Exilia

Alternative Metal pioneers EXILIA continue to thrive with explosive new album “Heroes And Dust” and 20th anniversary “Unleashed XX” special edition

Led by the charismatic and histrionic presence of Masha Mysmane and her powerful, unique soprano voice, EXILIA are on tour with their album “Heroes And Dust” and the special edition released on 24 May 2024, featuring several bonus tracks to celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Unleashed”. Both albums were also produced by Jörg Umbreit at Principal Studios (i.a. Donots, Broilers, In Extremo). The band from the vibrant metropolis of Milan has been embodying the authentic essence of Hardcore in the Alternative Metal genre for two decades, which Rock and Metal fans could impressively convince themselves of during their numerous international tours with Rock stars such as Rammstein, Oomph, In Extremo, Paradise Lost and the U.S. shows as support for Drowning Pool or Buckcherry. EXILIA’s music broke boundaries right from the start, weaving Metal riffs, fast beats, spoken words and poetic profundity with melodies that became unforgettable hymns. The four musicians have carefully crafted their distinctive sound, and they are best known worldwide for their electrifying stage presence and explosive live performances. With the single “I Am God” and its music video, the band paved the way for the release of “Heroes And Dust”, and they made a triumphant return to the stage at the end of the pandemic. EXILIA recently played at major festivals such as Lake Rock, Rock um zu helfen, Aaargh Festival and Sinner Rock and embarked on an extensive headlining European tour.

In 2000, EXILIA quickly caught the attention of MTV with their debut album “Rightside Up” and were awarded the Best European Newcomer Award in 2003, proof of the album’s great success. EXILIA’s experience on stage with bands like HIM, Therapy? and The Rollins Band inspired the sound and led to the powerful “Underdog” EP, released via GUN/Supersonic. This received rave reviews, and the way was paved for high-profile European tours with greats like In Extremo and Paradise Lost. The sonic attack of the sophomore album “Unleashed”, which reached #38 in the German charts, once again proved the high-flyers’ particular class. Legendary hits like “Stop Playing God”, “Coincidence”, and “Can’t Break Me Down” showcase a mix of chainsaw riffs and whiskey-soaked vocals that captivated and still resonate. Their 2006 album “Nobody Excluded” is part of the popular U.S. television series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ soundtrack. The hit “Kill Me” was also created in collaboration with Amnesty International and featured a music video highlighting the human rights issues surrounding Guantánamo. The third album “My Own Army” was produced in 2008 by Dave Chavarri (i.a. Soulfly, Ill Niño, Pro-Pain) and revealed a mature and complex sound while maintaining EXILIA’s typical vitality of riffs. The intriguing fifth album “Decode” was released in 2012, leading to extensive U.S. touring, including an appearance at the prestigious SXSW festival. 2015’s “Purity” solidified EXILIA’s position at the heart of the European Metal scene and was celebrated on tour with Mustasch. “Feel The Fire”, the opener and, at the same time, the first single of the new album “Heroes And Dust”, is about the moments when we feel alone and are looking for a reason to keep our spirit on fire and caused remarkable fan interest already during the recording. With the other singles “Not The End Of The World”, a call to stand up and have self-belief even in tough times, the impressive interpretation of The Weeknd’s hit “Blinding Lights”, as well as “Hypnotized”, which is about a psychological experience in toxic love relationships, and “Supernova”, the Italians awakened the anticipation for the new album. Finally, it was unleashed to the world on 04/21/2023, accompanied by the strong single “In The Afterglow” and its music video. Inspired by Metallica’s “Sad But True”, this track deals with life’s challenges and the need to accept even painful truths.

Masha Mysmane and her bandmates show with their album “Heroes And Dust” and the hits and new songs of the “Unleashed XX” special edition that they are still a force to be reckoned with! EXILIA have always blown up the stereotypes of Female Fronted Metal and continue this way impressively!

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