Xandria Universal Tales CD ( Digipak, 2024, Napalm Records)

Universal Tales is the 2024 release from German symphonic metal band Xandria, continuing their modern era with a powerful blend of orchestral grandeur, heavy guitar work, and expressive female vocals. The album expands on the band’s cinematic sound, delivering dramatic arrangements, melodic depth, and polished production that appeal to both longtime fans and new listeners.

Balancing epic storytelling with modern metal intensity, Universal Tales showcases Xandria’s ability to craft immersive tracks that combine emotional lyrics, symphonic textures, and driving rhythms. This release is an essential addition for collectors and fans of symphonic and melodic metal seeking a refined, contemporary sound with a grand atmosphere.

Recommended if you like: Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Delain, Visions of Atlantis, Sirenia

Artist: Xandria
Title: Universal Tales
Label: Napalm Records
Catalogue Number: NPR1316DP
UPC: 0810155660741
Release Year: 2024
Duration: EP
Format: CD 
Packaging Type: Digipak
Condition: New & factory sealed

Tracklist:

1. No Time To Live Forever
2. Universal
3. 200 Years
4. Live The Tale
5. The Wonders Still Awaiting (Acoustic Film Score Version)
6. No Time To Live Forever (Orchestral Version)
7. Universal (Orchestral Version)
8. 200 Years (Orchestral Version)
9. Live The Tale (Orchestral Version)