for continuing to give us music as good as this. 🤘🖤

[@aka8503]

What a versatile voice.

[@LuerNavalva]

Next Level 👍❤🤝

[@jurion]

Great show last night in Montreal !

[@Todaysmetal]

Okay, I was ready to ignore this or even hate on it because I didn't really like the switch behind the mic at first but damn, this is great. I think I can feel it in the band's energy, too, they know they made a huge song with this one.

[@cartmandreamer9703]

"The Wonders Still Waiting" was the best metal album last year. So happy to hear new music from you guys so soon!

[@SandroPapenfuss]

What a blast - I'm already looking forward to the next album!!!

[@AbleRome009]

This is a great song from Xandria. Ambre is clearly more comfortable in her role as frontwoman, and Marco is getting a better grasp on utilizing her voice. Overall, A job well done and very promising for the future of Xandria. Congrats guys!

[@Aidan.G]

Amazing song!! Clean vocals and the classical style in the middle and at the end,ahh yes,this is the Xandria i truly love 😍🤘🤘

[@DonMcGuire4502]

I love Xandria. This song is awesome. Xandria is a phenomenal band.

[@martincampbell4420]

Absolutely one of my favorite bands at the moment 🤘☺️

[@jarnoferraro888]

One word (FANTASTIC). What a bomb single UNIVERSAL, thank you so much XANDRIA for this new and beautiful song. Keep it up, you're amazing.⚜️🎼🤟

[@dsc1970]

Ms. Ambre showing her awesome soprano voice in this one..

[@WilliamKenke]

Out of all the lead singers this band has had over the years Ambre Vourvahis is the greatest one they have ever had. The others have been fantastic but she takes their music to a whole other level. I salute the creative genius of Marco, Dimitrios, Tim, Rob, and Ambre. XANDRIA RULES!

[@majabrezic8998]

Great one!

[@SPW1981]

Great sound, great video. It felt maybe a touch too commercial/predictable, but then 4:11 comes and it’s goosebump time ❤

[@alexgick3152]

Awesome awesome awesome awesome!

[@Remmy-iq3bs]

Great tune

[@Rei328]

Ambre!!

[@ariparkkari3178]

Amber's voice is really amazing Wow🤘❤

[@daveteekay]

Stupid me was thinking song ok but her voice not as strong as other singers... Ten seconds later she launches into opera... Amazing. Brilliant.

[@darmendarsingh8538]

Awesome, can’t wait for the album. Greetings from Singapore.

[@Peter.R.M.]

"In memory of Jina Mahsa Amini and for all the brave people everywhere else in the world who fight for human rights. Human rights are universal. But they are not respected everywhere, and where they are, they can be taken away again. That means that we all need to be constantly defending them, and we need to be standing together with all people in the world for that" Jina Mahsa Amini age 22 died in police custody in Iran - this is where the passion comes from in the music - now listen again.

[@darthcatcher5]

Amazing song