German symphonic metal veterans Xandria have unveiled “Northstar,” the third single from their upcoming album, Eclipse, due out on August 7, 2026, via Napalm Records.

Blending soaring symphonic metal with Celtic tin and low whistles, “Northstar” combines heavy guitars, cinematic orchestration, and folk influences into one of the band’s most atmospheric songs to date. The single offers another glimpse into Eclipse, an album that promises to showcase Xandria’s most diverse musical direction yet.

Speaking about the track, band mastermind Marco Heubaum said:

“‘Northstar’ is a very special song to me. The melody came to me in a dream, and when I woke up, I immediately recorded it. I soon realized that I had never written anything quite like it before—it really felt like something magical coming from a dreamworld.“

He added:

“The song has the wondrous atmosphere of a magical Disney movie… It takes you on a little journey, with a bright light waiting beyond the darkness. Once again, it shows just how many different facets this album has—and we are far from done.“

Following their chart-topping 2023 album, which reached No. 9 on the Official German Album Charts, Xandria are set to embark on a new European tour this September in support of Eclipse.

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