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Theater of Dimensions

Xandria · 2017

74 min · 13 tracks · gothic metal · symphonic metal

Dramatic orchestral arrangements intertwine with heavy guitar riffs, creating an immersive gothic metal experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dramatic shifts
  • immersive experience for deep listening
  • epic climaxes that evoke emotion
  • suitable for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, catchy tracks
  • avoid lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 27, 2017, 'Theater of Dimensions' is Xandria's fifth studio album and marks their first major release with new vocalist Dianne van Giersbergen. This album followed their previous effort, 'Sacrificium' from 2014, and represents a pivotal moment as the band sought to redefine their sound while integrating fresh talent into their established gothic symphonic metal style.
Stylistic neighbors
Epica· Nightwish· Within Temptation

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Where the Heart Is Home 6:53
  • 2 Death to the Holy 4:46
  • 3 Forsaken Love 4:20
  • 4 Call of Destiny 4:10
  • 5 We Are Murderers (We All) 5:49
  • 6 Dark Night of the Soul 5:21
  • 7 When the Walls Came Down (Heartache Was Born) 5:11
  • 8 Ship of Doom 4:50
  • 9 Ceilí 3:21
  • 10 Song for Sorrow and Woe 5:24
  • 11 Burn Me 4:42
  • 12 Queen of Hearts Reborn 5:16
  • 13 A Theater of Dimensions 14:22

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