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Universal Tales

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Universal Tales
EP by
Released22 November 2024
StudioNeverworld Studio
Patchway Studio
Length41:49
LabelNapalm
ProducerMarco Heubaum
Xandria chronology
The Wonders Still Awaiting
(2023)
Universal Tales
(2024)
Singles from Universal Tales
  1. "Universal"
    Released: 16 April 2024[1]
  2. "No Time to Live Forever"
    Released: 2 October 2024[2]
  3. "200 Years"
    Released: 21 November 2024[3]

Universal Tales is the second EP by German symphonic metal band Xandria. It was released on 22 November 2024 via Napalm.[2][4]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Marco Heubaum.

Universal Tales track listing
No.TitleLength
1."No Time to Live Forever"4:38
2."Universal"4:41
3."200 Years" (featuring Ally Storch)4:42
4."Live the Tale"4:52
5."The Wonders Still Awaiting" (acoustic film score version)4:08
6."No Time to Live Forever" (orchestral version)4:37
7."Universal" (orchestral version)4:41
8."200 Years" (orchestral version; featuring Ally Storch)4:39
9."Live the Tale" (orchestral version)4:52
Total length:41:49

Personnel

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Xandria

  • Marco Heubaum – rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals
  • Ambre Vourvahis – lead vocals
  • Rob Klawonn – lead guitar
  • Tim Schwarz – bass
  • Dimitrios Gatsios – drums

Additional musicians

  • Ally Storch – violin (tracks 3, 8)
  • McAlbi – tin and low whistles (tracks 3, 8)
  • Sofia Session Orchestra & Choir – choir

Production

  • Marco Heubaum – producer, engineering
  • Sascha Paeth – engineering
  • Jacob Hansen – mixing, mastering
  • Lukas Geppert – orchestral arrangements, sound design
  • Fab Mariana – cover art

References

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  1. ^ "Xandria Release "Universal" Single And Music Video". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Xandria To Release Universal Tales EP In November; "No Time To Live Forever" Music Video Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Xandria Release Outlander-Inspired "200 Years" Single And Music Video; Universal Tales EP Out Friday". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Xandria – New EP Coming In November". Metal Storm. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.