Exilia
Encyclopedia
Exilia is an Italian nu metal
band. They combine elements of alternative metal
, rock
, and hard rock
in their music.
, Italy, when Masha met guitarist Elio Alien.
They have played at concerts with Oomph!
, Guano Apes
, H-Blockx
, Clawfinger
, HIM, Therapy?
, In Extremo
, Rammstein
, God Forbid
, Sanctorum and Ill Niño
.
Their debut album, Rightside UP, was released in 2000. Their following album, Unleashed, which had a much heavier and more aggressive sound, debuted in May 2004, and made Top 40 in German charts.
In April 2005, band member Andrea Ge left left the band and Ale took his place as drummer.
The band's biggest hit has been Can't Break me Down, from their CD single of the same name, released in 2005. In 2006, Exilia recorded and released another full-length CD, Nobody Excluded. This album's sound is heavier than that of Unleashed, and has a slightly more industrial sound to it, which is evident in tracks such as "In A Coma". Later in 2006, after releasing the video for Kill Me, the first single of Nobody Excluded, Exilia released a CD single and music video for Your Rain. The CD single contains three otherwise-unreleased tracks.
In early 2007, after vocalist Masha recovered from her broken leg, Exilia resumed their tour. Also in early 2007, bassist Random left the band and was replaced by "Mata".
Nu metal
Nu metal is a subgenre of heavy metal. It is a fusion genre which combines elements of heavy metal with other genres, including grunge and hip hop...
band. They combine elements of alternative metal
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
, rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, and hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
in their music.
History
Exilia formed in 1993 in MilanMilan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
, Italy, when Masha met guitarist Elio Alien.
They have played at concerts with Oomph!
Oomph!
Oomph! is a German rock band that was formed in Wolfsburg, Germany in 1989. The band is considered to be the original Neue Deutsche Härte musical group. In the 22-year history of the band, there have been no line-up changes.-Early years :...
, Guano Apes
Guano Apes
Guano Apes are an alternative rock band formed in 1994 in Göttingen, Germany. The group members are Sandra Nasić , Henning Rümenapp , Stefan Ude and Dennis Poschwatta ....
, H-Blockx
H-Blockx
H-Blockx is a nu metal/alternative punk/hardcore punk band founded in Münster, Germany in 1991.-1990s:The band rose to fame with their successful debut album, Time to Move, released in 1994 on Sing Sing Records, and produced by Ralph Quick and Chris Wagner. The music videos for "Risin' High" and...
, Clawfinger
Clawfinger
Clawfinger is a rap metal band from Sweden and was one of the earliest bands to adopt this sound. Clawfinger is known for aggressive but melodic music and tackling political and anti-racist themes in their songs.-Band history:...
, HIM, Therapy?
Therapy?
Therapy? is an alternative metal band from Northern Ireland. The band was formed in 1989 by guitarist–vocalist Andy Cairns from Ballyclare and drummer-vocalist Fyfe Ewing from Larne, Northern Ireland. The band initially recorded their first demo with Cairns filling in on bass guitar...
, In Extremo
In Extremo
In Extremo is a German medieval metal band originating from Berlin. The band's musical style combines metal with medieval traditional songs, blending the sound of the standard rock/metal instruments with historical instruments...
, Rammstein
Rammstein
Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte band from Berlin, formed in 1994. The band consists of members Till Lindemann , Richard Z. Kruspe , Paul H. Landers , Oliver "Ollie" Riedel , Christoph "Doom" Schneider and Christian "Flake" Lorenz...
, God Forbid
God Forbid
God Forbid is an American heavy metal band formed in 1996 in East Brunswick, New Jersey.-Biography:Building up a following in the late 1990s by touring with bands such as GWAR, Nile, Cradle of Filth and Candiria, God Forbid's first full album Reject the Sickness was released by 9 Volt Records in 1999...
, Sanctorum and Ill Niño
Ill Niño
Ill Niño is an American six-piece metal band from New Jersey founded in 1998. The band has sold over 3.3 million units worldwide; they have 5 studio albums and 10 music videos.-History:...
.
Their debut album, Rightside UP, was released in 2000. Their following album, Unleashed, which had a much heavier and more aggressive sound, debuted in May 2004, and made Top 40 in German charts.
In April 2005, band member Andrea Ge left left the band and Ale took his place as drummer.
The band's biggest hit has been Can't Break me Down, from their CD single of the same name, released in 2005. In 2006, Exilia recorded and released another full-length CD, Nobody Excluded. This album's sound is heavier than that of Unleashed, and has a slightly more industrial sound to it, which is evident in tracks such as "In A Coma". Later in 2006, after releasing the video for Kill Me, the first single of Nobody Excluded, Exilia released a CD single and music video for Your Rain. The CD single contains three otherwise-unreleased tracks.
In early 2007, after vocalist Masha recovered from her broken leg, Exilia resumed their tour. Also in early 2007, bassist Random left the band and was replaced by "Mata".
Albums
- Rightside Up (2000)
- Unleashed (May 24, 2004)
- Nobody Excluded (July 2006)
- My Own Army (February 2009)
- Decode (February 2012)
Singles/EPs
- Underdog EP (Septempter 22, 2003)
- Stop Playing God (April 22, 2004)
- Coincidence (November 29, 2004)
- Can't Break Me Down (March 21, 2005)
- Your Rain (2006)
- Naked (May 2010)
External links
- EXILIA Official Web Site in English.
- EXILIA Official Myspace