Symphonic metal band Xandria has changed vocalist once again. The five piece is presenting the Dutch talent Dianne van Giersbergen as their new singer. The former singer for three years Manuela Kraller decided to leave the band "to follow other musical challenges".

Manuela thanks all fans and Xandria in a personal statement: "From now on I will follow my own musical path without Xandria...let me thank you with all my heart for the 3 years you have been by my side...be sure: this is not the end, it is just a new beginning...forever yours, Manuela."

Dianne van Giersbergen is 28 and from The Netherlands, and you might know her from the band Ex Libris.




The band says: "At the same time, Dianne's arrival means the departure of Manuela Kraller, who regrettably decided to continue a different musical path. Certainly, that was a big shock to all of us hearing Manu say she wanted to try other things. With major regrets we had to let her go. Not an easy task to deal with, whilst the goal was untouchable: To continue the musical journey we had taken with Neverworld's End. But: We are very happy to have found THE new voice and face in Xandria who will continue this fantastic ride, our last album Neverworld's End had taken us to. And we are yet to sail way, way further with Dianne now!"

Adding: "The show must go on and it sure will! We promise, what began with Neverworld's End was just a start and is yet to be taken to a higher level! Dianne will debut on stage with Xandria during our Spain tour in November. We hope you all will be with us! The Dream is still alive!"

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Band profile:	Xandria